Other - Home & Garden - August 2007

2007-08-27 02:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by CJ100 2

We live in an apartment overseas which has been outfitted with full-size American appliances. The gas source here is LPG, so our Kenmore range was converted (how well the conversion was done is anyone's guess). We have had a gas smell in the cabinet adjacent to the range ever since we moved in, and while our maintenance guy has tried various methods to seal up the gaps, the hose itself is vinyl, which I'm assuming is leaching gas and causing the gas odor. So, can an LPG range ever be properly plumbed with vinyl tubing? Or should I insist on metal?

2007-08-27 02:29:56 · 1 answers · asked by Kat 3

I found some land that I would like to buy that's currently covered in Christmas Trees. I know that the pesticides for Christmas Trees cause cancer. I would like to know, I I buy the land, and dig up all the trees, then is there some way for me to clense the land from the pesticides still in the soil, or do I just have to wait, and if I have to wait, how long.

Thanks.

2007-08-27 02:25:05 · 1 answers · asked by wingedstrider 3

is it some sort of wasp?
view the pic at
http://www.zshare.net/image/3338161af637c9/

2007-08-27 01:34:33 · 4 answers · asked by whonotme8181 2

I was given a beautiful orchid for Mother's Day, but by the end of June all of the blossoms had fallen off. Someone told me that orchids become dormant until next spring...is this true or is there something I can do to revive it?

2007-08-27 01:33:30 · 2 answers · asked by luna 5

I have just had a new house built and i have just moved in,while i am sat relaxing in the evenings,my lights will sometimes go dim,then bright then dim,this will happen for about a minuit,then maybe not for annother hour,any idea what the problem could be,it only seems to be happening in my house.

2007-08-27 01:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by smiler 4

2007-08-27 01:03:48 · 6 answers · asked by Larry m 6

I live in the small town of Oakland TN(15 min from Memphis) and need to promote my website to generate sales (www.thomas and sons home efficiency .com). We deal with heat and air issues and also upgrade home and small business energy efficiency. Fayette County Tn. is growing very fast and I think my services will be valuabe if I can get them promoted in Oakland,TN and Sommerville TN. We also service Eads, Tn and Arlington, TN areas in Shelby county TN. We do HVAC preventive maintenance contracts, dryer vent cleaning, cfl lighting upgrades, low flow areators for sinks, electrical outlet and switch insulation, hot water heater blankets, refrigerator coil cleanings, a shower start device, sell dryer balls, and more. We are wanting to promote to realtors and home owners in the area to upgrade a homes efficiency. I also would like to work with Fayette and Shelby county builders to sell efficiency upgrade packages to new construction buyers.

2007-08-27 00:57:50 · 1 answers · asked by energy saving guy 2

I never do garage sales, are they fun to go to? Are there really any bargains for normal stuff or are they all old junky antique stuff?

2007-08-26 23:18:06 · 7 answers · asked by yarrrrrr_matey 1

I was wondering, does anyone know if some type of cacti have caspian (the same burning stuff found in hot peppers) in them as a defense mechanism?

I cut a couple arms off of a cactus I have to replant later and got some of the "cactus juice" on my hands and later on rubbed my eyes. It burned just as bad as when I did the same thing cutting peppers. I scratched my nose even later and now my nose burns.

It kinda got me curious about the nature of cacti.

2007-08-26 18:00:34 · 3 answers · asked by mercierarmory 5

I try to kill them by using the vaccum but they just come back. Is there anything I can use to get rid of them from comming back?

2007-08-26 16:32:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-26 14:30:32 · 2 answers · asked by Shirley H 1

They are very small but more oval than a dot, they are on some leaves and the bark, they are new and ugly and I'm afraid they are killing my tree, also there a little ants crawling all over it. What can i do??

2007-08-26 14:19:11 · 2 answers · asked by sme 1

Suppose I'm using ant bait trays in my cat's room, and some of the ants get into the cat's food, after eating from one of the bait trays. If the cat ingests an ant, will it make him sick?

2007-08-26 14:16:05 · 3 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

Fall is my favorite season. When do stores start carrying fall decorations such as wreathes, linens, candles, scents, etc.....and when do they start carrying Halloween items such as pumpkins?

2007-08-26 13:50:49 · 6 answers · asked by Shayna 2

I purchased some ceramic flower pots at the dollar store and they have no drainage hole, suprise, suprise!! I have already tried drilling a hole with a masonry bit and got nowhere. My dad said ceramic is too hard and i will just dull the bit or ruin the motor with the drill and said to try to chizel a hole. Would this work or is there another way?

2007-08-26 13:00:03 · 7 answers · asked by baddblonde22 1

I need alot of help with this. I always wondered why parks, lawns, and backyards really need to be weed free? If so please state why. If not, also please state why. All comments opened just please help me and if possible, can you give me the bibliography or where u got your information from. 20 points to right answer and best descriptive, detailed anmswer!

2007-08-26 12:39:52 · 6 answers · asked by Joanne M 2

How much does it cost to get a brick bungalow put up?
Mid-size, about 20ft x 40ft.

Cost of foundations,
Building structure itself
Connection to utilities?

(Don't worry about the internal stuff like heating, kitchen, bathroom).

Thanks.

2007-08-26 11:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by Wax Crayon 4

This has been a problem on and off for the last three years. It was better for a while when they had a live in dog sitter but now he's quit, they've hired a couple of guys to do it while they swan off to their house in Spain. The dogs bark the whole time they're on their own and I can't take much more! It sounds like an over reaction, but it drives me crazy! Now summer's finally arrived, everyone's got their windows open which makes the problem even worse!

It's gone eleven and I so want to go to bed, but there's no point.

2007-08-26 11:05:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am buying a house on a 0.25acre lot and I have sprinklers in the front and back. I dont wanna buy an air compressor too small so Id rather someone be wrong high than low. Also if you could explain the process of doing it you would get a best answer right away!!!!

2007-08-26 10:31:41 · 2 answers · asked by cheezelord 2

2007-08-26 10:19:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Identify old cast iron skillet with indian on back wearing full feathered head dress,skillet is approximately 95 yrs old.

2007-08-26 08:39:29 · 1 answers · asked by maybell26 1

We have little counter space and are looking for a toaster oven that mounts under the cabinet so we can free up some room.

I have searched online at many places and have had no luck. Ideas?

2007-08-26 08:21:12 · 2 answers · asked by squishythefish 1

How can i find out when my house was built,i live in London.

2007-08-26 07:04:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in an apartment that is one half below ground. I'm in the Chicago area and we've had a ton of rain. Over the last couple of days, water has been slowly seeping in along the baseboards and soaking up though the carpet and padding.

My question is, is this a leaking foundation that is going to be a problem in the future too? I know we've had an abnormal amount of rain, but is it going to leak slowly and less noticeably at other times and be a risk of mold?

My landlord says we can get out of the lease and lose no money, but I don't want to have to move if I can avoid it. And I also don't want to be around if they are going to be tearing up the foundation and walls for repairs.

Any advice at all would be helpful. What would you do in my situation?

2007-08-26 06:53:52 · 7 answers · asked by C-Bunny 2

2007-08-26 06:04:37 · 2 answers · asked by Cherie Mimi 1

I'm used to hot, but not humid. I'm thinking about moving to an area that is both hot and humid, and I won't be wanting to use the a/c much.

I noticed when I was visiting a hot, humid climate, some houses were very hot and some were very pleasant--on the same day, only a mile or two apart.

What makes one house be cooler? I'd be interested in all sorts of factors: For example, what areas to look for when buying a house; position of windows when building a house; material of the flooring; direction the windows are facing; trees and landscaping; interior design; etc. etc.

Thanks!

2007-08-26 06:04:35 · 2 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5

Hello Gardeners, We bought two Hibiscus last summer that our dog ate. Well there wasn't much to them left so I planted them outside last fall in Zone 7 (North Carolina Piedmont) not expecting much from them. What little green was there died off in the winter down to the ground. This spring/summer they grew about 3 foot high and wide with a great color display.

My question is, since they both lived through a frost winter, what should I do this year? Should I cut them back to the base? Dig em up and bring them in? If I cut them back should I cut em down to the root level again or just give them a trim? I don't have the variety info and I looked at Rose of Sharon and the leaf structure doesn't look the same so I don't think they are azaleas.

2007-08-26 03:38:57 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel B 3

have mosquitoes real bad and want to spray my yard to get rid of them, i've heard malathon might be good but was wondering if there is anything else

2007-08-26 03:08:51 · 7 answers · asked by J-Tizzle 1

2007-08-26 02:21:10 · 4 answers · asked by cjray4 3