Home & Garden - 1 March 2007

I bought some Darwin tulip bulbs last October in Dallas, Tx and I brought them to my tropical country and I forced them to start blooming right in this month. I putted them in the fridge for 3 months and now I planted them in a big pot that can accomodate them well. 18 of 20 bulbs grew and already 4 are producing flowers.

I want know if I can keep doing this year after year, and what is the perfect way to make them bloom well and profusely? I want to know the total procedure in order to avoid any mistake. I heard that you have to leave all leaves until they get dry then you can take them from the soil and repeat the sequence.

Thanks to everybody!!

Edgar Rossal

2007-03-01 08:53:51 · 4 answers · asked by erossal 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a wallet with a white flower made out of leather on it. I want to clean it because it is dingy. Is there anything I can use like shampoo or regular soap or anything like that I can use?

2007-03-01 08:52:35 · 4 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

- want to do a gone with the wind theme...
- we don't really have a "prom"... there's no dancing... just a banquet and some type of "performance" on stage...
- the room is fairly small... it's a ranch-type building out in the country... we were thinking "gone with the wind" would fit... but we are open to other theme ideas, too!

We just need lots of ideas on how to decorate!!
thanks!

2007-03-01 08:48:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i need some tips for keeping my room clean. my mom gets so mad at me some times.

2007-03-01 08:47:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My son currently uses one of those straws that has twist and turns in it. I think they called it a "crazy straw"....anyhow, he uses it as part of his speech therapy.
Also, my daughter uses one. They seem pretty sturdy and I was just wondering how to clean them. Or do I just throw them away?

2007-03-01 08:37:27 · 3 answers · asked by TML ♥'er 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Any ideas on how to work with it? What can I use to cover it inexpensively? Or should I just go wild with it and decorate like it was intentional?

2007-03-01 08:36:11 · 1 answers · asked by missmel 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-01 08:32:55 · 16 answers · asked by lou r 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I want it to climb up a sun facing brick wall. and also a picket fence. Any suggestions please?

2007-03-01 08:24:56 · 5 answers · asked by samootch 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-01 08:21:42 · 4 answers · asked by ttyl2002 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We just pulled tongue & groove cedar, that was glued to painted drywall, off and the walls are damaged where the glue was. There is a lot to repair, lots of spots with paint & texture gone, some spots where drywall is showing, Paper is peeling. Do I have to fill each damaged spot with some kind of filler before I use venetian plaster? Or can I just fill these spots with the venetian plaster?

2007-03-01 08:19:54 · 1 answers · asked by AJ W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was told gypsum is good for the garden, I have some old gypsum wall board, is this the same stuff?

2007-03-01 08:19:01 · 5 answers · asked by Rod J 1 in Garden & Landscape

Essentially I have a 3 br town home. The bedrooms are quite small. I have one bedroom setup as a master (my wife and I) with a full BR set (Queen, dressor, mirror, nightstand and chest) and the 2nd bedroom setup as my daughters room (it's the smallest). I have another bedroom that is kind of inbetween the sizes of the largest room and my daughters room. I'm not quite sure as to what that room should be used for. My study is in the basement (computer desk etc...). My wife wants it for a guest room. But she wants to put another small BR set in there. I don't feel comfortable with a bed in each room. I kind of want to do a study/br/activity room. Kind of like a sleeper sofa on the longest wall with bookcases all around and a small computer workstation in there. Kind of like a multi-purpose room. What is the 3rd and no use room commonly used for?

2007-03-01 08:18:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-01 08:16:37 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ Blessed 3 times ♥ 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have some peacocks and pheasants roaming free in my garden. The problem is that I like them and I like my birds too!!! So theres a torn between plants and birds!!!

I am wondering if somebody have any experience dealing with this same problem and if they got any solution, maybe a homemade repellent or a simple trick to avoid this from ocurring. Dont ask me to get rid of them since both things (gardening & Exotic birds) are things I really enjoy!

Thanks in advance to all!! Any answer has its own value!!!

Edgar Rossal

2007-03-01 08:16:19 · 4 answers · asked by erossal 1 in Garden & Landscape

i had a man come spray our house (vexcom) for roaches on monday adn i fust found another one in our dishwasher. OUR DISHWASHER!!!! i took photos, just in case but hwat can i do to get rid of them? i clean our kitchen every day with clorox and i keep dirty dishes off the counter and the sink. i sweep, mop, and wipe everything off. what can i do???

