Home & Garden - 20 July 2007

hay im doin a homeowrk asignment and its due in very soon, so this is URGENT!!! dos any1 hav any random facts about the plant 'Taupata', also known as 'Mirror Leaf', and im especially looking for how it was used in earlier times, if the maori used it thn how, eg. for medicines, clothing, building, food, etc...

2007-07-20 17:35:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

It may be worth money, not sure, but on the inside of the door of the safe, it shows an eagle and it says Vulcon, not sure on the spelling. I would like to get it open but not sure what to do? Does anyone know about this safe? The name I remember on the door is not out there on the net anywhere? Ive had it for 10 yrs not sure about it after that, but it sits in a end table setting as though it is supposed to be a hidden safe. There are two drawers in this table and then the safe sits inside it, and the two drawers have no handles as though they are supposed to be hidden. Can anyone tell me about the history of this type of furniture or just the safe itself? I would like to get it open.

2007-07-20 17:27:23 · 7 answers · asked by Nolen B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you think it is worth the time, trouble and inconvenience to have a yard sale?

2007-07-20 17:23:57 · 11 answers · asked by sasha1641 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Okay here's the situation. Went on vacation two weeks ago. Left my doggie at a kennel, where they gave her a bath on her last day there. I brought her home, she was nice and fluffy. Today I gave her another bath, and noticed she was COVERED in fleas. Totally my fault for not keeping up with her flea medications while sending her to a kennel.

Anyway I freaked out and washed everything she's been in contact with: i.e., her bedding, dog pillow, the towels I used to dry her off, etc. I washed them TWICE, in hot water with detergent and bleach. What I want to know is do you think they died in the washer? Are they hardy enough to infest any of my towels or clothes that I wash afterward? I know, stupid question, but oh well.

P.S. I vacuumed the entire house and applied her flea meds immediately after her bath; I'm specifically wondering about the washing machine.

2007-07-20 17:20:51 · 5 answers · asked by Oceanbaby 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've traced a problem on one circuit to a neutral wire coming from my breaker box, that is grounding. All neutrals on that circuit shows ground, this much I understand. What I don't understand is that other circuits neutral wires are connected to the SAME bus bar and do Not show a ground...how can this be???
My next problem...I'm going to have to replace that wire..right?
So I'm going to have to pull the bad one from the upstairs far room all the way to the garage- should I use fish tape connected to the end of the old wire or just connect the new wire to the end of the old one?? I'm afraid what ever I connect to the old wire will break free 1/2 way thru the pull- then I'm screwed! cause it's got to be imposable to push 2 floors worth of wire thru 1/2inch conduit & J-boxes.
Any ideas?....Someone please help. :-(

2007-07-20 17:15:14 · 9 answers · asked by CrackerJacx 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

have lots more stuff i just dont have the space for it should i throw it all out
just afraid im going to regret it later

2007-07-20 17:09:21 · 9 answers · asked by angelsliveinmygarden 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I do not want a fish tank. or flowers in a vase. I want something
unusual.

2007-07-20 17:09:15 · 9 answers · asked by Ralph M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-20 17:05:44 · 8 answers · asked by tropicalorange 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm remodling and wonder if anyone has had problems with it?

2007-07-20 17:02:37 · 7 answers · asked by Bunny 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm a new homeowner, and I'm not sure what to do with the grass clippings from my lawnmover...

Also what is the best way to mow the lawn...any special techniques?

2007-07-20 17:01:56 · 9 answers · asked by GRANOLA 4 in Garden & Landscape

I removed the carpets of our condo, and bought laminate flooring im finding hte subfloor is not level, and when i try to instlal the laminate i cant. I get one side in and the other side comes out of the "lock"position. ITs extremelyh frustarting i cant get it done, waht should i do? what is the best way to level out hte sub floor. I am using underlayment indentdd for laminate floating floors but still its not working.

2007-07-20 16:58:17 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Lately (the past few days or so) some patches of white and sort of translucent blue has appeared on the soil surface of one of my house plants. I have owned this plant for a number of years but have never seen this substance before on it. I repotted the plant a couple of weeks ago in a plastic pot with potting soil. I touched some of the substance and between my fingers it felt sort of slimy/creamy, with no distinctive smell. Should I worry about this? I'm quite fond of this plant.

2007-07-20 16:54:47 · 4 answers · asked by drshorty 7 in Garden & Landscape

So I have to keep my bathroom and room clean every day for six months in order to get text messaging which I really want. How can I keep my room clean because I am a slob and need serious help!?

2007-07-20 16:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by Jenn 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Well, me and my fiance are going to be trying for another baby soon and i dont want to have a little boy living in a room full of princess things....i mean come on!!! i was wanting some ideas for a room thats not girly or masculine. I dont like the whole animal thing either i dont like characters...i dont want a winnie the pooh or anything. Something they can grow up in ya know!!?? some help would be greatly appreciated!!! i was thinking something green and yellow but thats about it! thanks for the help!

2007-07-20 16:51:39 · 7 answers · asked by short_n_sweet70301 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-20 16:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

hmwk asignment...ne1 got any info abowt the Tecomantha Speciosa, the plant, any info at all, and especially about the olden days what it iwas used for, eg. clothes, medicines, food, houses etc. etc..

2007-07-20 16:36:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

anyone have good luck with oil based Kilz sealing up pet pee stink in painted walls and baseboards?
i got some poly to do the unpainted baseboards and i'm having the hardwood floors refinished by a pro.
OMG i hope this works! the smell is gagging me!
we just bought the home and found out at closing that the dood had 5 cats and 2 dogs.
RANK!!!!

2007-07-20 16:34:11 · 4 answers · asked by stevesherri 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-20 16:31:34 · 12 answers · asked by BLM 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Im painting my ceiling dark brown and want to paint the walls grey. What shade of grey would go best with dark brown???
thnk you!

2007-07-20 16:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by g_arienti89 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have 6 brandywine plants(heirloom). i was told that if you get them wet when watering that it would make them split. i use soaker hoses to water with so they don't get wet and the plants get plenty of water. what else can it be? i l;ive in northern utah and it has been in the upper 90's to low 100's for over a month, could that have anything to do with it?

2007-07-20 16:20:46 · 5 answers · asked by horseman 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-20 16:19:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-20 16:15:18 · 1 answers · asked by Stan I 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-20 16:11:55 · 4 answers · asked by bobbisue 2 in Garden & Landscape

hay am doin hmwk asignment....doz ne1 knw wat soil type the plant koromiko lives in??

2007-07-20 15:58:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

im moving into a new house pretty soon. and well ya know my last house was rented out so it meant no painting the walls and now that we own our house i want to paint. MY FAVORITE COLOR IS PINK. and thats what i want my walls to be but..i dont kno what color pink. if i should go with a lighter pink so im not blinded everytime i walk in or if i should go with the bright pink. i also have a pink furry bedspread **kinda in the middle of being bright and light pink** that im not getting rid of so i will be using it again. what can i do to make sure my room is more than just PINK. i would love for some ideas, links to things you suggest, and just anything that you think could help me. i dont' have a budget really but try to find the cheapest thing but make sure it still looks nice.I'm also 15 so nothing too little girlish. and also no zebra b/c a girl i kno already has her room in pink and zebra wouldn't want to be copying her. =]

2007-07-20 15:57:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm planning to build a house, but I'm not sure how much it will cost to wire a house for about 10 outlets with cable, internet, and phone capabilities. Does anyone know? I appreciate any feedback.

2007-07-20 15:36:39 · 5 answers · asked by DXL 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We barrowed a Crafsman table saw that is about 3-4 years old and it is not working when we turn it on. We were told there was a reset button at the bottom of the motor and there is nothing.
Is there another spot or something else we need to do?

2007-07-20 15:25:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-20 15:07:48 · 6 answers · asked by Unanswered 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

light comes in thru those 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps. What can I do to keep the light from coming in thru the edges?

The blinds installer told me that they always leave 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch gap to ensure that the blinds do not rub up against the walls when they are raised and lowered.

I was thinking about buying some window tint and putting it around the border of my window to keep the light out...

Any thoughts?

2007-07-20 15:03:47 · 8 answers · asked by Gato 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My room is cluttered (I say room because that's the only part of the house that is all mine...I share the rest with 4 roommates). Not that I'm messy, I just have a lot of stuff that I can't get rid of (well, I don't want to get rid of it...a lot of it has sentimental value). I have a TON of books and no place to put them. I was looking at bookcases, but I can't afford one. So, any alternatives you can think of? The help is much appreciated...

If you need to know anything about my room or anything, just ask and I'll post the answer. Thanks!

2007-07-20 14:55:13 · 11 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Decorating & Remodeling