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RE: Why did people tie small white rags on wires that went around vegatable plants years ago? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:22:30 GMT

Those small white flags are meant to scare birds off. most birds are very shy and as soon as a small rag wiggles in the wind it will scare the bird off.

It does work but birds do get used to certain things and will lose their shyness towards those little clothes or flags. A better way to protect vegetables is to screen in the area or vegetable beds.

Will Alligators Attack Kayaks?

Paula Jo — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:12:37 GMT

I was wondering if anybody has heard of any alligators (not crocodiles!) attacking kayaker paddling a sit on top kayak.
I know, alligators are actually shy animals and hunt mainly at nights and they usually dive or swim away when a boat approaches. But what about if a kayak gets close to them?

RE: How do you figure out what side of an electrical outlet is hot? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:27:58 GMT

Buy an Wire Tester and it will tell you which of the wire is the hot one. This is the safest way to find out and those instruments are not very expensive.

RE: What flowers are this or what plant is that ? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:22:34 GMT

This is definitely Lilac and I love it.. Gosh, I wished I could grow them in my garden.

RE: How to clean a royal wing tube bird feeder by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:10:16 GMT

I just soak mine in soap water for a while, then I rinse it well with clear water and let it dry well before refilling it with new seeds.

RE: Do you do spring cleaning? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:21:10 GMT

I always keep my house very clean year around but also do an additional spring deep cleaning every year. By that occasion I also change some of the decorative accents in my rooms to make the home looking spring like.

RE: What bait good for crappie? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:15:42 GMT

Not really a question for the home and garden section but whatever.

Last time we went fishing for crappie, we used little redworms on a small hook presented about a foot above ground. This setup worked pretty good for us.

RE: Electric lights in trees by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:08:52 GMT

I think Abbigail gave a great example which should answer your question.

RE: After bulbs blooms can you take out of ground, and store for later replanting and how do you store them? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:01:31 GMT

Why would you want to take the bulbs out of the ground? just leave them in the ground and they will come back next year and bloom again.

If really need to take them out the ground for the purpose of planting them on another spot, so store them in a cool and dry environment.

RE: How can i stop rain from leaking through the top of my bay window? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:30:26 GMT

Silikon sealer usually works fine to stop rain entering a window bay. I use it around all my window frames and had no problems.

RE: There was a toaster invented earlier, I think it was in 1905, but that was not a "Pop Up" toaster. by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:59:16 GMT

There was a toaster invented earlier, I think it was in 1905, but that was not a "Pop Up" toaster.

RE: I only use Clorox to clean the birdbath. After ... by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:56:59 GMT

I only use Clorox to clean the birdbath. After cleaning I fill the birdbath with clean fresh water only, no additional substances.

My dog loves to get a drink out of it and I never would add any chemicals to water that birds or like in my case, the dog would drink of.

RE: Maintenance of outdoor fountain by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:05:59 GMT

I have a running birdbath which is very similar to an outdoor water fountain.

It is made from concrete and painted. After about 10 days, in the summer even sooner, algaes start growing and it needs to be cleaned. I always use same as kitpflyer already suggested, Clorox and a soft brush (for tight spots an old tooth brush) to scrub the areas they hold the water. After cleaning with Clorox I rinse and spray it out with fresh water very well and it's ready to go again.

RE: Who invented the toaster? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:57:46 GMT

The first "Pop Up" toaster was invented by Charles P. Strite from Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1919. The patent was issued in October 1921.

RE: We have air conditioning, but no heat. If it is a combined heating/ac unit shouldn't both things be working? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:48:23 GMT

I don't know how your system is set up and if you have electric heating.

In my home is everything electric and I only need to switch the thermostat/control device from A/C (cooling) to Furnace (heating) and set the temperature when the furnace is supposed to start working. Pretty much the same as setting it for the A/C to cool the home.

As Book already said, the combined system will share the vents and controls.

RE: Who will take larged used bathroom mirrors in Houston, Texas by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:40:02 GMT

Howdy from Spring, TX ;)

I wouldn't know about any second hand store etc. here in or around Houston who would take it.

My suggestion is you to place an add on craigslist. Just make sure you choose the right category so those people looking for home improvement stuff will find it. I am pretty sure there are people they would love to buy it from you if the price is right and it's a bargain to them.

Good Luck!

RE: Does laminate flooring,Carpets,cabinets qualify for home improvement for income tax by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:33:44 GMT

No it doesn't. Only home improvements with the purpose of energy savings are eligible for tax return.

RE: We are planning to sell our home. All rooms (except LR and kitchen have wall paper borders.Are they out of style nowdays? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:26:22 GMT

I really don't think wall paper borders are out of style. Everything depends the taste of the home owner, how they decorate and design the interior of their homes and if they like wall paper at all.

In your case I would leave the borders as it is. If the new owner of the home doesn't like it, they can remove it. Most people will completely remodel a home anyway before they move in or shortly after they moved in unless all the rooms just got remodeled.

RE: How to cut roots of large trees tearing up driveway We don't want to kill or move the tree, just slow it's root growth. Is this possible by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:35:39 GMT

I'm having a lot of problems with tree roots in my backyard growing toward and even below the patio or house foundation.

If the tree is several years old (mine are about 20 years old), cutting a few top roots won't hurt the tree. Just slice the root through. The main roots of trees are going deep into the ground.

RE: How do I fix a runtime error when playing pogo game? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:18:08 GMT

The runtime error is a pretty common error playing games on pogo and can mostly be fixed by updating your computer to the latest java version.
(That worked on my end so far)

Also you might want to clean your java cache and the temp. java files on a regular basis.

RE: What language is on the image? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:10:37 GMT

The letters are from the cyrillic alphabet. The cyrillic alphabet is used in Russian and in Bulgarian language.

The word in the image is Russian and means translator.

RE: What is the only sport that allows betting on yourself? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:58:12 GMT

Since Poker is officially considered a sport, my answer is Poker.

RE: Wood For a Garden Bench? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:44:27 GMT

Here in SE Texas where I'm living cedar wood is very popular for outdoor furniture. It withstands the high humidity and high summer temperatures very good and lasts with just a little care many years. If this wood additionally is pressure treated, you can't go wrong with cedar.

RE: How do you thaw out frozen pipes? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:34:21 GMT

Too much heat applied too quick might cause the pipe to bust. Also for pvc water pipe systems the use of a propane torch or heat gun for sure is not recommended. I think it doesn't take a rocket science why not.

A safe way to defrost a frozen pipe is to wrap warm moist towels around the pipe.

RE: When seeing locksmiths in action I wonder if there ... by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:26:25 GMT

I never heard of any locksmith violating the law in the way you mentioned it here, but as in any business, there might be a "black sheep" within the herd. Still, there are other people I for sure would trust less. A locksmith might have the skills how to open a car door or any other lock without doing too much damage, a theft won't care about that.

RE: Glass globes by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:19:58 GMT

Glass is usually pretty resistant to cold, even to freezing. What I would be more concerned about is any winter storms with strong winds. Falling ice from the roof can easily damage those glass garden globes. So for you to be on the safe side, I would suggest you to store them in your garage or shed and bring them back out in the Spring.

RE: Can you use the new treated lumber in a raised garden? ACQ orCBA by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:43:32 GMT

Although new treated lumber is preventing the wood from getting rotten by the elements it is recommended to give it some time for the lumber treatment to really soak into the wood and dry in.

RE: Decorating by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:15:11 GMT

I would go with natural colors for the furniture. Beige, cream, light tan, etc. This would look so nice with your walls and floor. Then add accents and wall decor with the light colors also, and bring in some color with the accents pillows, and other decor.

RE: Are you a hoarder? I have to laugh when I watch ... by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:11:07 GMT

I use to save things to remember a special time in my life, but you know after awhile, life goes on and the memories are in the heart forever. So what I do anymore is get large construction bags and start tossing. Don't think about it, and toss. After you are done, you won't even realize what you threw away, and if you do, then you will ask yourself why did I keep that all of this time. After awhile, you don't even know what you have anymore, so the construction bags are a great idea. You will have more room, and you will be so proud of yourself.

RE: I've heard that rooms painted in certain colors ... by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:49:03 GMT

To answer your question, it is very true. The color of a room does affect a persons behavior and mood. I always suggest to paint a room a light color and add decor and accents to bring the color into a room. Dark colors saddens a persons mood, and they start to feel gloomy. A bright room with alot of light makes a person more cheerful and happy.

RE: I don't really have enough drawer space for all my ... by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:40:16 GMT

Try getting an over the door organizer or one for shoes. You can use these to put socks, underwear, etc. in and this will give you more room in your drawers.

RE: Where can I find the best selection of wall clocks? I'd really like to find something unique to go in our living room. by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:13:44 GMT

I don't know what you are looking for, but I know of an online store that sells clocks plus other wall decor and accents for every room in your home. Hope you find what you are looking for. Good Luck!

RE: What color is your bedroom carpet? by Paula Jo

Paula Jo — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:00:52 GMT

I have white carpet throughout my whole house, and this includes my bedroom. I just love it.