2007-03-01 08:14:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I can't flush the toilet because it's stopped up by my keys, and I can't leave because my keys are in the toilet. What should I do ?

2007-03-01 08:09:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a pre-wired setup that includes 3 light switches which control one bank of lights. I would like to turn them all into dimmers.

2007-03-01 08:07:39 · 10 answers · asked by Michael M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My friend said that he was told that if he touched the leaves on a Lily, they would fall off and die. He said he tried this and they did indeed fall off. Is there any truth to this or is he crazy?!!

2007-03-01 08:06:23 · 5 answers · asked by LittleGirl710 2 in Garden & Landscape

My old water heater broke down yesterday and I called Home Depot to replace it. The contractor came with the new water heater and before he installed anything.. said that my current water heater setup was not up to code. I assume this is some sort of building code / requirement. I wasn't too sure if it's even possible for him to charge additional fees which was not mentioned to me over the phone by Home Depot. The problem is, if I didn't let him do the work, I'll be without hot water for the next 3 days. ( I also have a baby at home, so not having hot water is IMPOSSIBLE). The additional charge came out to $591.00 + the cost of the water heater. The contractor said, the $591.00 is for labor / parts so that the new water heater is up to California code, includes a permit for the local building inspector to come and sign off if work was done correctly.

My question is... Does the new installation have to meet the new California building code?

My old water heater was install in1979

2007-03-01 08:06:04 · 4 answers · asked by bitiffany168 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have it hanging in a window that has shades on it - so it is not exposed to a lot of direct light. It is a couple of years old and has never had this problem. It didn't bloom this year - the first time since I got it. Could this be related? I'd hate to lose it.

2007-03-01 07:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by cousin317 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am about to rip out my old coal fired Rayburn (AGA), which vents directly into the chimney of my house, and replace it with a modern electric cooker. I want to fit an extractor hood above my new cooker but it will be a long way from any outside walls - can I hook up the extractor fab to my chimney?

Thanks/

2007-03-01 07:41:26 · 3 answers · asked by nevilemaskelyne 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi im working at a hotel thats got 80 rooms that got popcorn ceiling we have to scrap it all down but it dont come off worked on it from 8 to 4 and aint done with 1 room yet with 3 guys even tried wetting it got a pump sprayer and everything any other type of chemical that might help loosen it up or anything we are using popcorn scrappers that we got from lowes not doing too good though please help

2007-03-01 07:39:10 · 6 answers · asked by leahssweetie 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Are these two substances basically the same thing with slight chemical compound differences? I prefer sizing.

2007-03-01 07:38:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm doing a report and i need to know what crops grow in Ohio

2007-03-01 07:34:28 · 0 answers · asked by Joseph C 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-01 07:30:57 · 7 answers · asked by Twins4me 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

the inside spins as allways but no heat comes out .......everything works fine ........just that it doesnt heat up..........plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!!!!!!

2007-03-01 07:29:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am a beginner, and would like to pay someone to do the topstitch quilting, on some of my quilts that would be enhanced by detailed quilting. I do not have the room, talent, or machine to make this possible. But I know people send things away to be quilted, but where. I live in Chicago.

2007-03-01 07:26:41 · 2 answers · asked by CLEOPATRA* 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

sorry for being so dumb but i have never done this before! I have measured one of the windows as 61 width and 54 drop, so which size curtains do i buy? For instance when you see ready made curtains in the shop and they have a measurement-is that for one curtain or the pair? Someone told me that you should buy curtains that are double the measurement of the width , is this true? I am so confused! and embarrassed for being so clueless. I hope this question makes sense!

2007-03-01 07:26:33 · 5 answers · asked by ditto 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

What would you suggest? I called couple of consignment stores - they are too picky - seasonal, or only 8 items at a time, on hangers, by appointment, etc. I have tons of clothes in good condition, it will take me forever to bring them 8 at a time and wait if they sell or not, for 40% of their price :)) Is there any other way = to get some money for this in bulk??
I'm in Bay Area CA

2007-03-01 07:24:55 · 11 answers · asked by Tatiana D 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My toilet seems to not have enough water to flush down its content.
You can tell there is less water in the bowl than what it used to have.
You might need to flush twice sometimes.
When it flushes, it has enough power but not enough water.
How can I solve this?

2007-03-01 07:23:34 · 7 answers · asked by XperTeez 2 in Maintenance & Repairs