Home & Garden - 26 November 2007

I live in SE PA and installed sod in September. It is well established and looks good. I have mowed it several times, gradually reducing the height to the middle setting on my lower. I haven't applied anything to it yet. What do I need to do now, and in the Spring, to make sure it continues doing well?

2007-11-26 23:54:55 · 5 answers · asked by aladou 5 in Garden & Landscape

I'm just about to handwash a couple of bras and have realised I've never actually done that before!
What should I use?

2007-11-26 23:24:29 · 17 answers · asked by lolly 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

The ground is hard as concrete when it's dry, but extremely spongy when wet. It's a whitish clay mix that has crushed rock covering and will be used heavily for vehicle use. The main questions are: What type of lime to use? How much per square foot? And what's the best way to apply it?

2007-11-26 23:13:35 · 2 answers · asked by Whoda thunkit? 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-26 22:54:40 · 3 answers · asked by crazyfox23410 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

hi, i dont have much of a garden and would like to feed the wild birds from my bedroom window (upper storey).

how would i go about this and is there any specialist equipment for feeding birds from windows?

i had thought about suction cups or screws on the wall but was worried the contraption would fall and land on somebodys head!

i just want a simple feeder to give a small amount of seed and some water and maybe a fat ball, i dont mind making one but i dont no what sort of design to go for...

also, do you think it would be wise to put a few plants out to attract them, or would a windowbox on a high window be too dangerous. the problem is i dont know how i would fix the feeders etc. to the ledge or window, any ideas???

i suppose i could look at pet bird feeders to see if they'd be suitable...

2007-11-26 22:51:01 · 6 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Garden & Landscape

is it possible to fit a clothes spindryer into a kitchen in a flat that has no external walls? Or do you need to be able to drill through a wall for the (i think) nozzle part of the dryer? Thanks

2007-11-26 22:45:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have an electric furnace & within the last few days it started blowing out cold air. (it has done it before) I can't set my heat higher than 62 right now & it's 30 outside. If I set it higher after running for like 2 minutes =, it starts blowing out really cold air. If I reset the breaker it will work again~ at least until it kicks on again. My husband said it was the thermostat, so we replaced it but it didn't work I keep asking him to try to replace the breaker just to see if that is the problem, but he won't even try it. Anybody know what else it could be?

2007-11-26 22:31:51 · 3 answers · asked by Marine Girl 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heat my home with a gas-fired hot water boiler (Crown). My digital thermostat is dysfunctional and needs replacing. I've purchased a RiteTemp 7-day programable thermostat similar to the broken one that takes 2 AA batteries. There are 3 wires connected to the old thermostat. Do I need to shut down the electric power to my heater in order to replace the thermostat? If I don't, is there danger of electrical shock or damage to the equipment?

2007-11-26 22:29:46 · 10 answers · asked by wildmanmoon 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have got single radiators in my 2 bed room flat, and i feel cold in there, is it coz they are single, would be any good to fix double radiators? Does this going to help?

2007-11-26 22:23:55 · 10 answers · asked by hemgehlote 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Suppose a person wants to landscape her yard using mostly evergreens. What are the prettiest, cheapest, and fastest growing? Also, can you suggest any resources to help with such a task?

2007-11-26 22:04:17 · 3 answers · asked by twiggy 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hello,I really need help on how to make personalise mug without any use of any machine...Just transfer paper, and what kind of tranfer paper and printer ofcourse...I am from PHILIPPINES...pleaSe be specific....
I also want this for business matter..please ASAP!!!

tcool_2006@yahoo.com
this is my email....

ANY HELP IS HIGHLY VERY APPRECIATED...AND YET SO SUPER GODBLESS!!!
THANKSSSS!!!!

2007-11-26 21:07:10 · 3 answers · asked by REA MAE B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What type of skirting board do I need to buy for a 'Victorian property'?
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Torus / Ovolo Skirting Boards ?? or Torus / Ogee Skirting Boards

Thanks
Simon W

2007-11-26 20:01:35 · 5 answers · asked by SwiftySW 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

with the hanging bar something like this in black though not silver or any other color http://www.sendaframe.com/new_fgallery/items/3963.shtml?a=frame&f=028295104029&category=102&sl=1&items_per_pg=12

2007-11-26 19:54:13 · 1 answers · asked by strawberry 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

hi!

we live in a hot humid tropical country. Any advice on growing rosemary plant? What soil mixture should i use? I keep reading that rosemary thrives on sandy soil. How can i make our clay rich soil condusive to growing rosemary?

