Other - Home & Garden - July 2007

We bought this house back in January. The pool was in terrible condition. We drained the muck out of it, cleaned it best we could then filled it.

Read all over the internet, thought we figured everything out but the pool keeps falling into disrepair. We have to constantly shock it to make it look swimable... it either clouds up or turns green. We have never owned a pool before and nobody we know owns one either.

Anyone have any tips, faqs or anything else that would be helpful to us?

2007-07-11 08:53:16 · 3 answers · asked by original_pet 4

2007-07-11 08:48:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought some cute coasters in hopes of avoiding water rings on my furniture. It makes sense that the cute side goes up but I thought the cork side should go up to absorb the water. A friend told me the cork side goes down to prevent the coaster from sliding around or scratching the furniture surface. How are they used?

2007-07-11 08:44:19 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 1

My daughter noticed some thing in the water, she scooped it up in a little container and it looked like it was a baby leach. We rent, but our water is from his well, are these leaches? What should I do about this?

2007-07-11 08:20:34 · 7 answers · asked by ? 7

These trees have been next to each other for years. All of a sudden needles turned brown, and only a few green ones left on very few branches on one side. My husband emptied an old water softner w some salt pellets at the base, and laid a bag of sacrete there too. Was that it?

2007-07-11 07:03:01 · 7 answers · asked by naonip 2

Just purchased an old farm in NY, near Albany, and would love to have it working again. It has 3 pastures, a river and wooded parts totaling about 33 acres. Also has around 5 natural springs and a barn with what looks like 4 cow stalls, 1 horse stall, what looks like a pig penn and a sheep stall.

I'm hopping to start off small, maybe with sheep? Any websites would be great.

2007-07-11 05:34:53 · 4 answers · asked by Genia 3

You have been forced to evacuate & allowed to take only 3 items from the following list. (The rest you must leave behind). You're NOT insured!

T.V
Kids Play-Station
Stereo
Music collection
Dish-washer
Bed (plus linen)
Shoe collection (6 pairs only)
Old love letters
Photo Albums (best 3)
Savings!
Favourite Teddy Bears (3 only)
Best Outfits (2 only+accessories)
Tool-kit
Paintings (2 max)
House Plant collection
Family video memories collection
Contents of the linen/airing cupboard
Bling collection
DVD/Film collection
Ornaments (5 only)
Stamp collection
Antique; 1 only (apart from the Old Man)

Which 3 would be the easiest to leave behind?

2007-07-11 05:30:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The basement's dry now, but it was really wet a couple of days ago. It SMELLS!!!!
What can I do to get rid of that musty smell? I've tried candles, air fresener, etc.
These just mask the odor, I want to get rid of it.

Thanks in advance!

2007-07-11 05:15:20 · 7 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4

It makes sense that having a home security system adds value to your home. Is there a certain criteriea used to estimate a percentage that it does increase with that system?

2007-07-11 04:28:08 · 9 answers · asked by Confused 1

I've recently moved to Texas and it is so hot and dry here, I've killed just about everything I tried to grow outside. I have never had an herb garden before but was wondering if they are okay to grow inside where they wouldn't have a lot of access to sunlight and which ones might be a little heartier and easier to take care of since I have such a black thumb. Thanks!!

2007-07-11 04:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by Shannon™ 7

you're working to much or too hard?

2007-07-11 04:04:44 · 3 answers · asked by Jesse 1

productive? (getting chores done @ home, getting stuff done @ work, and getting things done for myself). Thankyou.

2007-07-11 03:49:59 · 2 answers · asked by Jesse 1

We like the neighborhood that we are in. Been here for 13yrs.
Hubby wants a huge garage attached to the house. We currently do not have one.
We have gotten estimates on it and it is going to cost in the neighborhood of $40K.
My inlaws tell us all the time, why don't you just move?
Well, 1st off, we are very comfortable with our mortgage payments and yes borrowing $40k will increase our payments.
My dad lives two houses away and I care for him on his dinner needs. He comes over every night.
Our son will be leaving home in a few years for college and I had plans to knock down a wall to enlarge living space.
We like all of our neighbors. I love my home.
I hate the thought of making move with all the crap in the attic!
A new home will probably increase our payments doubled.
What would you do?
Oh, inlaws wants us to move closer to them! NOT

2007-07-11 03:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7

Yankee Candles

2007-07-11 01:37:36 · 11 answers · asked by campcorona 2

2007-07-11 00:54:29 · 4 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3

2007-07-11 00:54:17 · 30 answers · asked by *T*I*N*K*E*R*B*E*L*L* 3

just short of bombing my house. Geez, they have called all the relatives to come to Sue's!

2007-07-10 17:40:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard that you cannot get an exterminator to kill them bc they are protected in some way. Is there any way to get something that irritates them or in some other way just makes them leave and go elsewhere? Is there any way to get rid of them at all?

2007-07-10 17:04:49 · 6 answers · asked by shmengs 1

2007-07-10 16:18:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my tomatoes are growing out of control...first time grower...do I need to clip some of the leaves or should I just let them grow. I have 5 plants all of which are taller than me..5'7"

2007-07-10 15:18:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Can coconuts float?
2. Why shouldn't cattle graze near yew trees?
3. What are deciduouse trees?
4. What is the most poisonous fungus?
5. Which plant has the largest leaves?
6. What is a bonsai?
7. Which plant lives the logest?
8. How do nettles sting?
9. How do the leaves of the waterlily float?
10.
E-mail me a mrtpanama@yahoo.com to find out
First to get one half right will get best answer

2007-07-10 14:03:07 · 1 answers · asked by mrtpanama 1

I have somewhat large ant problem at my house, I had my house sprayed when i first bought it and i dident have ant or any sort of bug problems for about 2 years, but now its back. I dont have the money to hire them again (they were very expensive!!)
A guy i work with told me to use boric acid and mix it with 6 teaspoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of boric acid (powder) so i did and i cut up a sponge and soaked them and put them where i have ant problems. What else works good? he said im going to have to try and resist killing them for a few weeks untill it kills the colony, so far i havent seen a whole lot of ants eating it (i put it out about an hour ago) Can i put it outside as well? I live in the middle of no where so im not really worried about neighbor hood cats drinking it. Any advice would be great!!

2007-07-10 13:13:08 · 6 answers · asked by Katie 5

I have an older house with a dirt basement floor and I'm worried they will try to take up residence inside. How can I either kill them or discourage them from coming near the house. I already keep the grass cut short and don't have much lying around that they would want to hide under. The one I think is a milk snake is kind of grey body with tan around black bloches. I live north of Kingston ON.

2007-07-10 11:14:03 · 6 answers · asked by K7K6C7 2

I guess this is more of a question and answer both! Besides sitting there for hours and shredding papers, I started putting my "used" cat's litter in with the trash! So far, no problems with anything I have done this with. Someone would have to be awful desperate to go through trash with "used cat litter" mixed in with it!! Any other answers would be appreciated. By the way, if you don't have a cat, ADOPT ONE or contact a local pet shop for "donations of used litter"!!! This should almost put an end to identity theft and may put your mind at ease a little.

2007-07-10 10:15:22 · 10 answers · asked by white dove 1

I can never find a simple looking couch that is just one color with simple arms and back. And when I do find one almost simple it costs usually hundreds or thousands. Where can I find one?

2007-07-10 09:42:56 · 2 answers · asked by Lemonada 3

Is there an expirey date for this product? Can we use it two years in a row?

2007-07-10 09:31:31 · 4 answers · asked by trieghtonhere 4

i would like to get one for my house but i cant seem to find any anywere
THANKS :-)

2007-07-10 09:05:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

connected to a Valiant boiler. Is there a water timer one can buy so it does not constantly boil? If yes, would you kindly let me know if Honeywell does such a programmer. thanx

2007-07-10 08:08:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I definitely don't have a green thumb...are there any small houseplants out there that are virtually indestructible? my apartment needs a little life:)

2007-07-10 07:53:54 · 8 answers · asked by HollywoodHousewife♥ 3

2007-07-10 07:44:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous