parrot safe cookware?

I just bought a quaker parrot, was told Teflon coated cookware emits fumes that are toxic to birds when overheated. I want something non stick & dishwasher safe. Would anodized cookware fit the bill? Or ceramic coated? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Signed, nervous new parrot owner

Pump ran dry for a long time – should I replace?

This is for our drinking water/household plumping system: I have 1HP 220v surface mount jacuzzi brand jet pump (model S1CY-S) that pumps from a cistern (cistern bottom is about 8+ feet below the height of the pump). The pump needs to pump up 15′ to reach the first floor and another 10′ to reach the [...]

do i HAVE to pay utilities in a house i lived in if my name was not on the bills?

here is the deal, I lived in a house with 3 other girls for a year, I signed the lease and paid every months rent without being late. I moved out on Feb 28. The lease ended March 1st. None of the utilities were in my name. My roommates put me through hell for the [...]