Other - Home & Garden - December 2006

If they are saying we are running out of electricity, why do they allow over exessive lights at christmas, i mean some do look nice, but some houses just go way too much

2006-12-12 07:07:27 · 7 answers · asked by wac_coach 2

I live in a one bedroom highrise condo. I pay for all utilities (gas, electric, water) in one monthly condo fee. With the high cost of oil this year, is it better to use a small portable heater that I plug into an outlet to stay warm than to turn up the thermostat?

2006-12-12 07:00:30 · 5 answers · asked by pathfindercia 2

The smell was caused by somebody 'cooking' pine cones in the oven to 'dry them out'.

2006-12-12 06:30:34 · 6 answers · asked by welsh golf fan 1

For the past week or so we have had a problem with bees at our front door. They are every where. We live in east Texas and our temps have been around 70-75 during the day.
What can I use to make them GO AWAY? I've tried vinegar and ammonia but no luck.

2006-12-12 06:22:21 · 2 answers · asked by rascal babe 1

2006-12-12 06:07:34 · 8 answers · asked by MATTY G 2

i did it about a week ago. the roses seem less affected than the gerberas. A few of them have gotten a few black spots but they seem fine despite that? the gerbera however has gotten dark discolourrations and looks really bad. the leaves have dry spots on them. i removed some of the leaves that looked beyond repair but i left the others. Should i just leave the plants for a while and let time play its course??? i think ive gone a bit overboard in my search for perfect roses and gerberas. even though i followed the instructions on the container i seem to have really botched up my plants. I also gave it to one of my plumbagos and it has shriveled up

2006-12-12 06:00:42 · 1 answers · asked by gardendisaster 1

Does anyone please have any success stories regarding using a pest control service, considering they have a guarantee supposedly? I am scheduled for service this coming Saturday and havent been able to sleep there (been staying with a friend) due to friggin disgusting roaches, tried sprays and advice on other stuff and it hasnt worked for me. I moved in two weeks ago, contacted leaving landlord voicemail, she never responded. So please, they are going to be charging me like 95 down and 80 ev. 2 months and I dont want to waste time or my money if this isn't even going to be a success.

2006-12-12 05:46:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I generaly keep my home inside and out fung shui. We had a death of a much loved family pet, and plan on burrying him. We also have ashes of past pets. I would like to create a cematery, for them, to honor them. But I'm afraid that if i burry the animals in my love marrage, or weath corners it will hurt those areas? Any suggestions? Ive looked through my books and the internet, and there arnt any topics of burials for pets.

2006-12-12 05:22:07 · 2 answers · asked by vegasvuxeb 1

2006-12-12 05:02:47 · 8 answers · asked by M P 2

I have had the exterminators out to the house 7times!! I have tried the chaulk, boric acid and sugar, cloves, liquid ant killer and powders! I have 2 in door cats so I have to be careful. I am at my witts end!! anyone know anything else! I keep my house clean!! This morning there where ants on my computer desk and there was no food or drink in sight!! I am going crazy!

2006-12-12 04:52:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have bought a humane rat trap and need to bait it. I don't think that cheese is the answer any suggestions

2006-12-12 04:40:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have not finished unpacking and we have found mice droppings. We have only found them in one particular location...in the basement work room. We set a trap caught one and then found more droppings in the same location. Before we actually moved in the house we found droppings and we also found a dead chipmunk in the house so we assumed that the dropping was from the chipmunk and that maybe the chipmunk had gotten in by accident when the realtor was showing the house or something....now we realize that that probably was not the case....what can we do before we end up with a real infestation. It is December and I know that they like to come in out of the cold. I heard about the sealing up of the food, but I jsut want to get rid of them completely!!!!! How can I possibly determine where they are coming from.

2006-12-12 04:16:29 · 12 answers · asked by zdw 1

My house is so darn dry in the winter time and I would love some tips on how to make it more humid! I wake up every morning with a dried up mouth and nose! Thanks!

2006-12-12 03:00:11 · 14 answers · asked by ace 1

Spider in my dining room, been there for a few weeks now, don't think it's been eating much...

Shall I put it out in the garden or just leave him be?

2006-12-12 02:53:31 · 10 answers · asked by Fu Manchu 4

I am a single mom of two and do not have very much money.

2006-12-12 02:41:04 · 1 answers · asked by Sheila S 1

My previously robust cyclamen's leaves have turned yellow and flowers have faded - is this a sign of overwatering or heat?

2006-12-12 02:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by Beth415 1

Theres this little bird in my house and its hangin out around the windows in the room with the super high ceilings. Its cold outside and i have cats and a kid who i dont want outside.... any tricks to get this bird out? dont have an extention ladder on hand.

2006-12-12 00:51:57 · 9 answers · asked by i rock 2

I have a new sewing machine, purchased about 6 months ago; the model number is 5040. I do adore it; the only problem is there's no overedge option/foot. Now I'm assuming I can't just buy an overedge foot if there's not option for it? If I'm wrong do let me know. But what is the next best thing I can do to sew my own clothes and for them not to look amateurish, using my machine, without doing the overedge? Would it be better if I traded my machine for another one and pay a little more money? Or should I even consider buying a serger? Any and all input will be immensely appreciated!

2006-12-12 00:50:16 · 2 answers · asked by little_bruises 1

Bought a house with outside grill on post with natural gas running to it. Grill has gotten rusty and needs to be replaced .

2006-12-11 23:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by merlot2292 1

2006-12-11 23:27:20 · 7 answers · asked by Bimbilein 2

Will house prices keep going up or will they crash as some predict

2006-12-11 23:14:48 · 10 answers · asked by Nathaniel 1

Does anyone think I would have trouble selling my house because of a Bangladeshi family next door? They 're no trouble but peoples perceptions these days!

2006-12-11 22:43:04 · 7 answers · asked by Nathaniel 1

2006-12-11 22:34:33 · 13 answers · asked by alanfgau 1

There is no door to separate my kitchen and dining / living area in my flat, and i had the great idea of buying wild west style saloon doors to put there...preferably i would love them in the style of swinging saloon gates rather than big doors......can anyone help???!!!!

2006-12-11 20:51:51 · 3 answers · asked by Missy Alpaca 1

I going away for 3 weeks this christmas. I was wondering what to do with my house eg switch the radiators on each day or open the windows to prevent damp etc. Any ideas?

2006-12-11 20:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by danny c 2

and would you prefer art work as opposed to photographic work displayed in your home ? www.jamesgordonstudios.com .Thank you .

2006-12-11 19:52:38 · 3 answers · asked by jennybuttins 3

2006-12-11 19:43:59 · 14 answers · asked by masood h 1

2006-12-11 18:16:35 · 11 answers · asked by MJ 2

2006-12-11 17:03:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 16:57:06 · 7 answers · asked by Sheila 1