We have an investigatory project which includes adding pine needle ash to bricks to make them more durable.Now, we are wondering if which has more adhesive property, green pine needles or brown ones? Please...please help.and if you know the answer to my question or if you want to give information regarding our investigatory project, just e-mail me at gp_ominous_warlock_angel@yahoo.com. or hash_014@ yahoo.com. Gee, thank you.
Which is stickier, brown pine needles or green pine needles?
As a collector of pine sap (amber) in my humble opinion the fresh green needles contain more resin. I have also observed green needles have a subtle barbed finish which I believe are small (leafs) that open to give the needle more surface to process light.
Also the green, with a little fresh sap, tightly woven together make a wonderful smudge stick...For those into that sort of thing.
Reply:green...try crushing them. brown ones are dry.
Reply:green most def, have you ever crushed either between your fingers, green are fresh of course and still moist, they leave your hands very sticky. Dry pine needles just crumble into dust, no moisture left....
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Is a pine bunkbed safe?
My son needs a new bunk bed and I was looking at the pine one from big lots. Somebody at a different furniture store told me that pine is not safe for bunk beds because it is too soft and could colapse. I was wonndering what you guys thought.
Is a pine bunkbed safe?
my son had pine bunk beds from the time he was four up till last year so that was 12 years..they were in great shape..and he is all boy as his is buddy..if they survived those two they can survive anyone else's kid
Reply:My daughter has had one for a few years now. She's 5'8 and 165 pounds, and sleeps on the top. We've had no problems. One thing I want to warn you about with any wood bunk though, the smell from the treated lumber when the bed is brand new will be horrible. My girls had nosebleeds for 3 weeks after we bought the bunk. Lots of lemon oil treatments finally helped. I remember the same thing happening when my little sisters got bunk beds when they were little. If you have people in your home with severe allergies or asthma, I'd think twice before buying any wood bunk beds unless the lumber is non-treated.
Reply:a bed is not a jumping board. pine is OK. but it just that you need to look at the joints and screws and stuff. what loose it is assembled and stuff like that. hell you can make a good set with 2x4 and stuff that or good too. so i mt self would check the papers and bulletin boards for a good deal. and used furniture stores out too. it just up too you. if your kids are small a cheap bed might last a will. but if your kids are bigger and heavy you might need something stronger. i hope this helps you . good luck.
Reply:I think they are jerking you around. They want you to spend more money. Pine is fine. We have them and have 3 kids. COmpletely safe.
Reply:not true most of all the structural lumber is pine if the bed is constructed well don't worry
Reply:Pine is fine, there are pine floor boards that survive a hundred years.Pine does not have the same stability or scratch resistance as harder woods but it is more about he way it is constructed. Pine furniture tends to need to be a but thicker to get the same stability as a harder wood like oak but there is not problem with a pine bed, just make sure it is a well designed/built one. Worst issue with kids is it may scratch easier than some harder woods and therefore not age as well but a good acrylic finish topcoat should alleviate that issue.
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Is a pine bunkbed safe?
my son had pine bunk beds from the time he was four up till last year so that was 12 years..they were in great shape..and he is all boy as his is buddy..if they survived those two they can survive anyone else's kid
Reply:My daughter has had one for a few years now. She's 5'8 and 165 pounds, and sleeps on the top. We've had no problems. One thing I want to warn you about with any wood bunk though, the smell from the treated lumber when the bed is brand new will be horrible. My girls had nosebleeds for 3 weeks after we bought the bunk. Lots of lemon oil treatments finally helped. I remember the same thing happening when my little sisters got bunk beds when they were little. If you have people in your home with severe allergies or asthma, I'd think twice before buying any wood bunk beds unless the lumber is non-treated.
Reply:a bed is not a jumping board. pine is OK. but it just that you need to look at the joints and screws and stuff. what loose it is assembled and stuff like that. hell you can make a good set with 2x4 and stuff that or good too. so i mt self would check the papers and bulletin boards for a good deal. and used furniture stores out too. it just up too you. if your kids are small a cheap bed might last a will. but if your kids are bigger and heavy you might need something stronger. i hope this helps you . good luck.
Reply:I think they are jerking you around. They want you to spend more money. Pine is fine. We have them and have 3 kids. COmpletely safe.
