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| Oral Thrush as result of chemo, ideas for relief? any DIY home remedys for sores or pain management? |
My daughters doctor told me to go to the pharmacy and get vinision violet (i'm pretty sure that is the name of it). Just be careful with it as it will stain big time. My son got to it and now ... |
| I am looking into a installing solar water heating system. Any concerns I need to be aware of ? |
Most solar installers are fairly regional, covering a couple of states at most due to travel costs.
I'd start by doing a google search with your town or state and the words "solar wate... |
| Is there a natural way to killl ants? |
We have both: cats, and ants. Just like you. We got some "ant bait" - which is food for ants, mixed with poison that stops the ants from making more ants. The ants come and get the bait, ... |
| How can I tell the difference between onions and garlic? |
you will be able to tell as they get older and long before they are ready to pick... ... |
| How can i creatively reuse/recycle the children's table and chairs set once they have outgrown them? |
You have some great ideas already, using the chairs for shelves can look great! I have used one of my childs tables as a coffee table in gameroom - looks great and fun to talk about when we all g... |
| What is the best direction for a house to face? |
I would say west because then you dont have the sun scorching you at you patio when its like 4:00 ... |
| How high can a front patio be without a railing? |
I'm not sure about your area but in Missouri my insurance made me and my front porch is 2 feet. I have been told that it's 3 ft but my home ins. company is the one who told me 2 ft. ... |
| What is the temperature guide for electric cookers in comparison to gas? ie Gas mark 4 = what? |
180 deg c. ... |
| Earth houses are a great way to reduce greenhouse gases. Why haven't earth houses become more popular? |
Well here is the dirt of it.. you really need to have a hill of some size so that you can dig back into it.. you can't just dig a hole and jump into it.. that would be a grave.. so instead of ... |
| Question for home brewers: what is the best way to wash recycled bottles? |
I save labels from the different beer I try so I remember (and wife unit can tell) which beer never to buy again, or buy for a particular meal, etc. Some labels come off easy and some like you... |
| How often does fire extinguisher have to be checked? |
Fire extinguisher should be checked every year. Call your local fire department and they will tell you where you should take it. ... |
| What is a good set of pots and pans without spending hundreds of dollars? |
You already have a set of seasoned cast iron and are just looking to supplement them?
Prolly the most important thing to remember is, like knives,
one set of good stainless steel
is less expens... |
| How to control the temperature on under floor heating? |
'Wet' underfloor heating is often regulated by a return loop at the manifold by means of a three way valve which simply keeps the same water circulating in the floor loop untill it cools ... |
| What can you do to get rid of a woodpecker (nesting on your house)? |
Get an ultrasound-type transmitter. They work well if you don't have pets. Or try a fake owl posted nearby. Both of these can be bought at a garden supply store.
If the birds are raising... |
| How can I go about reducing my electric and water bill? |
basically anything with a heating element draws a fair bit of power, eg. electric heaters, electric water heaters, hairdryers, toasters, they all use a fair bit of power, the other thing is you can... |
| How do I get rid of Mushrooms from between my pavers? |
spray with mildewcide.
be very careful not to get it on you ... |
| What is a good solvent to remove stains from a microsuede couch? |
I use AFTA, but in my experience
1. Solvent cleaners (S) don't remove much. Most stains I see are water-based and need a water-based cleaner to get them out. It has to do with polarity or n... |
| What month can We Energies no longer shut off the electric for the winter? |
I think they can shut it at anytime. I'd call them and ask for deferred payment for a few months. I know for a fact they used to do that because the bills used to have information about this f... |
| What are all the steps involved in building a concrete block house? |
The very first step is to consult your local building department to see what you will need to do to get a building permit or what ever your locality calls it. They will get you on the right track.... |
| What is the most cost-effective way to heat a house? |
Depends on the heat source of the furnace... A whole house heated with gas to a very low setting can be the same cost as two bedrooms heated with electricity (and then having to re-heat the whole h... |
| How do I get the strong plastic smell out of a plastic water jug? |
I fill mine with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. Let it sit for a few hours and the smell should be gone. If not, try the white vinegar straight. ... |
| What product to buy to keep ants out of the house? |
Buy cinnamon at the $I store sprinkle along the foundation on the outside of your house - I lived in a log cabin for 8years and used this myself to keep out ants and it always worked - ... |
| How do I cover and protect my 1st child's bassinet if I store it in my garage? |
NO BAGS! a box of baking soda left in the bassinet too to absorb moisture an every 6 months remove that box as odors in garage is not good. perhaps an attic would be best.. basements no..if its rea... |
| How do you get started in home decorating? |
Examples of your work help. Do something with your place(you got to start someplace) for no one wants to be the guinea pig... to make it"cool" and then invite friends over for "tea&... |
| Is there some way to prevent my books from turning yellow? |
Read this Question & its solution which is given in the link it is same as urs jst it is abt protecting comics & urs is abt books.So, it can help u
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| How do i get rid of centipedes? |
Hon, to keep them away keep everything as dry as possible. You probably have a flooding problem in the basement and that's why they come in to the house via the basement. ... |
| How do I clean spray paint off a cement fence? |
Goof-Off Grafitti remover, turpentine or paint thinner.
... |
| How do I care for a mini cactus? |
In small doses (LOL).
Actually I had one years ago I became very fond of - oddly enough.
Find out what kind of cactus it is. Generally they need direct sunlight and water about once a week - jus... |
| How do I grow zucchini in Florida? |
My experience with zucchini has been (and the summers in Chicago area are hot) is to throw the seeds somewhere near some soil and they will sprout and give you LOTS of zucchini. Just kidding abou... |
| Anybody know a good MODERN book on how to start being a smallholder/ self sufficient veg/livestock farmer? |
try the outdoorsman bookshop in llangorse powys south wales they do a lot of this type of books ... |
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