| Other - Home & Garden |
| What is the best way to store a mattress and box springs for an extended period of time? |
Never store mattresses in plastic, the mattress has to breath. If you close off the mattress from air, they will get musty.
Cover the mattress completely, with old sheets tied in place. Store th... |
| How do I build a 3ft concrete retainer wall, with a driveway on top? |
If your only building it 3ft high get a bricklayer to build it in 18" concrete blockwork. If you really want insitu concrete then form a timber shutter on either side and get 25 MPA concrete f... |
| I am planning to buy new home appliances, is there a website where they have reviews and ratings? |
A great place I always check is Amazon.com, but I believe that Target.com has some reviews as well. ... |
| How to keep a poorly insulated apartment cool? |
yes drapes are good keep them closed all day and open windows at night. ... |
| How can you get rid of a mole without killing it? |
Try using the repellents used to keep away stray dogs and cats. It might work. ... |
| Is it safe to use bath salts in a jacuzzi bathtub or will it harm the mechanics of the motor? |
No, they specifically make jacuzzi aromatherapy items for this reason. Even shampoo can damage the intenal parts of a jacuzzi. ... |
| At what level (percentage) of humidity should you keep your home? |
Between 40 and 50%. Under 30% will increase static electricity in carpets, crack furniture and dry up your nasal passages. Over 50% will promote mold growth. ... |
| What is the best way to keep dust off of ceiling fan blades? |
Absolutely!
Next time you dust the, shine them with paste car wax. Buff the polish. Everytime you turn on the fan after that, the dust that has accumulated there will just fly off. ... |
| I love plants specially Cacti but somebody told me it is a bad omen to put Cactus in your house,Is it true? |
I don't know, I thought all plants were good omens since it's a living thing and you're taking care of it.. ... |
| Where can I find a good deer repellent recipe? |
you know my mom had problems with deer
she went on line and bought lion dung ,spread it around then asked me if i thought a lion was out there would i go out there and neither will they
it work... |
| How tall do Jalepeno pepper plants grow? |
I grow Jalapenos in my garden, every year. I enjoy eating them raw, making Salsa, as well as making my home-made "pepper sauce". My plants grow to be at least 4 feet tall. Mine are pla... |
| How can i get rid of ding dong ditchers that are 15 yrsold i cant catch? |
I think you should ask the police if it's even possible to report them. And if you can, i suggest you hide a video camera by the door, so that you can catch them in the act. Plus, it'll b... |
| How often should you bait a mouse trap? |
Try new foods, they eat everything. They can nibble the peanut butter without setting off the trap. Change it when it dries, gets old or if it doesn't smell (they have good noses, the more it ... |
| Will the world end if I build a teensy weensy fire in a bbq pit on my balcony? |
No, but in this case don't take chances. If the lease says 20 feet and your 19.9 feet away they can still hold you responsible if anything happens. ... |
| How to remove engine oil out of my swimming pool? |
For a start I would not put in any chemicals which break down the oil. That may be ok for an oilspill in the sea, but definitely not where you are going to swim. (Reason in moving water, large qu... |
| How do I remove algae from a pond? |
algae and blanketweed live off nitrates, nitrights, phosphates and ammonia, this mixture is the main food source for the algae and blanketweed. Removing them is the key, is you have removed all the... |
| What is the best way to use copper sulfate to clear your pond of moss? |
Your algae needs to be actively growing to get much effect with copper sulfate. Early summer works better. Also, if you use copper sulfate, consider doing it in split applications especially if i... |
| How does one successfully spray and kill bees? |
If they are bees, you would call a beekeeper. He will come and find the queen and move it to another home. The colony will follow the queen. He may pay you for the bees if he sells them.
If ... |
| Not sure if I have a gas lighting wood burning fireplace or a gas fireplace. How can I tell the difference? |
"The firebox and chimney system used on gas fireplaces is very different; these systems can鈥檛 withstand the temperatures produced by wood burning. The vent system is quite different - gas exha... |
| Does anyone have any tips on relocating plants? |
its very important to do as little damage to the roots as possible. soak them in water and wrap the in burlap asap. get them back in the ground asap. lots of water! ... |
| How do I start a butterfly bush and what is the root starter called? |
Its called Root Tone. Expect less than 20 percent to take roots . Its not the easiest plant. Try some in a glass of water some in soil with root tone.
I had better luck definantly in early spring ... |
| Would bonsai be a good hobby to do year-round? Or is most of the work done in summertime? |
Bonsai is a wonderful hobby that can be practiced year round. Whether you are interested in growing tropical trees (ficus, etc.) indoors or conifers (junipers, etc.) outdoors there is always plent... |
| How do I purge evil energy from my room that is giving me nightmares? |
I think you'd do well to try a "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" approach.
Start by giving it a good and thorough scrubbing and turning out. Get rid of clutter.
Please check... |
| What kind of curtains is appropriate for round-top windows and balcony doors? |
Some houses with the round windows still use regular curtains and that lets the light come in on top. You can use a swag that wraps around it and hangs on the side. ... |
| How and where do skunks nest and how do you get rid of them without harming them? |
Skunks like to "nest" under sheds, barns, garages, tool sheds, decks, porches and the like.
If you want to find where they are located, follow your nose during the day. They are in ... |
| Why do people look over someting at a lawn sale numerous times? |
I think it's just psychology. People go to yard sales expecting to get a great bargain. The idea is that it's stuff the people don't want anymore, so they'd rather sell it rea... |
| What is a natural way to keep ants away, and/or kill them? |
Mix some honey and borax and leave it where they can get to it (but keep it away from the furbabies). They'll take it back to their colony and it will kill them all.
ETA: I've also h... |
| Is it OK to get a burglar alarm in a apartment building or should I just buy the stickers? |
Check the rules of your apartment not all alarms are loud you can have semi silent ones. Ours just beep...I don't see how they can stop you from having one. Need a phone line to monitor if yo... |
| How do I remove cactus needles from clothing? |
try duct tape (the wide, really sticky silver stuff)
stick it on your pants, then rip it off quick, should work
what were you doing to the cactus?!?!?
;o) ... |
| Why are there so many spiders in my home? |
Some spiders do bite, and if you have a child, you'll want to rid your home of them. First, it's important to realize that spiders only want to be where there is food, so make sure your ... |
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