Moving into a Smelly home
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Comments (2)I think the tomatoes and peppers you could put in pots to move. I don't know if the taters and melons would move well or not. go ahead and try to move them and the asparagus. At least you won't have to think about what the landlord would be doing to it! I never tried to move anything. I did take my basil out of the ground and put it in apot because it was too wet. It survived....See Moremoving established roses from old house to new house in the fall
Comments (3)Traditionally, before the technology of refrigerating them was developed, most new roses were planted as bare-roots in the late fall. Transplanting roses as bare-roots is much the easiest way to do it. In your zone, there is a risk that a warm December could cause roses to grow out, freeze back, and deplete the plants or even kill some of them. However, that's the way I'd do it, as opposed to the expense and labor of potting. Just dig them with 12" roots and canes, strip all leaves, label them and bag them. Store in the shade until you can plant. They should keep well at temperatures mostly between 25 and 40 degrees Remove any growth buds that break before spring. After planting, spray the canes with dormant-strength Wilt Pruf....See MoreBest Primer and Ceiling Paint for Smelly Old House
Comments (6)Yikes!!! Smoke, Cats, & wallpaper removal...Oh my!!!! Forget the Kilz!!! BIN-primer from Zinsser is the only choice here. * It's a Shellac-based primer in an alcohol base. * Lotsa apartment cleaners, etc. have to use this primer 'cuz it's the only thing that'll block cat urine, smoke, etc. * Fire-restoration contractors use it as well. * Apply 2 good coats. Yes...TSP all very well, then RINSE VERY WELL... 2 or 3 times...let dry. Ceiling-paint: Just buy a good top-line variety. * We've got C2's LOVO ceiling-paint, L8150 in our house...~$20/gal @ C2 dealers. * We also sell a ton of ACE-Royal ceiling-paint...$19.99/gal. Faron...See MoreDoes having a pet mean a smelly home?
Comments (74)I have two largish dogs (a mixed breed and a golden) and, yes, I do think my house sometimes smells like I have dogs. I clean, I wash linens and dog beds, use scents and odor neutralizers, have air purifiers (for allergies, really) etc., but at some point I think it's kind of inevitable. Like the tumbleweeds of golden retriever hair all over my house in the spring. ;) I also wanted to chime in and say that, when it comes to your home, there's more than just the potential for smell that you have to consider. For example, one of mine just broke a window jumping up and barking at a dog walking by on the sidewalk. The other recently put a big dent in the wall (with her hip) while wrestling with her "brother." These are kind of extreme examples (and I have young, high energy dogs), but, at least in my experience, it's inevitable that a pet will barf on your expensive rug or a dog will randomly decide to "dig" your new sofa, etc. (And yes, of course training is important, but they're still dogs and will sometimes act like it.) If you and your husband aren't prepared to let these things kind of roll off your back -- and it would be understandable if you weren't! -- I'm not sure a pet, dog or cat, is a good idea. Most of us make adjustments in our lives, one way or another, for our pets, and you'd have to figure out whether that's something you're interested in doing. A friend of mine has a really lovely standard poodle (from a great breeder), who doesn't shed. I don't want to get into the "designer dog" drama but I would strongly suggest that you do a lot of research before buying a purposely bred mixed breed dog (or buying any dog from anyone!). I have a rescue and a purebred from a fantastic breeder, and don't think either choice is right or wrong. Just be honest with yourself about your family's wants, needs and limitations are....See MoreNinapearl
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