Thanks for any advice!

=)
chris

2007-11-26 19:37:47 · 4 answers · asked by sirch 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-26 19:23:26 · 3 answers · asked by Christina H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-26 18:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by 1mango 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i feel bad my house is dirty fastfood bags everywhere, havent swept in like wow... empty bottles on the ground. cat pooped outside of its litterbox... dirty clothes blech


how dirty is your house?

2007-11-26 18:23:22 · 15 answers · asked by "'" 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm working on a project for Christmas that requires the use of a few power tools - namely, a table saw and drill with some large bits. I don't own any of these tools. I don't need them for very long, only a few minutes, so I don't want to rent them for a full day or anything if I don't have to.

Do places exist where you can go in, bring your lumber (or whatever), and use the tools for a fee? Will places like Lowes or Home Depot do this for you if you purchase raw materials from them?

2007-11-26 18:17:40 · 8 answers · asked by yaellaer 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

in the 1980,s i had top quality insulllation blown into my
townhouse attic. no cost savings, the ac at that time was
one half ton too small, now i have new right sized unit, some
people tell me townhouses are connected by firewalls and
and unless my next door neighbor has insullation blown in at
same time it won,t do any good. i would like some advice,
i would hate to spend the money if insullation would not
do any good. thank you good people.

2007-11-26 18:06:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jerry S 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

So, i recently bought this deodorant and it leaves white marks on my dark clothes. When i wash dark clothes i use woollite. Is this brand a good brand?! and when i wash the dark clothes the white stains are still there!! how do i get rid of them?!! please help!!! Thanks.

2007-11-26 17:43:54 · 7 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-26 17:42:49 · 8 answers · asked by annette_199 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Every time I run the water in my kitchen sink, after a few seconds it backs up. Also happens when I run the dishwasher. A few hours later it drains out, VERY slowly. We have tried using a pipe snake to no avail, I think it's clogged really far down.
However, we have been in this house 4 years and have only just realized we may not be on city sewer but a septic tank. (the City says we aren't paying for city sewer so either we have one or we're somehow getting it free) Maybe it's plugged? But if it was wouldn't the water not be draining at all? And the other drains in the house aren't plugged like the kitchen. Help! I'm going insane and don't want to waste money on a plumber snaking the drains if it's a septic problem, and vice versa.

2007-11-26 17:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by maryanneleslie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-26 16:55:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Complete parts list please...and maybe some building tips

2007-11-26 16:54:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My friend is freaking out because the insulated door protecting her hot water tank for her trailer home has been removed to be fixed. They were supposed to bring the door back this afternoon but it turns out they won't actually until tomorrow. Anyways, the low tonight is going to be about 21 degrees with 20-25 mph winds. She's deathly afraid the tank will freeze although the door repair man assured her leaving hot water faucets dripping should be sufficient to ward it off. The tank is protected on three exterior walls by the laundry room, kitchen and furnace room respectively. I'd assume some heat is being given off through these walls. I suggested draining the tank to assuage her fears but she seems unable/unwilling to do that. She is going to duct tape some plastic garbage bags over the opening although she cannot reach to the top of it. I guess I'm looking for an assessment of whether she really has anything to worry about or what else can be done besides draining the tank.

2007-11-26 16:34:18 · 3 answers · asked by Andy S 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

With the approaching summer months, I'm planning on eating outdoors a lot more on a large deck area. Does anyone know of an effective fly and mosquito repellent (or even just a fly repellent) for outdoor dining areas? Doesn't matter whether it's a bug zapper, commercial spray or organic solution - happy to try anything at this point, as long as it doesn't smell bad. Thanks, A.

2007-11-26 16:29:25 · 7 answers · asked by Aquiel 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-26 16:27:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm looking in to building my own pelton wheel to help power my house, and have come up with a few designs myself, but I was wondering if anyone knew of and easy way to build an effective wheel. I have ~160ft of head and at least 10gpm of flow

2007-11-26 16:08:58 · 1 answers · asked by Shafawnda 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Will there be a negative effect on my house if I switch my outlets to 20A 125V ...I'm changing them because they are old and they have been painted on I don't know how many times and I am moving in some new roommates... pretty much the room is getting a face lift....new carpet... new paint.. new outlets/switch. and also my house is not grounded yet but I'm planning on doing it later on it was built in 1975.

2007-11-26 16:03:09 · 6 answers · asked by Popis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

it's for a studio apartment.

2007-11-26 16:01:00 · 7 answers · asked by Andrew Petrucci 2 in Decorating & Remodeling