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Seeking a French Drain......
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on April 18, 2007
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Can someone please help me? I am in need of a french drain. I didn't even know what a french drain was when i was told i needed one but apparently it will help save my...
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- I don't know all that much about it, but we looked into doing a french drain to fix our flooding problems and wound up doing a sump pump instead. It was much cheaper,...
- L., I just moved from the mountains of West Virginia and we had a french drain. They do not work if you get really heavy rains. Is the floor of your basement conc...
- Give my hubby a call. he is a general contractor and has had to put these in for clients. Rock ###-###-####. He can come and give you a free estimate. D.
I Have Little Tree Roots Growing Through My Yard
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on October 25, 2008
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I have 4 oak trees in my front yard. They are all 17 years old. My problem is I have tiny tree roots growing through my landscaping and lawn. The roots have little ...
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- I have the same problem. The small tree growth is actually coming from the roots and each year there are more of them. It is driving me crazy so I am going to pay at...
- Hi J., I was told that when tree roots are very close to the surface it is because they are trying to get to water. Your trees roots are sprouting little "suckers" be...
- I'm not a horticulturist but it sounds like you have "suckers". My understanding, from my tree specialist, is that suckers are actual shoots that come from the root of...
Seeking Advice on Renter's Deposit
Asked by J.D. from New York
on July 28, 2009
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Hello. My husband and I moved to NY two years ago, and we signed a two year lease on a home in NY. We put down a deposit of 1 month's rent at the beginning of the leas...
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- I hate to be doom and gloom, BUT... i'd talk to her about making the security deposit cover last month's rent. I'd hum and haw about having cashflow issues with movi...
- Hi go to www.landlord.com and check out the landlord/tenancy issues. Find out your rights as a Tenant. I own a home and I always give back the deposit. But... som...
- Hi J., I believe your deposit should have been placed in a bank account. There is not much to speak of interest/ wise but it should be there for safety. I hope it all ...
Wwyd?
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on August 4, 2012
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Recently HGTV ran a sweepstakes where you could win $50k towards any home improvement.
Course, minus taxes that leaves, what? Maybe 35k roughly?
For 35k I could ...
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- Maybe you could have a pool too. A vinyl lined inground pool, without a screen, can cost as little as $13,000. :)
- I'd so deposit it in bank, to be used for down payment when I buy a house in the next few yrs... :)
- There are actually about 100 homes in my town, 3 bed, 2 bath, even some with brick for $50K. I think I would just call it a day and go for a different house...lol.
Rabbit Eating My Plants
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on June 30, 2009
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I discovered I have at least one rabbit eating all of my flowers and plants in my front landscaping. It's very unfortunate because it has feasted significantly and it...
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- I was once told rabbits don't like Marigolds. I know it is very late in the season, but maybe you could plant a border of marigolds and that would prevent them from g...
- I have the exact same problem. I use Liquid Fence and it works. It smells AWFUL, but it seems to work. I spray it on the flowers just before I'm going in for the ni...
- My MIL found that peeling Irish Spring bar soap with a potato peeler works Sprinkle the shavings in your flower beds They don't like the smell of it
Looking for Affordable Outdoor Painters and Landscapers
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on July 7, 2009
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I am looking to add some curb appeal to my house in Irving so we can put it on the market! I am looking specifically for someone who can paint the trim on the outside...
Lawn Care Help
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2009
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Hey ladies--I am needing help for my lawn. I need a referal for a good company that is pretty inexpensive to help with my lawn. First of all my husband and I killed ...
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- I recommend Al Medina for your lawn. He does mine and it's outstanding. The number is ###-###-####. C. C
- I have a friend I went to school with in High school! He now has his own lawn care company here is his website: www.hamonslandscaping.com I always try to suppor...
- Hi B. - Once you get the lawn taken care and you are ready to move on to the landscaping, my husband and I own a landscaping company, Nature's Gallery, www.natures...
The Rabbits Are Eating Everything-HELP
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on March 13, 2008
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Hi Moms! I just took my kids into the backyard after the long snowy winter. I found rabbit pellets everywhere and almost all of my plants have been eaten. My evergr...
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- I had the samne problem last year, and what really helped was pepper. Just put some pepper around your plants, it won't hurt them but rabbits hate it. The only thing ...
- prob not the best idea but we started putting veggie cuttings and stuff out and the rabits and squirels were distracted and ate that instead. of course, it could attra...
- Hello C.! Try using moth ball or "human hair clipping"....There is also a spray in your garden section that you can purchase that you spray around the plant and shr...
Help with Noise Problem
Asked by D.L. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2010
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I have just moved from east to west coast and have what I consider to be a major problem with my new location. I have just rented and moved into a lovely house with re...
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- We live near 2 major intersections, and I've not found anything truly helpful (sorry) - in our case, a lot of it has to do with the direction of the wind, the humidity...
- I just back some other post. Water features can be a great help!
- A couple of nice fountains or water features strategically placed around the property can drown out more than one might think...not to mention they're nice to look at,...
How and When to Landscape??
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on March 18, 2011
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Hi Moms, we moved into our home in September of last year. The landscaping out front was nonexistent. Since it was so late in the year we decided to hold off on doi...
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- Since you have lots of shade, impatiens would be a good choice of annual flowers for you to use to fill in until your other plants/shrubs, etc get more established. T...
- If your neighbors have beautiful yards... ask them what they have planted! I love to garden and my all-time favorite catalogue is White Flower Farm. I like them b/...
- Hi, Dwarf Boxwood (bush) Barberry -- nature's barbwire or they have thornes so be careful if you have kids or pets (bush) Daylillies --tons of color choices Hosta...