Reply:not true most of all the structural lumber is pine if the bed is constructed well don't worry
Reply:Pine is fine, there are pine floor boards that survive a hundred years.Pine does not have the same stability or scratch resistance as harder woods but it is more about he way it is constructed. Pine furniture tends to need to be a but thicker to get the same stability as a harder wood like oak but there is not problem with a pine bed, just make sure it is a well designed/built one. Worst issue with kids is it may scratch easier than some harder woods and therefore not age as well but a good acrylic finish topcoat should alleviate that issue.
gert
How to get up wishobone-shaped pine needles off of lava rocks and bushes?
We have a landscaped yard with two large trees that drop pine needles that look like "V"s or two pine needles fused into a wishbone. These get stuck easily on other parts of the tree, bushes, and in the rock bed we have for a yard. We've tried raking and using a blower, but the rake doesn't get much up and the blower moves the rocks more than the needles.
How to get up wishobone-shaped pine needles off of lava rocks and bushes?
Try the vacuum on your blower if it has one.
If the lava rocks are sucked up put a "chicken wire " guard over the nozzle.
How to get up wishobone-shaped pine needles off of lava rocks and bushes?
Try the vacuum on your blower if it has one.
If the lava rocks are sucked up put a "chicken wire " guard over the nozzle.
White mark on pine coffee table?
Mu daughter put down something hot on my pine coffee table and it has left a white impression.. Is there a way to remove this without doing over the whole top??
Thanks
White mark on pine coffee table?
Rub the area with wet cigerette ashes. It work as a mild abrasive.
Reply:Not really. The hot object caused moisture in the wood to come up into the protective coating (poly, varnish, shellac etc) You will need to sand and refinish the area or the whole top.
Thanks
White mark on pine coffee table?
Rub the area with wet cigerette ashes. It work as a mild abrasive.
Reply:Not really. The hot object caused moisture in the wood to come up into the protective coating (poly, varnish, shellac etc) You will need to sand and refinish the area or the whole top.
Can I use pine needles for a filler in large planter boxes?
I am making planter boxes that go all around our mobile home for keeping the warmth in in the winter and flowers the rest of the year. Would it be all right to put pine needles (we have an abundance of them)in the bottom part of the boxes. Our boxes will probably be about 2 feet tall so if we put soil or planter mix in the whole thing it would definately "break the bank". If we could put pine needles about one foot up, it sure would be cheaper. Should I put a plastic bag between the pine needles and the soil. Should I put rocks in the bottom of the planter boxes for drainage. Someone please HELP! I don't want to do all this and the plants die. Thanks, Carole
Can I use pine needles for a filler in large planter boxes?
no dont use pine needles what you are wanting to do is take up volume in the planter just take plastic soda bottles and put them in there it will also help to keep the roots from freezing and if you stand a few up and poke small holes in the bottom you can fill them with water and put the cap back on this will let the water out slowly and provide more water wen the heat of the day gets hotterit will force more water out of the bottle
Reply:I wouldn't get too many going on..I live in Florida northwest region, and I keep a vegetable garden year round..the only time i use pine needles are on the very top layer of the soil to retain moisture in and keeps weeds froom growing..If you mix them as A soil supplement what can happen is most of your plants will not be happy at all..pine needles are very acidic when composted in the soil in abundance like that..any plants that you have that don't like acidic soil will die or not do too well...
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Reply:yes, they would make for really good drainage
Reply:pine needles will break down quickly and your plants will be growing below the top of your planter boxes before you know it.
they tend to be acidic as well and you would have to be cautious about what you plant in boxes.
i would suggest put a layer of rock on the bottom. just collect them from here and there, then dig soil from the surrounding area and put it in the boxes up to about a foot, then a layer of good top soil/potting soil.
this shouldn't cost anymore that it would if you were to use the pine needles in the bottom. use the pine as mulch to cover the top of the boxes and give them a finished look.
hope this helps.
Reply:I agree with Belize Missionary, the needles will add quite a lot of acidity to the soil. Depending on what you are planting, this can be good or bad. Since you have an abundance and don't want to spend the money on wood chips, I would suggest planting daylilies. They LOVE the acidity from pine needles and we use the mulch from Christmas trees every year to mulch the ones here in Topeka. Also, daylilies are insanely hardy and will grow and prosper in nearly any situation. They are relatively inexpensive and in a few years you can split them and have even more plants. Good luck!
