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Home, a dwelling place with walls and a roof; garden, a plot of land where flowers, trees and other flora are cultivated. One provides physical refuge, the other spiritual. Ask questions about excavation and where to get fill dirt, homeowner's rights and responsibilities, why nails rust, the best plants for your garden, and other Home and Garden questions here.
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What is a 'sling blade' or 'Kayser blade' used for?
A sling blade was used to cut tall grass and weeds before the modern machinery was invented. The Kayser blade has a long handle...
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What is a cooperative?
The cooperative is a type of shop, which sells food and things. Or, in real estate law, a cooperative is a multi-family dwelling...
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How can you repair holes from corrosion in metal pool walls?
Not to my knowledge. I have the same problem. I have been trying to find somewhere that I can replace my wall. Got any...
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How can you level out your garden that slopes downhill on one side?
You will need to fill one side with earth to bring it to level or dig out one side down to level. If the degree of slope is...
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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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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. I found a photo of a lapa at this site:...
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Where can you find 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 some times....
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How do you disassemble a Vermont American Right-Angle adapter from a Black and Decker drill?
Open the drill chuck FULLY. Look inside the open chuck and you will see an allen screw. This screw holds the chuck in place on...
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What is French polish?
French polish I believe is a mixture of alcohal and shellac, used on turnings of wood. French polishing is a technique that...
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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?
For a house window, you can check with a local glass company. Sometimes, your home insurance will cover replacement; however for...
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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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What flower would best to grow for commercial sale if the ground is not light holds water well and gets lots of sun?
As you know, most varieties of perennials do not do well in wet soil - well-drained soil makes for optimal growing conditions. So...
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How do you dispose of unused muriatic acid mixed with water?
add baking soda to it to nutralize the ph level of the acid and bring to your local garbige company
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How do you make a compost bin?
You can make a compost bin from almost anything: cinder blocks, lumber, rubber garbage cans ...; to me the question is: "How...
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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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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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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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How do you open samsonite suitcase when combination is lost?
Give a kid $5 to try combinations until it opens. For a three digit combo lock, there are only 999 combinations. That's about a...
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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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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 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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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 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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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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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 are some foods that begin with the letter D?
Foods that begin with the letter D : Dates Dolphin Fish dandelions danish dill dauphin duck doughnuts durian...
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What materials do you need to build a fence on a farm?
Wood and lead wire
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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...
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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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Do bug zappers work?
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 are not...
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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?
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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Are Lady Slipper plants illegal to transplant in Massachusetts?
yes its true
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Can you paint tar or grease on the top of a block wall to keep kids from climbing over it?
If you want to find the culprits, include some unremovable dye--you will catch them "red handed." Barbed wire! Seriously, try...
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Where is the habitat of the rattlesnake?
The Desert In the southern parts of USA
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What is a hammer used for?
Hammers are used to pound nails into an object, pull nails out of objects, and for other uses when hitting or pounding is...
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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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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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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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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. a coop apartment is when a purchaser buys shares in the...
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Where can you find a wiring diagram for the simplicity rider model 1691198?
i have found some really helpful things at www.simplicitytechpubs.com type in your 1691198# in the search engine and it will...
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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 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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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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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 flower is associated with Provence?
Lavender, a wild and cultivated summer flower is the flower of Provence.
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What did the allies do in 1933?
It's not strictly accurate to refer to 'the Allies' at that time, as they was no alliance between Britain, France, the U.S. and...
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How do you change circular saw blade if its new and there is no blade in it yet. It also has no blade lock just the wrench.?
1. Make absolutely certain that the saw is UNPLUGGED! 2. Are you SURE the saw is UNPLUGGED??? 3. Open the guard and place a...
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3 dimensional geometric shape with 2 triangle faces and 3 rectangle faces?
If the triangles are congruent then it is a triangular-based prism.
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How contact with yuvraj singh?
== Answer = that is his personal information
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What are the measurements of a King pillow sham?
20" x 36" x 2" flange
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What is the difference between dust and fluff?
Dust could come from many things for example dirt, sand,little particals in the air and so on. Fluff is usaually build up from...
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What are some differences between rhubarb and Swiss chard?
rhubarb can be poisonous if not properly prepared rhubarb is more of a fruit, the stems only, leaves cannot be used they are...
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How long does PVA glue take to dry?
"Clamping is required for 30 minutes to 1 hour to set the glue; curing time is 18 to 24 hours"
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How do you change the door handles on a Kenmore refrigerator?
You need to firmly push upwards on the door handle until it snaps upwards, then you can simply pull in straight out. If the...
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What is the dimensions of a yard of mulch?
36x36x36 inches or 3x3x3 feet or 27 cubic feet. If applied a foot thick, it will cover 27 square feet; 6 inches thick = 54 square...
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What is 50 Cent's fan mail address?
50 Cent JL Entertainment 18653 Ventura Blvd Suite 340 Los Angeles, CA 91356 USA To request an autograph if you are in the...
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How do you remove lenses from eye glasses?
Press your thumb on the lense and pop it out. I've done it before. I like to soak the glasses in hot water for a few seconds to...
