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What do you do when your neighbors have a very bright security light that shines in your windows and backyard?
First, you have to ask them to remove it before you can do anything legal wise. If not for the law, then just to be "neighborly"...
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What is a cooperative?
An enterprise or organization that is owned or managed jointly by those who use its facilities or services.
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How much does it cost to replace a window?
It costs about as much as your clothes in the summer time on a hot day.
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What do you use to finish a butcher block cutting board?
If you are using the cutting board for show then a polyurethane would work, if you use it for cutting, then a good rub down on a...
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Can you pour acid into a vent pipe on the roof to decompose a dead animal that has gotten inside the pipe?
You could use LYE or the refined form of LYE caustic soda to remove the obstruction it will desolve organic materials but NOT...
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What was the Catherine wheel originally used for?
It was originally named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who was condemned to be tortured on a wheel and died in the year 307.
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How can you level out your garden that slopes downhill on one side?
1, Level an Uneven Garden You will need to fill one side with earth to bring it to level or dig out one side down to level. ...
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Why do nails rust?
Nails are made of steel, and contain iron. Rust is the oxidation, or corrosion, which forms on iron when in contact with the...
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What year was the Sears Roebuck and Company electric drill model 3152577a made?
put that info into a search engine-thats what i do. "information on sears electric drill model 10725833" it will show u tons of...
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When was the shed invented?
It is hard to pin down an exact invention date, but the word and the idea were being used as far back as the 1440s, according to...
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How do you secure a shed in Wheatley Hill East Durham?
you can get your supply from a home building company. you need straps, and tie-downs. the straps are long slender pieces of thin...
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Can a neighbor refuse to allow their existing fence to be joined by a new one on the adjacent property?
Yes, they can refuse. The fence is their property, so you must have permission to join their fence to yours. If not, you can...
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Where can you find plans to build a Lapa?
What is a lapa? I could find no definition by doing an online search. Answer I found a photo of a lapa at this site:...
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Why did your Whirlpool side-by-side fridge stop making ice if it's only 16 months old and the water line doesn't seem frozen on the back of the unit?
you need to change your filter or you have air in the line just run your water in your refrigerator for about three to five...
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Where can you find clean fill dirt?
Clean Fill Dirt One way to get that stuff is if you place a big sign in your front yard that says "NEED CLEAN FILL". This works...
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Where can you sell old magazines?
I too have been looking for that answer. I have added a link, Sell Used Magazines, a site I have found but please note, I have...
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How do you disassemble a Vermont American Right-Angle adapter from a Black and Decker drill?
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What is French polish?
French polish I believe is a mixture of alcohal and shellac, used on turnings of wood. Answer French polishing is a...
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How do you open the string closure on farm seed bags?
i tell ya get the scissors! i have trouble with them all the time.sometimes u can pull the end of the string and go straight...
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How much does it cost to replace a 3' x 5' window with a wooden frame if only the glass is broken?
how much does it cost to replace a 3x5 broken glass on a stove That is a question that can only be answered by a local glazing...
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What flower would best to grow for commercial sale if the ground is not light holds water well and gets lots of sun?
Flowers that Do Well in Wet, Heavy Full-Sun Conditions As you know, most varieties of perennials do not do well in wet soil -...
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Will any skeleton key work for an old 1916 door with a keyhole or are each different like modern locks?
I finally have the answer to my own question so I will share what I found: There are 2 universal keys that will work for inside...
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How do you cover a pool table?
It's really important to get a professional in to balance off your pool table. You can buy the green felt and do the job...
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How do you dispose of unused muriatic acid mixed with water?
Put it in a bottle with a tight lid, write with a permanent marker "POISON" either dispose of it in the trash or bring it to a...
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How do you make a compost bin?
Making a Compost Bin You can make a compost bin from almost anything: cinder blocks, lumber, rubber garbage cans ...; to me the...
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How long do you have to replant after using rock salt?
Rock salt can destroy the soil for a long time. Possibly years. If you want to kill the Ivy, use "Roundup". Paint a concentrated...
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Would it be better to lease or own land in Florida?
It really depends. I would have to say own. The cost of real estate in Florida is getting to be as high or higher than...
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What is the best lubricant for drilling in cast iron?
lubrication prevents heat build up I would use any auto engine type oil. Also rest the bit for 1 second every 5 seconds by...
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What is landscaping?
Improving the natural beauty of a piece of land by planting. You can create different topography (land position and elevation)...
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Does a citizen have any rights to stop the town from plowing all the snow from commercial properties to their residential yard?
I would think if it isn't the 'right of way' which appears to be the homeowners, but really isn't ... you know, that little...
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What causes frost to show on the inside of your roof and turn black?
By "inside the roof" do you mean the underside of the plywood up in the attic or crawlspace, or do you mean that you can see it...
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Should I lock in my home delivery oil price at 4.70gallon?
how much is a gallon of oil for the winter??
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How do you open samsonite suitcase when combination is lost?
how do i open samsonite suitcase when combination is lost
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How do you find a picture of your house?