Reply:That should work just fine. As long as the plants have at least a foot or so of soil to work with near the top. You might have to re-do it each year, as the pine needles will take up less space as they decompose. I would probably not do the plastic - for drainage, and not having to fuss with it when I re-pot.
If the planter has holes in the bottom - I would not put rocks in - aren't you trying to keep them light?
Reply:yes of course but they decompose quickly
i would do pine needles some soil and then pine needles and soil. this will take longer to decompose.
also will help with drainage as well.
Can I use pine needles for a filler in large planter boxes?
no dont use pine needles what you are wanting to do is take up volume in the planter just take plastic soda bottles and put them in there it will also help to keep the roots from freezing and if you stand a few up and poke small holes in the bottom you can fill them with water and put the cap back on this will let the water out slowly and provide more water wen the heat of the day gets hotterit will force more water out of the bottle
Reply:I wouldn't get too many going on..I live in Florida northwest region, and I keep a vegetable garden year round..the only time i use pine needles are on the very top layer of the soil to retain moisture in and keeps weeds froom growing..If you mix them as A soil supplement what can happen is most of your plants will not be happy at all..pine needles are very acidic when composted in the soil in abundance like that..any plants that you have that don't like acidic soil will die or not do too well...
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Reply:yes, they would make for really good drainage
Reply:pine needles will break down quickly and your plants will be growing below the top of your planter boxes before you know it.
they tend to be acidic as well and you would have to be cautious about what you plant in boxes.
i would suggest put a layer of rock on the bottom. just collect them from here and there, then dig soil from the surrounding area and put it in the boxes up to about a foot, then a layer of good top soil/potting soil.
this shouldn't cost anymore that it would if you were to use the pine needles in the bottom. use the pine as mulch to cover the top of the boxes and give them a finished look.
hope this helps.
Reply:I agree with Belize Missionary, the needles will add quite a lot of acidity to the soil. Depending on what you are planting, this can be good or bad. Since you have an abundance and don't want to spend the money on wood chips, I would suggest planting daylilies. They LOVE the acidity from pine needles and we use the mulch from Christmas trees every year to mulch the ones here in Topeka. Also, daylilies are insanely hardy and will grow and prosper in nearly any situation. They are relatively inexpensive and in a few years you can split them and have even more plants. Good luck!
Reply:That should work just fine. As long as the plants have at least a foot or so of soil to work with near the top. You might have to re-do it each year, as the pine needles will take up less space as they decompose. I would probably not do the plastic - for drainage, and not having to fuss with it when I re-pot.
If the planter has holes in the bottom - I would not put rocks in - aren't you trying to keep them light?
Reply:yes of course but they decompose quickly
i would do pine needles some soil and then pine needles and soil. this will take longer to decompose.
also will help with drainage as well.
Is pine firewood bad to burn indoors?
Someone told me I shouldn't burn pine firewood in my house. Why is that? I'm cutting up a bunch of (already) fallen trees from the forest near my place, and there are a few nice, big pines that would make for a lot of logs.
Is pine firewood bad to burn indoors?
Burning pine logs will create creosote build up in your chimney. Over time this can lead to a chimney fire. I had this happen in a house. Burn some hard woods, like oak or maple with the pine. This creates a hotter fire and helps reduce the build up in the chimney.
Reply:If it has a lot of resin "a waxy substance" split it very thin and use as kindling once it seasons.
Otherwise mix it with other wood about one stick to two of other wood.
I am an old wood burner and have never had any trouble with pine,just use your head.
Reply:I don't think it has anything to do with emissions into your house, but rather that it will cause creosote to form faster on the inside of your chimney, creating a fire hazard.
Cut them down and get rid of them elsewhere.
Reply:not good....the resin from the pine smoke will build up in your chimney and either start dripping down or catch on fire....if it catches on fire, you might as well kiss your house goodbye, cause pine resin is almost impossible to put out once it ignites....
Reply:I believe that they are heavy in sap and this can coat the interior of your chimney when burned much in a fireplace which after time can build up and be cause for chimney fires.