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Which plant grows the fastest?
The fastest plant is a "bean plant". ....... Beans do grow fast from seed, but so do radishes. Many bamboo plants are noted...
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Why does your dad's gas flame and or pilot light go out when the side door gets closed?
I'm assuming you mean the furnace? If the pilot light keeps going out on the furnace, you probably have a rusted through or...
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How much does a gallon of tap water in Texas cost?
The average price of water in the United States is about $1.50 for 1,000 gallons. At that price, a gallon of water costs less...
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How do you clean LOTS of tiny glass shards out of a load of laundry?
You could take the laundry outside and wearing eye proptection, shake it well. However, is it worth the risk if you don't get it...
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Does 100 pima cotton shrink in the dryer?
Yes.
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How can you mend a broken glass Christmas ornament?
There are special glues for glass and they can be bought at any craft shop.
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How do fertilizers affect the pH of the soil?
Effects Soil pH affects the amount of nutrients that are soluble in soil water and, therefore, the amount of nutrient available...
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Where can you find information on growing a Florida spring garden?
You can go to your county local Agricultural Extension office they can give you tips. They also have a web site for the...
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What is the minimum thread count for a quality set of sheets?
300
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How long before driving on new asphalt driveway?
I just had this done - I was told to wait on average about 72 hours. But since it was real hot the week we had it done, we waited...
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Is it legal to herd farm animals on a public road?
It depends how busy the road is. If it is something like a motorway, then Yes.
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How much liquid gas in a 100 ln propane tank?
23.6 gallons
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How large is a number 10 food can?
A number 10 can is listed dimensionally as 602x700, which translates into 6-1/8" diameter and 7" height. In ounces thats between...
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Where do you start if you need to have your name added to your mom's house?
The best option is to have a new deed drafted by a qualified real estate attorney or a title company. It is possible to do this...
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What could be wrong if you replaced the blower motor with a new one and it worked for about 5 minutes and then shut off and the burning wire smell started again?
The first thing I would look for, is too make sure their is no blockage,if it has a vent tube,the motor needs to discharge the...
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When is the best time of year to get a good deal on down comforters?
I usually see them cheapest right now as winter is over. Kohl's and Carson's (in the midwest) are having big sales now, so...
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What is a small bug in a bathroom that looks like a flea and jumps?
This is NOT a flea. Probably a flea. Fleas jump.
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What do the little red diamond markings on a tape measure or rule signify?
If the marks are at 16 inches, 32 inches, 48 inches, etcetera, those are the distances studs in a wall are supposed to be apart,...
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How do you know how much tile you will need to buy for a kitchen floor?
Simple math. Measure the room in each direction. For example, if it is 12 feet long and 5 feet wide, the result of 12 X 5 = 60...
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Can a freezer stay in a garage in the winter?
Yes it can, make sure you keep the air flow to the coils and motor unobstructed, in other words don't put any objects in front of...
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What is the Bloc quebecois platfrom?
The Bloc Quebecois is a centre-left federal political party in Canada that is devoted to the promotion od sovereignty of Quebec....
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How do you make a natural gas Tiki torch like the ones that are all over Hawaii?
How do you make a natural gas torch for a monument pillar (3 feet high) or where can I purchase one? Custom design Fire...
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Who owns gaick lodge in scotland?
Xavier Louis Vuitton
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Was Waterford crystal always produced with the Waterford logo?
Over the years the style of the Waterford logo and the Seahorse symbol have changed somewhat. Despite the changes, all Waterford...
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How much does gutter installation cost?
for 250 feet, 1000-2500 dollars.
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What is a burke tulip table?
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How do you grow a good bean plant?
Churn up the soil in the spring. Add lots of compost and fertilizer (Osmocote, or miracle gro) and re-till the soil. Plant them...
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What is the countertop material in Paula Dean's new kitchen?
Go onto food networks website and they should have an e-mail address where you can ask her. Good luck:)
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What is lifetime usage?
means.... as long as you live the item has to last that long too!!
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What should you use to sharpen a machete?
If a bench grinder is not available, take a medium course file, and run the file in a forward motion down one side, then the...
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Is it impolite to ask how much money a person paid for their house?
Yes it is. If you are considering buying in the area you could say, "My husband and I (or my wife and I) are considering buying...
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How have men's roles changed over the years?
This is a very intresting question and can really only be answered by also looking at the way in which womens roles have changed...
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How long does it take for standard mail to go from Pittsburgh to New York City?
According to the postal service, the post to delivery time for standard mail ANYWHERE within the US is three business days. J3h.
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How do you remove pictures from a photo quilt?
If you want to use the pictures elsewhere, consider copying them using one of the scanners in the store. It is not very expensive...
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What is the centre part of a tree?
the center part of the tree is called the core.
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How much does a yard of topsoil weigh?
The weight of a yard (a cubic yard, more accurately) of topsoil varies greatly depending upon its moisture content and how well...
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Is willow a good wood to burn in a fireplace?
Though willow is considered a hardwood, it doesn't burn as well as some other hardwoods that burn well in fireplaces, such as...
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