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A Critter in My Yard
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on May 15, 2008
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For the last 3-4 days I have noticed holes in my backyard about 2-3 inches deep. There's no tunneling or dirt built up around the holes like a mole might do. It appea...
Dylox on Lawn in Subdivision
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on September 22, 2007
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Hi Moms! I just received a letter from our associations stating they will be using a chemical called Dylox on all of the common grounds in our subdivision on Monday a...
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- Hi C. Dylox is a trade name for Trichlorfon. Try searching for more information under this name.
- C., Here is a link that I found. It is from 2003 but it was very scary!! Print it out and take it to your association president and do something about it!! The bes...
- Normally Dylox is used for grub treatment and not recommended for large areas.
Calling All Green Thumbs.
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on April 25, 2008
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Help!
I constructed a little 4 x 8 garden in my backyard. I filled it with composted soil, top soil, and potting soil. I also sprinkled in a little bag of manur...
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- What time of day are you watering, and how much are you watering? You sould be watering in the early morning, or in the late evening. Either way you do not want to w...
- It sounds like you did get something too high in there. Since you mixed compost in at the beginning you probably didn't need to add manure, because esentially they are...
- Too much water can damage your plants as can too much fertilizer. I use my household products from Melaleuca in my garden. The Tough and Tender degreaser is wonderfu...
Need Quick and Flavorful Steak Rub or Marinade Recipe
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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My husband likes to cook steak a lot. He doesn't like to put anything on it, no spices, rubs, marinades ~ so he'll buy some steaks on the way home from work and want ...
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- I know this sounds easy but tenderize the steak by pounding it on both sides. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper and let it marinade in Italian dressing for at least 3...
- We purchase ALL of our steaks, red meat products, hand made sausages, pork and chicken from Hirsch's Meat Market in Plano (NW corner of Alma/Parker). We have done bus...
- Instant Marinater with Pump by Vacu Vin www.shop.com/+-a-pump+meat+marinator-p49731149-g1-k36-st.shtml I have one similar to this. I couldn't find the exact one, ...
Container Garden
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on March 27, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
I have a really small back yard with no room for a garden. I am looking for some good container gardens for vegetables. Does anyone have any suggestion...
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- There are lots of container kits you can buy but what we did was use plant pots that were in our shed. We have nice plastic ones that are pretty cheap. We have I think...
- I have never been able to have a garden sucessfully. I can grow just about anything inside the house but if you put it outside then be prepared, it's going to die. ...
- My recommendation is to use the square foot gardening method. I think you can find it at www.squarefootgardening.com. It's about using a 4 foot by 4 foot box, that i...
Ant Problem
Asked by K.C. from Pueblo
on July 22, 2008
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I need advice on getting rid of these annoying ants! We haven't ever had a problem with ants in the kitchen. Last summer we did spot some in the living room but it rea...
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- You could try sprinkling oregano around where they want to come in. They won't go over it. We've used it with great success. The only down side we found is it looks...
- K.-this is what I woke up to last THursday morning! I detected them coming in from the garage door and they were between the baseboards and tack strip where my carpet...
- if you live where you can crawl under your house, put ant poison under your house and around it.no matter what, around it.
Looking for a Good, Funny Cookbook for a Young Man
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on December 3, 2011
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I am looking to purchase a cookbook for my stepson. He is 27 years old, single and really likes to cook. I know what you are thinking, yes he will make some lady ver...
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- https://www.bitchcooks.com/ There's two books, they are pretty funny.
- Hi there! My husband brought a copy of "The Starving Student Cookbook" into our marriage, and even though we are both pretty accomplished cooks, we still refer to a...
- Since he has a great sense of humor, what about a "cooking for dummies" book. I love those "dummies" book. A friend of mine recently graduated from Culinary School a...
Have You Give a Big Tip Accidentally?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on March 16, 2011
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Ok, talking about being sleep deprived, lol.
I just figure it out that I tip the pizza guy $26, I took his tip out of my wallet and put it in the kitchen bar without ...
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- If I have I have not caught it yet ... and yes you are correct things do happen for a reason. I was a manager for a pizza place for a while and the drivers have to ca...
- It has happend to most of us, in one way or another. Sometimes it's just a few dollars, sometimes a bunch. I'm sure the delivery guy was thrilled. But... if you ever o...
- Yes! My husband accidentally gAve the guy who drives you from the airport to the rental car place a $100. We said he must have really needed it and that is why it happ...
Well, Our Cat Decided to Send Us a Gift
Asked by T.S. from Roanoke
on October 15, 2011
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My last post was about how our oldest, Sarah, passed. Well, she decided today that she was going to give us the gift of new life! We are currently in Maryland and I am...
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- Oh, how wonderful!!!! We have often, in my family, had our pets who have gone before, send us gifts like that. I think it their way of ensuring that we are not lonel...
- First off, I think it's most important that you take the little critter to the vet. He could be sick, and is very likely in need of vaccinations. You've got to be su...
- We found a new kitten whose ears hadn't uncurled or his eyes opened yet. We fed him tigers milk with a tiny bottle for the same purpose. He did so well. We also took h...
Holiday Tipping at Daycare
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 9, 2008
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I'd like to show my appreciation to the teacher's who take care of my 1 year old at daycare. I think cash or a gift card would probably be most appreciated. Can anyone...
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- L., I recommend that the amount you donate is only what you can comfortably afford. Don't fall into the trap of trying to equal amounts previously given by other fol...
- I usually check out the teacher's nails? are they nice... long.. do they look done... Then if they look like they are a nail person.. I get them a 10. gift card for t...
- Dear L., I own a daycare center and gift cards are always a great idea. A few of our moms provide a catered lunch or breakfast for us rather then individual gifts....
