Home & Garden - 27 October 2006

I reside in the Northwest. I have two lantana plants in big pots, which I brought into my house for the next six months. They flowered beautifully, turned to green seed, & some to black seed. The branches (stems?) are dry, & leaves are falling off. However, new life is growing now. I keep them watered & give them nutrition. What I want to know is what will happen to the dryer parts of the plants. Will they become fresh again& look pretty? Thank you for any knowledge.

2006-10-27 18:23:09 · 3 answers · asked by Rae 2 in Garden & Landscape

The dirt is very hard, I can"t turn the dirt to add amendments.

2006-10-27 18:01:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I need to be able to preserve a rose bud in a way that the preservation will last for years? Maybe months if it comes down to it? Help its a little urgent!

2006-10-27 17:49:21 · 7 answers · asked by brannyritchie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have serious anger issues and get very mad! I get mad at my brother and busted his door so now he had a fairly big hole in his wooden door cause I kicked it. My mom is making me fix it! I tried patching it up with plaster but that didn't work. And I would not have any idea how to replace the wood?!? are there any other ways that I can fix the hole? PLEASE HELP ME!

2006-10-27 17:47:48 · 10 answers · asked by P!ATD GIRL! Luvn Brendon Urie! 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-27 17:25:21 · 1 answers · asked by donblanch2006 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-27 17:01:17 · 8 answers · asked by duke329_2000 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We are middle class family with 6 members. We are planning to buy a washing machine. I am in Mumbai in India. Please suggest which type washing machine I should buy? Suggest suitable brand also with logical reasoning if possible. My budget is approx. Rs. 10000.

2006-10-27 16:57:34 · 2 answers · asked by Cutegirl 1 in Other - Home & Garden

andersen windows specifically

2006-10-27 16:32:26 · 6 answers · asked by JOANNE D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-27 16:32:18 · 6 answers · asked by rachel g 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My daughter has a mechanical teddy bear that had a voice box which she ripped out of his bottom. His body is still hard and full of electronic components, although none of them work anymore. He goes everywhere with her and has gotten so gross and filthy that I would love to wash him but I'm concerned that the electronic components will wear down his fur and he will have holes in him.

The bear is made of a terry-cloth like material. Is there a way to wash him without throwing him in the machine? I want to make sure he is sanitary but doesn't get ruined. Otherwise my little girl would be devastated.

2006-10-27 16:21:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My boyfriend says you cannot wash the pot (the glass pot that holds the coffee) with soap and water. He says you have to wash it with a vinegar solution. I said you can wash the pot with soap and water, and it's the actual coffee maker that needs to be cleaned out with vinegar and water (you run the solution through the coffee maker). Who is right?

2006-10-27 16:18:08 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a magna duster but the poles aren't long enough to reach the corners where dusty cobb webs gather.

2006-10-27 16:17:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

When I wash towels, even on low spin the machine goes out of balance & stops. Its a Fisher & Paykel top loader. Any tips?

2006-10-27 16:02:21 · 11 answers · asked by Richo Fev 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-27 16:02:18 · 9 answers · asked by artdefashion 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The room is tiny.. and i want to make it look larger by painting it, I kno i have to use light colors, but Im not sure what to do.. what about stripes, do they make it look larger or smaller??? What colors do you suggest, or easy themes. I was thinking about cars but im not a very good artist and not all that creative either.. please help lol

2006-10-27 16:00:02 · 9 answers · asked by xxlilsouljahxx 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-27 15:44:57 · 9 answers · asked by earinfection 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I kinda want to do a vintage/retro/but mod room lol alot i no but what should i paint it?

2006-10-27 15:44:55 · 15 answers · asked by sushichick08 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My mom has a skunk living underneath her window...
she has a dog but doesnt want the dog to go after it
whats the best way to make him go away without killing it?
thanks!!

2006-10-27 15:27:44 · 16 answers · asked by ♥charlies angel♥ 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-27 15:25:55 · 4 answers · asked by mom35 1 in Garden & Landscape

Can you help me understand what might be the cause of why a renter in my house cannot get her new dryer to work? The very reliable electrician/handyman who has a done a ton of electrical work for me says it is because her dryer does not work; he tried to help her install but told her the dryer does not work. So she hires a person to look at the dryer and he says the houseelectrical connections are broken . That makes no sense to me because my guy would know that and he always tells me things that are wrong because I pay him well no problems to fix anything. So I suspect this serviceman my renter hired is wrong. My electrician is going back to look at things but I wonder what do you think the problem is? It does not make sense it is electrical because my guy would have known. If my guy says it's the dryer, do I tell my renter to get another person to look at her dryer? My electrician does not know appliances, but he knows electrical. Do you have any suggestions what I should do

2006-10-27 15:22:04 · 8 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-27 15:16:36 · 4 answers · asked by Joe M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently washed my favorite orange sweater, in with some others and when it came out of the washer, it had little black "pilly" things attached all over it. Is there any easy way to take them off????

2006-10-27 15:15:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Anyone know how to get the smell out of a sponge? My sponge is new, and it already smells.

2006-10-27 15:15:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The floor is deep brown and the funitures are light wood color. What color of curtain should I choose?

2006-10-27 15:14:28 · 9 answers · asked by angela 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-27 15:13:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Need to have dry wall installed in a 12'x15' room in Boston area. About how much should this cost? What about cost of dry wall and taped versus only dry wall (I tape)?

2006-10-27 15:02:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I had a bad (almost dangerous) accident tonight with trying to make popcorn "the old fashioned way" untop the stove. It heated up real fast, and to make a long story short.... my house quickly filled with thick smoke, and it wreaks in the house with that awful, permeating burnt popcorn smell! I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight with that in the air, and I know from past experience it takes awhile for that to disapate. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to "clear the air" in here???? Thanks!

2006-10-27 14:53:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-27 14:52:09 · 2 answers · asked by dwub76st 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Seems my coat sleeves grew a lot longer while being dry cleaned. It's also covered in a fine white powdery residue now. Has this ever happened to anyone else? What causes it?

2006-10-27 14:45:42 · 4 answers · asked by kachina 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-27 14:40:59 · 14 answers · asked by it's me 4 in Maintenance & Repairs