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| Why do people think plastic doors and windows look good on their houses? |
It's probably a case of "get it and forget it". The cost of painting window frames, etc. is very high, particularly for larger houses, then you have the hassle of being at home to al... |
| What should the temperature inside a refrigerator be? |
36-40 degrees, and you should keep all your veggies and fruits around 40-45 so keep them in the crisper drawers ... |
| How long does it take for African violet leaf to grow roots? |
You should see little roots in a couple of weeks. I have even cut a leaf with stem attached and planted it in dirt and in about a month or so you will see new growth. Once I got started doing this ... |
| What type of seeds will grow within a few weeks? |
radishes-- I planted mine three days ago and they are up today. Beans are more fun to watch because you can see how the been feeds itself-- if you are old enough, you can write on the bean and wat... |
| Why is there a door in my kitchen in my apartment going into the hallway? |
I think it is a service entrance - if you were to have a nanny, housecleaner or plumber, etc., come in the old days they would use the back door. You can probably easily dump your trash from that ... |
| Last year it was such a wet summer my tomatoes, indoor and outdoor failed due to blight. Any ideas how to? |
Tomatoes actually make great container plants. Find some large containers and use large chunks of foam to fill the bottom and create good drainage. The foam will also keep the large pots light en... |
| If rubbing alcohol is so lethal to cockroaches, how come ants seem totally unaffected? |
The simple answer is that they are totally different species. I have yew bushes on my front lawn. The berries are greedily eaten by birds and squirrels but would be poisonous to me. Evolution op... |
| What common household cleaner to get rid of fleas? |
i know you can mix 50/50 white vinegar and water and spray your cat to kill fleas, so i don't know why it wouldn't work on carpets, etc. its non-toxic. ... |
| What's a quick way of getting rid of termites? |
They will die quickly if they are not in a moist environment like their nest. Just vacuum them up. ... |
| I am planting a bed of flowers in New England and need tips? |
Good choices, and in Fall try planting Yellow Daffodil bulbs and/or Red Tulips...when Spring comes around next year it'll look great! ... |
| How do I fight a property reassesment on my home? |
Yes, you can always take your fight directly to the county assessor. Bring good documentation, they WILL listen!
Good Luck ... |
| Is it good to use duraflame logs in fireplace? |
The Duraflame logs will cause buildup of creosote in the FP and chimney. You are better off sticking with a hardwood (oak etc) and not worrry about buildup.
I use duraflame logs in my outdoor fir... |
| What kind of light is good for indoor plants? |
Sadly, the best artificial light is not the sort of light you want in your home. It is obnoxious. But if you must light your plants, I would use a simple fluorescent bulb. Don't get suckered i... |
| Where can I get a large butterfly-type net, one big enough to catch a young chicken? |
fishing net at walmart ! ... |
| What is the best way to dispose of an old riding lawn mower that has a cracked front axel? |
Well, there's Goodwill and the Salvation Army. They take stuff like that. You could also use the parts to make a really cool go-cart. ... |
| How long shourld a basil plant grow before I can expect to use the basil leaves? |
I grow it outdoors. It typically flowers in about 3 months. You can use the leaves at any time. Just don't strip the plant and kill it! The plant itself is good for 1 season. I find that it ca... |
| Where can I buy home furniture online at affordable price? |
Shop at Directly Home, also they have 10% off coupon at ... |
| How is a recycled home better than building a brand new one? |
Some of the older building materials and craftsmanship are superior to today's. Each individual house differs.
Perhaps you might find the architecture or the footprint ( layout ) of the ... |
| How can I disconnect the freezer from a full-size fridge? |
The freezer cools the rest of the refrigerator. There is no way to disconnect it. In fact without the door it will get colder in the refrigerator. ... |
| How can I find out the species of my cactus? |
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| How do you stop a murder of crows from congregating and cawing at dawn? |
A scarecrow traditionally does the trick. Or you could just stand out there. ... |
| How do you sew a perfect circle? |
When I need to sew a perfect circle, I first cut out the circle onto paper.
Then you trace the circle onto the wrong side of your fabric.
Cut the circle out of the fabric and place it right... |
| What is the large piles of brown dirt looking powder in my attic between the rafters? |
If the piles are pyramid in shape, then its probably drywood termites. What you are seeing is their droppings which can be different colors depending on the wood they are eating. You will not see t... |
| The temperature in my office is 76 degrees. Is there anyway to cool my room off? |
Close the damper on your heating vents half way. Duct tape over 1/2 of the heating vents if they dont have dampers. ... |
| How long were victorian buildings built to last for? |
There are a wide variety of Victorian properties,as for every era.Some of the most famous London landmarks e.g.the Houses of Parliament and the tower of Big Ben,together with Tower Bridge were rebu... |
| Is there such a thing as a house spider that makes a cliking noise? |
Never heard of that, hope it's not true.
You probably have two separate things, spiders and something clicking. Check any electronics for the clicking. ... |
| Keeping to Fung Shui, where in the back yard would you make a pet cemetery? |
go with Laura J that is what I did and I do not regret it ... |
| Where is a good place to buy a fire extinguisher for your home? |
home depot, Rona, Target, Walmart ... |
| Do you have a passed down family remedy for anything? |
That is an excellent idea for the tub and shower, thank you. Now here are mine, they are mostly medicinal. Kerosene will stop bleeding. Flaxseed oil tablets 2 daily will lower your cholesterol. Wet... |
| What are the best methods to keep snakes away from my home? |
The best way to discourage any pest is to eliminate the environment that it likes. With snakes one should keep debris (wood piles, old tires, etc)that could provide cozy places for the snake. Tri... |
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