Reply:bad - in or out... not good for cooking either
Reply:pine is good for kindling and so is cedar, it also has a sap that is not good for the chimney.... just use small pieces to get your fire going, the pine sap is bad if it builds up enough, but, using it for kindling is ok, and it's a great firestarter... but, for burning on a regular basis, you should burn hardwood
Reply:You need to stop burning Pine inside your fire place (1) pine is very sappy and it make creasole and that coats the chimmney pipe this is very flammable if a flame is to hit it in 1 to 2 years time your smoke stack will be filled with the pine sap and this will cause a fire in your chimmney so if you don't want your home any more keep burning it if you want to stay there stop burning it and have your chimmney cleaned out it's about 100.00 to have it cleaned burn hard wood it's better and lasts longer and it doesn't make sap and will not cling to your pipe stop now
Reply:Pine has a lot of resin that can build up in your chimney, causing a chimney fire. Pine does make good kindling though. Cut up the pine and have a bonfire party one weekend.
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Is pine firewood bad to burn indoors?
Burning pine logs will create creosote build up in your chimney. Over time this can lead to a chimney fire. I had this happen in a house. Burn some hard woods, like oak or maple with the pine. This creates a hotter fire and helps reduce the build up in the chimney.
Reply:If it has a lot of resin "a waxy substance" split it very thin and use as kindling once it seasons.
Otherwise mix it with other wood about one stick to two of other wood.
I am an old wood burner and have never had any trouble with pine,just use your head.
Reply:I don't think it has anything to do with emissions into your house, but rather that it will cause creosote to form faster on the inside of your chimney, creating a fire hazard.
Cut them down and get rid of them elsewhere.
Reply:not good....the resin from the pine smoke will build up in your chimney and either start dripping down or catch on fire....if it catches on fire, you might as well kiss your house goodbye, cause pine resin is almost impossible to put out once it ignites....
Reply:I believe that they are heavy in sap and this can coat the interior of your chimney when burned much in a fireplace which after time can build up and be cause for chimney fires.
Reply:bad - in or out... not good for cooking either
Reply:pine is good for kindling and so is cedar, it also has a sap that is not good for the chimney.... just use small pieces to get your fire going, the pine sap is bad if it builds up enough, but, using it for kindling is ok, and it's a great firestarter... but, for burning on a regular basis, you should burn hardwood
Reply:You need to stop burning Pine inside your fire place (1) pine is very sappy and it make creasole and that coats the chimmney pipe this is very flammable if a flame is to hit it in 1 to 2 years time your smoke stack will be filled with the pine sap and this will cause a fire in your chimmney so if you don't want your home any more keep burning it if you want to stay there stop burning it and have your chimmney cleaned out it's about 100.00 to have it cleaned burn hard wood it's better and lasts longer and it doesn't make sap and will not cling to your pipe stop now
Reply:Pine has a lot of resin that can build up in your chimney, causing a chimney fire. Pine does make good kindling though. Cut up the pine and have a bonfire party one weekend.
ada
Will pine bedding hurt my new hamster?
I just bought a Black-Bear (Syrian) Hamster. I bought 100% all natural pine, from LM Animal Farms. Doing research on the net, it seems some people have had problems with pine bedding. Is my hamster safe? Will it be okay for a night if I need to buy new litter tommorow? What should I do with her tonight?
Will pine bedding hurt my new hamster?
My daughter and I have had many many hamsters over the years, and 100% natural pine will be just fine. It's the cedar chips that are toxic. They use to be okay, but then the manufactures started adding something to kill flea (for dog bedding) and it is that additive that kills the hamsters. If your hamster starts walking sideways, or doing unsual backflips (no kidding) then it is being poisioned. If you are worried about the pine chips, you can always shred newspaper. We've done that too.
Reply:it'll be fine it's just that some animals are allergic to pine but if she's fine for one night she probably isnt allergic and it shouldnt bother her. anyway that's what i use for my syrian hamster.
Reply:PINE BEDDING IS BAD FOR ANY ANIMAL (HAMPSTERS, MICE, RATS, SNAKES, LIZARDS) IT CAN AND WILL KILL THEM!! SO WILL CEDAR. USE ASPEN, PAPER, OR i USE AN ODOR CONTROL THING MADE OUT OF RECYCLED PAPER THAT IS GOOD TOO. IF YOU CHOSE TO STICK WITH PINE IT IS YOUR OWN FAULT IF IT DIES.
Reply:pine is ok. cedar is bad for all small pets because it has such a strong scent. change bedding often and remove all sharp pieces.
Reply:Shouldnt cause a problem for a night.
