Other - Home & Garden - December 2006

Is there a way to check if existing wall insulation is done properly or if there are any gaps? What about buying or renting a scanner to scan the walls? If I hire a company to fill in our walls with wall insulation, how do i know if they are doing it right?

2006-12-04 10:34:05 · 4 answers · asked by jross62 1

They were given to me when my cousin passed away, they mean a lot to me. I don't understand why there are nats in and around the plants.

2006-12-04 10:15:54 · 6 answers · asked by missb_101 2

They say it was from my lamp post outside. The bill was $6.00. I'm going to try again this month with it turned off. I'll catch them eventually!

2006-12-04 10:10:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Particularly bad at night. There is a bat colony in the roof, but no smell in the attic. There are no human hygiene reasons for the smell... I have checked THOROUGHLY! The smell moves round the room. This does not occur every night, and generally lasts 15-30mins at a time.

2006-12-04 10:04:33 · 19 answers · asked by PAUL M 1

where can i get a guage to measure how much propane I have left in my tank for my grill?

I went to Home Depot but they don't have one.

2006-12-04 09:56:38 · 9 answers · asked by thedawn 2

I want to get a new chainsaw...what model/brand is best for the price and reliable...

2006-12-04 09:51:29 · 5 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7

I have a brand new FoodSaver with the canisters and sealing lids. Can I use the canister lid sealers on mason jars or do I have to buy separate sealers for the wide mouth and regular mouth mason jars? It came without the box and/or instructions.

2006-12-04 09:41:12 · 1 answers · asked by mlemt76 3

I am looking for a full-size bottle, not the children's version. Where have they all gone?

2006-12-04 09:32:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

so ive got A LOT of leaves in big piles, some small trash bags, and a compost can.... whats the best method of cleaning up these piles of leaves.... i always end up scooping them by hand and it take for EVER!

2006-12-04 09:21:32 · 7 answers · asked by cyrus_xi 5

I don't want to scrape it with a shovel and I don't know if salt would cause too much damage.

2006-12-04 09:18:17 · 4 answers · asked by mtlmnr49 6

Smells that repel mice?

2006-12-04 08:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We will be buying a bed shortly but there are a lot of numbers thrown around. We don't want to spend the dinero for a Tempurpedic but we still want a good bed.

2006-12-04 08:19:19 · 5 answers · asked by JeffK 1

I have 5 months left and want to relocate to another area. I am tired of the pot smells and loud neighbours above us. I dont want to raise my young toddlers in this kind of environment.

2006-12-04 08:09:15 · 8 answers · asked by soon2b_4 1

2006-12-04 07:51:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How are the exhaust fumes from this type of heater eliminated?

2006-12-04 07:43:23 · 3 answers · asked by snarfy2004 1

This is in the Arlington, Massachusetts Area. Snow removal for short driveway, walkway, steps, and sidewalk

2006-12-04 07:41:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just gotten a large area rug and Ihave put it on a bare floor. Do I need to put something under the rug. It is not slipping or anythhing.

2006-12-04 07:18:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

thinking of purchasing a five bedroomed house which needs completely rewiring. Anyone got any ideas as to the cost for this?

2006-12-04 07:14:31 · 7 answers · asked by the little ninja 3

2006-12-04 07:12:56 · 12 answers · asked by Onkar S 1

I am speaking in regards to eradticating some mice that live in my ceiling. There is less then 1 inch of space, so we can't put traps up there. What is the average price of a mouse exterminator? (professional service)

2006-12-04 07:09:43 · 1 answers · asked by Tricia 3

I have a small herb garden in a spare bathroom that I have placed a grow light in. Some plants are doing really well, while others aren't. I cut back most of the herbs in the fall but some of them haven't started growing new again. The bathroom stay cool but not too cold. We have a clothes dryer in there that we use but it doesn't get too hot or humid. Thoughts?

Here is what I have:

Doing Well:
Aloe x2
Lovage
Echinecea

Hanging on for dear life:
Patchouli
Stevia

Possibly dormant or dead?:
Sage
Mint - in own container

Pretty sure these are gonners:
Rosemary
Sweet Marjoram
Lemon Balm
* these three were potted together. Perhaps that is why they all perished.

2006-12-04 06:42:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know how to locate the "money corner" in an apartment?

2006-12-04 06:32:37 · 3 answers · asked by G 6

the tree is growing healthily is the upper area but as the tree sprouts branches at the top, branches at the bottom dry up and die. i don't want to trim the top because that could stunt it's growth.

suggestions would be appreciated.

2006-12-04 06:09:55 · 2 answers · asked by alpha mutt 4

The snow globe doesn't seem to be able to open it in any way. Is there some trick or technique that can remove an air bubble from a glass snow globe?

2006-12-04 05:57:32 · 3 answers · asked by Sara M 1

2006-12-04 05:54:16 · 8 answers · asked by Hells.bells 1

I'm semi retired at 54 :) and wish to start a small lawn mowing service. Any suggestions on equipment? THX D

2006-12-04 05:53:53 · 1 answers · asked by SEO Charlotte NC 1

First of all, I'm terrified of spiders (go ahead and laugh at me if you want.)
I found an egg sack in my Christmas tree after we brought it in. I got rid of it, and thought "problem solved." But evidently it hatched before I found it, and my tree is now infested with baby spiders.
I took the tree outside so they wouldn't over run my house. I know that spiders can survive in the cold, and spraying the tree with pesticides is not an option because:
1. Pesticides are flamable.
2. I have 2 small kids and two cats.

So what is my best option for getting rids of these spiders? (Without trashing the tree and getting a new one, or leaving the tree outside for the whole season.)

2006-12-04 05:13:22 · 4 answers · asked by welches_grape_jelly 6

My housemates don't seem to believe me when I tell them that it's best to leave the windows slightly open when they've used the bathroom or they are cooking in the kitchen. I thought this was common sense... clearly not! Our walls are starting to go mouldy and they are all just saying it must be because it's been raining recently!!!!!

2006-12-04 04:23:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help! Mother in law is making it hard to look forward to the holidays!?
My huband and I were recently married in September of this year. We have been together for 6 years. My mother in law is all of a sudden making a big deal about the holidays. For instance she wanted us to go to her house this year for Thanksgiving and go to my moms next year.My husband told her this wasn't going to work because we want to be with both sides for the holidays. I offered to do Thanksgiving at my house so that we could all be toghether and she wouldn't have to feel that the holidays are a big rush. She refused my offer. So I thought we agreed on splitting the holiday we would go to her house at 11am and have appitizers with her. Her dinner was in the middile of the day and this year was our year to have dinner with my parents because last year we only got to spend a few hours at my moms. The night before Thanksgiving my MIL called my husband to discuss Thanksgiving and he must have told her agian about how our day was planned we would show up at 11 have appitizers and spend

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time with them and then leave at 4 to make diner at my mothers house. She was doing dinner at 5. My mother in law blew up. Don't even bother coming I can't believe your not eating here you do everything with her family. Blaah Blahh Blahh. She said not even to bother to come come next year to her house only so she can get her full Thanksgiving. Which I refuse to do and she doesn't respect that. She then said that we always run out on her to get to my moms which is untrue we were spending most of the day with her. The next year we would eat our main meal with her. She was so upset she hung up on him and he was so upset at her that we didn't go. They didn't talk for a week and when they did he opologized for not being there and she was still feeling the same way and said that . everything was about me and my mother. That is also untrue we tried working it out with her. 1. I offered to do thanksgiving so that nobody was torn away. 2. I my mom doesn't care about the time you do dinner but

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if you could do your thanksgiving at lunch time or dinner time everything would work out alot better. She likes to have hers smack dab in the middle of the day. I don't know what to do about her she is starting to cause problems between me and my husband and he doesn't want me to say anything to her. She can't respect us as a married couple she wants everything her way. I am starting to really dislike her. What do I do. She also says that discussing the holidays is between her and my husband. That really pissed me off and I would really like to confront her on that. I feel like the main issue is is that she feels she has lost all control I think she is really jelous of my mother and what she has done for me and my husband. I know this seems really long and not put together well but its really upseting me and I have gotten good responses on here other times

2006-12-04 03:28:23 · 10 answers · asked by BabyDolll128 3

I have a little mouse that is running round my front room. I think there is probably a family of them somewhere. Have had this problem for years now since moving to where i am now which is an estate...

I have one of these plugs which i put in my daughters room but am reluctant to buy more if they dont work as they arent cheap

Please Help!!!

2006-12-04 03:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous