August 19, 2015

Growing LantanaVerbenaceae, commonly known as lantana is a fast growing tropical American native. It is grown as an annual in all zones below 8, and may even freeze in zones 8 - 10. It is typically grown as a ground cover, shrub, or in containers, including hanging baskets, depending on the type you select.

 

Store Desk Supplies in Vintage SuitcaseInside a shabby chic suitcase on or under my coffee table I keep notepads, stationary, pens, scissors, stamps, etc. When I need to use these things while watching TV or on phone, everything is right there and I don't have to get up and go to my desk search for things.

 

Displaying Family MemoriesRecently, I had to move far away from my four children and eleven grandchildren due to my medical illnesses. To help me remember them, the best was to put up a few small things I have that belong to each of my amazing grandchildren and the plaque you see.

 

Frugal Hand Soap RefillsI am always running out of liquid hand soap. And always forgetting to buy it. I was cleaning out my closet upstairs where I keep all my extra toiletries and found all these shower gels that always come in the gift packs I get as presents. I do not use shower gel.

 

Nate Note (Mixed Breed)I got my dog from Adoptadoggie.org which is in taiwan. It is a great organization and they sent Natey by plane. I got him 6 months ago.

 

Borrowing EyesBetween age and infirmity, I often do not see what's right in front of me, and I am plagued with not being able to find things. When someone comes to visit, I ask to "borrow" their eyes to look for these things. Often they are found within minutes and we both have a good laugh.

 

Adjusting to a New LifeMy husband recently passed away and life has changed so much. One issue I have had was cooking for one. Buying things like celery and carrots was beginning to be a waste since I couldn't use up the fresh vegetables as fast.

 

Golden Birthday Ideas?I'm turning 26 on the 26th of this month. I don't know anything about the significance of my birthday or anything else. Does anyone have any suggestions or can anyone help me?

 

Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?I have a Husqvarna 42" riding mower and the fly wheel keeps spinning; it won't start. Any suggestion?

 

Sofa and Carpet Colour?I need to find out what colour sofa and carpet would go with this striped wallpaper, hung horizontally. Any advice appreciated.

 

Hair Removal Wax on Faux Suede Couch?I'm hoping someone out there knows how to get hair removal wax out of faux suede. It is Satin Smooth soft wax. I've read about the iron over the cloth for candle wax but I'm worried it won't work the same way. The ice cube in a plastic bag trick doesn't work. Hair removal wax stays sticky even when it's dry.

 

Troubleshooting Wiring After Replacing Breaker?Could a wire going to a breaker be bad after the tripped breaker got replaced? My main breaker tripped due to two smaller breakers on the panel shorting out.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I got this puppy when she was 5 weeks. The parents were Boxers. When we picked her up at 5 weeks her nose was out further and I felt she looked a lot different than my last Boxer by a lot. The owner we got her from said the mother was like that and as she got older she looked more like a Boxer.

 

Value Encyclopedia Britannica 1768?How much is the complete set worth, ISBN# 0-85229-400-X?

 

Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I have an old house with golden pine floors that I'm refinishing. The woman at Lowe's recommended painting the old cabinets black to bring out the natural colors of the pine. I found gorgeous dark green granite-look countertops for free. So all I need to decide on is paint colors for walls and trim.

 

Caring for a Dog and Her Puppies?What do I do if I feel like my mother dog is not properly feeding her pups? How do I know for certain she is not feeding them?

 

Washer Won't Spin?I have a GE stackable washer and dryer. The unit will fill and agitate. It will not spin or drain. I have installed a new timer and this didn't fix the problem. Please advise.

 

Troubleshooting AC Thermostat Circuit?This is a tricky one. I wanted to see what it could be before someday the electrician shows up. Every 20hrs or so our thermostat goes blank and the last AC tech said that there might be a short in the power switch which when turned off shuts off all power to furnace/AC and when turned on gives it power.

 

What Is This Houseplant?Can you identify this plant?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I brought home this cute little guy from the humane society. I was told he is 12 weeks old, 5 lbs., and a terrier mix. He has an incredibly soft coat and an interesting looking tail. In our backyard, he likes to put his nose to the ground and pull up chunks of grass. Not sure what he is?

 

Pirate Theme Attire for Wedding?I received a wedding invite stating "Pirate attire will be required".

 

Washer Not Draining or Spinning?I have a GE #WSM2420taacc washer. Could this possibly be the problem for this unit not draining and spinning? A bad switch? I need to know the location for this pressure switch, please.

 

Name for Interior Design Business?I'm opening a new business in interior design. I want to work both residential and commercial and also home styling. My goal is to create a space that will "hug" whoever enters it, make them feel at home, and feel comfortable. I want the name to reflect that, but again both for commercial and residential.

 

Dog With Stress Incontinence?I have a 2 year old German Shepherd/Lab mix. He was always a difficult one to train, but being very patient worked. For the past year or so he has been wandering off acting scared and pees on himself whenever I tell him to go to his kennel or do something that he doesn't want to do.