If you want to make sure you could as well use a newspaper for a night (cover the floor , tear it up and make paper balls of it)
Reply:Pine is ok its CEDAR that is the problem
Reply:i don't think so.
Reply:The brand of bedding called Carefresh is supposed to be the best for all small animals, like hamsters. Pine isn't good because it's pretty dusty (and they're very sensitive to dust) and it has some kind of oils that are unhealthy for the animals too. But I think she should be OK if it's just for one night.
If you're near a Petsmart store I know they usually sell Carefresh.
Good luck with your little hamster!
Reply:I've heard that pine and cedar both are bad for the respiratory systems of small animals and rodents. Read up on this site:
http://www.ratfanclub.org/litters.html
Reply:i don't see why not. if it hurts your hand it will hurt them, if it feels soft to the touch it is probably ok.
Reply:No they'll be fine.
Reply:it will be ok.
Reply:Use pine chips no matter what that cedar chip stuff is the stuff that is bad.It'll kill your pet because of the poisoning on it.Do not buy any other chip.
Reply:The wrong kind of bedding can make your hamster sick or worse yet, kill him/her. Avoid at all costs Cedar and Pine bedding. Newspaper is also bad because of the possibility of sickness caused by the inks used. See our article on bedding for smart alternatives. BEWARE: Some hamster or small animal "packages" may include a cage, wheel, bedding, etc. Sometimes these packages may include Cedar or Pine bedding, make sure when you purchase your package that you know what kind of bedding is being included and if the salesperson can't tell you, then walk away.
Will pine bedding hurt my new hamster?
My daughter and I have had many many hamsters over the years, and 100% natural pine will be just fine. It's the cedar chips that are toxic. They use to be okay, but then the manufactures started adding something to kill flea (for dog bedding) and it is that additive that kills the hamsters. If your hamster starts walking sideways, or doing unsual backflips (no kidding) then it is being poisioned. If you are worried about the pine chips, you can always shred newspaper. We've done that too.
Reply:it'll be fine it's just that some animals are allergic to pine but if she's fine for one night she probably isnt allergic and it shouldnt bother her. anyway that's what i use for my syrian hamster.
Reply:PINE BEDDING IS BAD FOR ANY ANIMAL (HAMPSTERS, MICE, RATS, SNAKES, LIZARDS) IT CAN AND WILL KILL THEM!! SO WILL CEDAR. USE ASPEN, PAPER, OR i USE AN ODOR CONTROL THING MADE OUT OF RECYCLED PAPER THAT IS GOOD TOO. IF YOU CHOSE TO STICK WITH PINE IT IS YOUR OWN FAULT IF IT DIES.
Reply:pine is ok. cedar is bad for all small pets because it has such a strong scent. change bedding often and remove all sharp pieces.
Reply:Shouldnt cause a problem for a night.
If you want to make sure you could as well use a newspaper for a night (cover the floor , tear it up and make paper balls of it)
Reply:Pine is ok its CEDAR that is the problem
Reply:i don't think so.
Reply:The brand of bedding called Carefresh is supposed to be the best for all small animals, like hamsters. Pine isn't good because it's pretty dusty (and they're very sensitive to dust) and it has some kind of oils that are unhealthy for the animals too. But I think she should be OK if it's just for one night.
If you're near a Petsmart store I know they usually sell Carefresh.
Good luck with your little hamster!
Reply:I've heard that pine and cedar both are bad for the respiratory systems of small animals and rodents. Read up on this site:
http://www.ratfanclub.org/litters.html
Reply:i don't see why not. if it hurts your hand it will hurt them, if it feels soft to the touch it is probably ok.
Reply:No they'll be fine.
Reply:it will be ok.
Reply:Use pine chips no matter what that cedar chip stuff is the stuff that is bad.It'll kill your pet because of the poisoning on it.Do not buy any other chip.
Reply:The wrong kind of bedding can make your hamster sick or worse yet, kill him/her. Avoid at all costs Cedar and Pine bedding. Newspaper is also bad because of the possibility of sickness caused by the inks used. See our article on bedding for smart alternatives. BEWARE: Some hamster or small animal "packages" may include a cage, wheel, bedding, etc. Sometimes these packages may include Cedar or Pine bedding, make sure when you purchase your package that you know what kind of bedding is being included and if the salesperson can't tell you, then walk away.
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