Other - Home & Garden - July 2006

I am a single mother w/2 daughters, 15 & 21. I work part-time as secretary at church, and full-time job graphic design. I also volunteer with the American Legion, local library board. I just cannot seem to find the time to get caught up with my chores at home (such as spring cleaning - it came and went). I need a month of vacation I think to get my house in order the way I want. But I don't have that much vacation to use. I would like some "my time" to relax and read and enjoy myself, but I'm afraid that will never happen. Both daughters work part-time, are in school & college. Just seem to be always on the run lately. HELP!!!

2006-07-22 08:05:01 · 7 answers · asked by Carolyn B 2

We've got an old house with no air conditioning. It's about 98 degrees outside and the house is getting HOT. We've got fans running in the rooms we are in and turn them off when we leave the room. Should we leave the windows open to help get air circulating (but let in the outside heat), or close them (keeping the already hot air in, but the super hot oustide air out)?

Best answer could help lots of people during all these heat waves.

Thanks.

2006-07-22 07:55:06 · 22 answers · asked by rkuder25 2

2006-07-22 07:46:17 · 17 answers · asked by Susie 3

It crawled under a cabinet. Whats the best way to kill it. They move incredibly fast/

2006-07-22 07:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by harveymac1336 6

2006-07-22 07:33:36 · 11 answers · asked by ash 1

wistera is taking over the yard, what can I do to get it under control or I may have to get rid of it altogher, any ideas? What would be the best thing to use if I was to get it out of the yard, it has choked two large trees to death?? The yard was very neglected before I moved in.

2006-07-22 07:33:22 · 4 answers · asked by granny gardener 1

2006-07-22 07:28:34 · 2 answers · asked by SusieQ64 2

Ughh, I have so much static all over my rooms. I already know that HUMIDETY is the enemy of STATIC, but the problem is that it is already so humid in here, please help...
By the way, my cat is also is full of it, so he is asking for your help as well.

2006-07-22 07:02:49 · 6 answers · asked by BEE Eater 2

there's not too many, but it's pretty obvious when you walk in the room. i tried water, i tried those orage-glo things... what is a good way to get rid of this?

2006-07-22 06:49:42 · 5 answers · asked by mar 1

My roomate and I are always fighting on this one I say if away less than 6-8 hours better to turn it up and leave it on so there is no need to recool and dehumidfy the room. I think that saves the most mpney. My roomate is more of the leave the room, even for 15 minutes then you should turn off the a/c just like the lights to save money. In Hawaii, our electric rates are ridiculously high as it is and to really know the right answer would be very helpful.

2006-07-22 06:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by Alohapatw 1

2006-07-22 06:29:45 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

i see a lot of real estate listed as " gentleman's farm " any help as to what this actually means

2006-07-22 06:28:27 · 4 answers · asked by rick a 1

I have about 20 wasps swarming around in my backyard, i just quietly walked out there and got stung, I have a 3 yr. old i do not want to get hurt.

2006-07-22 06:27:44 · 6 answers · asked by LISA L 1

It is SO boring at my house and i have NOTHING to do. i need some advise!
help me!

2006-07-22 06:26:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read of questions on here about how to get rid of silverfish, and I've looked up methods on Google. But I'm worried that if I set up borax or silverfish packets that my cats (have 2) might get into them.

Do you have any suggestions for cat-safe traps?

2006-07-22 06:24:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are the differences in these units and which is the best choice. Pros and cons.

2006-07-22 06:23:18 · 2 answers · asked by jet6581 2

Besides calling the cable, getting all the boxes ready, etc. I can't think of anything!!! I'm getting stressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-22 05:19:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to sell my furniture using Craigslist and other bulletin boards, but hardly got any responses so far. I do need to get rid of a ton of furniture quicky.

2006-07-22 05:17:34 · 1 answers · asked by ziggly_ziggly 1

at first they were all straight and looking good. Now they are curling up. Also parts of the cucumber skin looks like it was rubbed with sandpaper.

2006-07-22 05:16:49 · 2 answers · asked by cherriclancy 1

Both male and female goldfinches having been pecking at the windows (all different rooms) for a couple of weeks now. Sunflowers have been planted out doors to attract them for years, this year too, yet this is the first time we've seen this behavior.

2006-07-22 05:10:23 · 8 answers · asked by Bobbi C 2

I hope that the one that is more energy efficient is also more efficient at cooling off my 450 sq ft studio apartment.

2006-07-22 04:34:10 · 4 answers · asked by lascon77 1

Any home remedy I can use?

I CANT TAKE THEM ANYMORE!!
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

2006-07-22 04:25:25 · 6 answers · asked by IrishChick 2

We keep our home clean, but any little crumb, any jar not completely tightened in the cupboard and of course the dog and cat food arond the house keeps drawing in endless ants. What can we do to get rid of them? We're afraid that poisioning them will cause them to drag poision not only back to their hive but also to the pet food.

2006-07-22 04:23:40 · 4 answers · asked by seriously2sweet4u 2

...an unwanted critter, up in the ductwork going to her vents, underneath her house. I picked up a trap from the Humane Society, and we rigged it with tuna. Nothing. Then, her friend cut a hole in the ductwork, and he moved the trap. Still nothing. We think it's a possum. Any ideas?

2006-07-22 04:12:54 · 8 answers · asked by persnickety1022 7

I know it starts with the letter P.

2006-07-22 04:07:25 · 6 answers · asked by Hannah W 1

2006-07-22 04:03:32 · 14 answers · asked by sagaloutken 1

I don't want to throw it away because it has sentimental value.

2006-07-22 03:40:27 · 11 answers · asked by JEFFAVEGRL 4

I would rather live in the ghetto so when something happens i your life u can be ready for it.But how about you?

2006-07-22 03:37:57 · 19 answers · asked by keana 1

He's wearing a black & white striped sweater, and a ski mask. He's got a sack with a dollar sign on it, and a squirrel sized pistol in the other paw. What should I do?

2006-07-22 03:31:26 · 21 answers · asked by my brain hurts 5

2006-07-22 03:03:49 · 8 answers · asked by AnGeL 1