I would suggest a realtor, city or county building permits, beaurau of land management. Depends on how old the house is and at...
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How much does it cost to have a few truckloads of dirt removed from your property?
Remove Dirt It depends. Look in the phone book and call around for "excavators" or landscapers...then ask them to give...
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If your neighbor and you have a common fence face-interchanging sides separated by a 4 inch wood between the sides is it legal to put a 3 inch high net over your fence on this 4 inch wood?
Depends on who owns the fence, i.e. whose property it is on or who bought it in the first place. Often one person installs a...
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How much should you charge to trim someone's bushes?
You may give them a flat rate to trim the bushes or charge them by the hour what ever works out for the two of you, I do not...
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What is a Rotor Tilling Machine?
Rotor Tiller It is actually a "Rotor Tiller". A rotor tiller is a machine that has blades and is used to break up soil in the...
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How much money does 1 cubic yard of topsoil cost?
see www.tealturf.co.uk they have the best price i can find
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Will apricot and plum trees grow in the Midwest?
depends on the weather and variety of plum and apricot. mostly they need a rather cold winter requiring 300-600 cold hours to...
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How can you get housing for free?
try looking at www.cfda.gov for a government grant also look at your home state housing sites they have free money and low...
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What is popcorn used for?
Popcorn was an important food for the Aztec Indians, who also used popcorn as decoration for ceremonial headdresses, necklaces,...
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How do you get rid of the little flying bugs around your fruits in the house?
You are probably making reference to the common fruit fly "drosophila melanogaster", or to one of the many species in the genus...
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What words mean 'farm'?
Area of land devoted for the cultivation or Producing animals.
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What is the surest way to permanently kill a junk tree besides cutting a full ring around the trunk's bark?
A herbicide called Velpar 2cc per inch of trunk at chest height There are several types of herbicide to eliminate a tree, you...
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What are some kinds of flowers?
its increadible i found a new kind of flower i am calling it the letty flower Anenome, Gladioli, Ranunculi, Freesia, Poppy,...
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Can cat manure be used for fertilizer?
No Cat Manure Fertilizer NO! Cat manure can contain organisms that are harmful to human health.
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What materials do you need to build a fence on a farm?
Wood and lead wire
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What is a skill that most people do not have but could benefit from mastering?
Learning How to use COMMON SENSE
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What plant is most affected by chlorine or most sensitive?
Do you mean the plants next to the swimming pool edge or coping, decking? Even with splash out , the chlorine content will not be...
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What do you do if you can't determine the make or model of your pop-up system and you have a problem with the actuator valve causing the pop-ups to stick in the open and now in the closed position?
This website has a troubleshooting guide (just page down) that might help. It seems pretty generic. Otherwise, you might have to...
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What is the best plant to grow for profit in Texas with 1 acre or less possibly in greenhouses?
Try Miniature Melons, most local restaurants will buy them off season
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How is tempered glass cut?
It is cut before it is tempered. If you attempt to cut tempered glass it will shatter. He is exactly right, before it is...
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How do California poppies reproduce?
The seeds are loose and blow off with the wind. the actual flower petals fall off, do not cut because the center of the flower...
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How do you kill weeds without affecting well water?
There are a number of options; the most standard would be to use a non-persistent herbicide like Roundup, which breaks down...
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How do you dry dill?
For Drying Seed. Either dry on the bush or pick when ripe. Either way, harvest the whole seedhead or strip individual seeds and...
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Where can you find a conversion kit to a Ragazzi crib now that they've gone out of business Anyone done DIY conversion successfully on their own?
We are in the same situation. There is an aftermarket manufacturer of rails, you can find more information about them here: ...
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How much area does a yard of topsoil cover?
That depends That depends upon how deep the soil bed is and how much moisture is in the topsoil. But here are some ballpark...
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Do evergreens grow after pruning?
Yes. Further Answer In fact, without pruning some plants fare worse than those with regular care and pruning.
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Are Lady Slipper plants illegal to transplant in Massachusetts?
yes its true
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Where do you look for reasonably priced quality furniture?
I would suggest a moving/yard sale in an upscale area.
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Do bug zappers work?
Bug Zappers I'd like to add the type of bug zapper I got has a cage around the one for outside so that birds or larger insects...
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Can you paint tar or grease on the top of a block wall to keep kids from climbing over it?
Barbed wire! Seriously, try sensor lights. Most people that climb over private walls at night are taken aback by lights going...
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When did o'keefe and merritt stop making stoves?
I have an O'keefe Merritt electric cooktop which was made in 1965 so they were manufacturing at that time. Hope that helps. I...
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Are there any chemical methods for getting rid of weeds in organic growing?
There are no approved herbicides in organic growing. There are materials that are approved, but methods must also be approved as...
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What is berber carpeting?
The real truth Berber is not a type or style of carpet. It refers to the little specs of another color or colors, called...
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What are the measurements of a full size bed?
54 x 75 inches
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You have killed your clover using 1 gal 5 vinegar 1 cup salt dish detergent When can you plant grass on this area?
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Do sunflowers undergo epigeal germination?
I'm no expert, but I believe yes: From: http://www.answers.com/topic/epigeal In botany, a seed is described as epigeal when...
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What is a hammer used for?
What Hammers Are Used For Hammers are used to pound nails into an object, pull nails out of objects, and for other uses when...
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Why does a garage door opener with or without the door hooked open only a foot or two and then stop and does the same if the door is open and you try to close it?
1 I am not a garage door opener technician, only a user for many years. The following answer is based on my experience, and...
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How does a three stage compressor work?
There are several kinds of compressors--reciprocating, screw, centrifugal. We'll use a reciprocating compressor in this example....
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The cost of to completely furnish a house?
What is the cost to completely furnish a home 3/2 1500 sq ft 2 car garage 6000 sq ft lot- down to bath towels & silverware?
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What plant has a large white carnation top pink large roselike petals umbrellad underneath large oval leaves?
? Could it be a peony? i think it is a peony too.
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What is a co-op apartment?
A co-op apartment is were women and men live in the same building. Answer a coop apartment is when a purchaser buys shares...
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Who invented the washing machine?
according to world book, one of the first mechanical washers was patented by hamilton e. smith about 1860 AGAIN I SAY LOUIS...
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How do you deed real estate over to someone?
The easy way to deed over land, houses, cars, any interest is a quit claim deed. You may put an amount paid if you need to. I can...
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If muriatic acid seeped under a wall in a garage crawl space and the space was then sealed with Rustoleum paint could it be the source of a terrible odor on inside wall of the house and is it fixable?
Sounds like the muriatic acid didn't have the fresh air needed for it to evaporate. The papers I've read suggest neutralizing it...
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Why does a Stanley Model SD560 garage door opener open only two feet and then stop?
The door may not be straight in the rails, and could be binding during its travel. Any resistance will cause the motor to stop...
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Where can you find a wiring diagram for the simplicity rider model 1691198?
1691198 help i have found some really helpful things at www.simplicitytechpubs.com type in your 1691198# in the search...
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How do you read an electrical schematic drawing?
schematic drawings explain electrical circuits. First you must know the basic requirments for any curcuit. 1. All circuits must...
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How do you get rid of horseflies in the house?
Here is the answer to "how do you get rid of horseflies in the house?" Answer; Buy wasp killers and spray the horsefly...
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Can Lysol kill bed bugs?
No.. not at all.. and beg bugs are a huge problem that are hard to deal with. If you live in an apartment or duplex, etc. you...
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Is fuel oil the same as diesel fuel?
One 'version' of heating oil (#2 oil) is also called 'offroad diesel' and is used in tractors and other offroad equipment. It...
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What is the difference between a house and an apartment?
House vs. Apartment In most cases, a house is owned by the person/people in it. An apartment is rented/leased to those who...
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Should you pre-buy home heating oil?
There are a couple of ways to pay for Home Heating Oil, one is "Budget", a set amount is deducted from your bank account or...
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What causes a variable speed ceiling fan from reaching top speed revolutions?
There are 3 capacitors inside the fan, wired to the pull chain switch. one or all of these will be all melted and derformed....
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What flower is associated with Provence?
Lavender, a wild and cultivated summer flower is the flower of Provence.
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What area does Aloe Vera grow in?
well i remember i was at my uncles house in arazona and i got sun burn and my mom went outside and got a peice of an aloe vera...
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How good does the pull behind mowers work on steep hills?
Pull behind It will try to slide down the hill, at least as much as the connection between the tractor and mower will allow....
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Can you start a eucalyptus tree from a clipping?
I really don't think that you can! I have grown hundreds of eucalypts but never from a cutting. They do, however, grow quite...
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How is a piano made?
Background The piano may be the best known and loved of all musical instruments. It also has the broadest range of any...
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The 3 top richest men in the world 2008?
See Related Links See the Related Links for "The World's Richest People" for the answer. 1. Warren Buffet 62.0 Billion 2....
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Where can I find questions and answers from recent Family Feud shows?
counter strike world of warcraft what is a game people play online that is famous
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Whereabouts in shropshire is green green grass filmed?
The outdoor scenes are all fimed in a two/three week period in the spr/summer in Shropshire. Some scenes are filmed at The...
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How long does it take for mail to be delivered from North Carolina to Nevada?
3-4 days
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Where could someone sell 10 foot long redwood driftwood?
Try ebay under yard ornaments or yard decoration. Also try a local nursury to get them to sell it for you.
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What is cultural diffusion?
Definition of cultural diffusion The process of knowledge, skills, and technology being spread from one society to another,...
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What is cooperative farming?
cooperative farming is a system where in farmers voluntarily come together,pool their resources in buying inputs,using resources...
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What is postal article 2818?
Postal Regulation 2818 Article 2818---refers to bulk rate mail---means an article is discardable if not deliverable---the...
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