curb in My Home& Garden

I have a huge pile of tree trimmings that I can't take to the curb and I want to burn but I live in the suburb We have a little fire pit but I want to start a garden really soon and we don't have the tools to break all this down. Could I call the fire dept. and have them supervise the burn or whatelse can I do? A park and school is behind our house so people walk behind our house about 30 yards out. How do I get rid of this? ... (Asked by rz)
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You may be able to get someone to pick it up for kindling. You can post stuff for free on either freecycle or craigslist....(Answered by Zach F)

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describe how mature boulevard trees add curb appeal to residential neighborhoods? how do they work together with old homes and architecture to make a neighborhood 'appealing' to a homebuyer? ... (Asked by patzky99)
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A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal—the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing. Trees add value to a home as well as being essential to a healthy community. The well-placed tree can: Cut utility costs in half Protect a home from wind Cause people to spend more time outside Act as a sound barrier/buffer Add dimension to a home's landscape Contribute to a lower rate of neighborhood crime,it's actually been proven that adding trees to a streetscape lowers crime! Also, trees in front of ...(Answered by aidan402)

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I have one of those university logos painted on my curb next to the address how do I get rid of it? I have tried using spray that gets off graffitti but that didnt not work at all. Any suggestions would help thanks! ... (Asked by Andrea K)
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The easiest way would be to paint over it with something you find acceptable, or just a solid gray that matches the color of the concrete. The most thorough way would be to sand-blast it. Sand-blasting is not something to be done by the untrained, however. If you are lucky, your city/town might sand-blast it for free, if there is an ordinance regulating what can be painted on the curb, and if the university logo violates that ordinance....(Answered by davide405)

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Help!! I need ideas to improve my homes curb appeal!!? The hillside in front of my home is covered with out of control English Ivy and Lilly of the valley. Does anyone have any ideas to improve this are of the yard?? ... (Asked by Tara G)
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For curb blocks , paint them in 2 contrast colors For curb walk way use tiles or plant it...(Answered by AboAyman)

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Does the curb in front of my house belong to the city, Or the owner of our house? I was just wondering, if the curb in front of my house belongs to the lady who owns our house or the city, We rent our house, and I was was wondering, Because I wanna know before I wax our curb to skate it. and find out that she owns it and her get pissed at us ... (Asked by Ev0l)
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Probably the city. But if it was damaged, she could be liable and have to pay a fine or a lien would be put against her property. Then she'll be even MORE pissed than if she owned it!...(Answered by the_dragyness)

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Are hardcover books recyclable? Can you put them out on the curb for trash pickup? They are 1986 Encylopedias. ... (Asked by DQ)
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yes they can,, most "hard" covers are paper! 1986 is pretty much up and gone so those want be much use to the salvation army!! re-cycle!!!...(Answered by fuzzykjun)

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Are there restrictions in virginia for how close you can build your home from a curb? ... (Asked by Alicia S)
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Zoning regulations and specific subdivision regulations will identify the minimum setback requirements. They will differ from locale to locale. These regulations will be available at your county courthouse or building inspectors office. Good luck with your search for information....(Answered by exbuilder)

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I am looking for a pretty or decorative garbage container, the type that rolls out to the curb.? I want to make a fashion statement in front of my home so I don't want the ordinary ugly kind. I have searched but so far have not been able to find what I'm looking for. Any body out there ever seen a good looking gargabe can? Thanks ... (Asked by margie70460)
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This is the first time I ever heard of anyone wanting to make a fashion statement with a garbage can. lol The only way you are going to get a fashion statement out of a garbage can is get one (yes, one of the ugly ones) and decorate it yourself. If I was going to make a fashion statement of an object in front of the home my first choice would be the mailbox....(Answered by ModelFlyerChick)

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Why are residential streets only sweeped twice a year? Also if a homeowner wanted the curb in front of his hou se to be sweeped by a private power sweeping company, then can he/she do that? ... (Asked by Smart_Guy)
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Certainly but it would be expensive, just go out there with a broom and shovel and do it yourself. ...or pay a neighbor kid to do it....(Answered by Trollkepr)

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When people throw their old couches out to the curb, how come there are never any cushions? Where do they go? ... (Asked by bifferson)
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they are hanging out with all the missing socks....(Answered by robert s)

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