Other - Home & Garden - August 2007

We have a bug thats about 1 inch long, brownish/blackish in color, and has pinchers on both ends. They seem to be attracted to damp places....they look to me to be a beetle of some sort. Anyone knkow what these things are? Must say, I'm a little frightened of them.

2007-08-05 11:20:17 · 2 answers · asked by Jenna C 2

such as the 10x10 ones.

2007-08-05 11:06:59 · 3 answers · asked by dabo 1

Also on that same note....if you are living in a mobile home is it possible for your pipes to freeze if you have no furnace even though you have heat tape on your pipes?

2007-08-05 09:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 08:15:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the basics that I need in my kitchen?
Like food staples, small appliances or whatnot.
or a site that I can got to & print out a list?

2007-08-05 07:49:05 · 7 answers · asked by Still*Perfect 4

Any suggestion on time what to do with it after ect

thanks

2007-08-05 03:52:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont know the name for it but its this pin looking black thing that burglars use to open the locks....i wanna get one to have access to my older brothers room...so do you know what they're called and where to get them and how much they cost? please tell me. thanks

2007-08-05 02:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by Yelena K 1

I really want to grow some, but reasearch hasen't turned up much.

2007-08-04 23:13:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've tried everything it seems, and it only slows them down for maybe a week.

We've got the little ant houses with bait that is supposed to kill the whole colony, we've put ant spikes in the gardens, sprayed the exterior of the house, and put out some other posoin on little pieces of cardboard. (Its late, I don't have the names of treatments at the moment)

The little buggers are everywhere, not really isolated to one area, they seem to be taking over the place. Any food that doesn't come in a can or jar has to be in the fridge, I'm emptying the garbage can to the outside one daily, and I've moved the recycling bin to the garage and they still won't go away.

What else can I do?

2007-08-04 20:04:37 · 2 answers · asked by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7

I wonder if they bite.
I was sitting on my couch watching tv, and felt something on my stomach thinking it was a hair, looking down it was this black spider reminded me of a small tarantula..i realized it was a jumping spider, checked online but it even freaks me out to look at them. Does anyone know about them?

2007-08-04 19:03:09 · 2 answers · asked by amthyst_dream 1

I'm sure I will get lots of answers saying, "basement"

2007-08-04 17:32:26 · 9 answers · asked by I hate Hillary Clinton 6

how can i save up for energy bills and stuff its really hot and my mom wont turn on the air conditioner because were not doing well wit money?? but it is way too hot for her and me as for wen she comes home from work

2007-08-04 16:36:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok my apt is med small. my room is in the back end of the apt and my daughters rooom is right across from ours. I installed a ac in our bedroom thinking it would circulate to the kids room since its across and then to the living room.. its not working...when walk out my bedroom is hotter thanyou know what. Any suggestions. oh too many walls too

2007-08-04 15:22:41 · 7 answers · asked by shyhonney 4

First of all it gets pepper all over the table. I have one that has its grinding part at the top so when you use it you turn it upside down. Then set it back down with the grinding part at the top and it never makes a mess. Doesn't this bother anyone else?

2007-08-04 15:00:13 · 4 answers · asked by Mary 2

The plant grew every tall. It is in a large pot on my patio. I tried giving it more water and plant food.

2007-08-04 14:33:01 · 7 answers · asked by Nikki210 1

I bought a blood orange tree about 3 months ago and its planted in good soil, I have a shade over the top cause teh sun here is merciless and it gets about 125 tops. Its very humid during summers and so far the tree seems to be doing just fine. I keep it watered regulary if not all the time. Its still pretty small. I want to know when it will start growing more. What kind of fertilizer should I use?

2007-08-04 13:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by Beefcake 2

HOW MANY TIMES A DAY ARE YOU SUPPOSE TO WATER LEAVES

2007-08-04 12:13:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 11:10:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 11:02:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my buikldings wash rooms. What's a polite way of saying clean up after yourself there are supplies in the cabinets don' be PIGS!!! Ok I'm kidding about the pig part but I went blank as soon as my landlord asked me to do this.

2007-08-04 10:46:08 · 2 answers · asked by MELISA 3

The basement is damp, besides a dehumidifier, what can I do????? Special paint???? HELP!!!!

2007-08-04 09:41:19 · 4 answers · asked by ctcindyct 1

I cut down a two year old oak tree which had died but left a couple of flowering shoots intact which were coming of the base of the trunk. Now there are about 6 of these shoots and they have grown about 8-10 inches and are flourishing.

Will these grow into a new tree(s) or will it just become an oak bush?

2007-08-04 09:15:00 · 4 answers · asked by halonut 1

2007-08-04 08:48:32 · 5 answers · asked by getting old 1

2007-08-04 08:40:31 · 11 answers · asked by falutd 2

I moved into a rental house in Houston, TX at the beginning of this year and my last electric bill was almost $800. I fully expect my September/October bills to go over $1000. I may be living here for an additional year so I am looking to do something to increase the energy efficiency of the house. Since I'm renting it doesn't make financial sense to get a more efficient air conditioner, insulation, radiant barrier, or better windows. Just to give you some details on the house: It's two stories, around 3400 sq ft., has two air conditioners (one for the upstairs and one for the downstairs). My wife is pregnant so unless I want to get stabbed in the throat with a screwdriver turning the air up is not an option. Any ideas on some things I can do to lower my electric bill that will be cost effective considering the amount of time that I am going to be living here?

2007-08-04 08:21:47 · 4 answers · asked by Scott H 2

the bark peels off by itself and its dying. dont know how to treat it tho...

2007-08-04 08:10:11 · 1 answers · asked by yumyum_003 1

There is a black residue on the sole plate of my steam iron(courtesy of my son),for the 2nd time. I cleaned it once before and scratch the surface. How do I clean this off without scratching the surface again.

2007-08-04 07:40:13 · 3 answers · asked by ADM 3

2007-08-04 07:34:15 · 1 answers · asked by MAUREEN C 1

i have these two beautiful old chest of drawers in my house which i dont want to sell beacuse they were passed down by my family. But the the thing is i dont have room in my house, now i have a garage which does have room but i dont want them to get rouiend (wood worn and things like that) Is there anything i can buy for them like a packet i can stick them in so they can go into the garage, please i need something.

2007-08-04 07:16:23 · 4 answers · asked by ghfh g 1

I've tried cayanne pepper and other deterents, but they keep digging them up and gnawing them to pieces. Any humane ideas on how to keep these cute pests off them?

2007-08-04 04:18:34 · 7 answers · asked by napolean64 1