Other - Home & Garden - May 2007

I'm sure I don't have rooten fruit/food anywhere in my house too
I bet I kill like 10 everyday! They get so annoying

Why is this? and HOW do I get them to go away??

2007-05-23 11:11:52 · 8 answers · asked by HiLovely 3

The trumpet like flowers are only in the Spring and the "horn" part points downward. I've heard these trees nicknamed "elephant ear trees" and also heard this is the wood most commonly used now for piano keys (versus the old fashioned ivory). they are common in Harford county and can grow like 50' tall. What in the dickens are they called?

2007-05-23 09:32:13 · 3 answers · asked by ConfedChick ! 3

All hoses are made with led. I know it wont go into the plants. But you can not drink, or fill a blow up pool with them? I use a bucket at thye moment.
Blessings

2007-05-23 09:13:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We want to add a gate to our existing deck, but the opening in the deck rail doesn't have a post on one side because it's right next to the house. The post on the other side is a 4x4 set in concrete, and I think the opening is about 30". If I use spring loaded self-closing hinges and build the gate lightly (with lattice or pickets), do I need to have posts on both sides?

2007-05-23 09:13:19 · 2 answers · asked by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7

2007-05-23 08:25:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The ones where the top half can open while the bottom half is still latched. Checked the 2 major home improvement places and no luck. thanks!

2007-05-23 04:40:24 · 4 answers · asked by benb21801 1

I accidentally splashed a small spot of blue ink on to the the lense of my sunglasses. How do I remove it without damaging my sunglasses?

2007-05-23 04:28:38 · 3 answers · asked by Mr 1

2007-05-23 04:21:17 · 2 answers · asked by Jed 7

Assume my home insurance policy has $200,000 dwelling coverage, but my home is only worth $130,000. If my home burns down, will they rebuild up to a $200,000 home or only replace what my home was?

For example, if my current home only has 1 garage stall, would they build my new home with 2 garage stalls?

2007-05-23 03:54:49 · 5 answers · asked by riversends 2

2007-05-23 03:51:22 · 2 answers · asked by Paul C 1

What are the pros and cons of EACH? We are moving into a house that has an older gas fireplace. Our inspector says he personally likes wood and we should convert it back. My husband also likes wood and thinks the point of a fireplace is to save on gas/electric bills. I agree with that, but I'd like to know the good and the bad about both gas and wood.
Thanks

2007-05-23 03:43:14 · 4 answers · asked by momathomewith2boys 5

It's very thick and looks black with gold flecks over and through it. When it's held to the light it shines yellowish.

2007-05-23 03:03:01 · 1 answers · asked by jill p 1

There are currently old wooden storage cupboards in there but they have seen better days. Don't need anything fancy, just a cupboard or shelving to store paint and a moderate collection of tools etc.

2007-05-23 02:32:45 · 12 answers · asked by matt30 2

2007-05-23 02:31:45 · 11 answers · asked by Mr Tripod 4

We're moving in about a month. We've hired movers, but we really need to keep the costs down. My question is, how do we prepare large items for the movers? The large items I'm referring to include a tv, pc, china cabinet, full-sized bed, crib, dresser, changing table, rocking chair, a small bookshelf, a small entertainment center, and a kitchen table with chairs.

We are not moving any super large items like couches, loveseats, or appliances.

Any tips or links to helpful websites would be geatly appreciated!

:) Thanks!

2007-05-23 01:37:43 · 8 answers · asked by CatTech 3

We are renting a condo for a week of vacation. With the recent bed bug problems nation-wide, is there anything I can do to protect my family.

We've stayed there before, it's very clean and well maintained, and have never seen any pests there, but obviously I have no control over what pests other guests may have introduced to the place this season before we get there.

2007-05-23 01:14:01 · 3 answers · asked by apbanpos 6

do i need planning permission for any changes to my house?

2007-05-22 23:14:54 · 8 answers · asked by peacefrog 2

2007-05-22 21:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by quark_816 2

2007-05-22 18:02:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, it smells like bread...Really..but I cannot find what it might be to get rid of it whatever it is. I was thinking that maybe something fell under the stove or behind it so I checked everywhere and found nothing. I am a very clean person so this is baffling me. I am beginning to think that it is my imagination here. Do you think I am smelling mold or something?

2007-05-22 16:59:25 · 14 answers · asked by me 4

My wife came home with cotton sheets for the bed, but I'm thinking that's just way too hot for summer. I am always feeling like it's too hot for me to sleep, even with the air conditioning and a fan (we live in Texas) and in the summer it is unbearable.

What bedsheet material absorbs the least amount of heat? I want sheets that feel coolest to the touch.

Thanks!

2007-05-22 16:44:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now that winter is upon us, my husband likes to have the heating on all the time. Unfortunately it is split cylce and it just blows hot air out. It's so drying and I find it really uncomfortable and my skin feels so tight and sore. I think I should get a humidifier. I know there are the Vicks ones, but is there anything bigger that can be recommended.? Where can I get one (I'm in Australia)? I called Clive Peeters and they said they didn't stock them. Am I the only one with this problem? My husband says he doensn't feel any discomfort and I must be a frog.

2007-05-22 16:12:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-22 15:35:51 · 7 answers · asked by Lynn T 3

I hear from some to mix a little sugar in the powder and that will help make the boric acid tasty to the roach. i hear they take it to there nest and it this kills the eggs too. is this true? I am seeing 2 or 3 roaches every other day and wan to start taking care of this issue before it gets worse. i also been told to mix it with water and leave it out for they roaches look for somethign to drink. is that a good idea as well? i put a bit of the boric acid sugar mix under my kitchen sink and i tried to pour some in the cracks between the stove and dishwasher
i also sprayed regular insecticide on my counters and sink and along the floor by the sink.

2007-05-22 14:28:57 · 6 answers · asked by hls 2

I just want one of those plain iron mattress frames that they give you free when you buy a mattress. Does anyone know how much they charge for one?

2007-05-22 14:12:48 · 8 answers · asked by lizette811 2

When telling someone that you want the room cooler, do you say turn the air conditioning up or down? My boyfriend and I argue about the wordage on this all the time. I am interested in what others have to say. Thanks!

2007-05-22 14:08:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live on a river, so there are a ton of bugs!

2007-05-22 12:44:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told an empty milk gallon-filled up with soda can pulled-tabs, could be recycled for a $30-$50 cash value. But I don't know what kind of recycling center to take them to for a cash exchange.

2007-05-22 11:37:38 · 2 answers · asked by 44 questions 1

I have tried several websites, but haven't found one that has the products I'm interested in. I want to find the value of a few collectibles from the 1970's and 1980's.

2007-05-22 10:30:29 · 2 answers · asked by TrishaRae 1

Hi,

FIRST: Serious answers only please, I can't stand people who mindlessly post irrelevant comments!

I'm currently living in Southern CA and the summer is going to be hot like last year...and I'm living in an apartment that has windows that are such that an A/C window untis cannot be used. I know that there are "stand alone" A/C units tha can cool a room, but they are beyond by budget. Also, I don't plan on staying in this apartment much longer and would not have use for the stand alone unit in the future.

I have been told that there are "fans" that you can add ice and water to and that it will make the air a little bit cooler if you're directly in the line of the air current. Has anyone used one of these units or know about them? I have to spend a lot of time at my desk this summer and want to find a way to make this tolerable in June and July!

Thanks for your help!!!

2007-05-22 10:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by Ihavenoidea 2