Home & Garden - 30 October 2007

We are just about to plant grass for a new rugby field and I was wondering a certain type of grass would be better to plant than say regular Kentucky blue grass. The field is located in central Illinois on the plains, usually with good rain year round (less in the summer of course). The follow up question would be is it too late to plant this fall (last week of October)?

2007-10-30 09:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by metaisobutyltolulene 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking to build a fence that will last for many, many, many years without having to redo rotten posts, or dig out concrete. This fence will be in a dirt/ground area. Please give me your thoughts with ideas that may incorporate the latest technology and materials.

2007-10-30 09:38:41 · 9 answers · asked by buniot 1 in Garden & Landscape

A couple of days ago, I dropped long "airborne" tube into the toilet, and flushed it. Everything was fine at first, but now that toilet is flodding. I am wonderinfg if anyone has any tips for removing this tube without calling a plumer. Would a snake suffice?

2007-10-30 09:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by sonnysandel88 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is there any way that I can keep spiders from making webs? I have a stairs that lead to my front door and there are always webs strung across the stairs... I even have the same problem on my back deck with my sliding glass doors.

I wouldnt mind the webs if they werent in the place where I have to walk through them.

Is there a way to stop the spiders from making webs in that particular area?

Thanks!

2007-10-30 09:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-30 09:34:43 · 14 answers · asked by yf g 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We just purchased a bruce plum tree and a santa rosa plum tree...I need any advice on planting these. We live in New Orleans and it has been in the 60's lately, a little rainy also. Not sure if there is a best time to plant these. Also, we were told that we needed both of these in order to produce fruit, but I think I have read different on the internet and I want to make sure we were not ripped off. Because all we really wanted was the Santa Rosa Plum tree. Is it true that it will take 3-5 years before these trees will produce?

2007-10-30 09:32:26 · 3 answers · asked by badgirlzhvmorfun 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have a ginkgo female tree in the front yard. It came with the house when we brought. How can I get rid of the fruits not the tree ? YEs, the fruits are stinky !!!They are too much works to pick them up. My Chinese friend didn't come back to pick them up. The nuts are good and expensive in Chinese food market. Please help !!!

2007-10-30 09:32:04 · 8 answers · asked by catyingying 2 in Garden & Landscape

we want to know what cost more too if anyone could let us know thanx ....

2007-10-30 09:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by davnjevmommy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you know, that when the fruit is very little, not even a toddler,
they stuck it into a glass bottle and let it grow inside, without
even ever tasting natural fresh air and rain? Then they cut the
stem, and fill the bottle with alcohol, and drown the poor fruit in
it and sell it for profit! Don't you think, seriously, that it's
abominable, and something has to be done about it?

2007-10-30 09:13:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-30 09:09:58 · 9 answers · asked by kmatriano 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-30 09:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by josh 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

By increasing airflow through the PC and adding hepafilters, one can get cleaner indoor air and cheaper electrical bills.

2007-10-30 09:07:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-30 09:06:54 · 4 answers · asked by schellstarr 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi it turns out i have scabies and my doctor told me to wash all my linen in hot water/hot dryer.. i put all my sheets and pillows and stuff in to washing machines ,..


but i have more things that says "wash only in cold water/tumble dry low heat" on their tags?! what am i supposed to do with these?! (ie. my blanket, clothes)

and my pillowcase/duvet cover is from ikea
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/65643_PE181608_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20114468
it's black and white! how do i wash this without the color running and staining the white part?! (its black on one side, and white on the other)
i remember washing it in cold water once and the color ran..

ANY IDEAS??!!

2007-10-30 08:55:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-30 08:54:36 · 10 answers · asked by lmfoley95 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-30 08:54:31 · 4 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking for a sewing machine and don't know what to choose. What would you recommend for a budget limit of $500?

2007-10-30 08:53:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

recently I been hired in this car wash so my feet get wet at the end of the day, i wanna know wuts the best spray or powder to fight the bad odor

2007-10-30 08:48:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a tropicana canvas plant. I live in Northern Utah. Its getting colder and we do experience very harsh winters. Do I need to cut them down below the root?

2007-10-30 08:31:44 · 1 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Garden & Landscape

Should I cover my mums when it gets chilly out? Or just leave them out, they are "hardy mums"

2007-10-30 08:31:04 · 6 answers · asked by dpops87 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-30 08:30:00 · 3 answers · asked by RUTHANNE B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

if im washing blankets whats the best smelling laundry detergent? whats the best stuff to use to get rid of stains and brighten up whites? whats the best stuff to use on everyday laundry? just curious.....

2007-10-30 08:15:20 · 9 answers · asked by tish 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Ok well i have this horrible funky smell coming out my trousers i dont know why this is they get washed and ironed but they still smell its hard to decribe the smell and was wondering if there was anyway to fix this thanks

2007-10-30 08:09:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-30 08:08:43 · 12 answers · asked by Kerstin W 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm trying grow a fig tree in San Francisco (Osborne Prolific) and it hasn't fruited. Has anyone had success with it?

2007-10-30 08:06:00 · 6 answers · asked by Leslie C 2 in Garden & Landscape

I want to lay tile in my mobile home, and I want a cheaper alternative to wonderboard for the tile that I want to install. My home is on a concrete foundation tied down and the flooring is solid I'm just concerned with the tile not sticking to the osb plywood. Any serious answers would be appreciated

2007-10-30 07:56:26 · 4 answers · asked by Rusty B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i know you can but leavs and grass clippings in like a garbage can and mix it around and add water once in a while, but what is some other good stuff to put in it, like apples, bananna peels, and stuff like that, and would it be good for pumpkin seeds

2007-10-30 07:55:54 · 3 answers · asked by popwarsboards356 2 in Garden & Landscape

theres this question in class that i can't figure out and i wont be able to sleep if i dont find the answer.......

2007-10-30 07:46:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a flower bed that currently contains Petunia's, Gerbera Daisies, and Begonia's. I would love to plant some tulip bulbs there so they will bloom in the spring. Will the plants that are already there (the flowers) die and not come back, should I yank them out or trim them way down. I want to plant the bulbs in the same bed, I do have the room. Also, when should I plant the bulbs so they will bloom in spring? Any advice is very helpful. Thanks. Oh, I am in Ohio.

2007-10-30 07:42:33 · 4 answers · asked by lipglossaddiction 3 in Other - Home & Garden

does it work?
does it keep in warm air or keep out cold?
do i need to put anything over it like curtains or is the plastic enough to keep out drafts?

2007-10-30 07:35:20 · 12 answers · asked by m t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs