Home & Garden - 18 December 2007

Please let me know what to do, im in phoenix, az, weather is nice, 65 degrees at day, 44 at night, i try to keep it outside and put it indoors at night, seemed to dry up more that way. I barely touch the tree and branches fall off, the trunk looks healthy, perhaps the roots are damaged and theres no hope? Plz help, thanks.

2007-12-18 16:46:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My cat loooves to scratch at the carpet at the door of my apartment. She has completely torn up the carpet at the corner of the door. It's like down to the wood. The carpet type is the berber stuff, I don't know. But I was wondering how much would that cost to repair? Do I have to pay to just get that spot repaired or do I have to pay for the whole place to be re-carpeted in the apartment??

2007-12-18 16:34:55 · 5 answers · asked by KC 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Okay, I have this landlord that seems to think he doesn't really have to fix anything around the building unless its something like a furnace or hot water tank. Anyway, everything is falling apart in my apartment, the bathroom floor is soggy like it sinks in when you step on it, and its about 50% of the floor thats like that. You can hear water dripping in the walls, and a few other problems. I've been telling him about this for like a year, mind you the problem wasn't nearly as bad when I FIRST told him. But, he rarely cleans the hall ways or anything, and its gross. And he just doesn't handle anything the way a landlord should, ( SORRY FOR MAKING THIS SO LONG) What can I do to get some help?

2007-12-18 16:30:49 · 7 answers · asked by xx_beautiful_mess 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was kinda freaked out when I saw them clustered in my window that I sprayed Raid only killing a few of them. I'm now wondering how long will my bad luck last and what do I have to do to turn it around back to good luck in a hurry....if you know please help!

2007-12-18 16:30:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

my belongings.

2007-12-18 16:30:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

my plant looks like grass.. but is curly. i looks like how u curl ribbon for a gift with scissors.. i think when i bought it i saw a larger version that bloomed little white flowers but i could be wrong... please help if u know

2007-12-18 16:24:54 · 5 answers · asked by gurly 2 in Garden & Landscape

i have whit school shirts and when i wash them they turn grey. i keep all the whites together and still they are grey. also i tried soaking them in bleach overnight and they turned more grey with little difference. what should i do? also i even tried using more expensive bleach with no results!!!!!!! help me whiten my clothes! how can i restore their whiteness?

2007-12-18 16:20:55 · 9 answers · asked by loosejuice2 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We are living in a brand new home with three bedrooms in the basement.

It is FREEZING down there

Each room has one vent -- including the large family room area. All the vents are open.

I realize that basements always run cooler and yes, its winter and thats what happens, but the cold seems too extreme.

Any helpful suggestions as to why its so cold and how we can improve the warmth circulation.

Thanks much!

2007-12-18 16:09:23 · 7 answers · asked by Curioustress 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking to heat my garage for a party for new years. Three of the walls are insulated, but the garage door and the roof is not. Outside temps are around 10 degree F. Any advice on how I can heat the garage? I just need it heated for the night.

2007-12-18 15:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by WidowsPeak 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to build a moongate for my Japanese garden. The gate is basically a very large circle, tall enough to walk through and not bump your head. I can build the base with rock or concrete but the other 90% of the circle has to come from bending the wood. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-12-18 15:41:06 · 11 answers · asked by Tara 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-18 15:33:03 · 6 answers · asked by SPICY NACHO 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

banister. the height from the steps to the ceiling is about 70 inches from each step...the width is about 36 inches. The furniture set is heavy and today while trying to move it with two people we were unsuccessful. I'm not sure if it was due to the weight or whether this would be possible at all. I already consider piano movers but my windows are only 63 inches in height. Are there any suggestions on how to handle this problem. Please I want my home together for the holidays. There doesn't seem to be any method of breaking it down. Although the piece has screws in it... I unscrew and it is not coming apart. This is a Collezione peice for those who are familiar with this line of furniture. Are there any other alternatives? Please don't say buy new furniture... I invested a lot in this piece.

Here it is: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.losangelesfurniture.com/images/coeur_b6500p_mid.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.losangelesfurniture.com/product/B6500_Bedroom_Set_Collection_&h=298&w=400&sz=53&hl=en&start=4&um=1&tbnid=ZPARlKrkSnCU8M:&tbnh=92&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DCollezione%2Bbedroom%2Bsets%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN

2007-12-18 15:32:37 · 3 answers · asked by JadedEzzence 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-18 15:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by marcecore 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-18 15:27:37 · 1 answers · asked by Ac11d Tr0j4n 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've heard that it's bad to close off vents for extended periods of time ... that an HVAC system is meant to handle the SQ footage that it was installed for and that shutting off vents can cause harm to the system. Is this true? I may be moving into a large house that has way more rooms than I will use and want to conserve power by shutting off the vents and closing the doors to rooms I will not use. What say you HVAC experts?

2007-12-18 15:24:15 · 3 answers · asked by Shawn G 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-18 15:12:27 · 7 answers · asked by Dennis c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's like I draft from my walls and its freezing I get no heat in my room. I use my portable heater and when I get into bed I freeze because it's next to the wall and window. I moved my bed away from the wall but I still feel a draft and I want to stop it so I'm not always frozen or so the heat can stay in my room. Help please

2007-12-18 15:06:48 · 7 answers · asked by ashleyr0308 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am having company for the holidays and one house guest is an older lady. I wanted to place a shower mat in the bottom of the tub to make sure she won't slip but the one I bought from the store won't stick to my tub. It has a textured bottom and I was wondering what kind of shower mat I needed to by so she won't hurt herself. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-12-18 14:31:26 · 1 answers · asked by danaannellison 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I have what look like pipes for a toilet and shower in my basement floor. They stick up about 4 or 5 inches. They are currently filled with cement.

Was this standard practice in '69?

How far would the cement be down in the pipe?

Should I be able to get under the cement if I cut off at the floor level to install a toilet flange?

2007-12-18 14:14:57 · 5 answers · asked by mike z 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have a black walnut tree and a burch tree cut down, i would like to know if eather one is alright to burn in my fireplace.

2007-12-18 14:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by kathie_mason 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I've had my oven about 10 years and it seems to be taking a long time to heat up lately. I was just wondering on average how long ovens last.

2007-12-18 14:04:19 · 14 answers · asked by Melissa D 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-18 13:58:42 · 6 answers · asked by hbomb2006 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

1) when it comes to making some noise
general things cleaning some light diy
music, tv, dogs barking
2) state of some ones garden not well looked after
a good website with some helpful info ?
anything will do

2007-12-18 13:39:31 · 7 answers · asked by saboerseun 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I got a chef's choice electric sharpner for X-mas & I have a really expensive set of knives. Can I use the electric sharpner or do I need to sharpen the knives by hand somehow.

2007-12-18 13:21:31 · 7 answers · asked by sbeaz 2 in Other - Home & Garden

when i turn it on ,the igniter on but no gas firer

2007-12-18 13:16:57 · 6 answers · asked by huy l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I dont want to be economically un-friendly.....i want to do my bit by turning our heating down- and also to save on prices! So what temperature do you set your thermostat to and how long do u leave it on for? thanks

2007-12-18 12:52:16 · 19 answers · asked by Whoknows? 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Need an idea for a house warming gift for 2 freinds. They mentioned that there place was kinda plain/"not spiffed up at all" would a gift card to lowes or a furniture store be a good idea or should i buy them something?

2007-12-18 12:41:18 · 9 answers · asked by decjr2006 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is it possible to buy a empty warehouse, with a large amount of open square footage, in or around the Los Angeles area for cheap?
One that hasn't been already professionally redesigned (which would increase the $). What additional costs would be of concern, (heating, etc.)?

2007-12-18 12:39:35 · 5 answers · asked by ayatollaofrockinrolla 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Im home for Christmas on leave and Im trying to start mom and dads fireplace. The pilot light was out and I was able to re-ignite it but when I turn the fireplace control from off to on it extinguishes the pilot light. I dont know too much about the gas fireplace and was hoping someone could shed some light on my situation. Thanks for any help.

2007-12-18 12:36:49 · 3 answers · asked by John I 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

List everything (item, cleanser, ect) that you normally use to clean the outside and inside of your fridge.

I'm just curious to see if anyone does it the same as I do. :-)

2007-12-18 12:29:10 · 13 answers · asked by Cathy 2 in Cleaning & Laundry