Home & Garden - 28 October 2007

What happens to the other 1%?

2007-10-28 11:42:33 · 19 answers · asked by Ruby Tuesday 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-28 11:38:49 · 22 answers · asked by dmcleaner 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-28 11:36:03 · 2 answers · asked by frankie_J 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi all,

My push mower got rained on for about 3 days straight. I went to cut the grass today, and of course the engine is wet. It starts, but runs for about 5 seconds and shuts off.

Anyone see any potential problems, or should it be OK after it dries?

2007-10-28 11:27:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

when is the best time:??now i hope

2007-10-28 11:26:10 · 3 answers · asked by blueberry 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-28 11:25:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-28 11:04:56 · 3 answers · asked by demure_bratty n 1 in Garden & Landscape

ndant corgi reg firms,is it effective,sometimes i get a little heat through my pipes after emptying and filling system,though on second startup nothing,just cold completely pipes.Cen Heating man who fitted new boiler 1 month ago -corgi reg- thinks flush will cure.im worried it will not cure.help plumbers please. Its a one pipe system,no radiators,just covers over pipes.

2007-10-28 11:02:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-28 11:00:29 · 4 answers · asked by oldbeckman 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

These were taken off during a renovation. They have a nice smell to them, and it seems a waste to just throw them out.

2007-10-28 10:58:31 · 3 answers · asked by Pascha 7 in Other - Home & Garden

It's just perfect for what I need in my flower beds, but I don't know what it is... thanks!

2007-10-28 10:58:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We had some electrical work started four weeks ago. The electrcian keeps making excuses about when he can come over to complete the job: does not have the right tool, is sick, it's raining, just fired a worker, etc. We owe him $200 but that is not enough to pay someone what still needs to be done. What is our next step?

2007-10-28 10:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by gracie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-28 10:52:36 · 6 answers · asked by bumpa 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi guys. Recently bought a clay pot about 2 feet in depth and 1 foot in width, with a couple drainage holes in the bottom. Where the pot will be will get no direct sunlight, but it's still outside in the shade. Anyone have any good ideas on what I could grow outside, in the wintertime in the shade? Virginia temperatures here so in winter probably looking at average highs of 35-45 in the wintertime, lows 25-35. Thanks for any help. Seeya!

2007-10-28 10:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We would like some help with this question if possible from different person if you all can please we are just starting this project and like to know everyone input..

2007-10-28 10:34:05 · 3 answers · asked by dollface062 1 in Garden & Landscape

I got a shoot of an indoor Hibiscus plant from a friend and have been growing it indoors. The plan is tall and only has one main stem and I'd like to know how I can get it to spread out and have more branches. My plant has no real branches, just leaves are growing out the sides of the main stem. Anybody have any ideas?

2007-10-28 10:19:54 · 3 answers · asked by Nursy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an outdoor ceiling fan with a light kit. Yes, the fan part has multiple speeds. My issue is with the light kit. When I'm cooking at the grill, I like the bright light, but when we are eating out there, it's nice to have a little mood lighting.

I thought I would install a dimmer switch so I could vary the light (and I can always up the speed on the fan if I needed if faster), but the switches I've seen at Home Depot all say "not for use with motor driven appliances". I tried one anyway, and of course it didn't work.

Is there a way to do what I want?

Thanks!

2007-10-28 10:00:35 · 8 answers · asked by whiskeyman510 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 2 cement planters that I've stored away in the my shed every winter, but this year, I don't have room and they're extrememely heavey to move.

2007-10-28 09:45:35 · 2 answers · asked by arod 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-28 09:41:08 · 3 answers · asked by Mizan 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We moved into an apartment last week that had fleas in it apparently- what should I get rid of? Im getting rid of the couch and my mattress and all of my daughters stuffed animals. Anything else? Im so afraid we'll take them with us. Should I bomb my new apartment before we move in? Theyve already had someone come in to spray the apartment we are moving out of, but I went back last night and there was a flea on my foot so I dont think they died. We dont have animals so thats not where they came from.

Also...Im going to wash all of our clothes, even if they were in drawers or boxes. What should I wash them in to kill the eggs? Borax? Help!!

2007-10-28 09:39:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I got the seeds from the dead flowerheads off the balcony, but i just wondered if it was possible to grow them indoors over the winter time, and will they flower?

Thanks.

Amy.

2007-10-28 09:29:48 · 5 answers · asked by Aimo 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-28 09:20:29 · 5 answers · asked by ~*Katie*~ 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-28 09:16:39 · 2 answers · asked by hoffa 1 in Garden & Landscape

Im staining a family freinds fence

her yard it about 50x30

im doing oneside only

well today i started for the first time

took me 3 hours to do 4 panels
i was doing it by hand
she has a sprayer but its a peice of junk
and the stain she is using is $30 a gallon

im chargeing $10 any hour
and i didnt get much done

im not a greedy person and i dont really want to cheat her out of her money

does anyone know how much a professional would charge

i want to kind of set a fixed price so i can work at my own pace


any help is appreciated

2007-10-28 09:15:00 · 4 answers · asked by Dannyboy622 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If one was a sustenance farmer, what crops--and how much of each crop should they plant (in a Los Angeles / southern California type climate)? Also--how many people would be able to live entirely off of those crops? Is that sufficient nutrition, or would one need sheep or chickens on their land? How many would they need and what would one need to plant for the chickens/sheep if they needed them? And if they had sheep and chickens, would it be sufficient to drink the milk and eat the eggs or would one have to slaughter them as well and eat them? Would rain water be sufficient for the crops--and a well for the people/animals? If they were to have a german shepherd as a guard dog, what would they need to feed it--would some chickens need to be slaughtered daily for the dog, or would it eat eggs, or what? If they had a horse, what would they need to plant for it, and how much of it?

Thanks!

2007-10-28 09:11:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Foundation wall is wet at times. Water is only under the stairs. House is almost ten years old. Who should I call? The builder or the plumber???

2007-10-28 08:58:22 · 1 answers · asked by Wondering in Lake V 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's an absolute mess !!! I've already tried regular cleaners and lots of elbow gease ..... didn't work. I need to find something that won't wreck the finish on the dryer.Maybe an industrial cleaner of some sort ??? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help : )

2007-10-28 08:37:04 · 8 answers · asked by uncle louie 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Do you have any ideas for a small room?
If you know where I could buy stuff that would be great also (links)

2007-10-28 08:01:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i need a very good site that has free instructions on how to build a 3 to 4 foot half pipe please

2007-10-28 07:58:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am living in Ireland and looking for one which has a large internal drum and is hard wearing? Any ideas?

2007-10-28 07:43:51 · 5 answers · asked by Imelda C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry