Patio Design
What is the name of the occupation for people who fix scratches of appliances such as fridges? 10 points!!!?
My son scratched a completely new fridge with a pair of scissors and it’s pretty horrific. I have no idea who to call in order to rapair these scratches either. Can any body give me the name
How much should this patio cost?
Patio: They will pour a 4″ 18×14 concrete slab and cover with flagstone. There will be an 18″ wall with a total length of 16′. They will also install a grill. Company
would like to grow tomato plants on patio-what kind and size containers should i use-any helpful hints-thanks?
Do you want to decorate my apartment?
I suck at these sorts of things. I have the plot plan. It’s a 1 bedroom, 680 sq ft 3rd floor lakeview apartment with patio access from both the bedroom and from the living room. I
What kind of vegetables and fruits can you grow from a pot?
I currently rent a house and was looking to start growing vegetables and fruits in pots on my patio and was wondering what kind of produce grows good in pots? Oh and I live in KY which is zone 6.
I need a patio laid, any companies in the Woking (Surrey) area recommended?
Present ‘crazy paving’ needs to be taken up and possibly used as hardcore for new patio.
my mom is paranoid about our patio furniture being stolen?? (help!)?
My mom has been talking about getting some new patio furniture, so i went searching online for something nice. I thought i had found two perfect things for our smallish backyard/patio, but when i
best gardening books you’ve used?
we’re moving into a new house with a lot of patio space in both front and back and a good amount of lawn and side yard in the backyard but it’s unkempt. I’m hoping to fix this
Gardeners have you used the “hanging tomato bag?”?
I purchased 2 tomato hanging bags to use on my patio. How well do they work? Any problems you may have encountered or suggestions to make my experience easier? Also, I want to plant by seed this
Protect laminate flooring?
My dogs have ruined my carpet and I am now getting laminate. I don’t want them to do the same thing. They are normally housebroken, but I just moved into a condo. They don’t like going
Sod.Does it NEED sunlight to grow?
I have a very small yard,and its basically a mud pit.We get very little sun in the back yard & i really don’t think sod will grow without adequate sunlight.We cant afford to make the
How do you calculate the square footage of a outside patio that measures 16×24x6″ deep?
what is the advantages and disadvantages of moving into a ground floor bedroom, with patio doors?
Im moving downstairs into our spare bedroom soon. Thing is it has patio doors on them.. so I was wondering what you would think, the advantages and disadvantages are of this.. there are no other
What would be an approx cost to put down cement patio i have fairly level yard space and would like to cover approx 20 x 25 feet i live in E Tennessee what do you think?
What can I do with my soggy ,uneven ,sloping wet garden (UK)? I am on a tight budget and haven’t got a van?
I live in a council house with my Mother , she does have a car to collect materials (nothing too big though) Problem is , letting the dog in and out the garden as it brings in wet mud and getting
How to hire a professional landscape designer at affordable price?
I am planning to plant some landscape (trees, shrubs, walk pad, etc) but eventually, I want to extend my patio, build a cook area, french-drain, irrigation system. What is the best way to obtain a
Contractor hired to repaint patio cover. Before paint dry, rain! Who’s responsible for remedying?
I live in California and hired a contractor to repaint my patio cover, which is made of wood. He used enamel, and before it dried, rain came. Paint began coming off. Who bears the cost of
Flowers good for planning in small area?
I’m 21 years old and purcahsed a condo in October (2008). Our back patio is ground level, and there is a small area out from our patio where I’d like to plant some flowers. The area is
Decorating a patio on a budget!?
Okay so i have a budget of $1000 to redecorate the patio. We will be installing new flooring but that is not included in the budget. So my question is where can you get nice patio furniture and
Building a backyard patio. Using steel post for corners. Welded 3″ angle iron on corners. ?
I am using a 2×8 or 2×10 for support my roof. How many bolts should I use for holding the wood? Do you know of a web site to help me a do-it-yourself guy?
I’m building a patio with a roof. I’m using steel post with 3″ angle iron, It’s 25 X 11″.?
Using 2×10 for support with rafters. Any DIY videos.
Can you grow parsley on your patio?
I like to cook…and I buy fresh parsley every weekend…which does not stay fresh for long. Can this stuff be grown on my patio?
How much should I expect to pay per square ft. for a basic screened porch with a shed roof ?
I live in Northern Virginia right outside DC and have done a lot of improvements to my home so I know that it should not come close to the price of a insulated addition. There is no deck or patio
Is there a safety hazard in allowing my tenants to utilize their barbque grills?
Is it dangerous to allow the tenants to use barbeque grills in their patio area when there four to five gas meters that occupy a section in each patio?
A dilemma involving giant eucalyptus trees… ?
There three giant eucalyptus trees growing on the property behind my home, right up against my fence. They provide alot of shade, privacy, and I love that my patio is under a canopy of green.
I need help with a small pet yard.?
Ok this is one of the few times I really need help from the YA community. I just moved into a larger town home with a small yard . Problem is half if it is a patio. They said I could do what ever
I need help with my small yard.?
Ok this is one of the few times I really need help from the YA community. I just moved into a larger town home with a small yard . Problem is half if it is a patio. They said I could do what ever
feng shui? any good websites explaining floorplans?
I am looking for a website to learn about floor plans and feng shui. I especially want to know about if a missing corner has a big living tree, is that OK or should we remove the tree and put a
Need advice on painting bedrooms?
I want to paint all my bedrooms a neutral light beige color and put in a neutral beige carpeting in all in anticipation of putting our home up for sale this spring. Is that the best route to go
How Should I Decorate For My Sweet Sixteen?
the colors are black, white and silver. in the back yard, i’m going to string white paper lanterns between the trees and wrap white christmas lights around the railing of the deck. but
when is the best time to plant some horseradish tubers?
I have just bought some horseradish tubers by mail order they gave all instructions for this but not the best time to plant so can anybody tell me the best time/month to plant please ?? thanks for
Bougainvillea and hibiscus questions?
I have 2 bougainvilleas on my front patio. I live in California where the temp is about in the 55-70s during the day and 35-45 at night. I don’t want to bring the plants inside for the
What is this vine that has killed my grass?
Parts of my yard got taken over by a strange vine and I’m kind of curious what it is. I’m planning on digging it up and replanting my grass, but what is this vine? I’m not sure
What might it cost to replace a simple sliding patio door and trim?
I live in central Illinois. We need to replace our patio door.. the lock is broke, and it barely opens or closes. The wood trim on the outside is slightly rotted.. We’d like to completely
my outdoor plants look dead.?
Id like serious answers please. the plants on my patio are looking dead. is there any hope to revive them or should i just start over.
Do you have an overall picture of your garden/porch/balcony during blooming season to share?
I would like to get some design ideas, if you won’t mind! This is my apartment patio last year in May. This year I expect it to be at least three time more colored, because I have a new huge
Deicing: What is the difference between rock salt and water softener salt?
Are they the same thing? I have been told and also read several articles stating not to use rock salt for deicing because it’s bad for the cement, but what about water softener salt? I
The best book for a beginner container gardener?
I would like to start growing some of my own food at home organically. I would like to start out with a couple of herbs (i.e., basil) and maybe try bell peppers and/or tomatoes, BUT I live in a
Sliding patio door or Window?
Our living room currently has a sliding patio door leading out to the backyard. We never use this door, as doing so drags in too much grass/dirt/etc onto the carpet. I want to replace the
can you put pavers over cement?
we have this cement slab patio out back and its just blah… i was thinking something like slate (like big 18×18 or bigger) or even just pavers, but my fiance doesnt think its a good idea
Squirrels eat things in my garden they shouldn’t, what can I do?
I hope to grow veggies on my patio this year but I have very clever squirrels. I am worried they will eat everything, what can I do?
How do I re-set a wooden interior step on a concrete base?
My wooden interior step for my patio door was tatty so I have brought a new hardwood step, I have varnished it with clear satin varnish, I have taken the old one off but when I put the new one in
where can i find wicker patio furniture at low prices?
It’s still winter, is there any place i can find some wicker furniture for the patio, i don’t mind if it’s used as long as it’s in good conditions. I checked target, and
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The wiring in my cooktop (the power is derived from the oven) is causing short-circuits because the insulation is cooked. I cannot get a spare part as it is no longer available. Is there any
Second floor deck/patio roof?
I am going to have a deck/patio cover installed on the second floor. I want to do a trade off on materials between wood and aluminum alloy. Also, relative costs for a 12′ x 20′ would
Identifying types of mint?
I have several types of mint out by my patio that I want to tag in the spring when they come up. How can I tell them apart? I know that there is Lime mint, lemon mint, chocolate mint, orange mint,
how much would it typicaly cost to hire a contractor to build a 5×20 enclosed patio on a mobile home?
Outdoor lights for my patio?
Does anybody know where I might find some reasonably priced, energy efficient outdoor lights for my new patio?
Will replacing my old 20 year old patio door with a new door be significantly more energy efficient?
Our sliding glass doors are 20+ yrs old. We’ve had estimates done and one guy said that even a new sliding glass door would let in some cold air because its a large glass surface. He
How do you attach a wood railing to a concrete patio so that it’s sturdy?
Where does the word ‘patio’ originate from?
do i need planning permission?
i have my own house and i want to make my kitchen door into a window and make my window into a patio door this window is in the dining room which is next to the kitchen ..i was just asking if i
Can I legally make a change to a contract I signed?
I am buying two windows and a new patio slider. The representative called me today to tell me that he made a mistake and needed to re-do the paperwork He did not tell me what the mistake was. I
Just how long does it take for a body to decompose.?
The patio has only been down a while and water runs to the middle of it already. Hi Rick. Thats a good idea. They were really helpful last time they were round. It only took them 3 days to dig
Previous owners enclosed patio without permits.?
I am in the state of Florida, and we bought a house two years ago. The owners disclosed that they enclosed a patio without getting permits. We were desperate to buy so like idiots, we
What to do about paneling in family room?
We are in the planning stage of updating our family room. We are installing laminate/wood floors (light/med oak), and the we are trying to decide what to do about the dark late 70’s) wood
how to hang curtains in front of patio blinds?
i’m trying to hang curtains in front of blinds, will the curtain rod look funky in front of that big white border thing?
Can I use 2-in-1 underlayment (foam + vapor barrier) with Pergo laminate flooring, on a plywood subfloor?
I have a new sunroom with a plywood subfloor. Under the subfloor is 6 inches of insulation, and below that an outdoor patio. Pergo Laminate Flooring Installation guide says “For wood
is it okay to empty human urine and excreta from a commode and put it down the kitchen sink, surely there is a?
i am a disabled pensioner, and cannot get up my stairs very often, so i have been told to use a commode and empty it down the kitchen sink, it was the occupational therapist and the council who
How can I make my Patio Screens look new again?
We live in a rental home and have a large screened in patio. Some of the screens have been replace with new ones, but the old screens really stand out now. Is there a way to make the old ones
Is it easy to change a fuse and a fuse-box switch yourself?
I have a blown fuse and a weak switch and my landlord promised he’d fix it by last Sunday and has yet to come by my apartment. I’ve been without power in one living room light, my
Would a gravel path and patio look nice?
I know from reading online that there are not many people fond of gravel paths and patios, however, my husband and I are looking for a cost effective project that we can do ourselves. We are