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Where Can I Buy Braxton Jeans?
Braxton Jeans Inc. Address: 1702 Metrocrest Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006-5731 | view map Telephone: (972) 418-6868 Website: www.urbanjeanswear.com (b)Editors Note:(/b) This company is out of business and the website no longer works. These jeans are still available...

 

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Depositing Saved Change Without Paying Income Tax Again?
You say you want to deposit the money so I assume you will be depositing the money into a bank account of some sort that will be paying interest. You will taxed on the additonal income the money earns, not on the deposit. That is not paying a tax twice.

 

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Difficulties Getting Teen Up and Ready for School?
Its time for both your son and husband to start acting as mature and maturing, males should. Sounds to me like you are the door mat. Put down the rules as you see fit and adhere to them. They should get the message and start showing some consideration for you...

 

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Calculating Child Support?
Every state has different laws when it comes to child support. You need to ask an attorney in your state. You can contact your town hall or your state house and ask for an attorney that will answer your question pro bono. Or even ask someone at a law library...

 

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Calculating Child Support?
Is the step parent required to pay child support in Oregon or Florida? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am the step dad to my wifes sons who live full time in Oregon in the custody of her family. I have never...

 

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Dryer Taking Longer to Dry Clothes?
Usually if the clothes are taking longer to dry it usually is lint clogging the exhaust piping somewhere. Also, you should never vent the dyer into the house or attic. You are pumping warm humid air into the house.

 

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Can I Regularly Use Yeast in My Septic Tanks?
I suppose you could, but why? If put only human waste in the septic system there is no need to add anything else. Only thing you have to do is have the tank pumped every few years. That depends on how big the tank is and how many people you have living in your...

 

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Replacing the Door Seal on Front Load Washer?
Sure, Take off the old one and buy one to fit from an appliance dealer.

 

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Buying Iosso Fabric Cleaner?
I think it is made by Canvas Specially Mfg. Co. 4045 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103-1191. You can call them at 1-800-732-0643. You may be able to order from them or they can tell you where to buy it in your area.

 

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Buying Personalized Truck and Auto Floor Mats?
First,I would try the dealer for that brand of truck. Second I would contact these guys. Floormat Guys. Email: staff@floormatguys.com. Phone: 1-866-407-4795 OR The Mat Site. Email:help@thematsite.com or, sales@thematsite.com. Phone: 1-336-510-8843. The last...

 

Concrete and linoleum tile floor.

Installing Vinyl Tile Over Old Linoleum Tile and...
If you should have tear up the old tiles be careful because old tiles made in the the time period you describe will have been made from asbestos. Asbestos fibers are something you dont want to breathe in. You can have someone come in and test the tiles for...

 

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Can the Child Support Office Freeze a Checking Account?
Why not call the child support people who froze the account and ask why it was frozen and what needs to be done to unfreeze the account. Then I would search for what my alternatives would be to correct the situation if the child support people arent forthcoming...

 

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Homemade Snake Repellent?
People believe mothballs work, but they dont. The critters just go around them or find another way around them. Waste of money.

 

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Travel Tips for Orlando, FL?
Go to your local book store and visit the travel section. They usually have books on travel destinations such as Florida. Look up the section on Orlando. Orlando is famous for Disneyland and all their attractions, Universal City, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center...

 

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Fluorescent Lights Not Working?
If you dont know what the starter is or located go to your local hardware store and ask someone in the electric dept. They will show you what it is and where it is located.

 

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What is the Best Material to Use for a Subfloor?
Well, my floor and sub floor is particle board also I believe called OBS. I developed a water leak around the base of front door. In short order I had mold and, believe it or not, mushrooms growing from the inside threshold. I had a contractor repair the floor...

 

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Windshield Wiper Sprayers Not Working?
There are several thoughts that come to mind. 1. The holes that spray water on the win shield are clogged. 2. There may be a tear to the hose some where. 3. The hose has separrated from the water canster or from the spray nozzle. Try using a pin to clear the...

 

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Using Rice Filled Bags for Back Pain?
My lady made some bags and filled them with rice. She heats them in the microwave and hasnt had any problems.

 

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Using Rice Filled Bags for Back Pain?
Someone wrote the following.I just didnt know if the rice bags would work like that. But Keeper is right , it would cook the rice. :( I checked the bags with the rice in it that my lady had made and has been in the microwave oven many times and the rice is...

 

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Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?
From what I have been reading lately, the only sure way is to hire a qualified exterminator. There are a lot of scam exterminators popping up who are after your cash and and use ineffective products. Also there are a lot of ineffective products being offered...

 

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Plastic Headlight Covers Aren't Clear Anymore?
3M makes a product to dress up the faded lens. It is available in Auto stores. You will sand the lens using products that come in the kit. You sand using an electric drill. If you go to google.com and type in 3M products to restore headlight lens some sites...

 

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Math Homework Help?
Go to Google.com and type in Absolute values or any words with absolute. A lot of sites will come up. You could also try purplemath.com or dr.math.com or just type in math at google.com.

 

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Building a Corner Support for New Countertops?
You could try a lazy susan in the corner. I have two. One in each corner. One of them is next to my stove. The door is small and opens away from the stove.

 

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Legitimate Home Based Jobs Websites?
They are scams. You can go to google.com and type in Work at home scams they will give you a lot of info. The Top 10 Home-Based Business/Work-At-Home Scams Note: These scams are not ranked by dollars lost or people scammed. In fact, theres nothing scientific...

 

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Preparing Interior Glossy Finish Walls for Painting?
I you will have to sand to scuff up the glossy surface for the primer to adhere. Primer helps the top coat adhere to the surface but does nothing for the primer to adhere to the glossy surface. You could call a paint store such as Benjamin Moore or Sherwin...

 

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Keeping Bees Away from a Hummingbird Feeder?
Yellow Jackets are from the wasp species. They are not bees. The yellow jackets will die off at the end of summer. The queen will fly away to start a new nest, but they will return next year from a different nest.

 

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MTD Lawn Tractor Not Getting Gas in the Right Cylinder?
There may be a plugged or obstruction in the gas line between the carb and the right cylinder. Try flushing it out.

 

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Recommendations for a Tough Mildew Resistant Interior Wall Paint?
I have used a Sherman Williams top quality interior paint. Has mildew resistance and can be scrubbed with soap and water should it get dirty. It is a latex paint.

 

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Shelf Life of Canned Foods?
Somewhere on the can is a date stamp that will give you this information. Use the product before this expiration date. Or you can call the manufacturer and read the date stamp numbers to them and they will give you the needed information.

 

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Removing a Sticky Residue from Car Windows?
Well, if it is a brand new car as you say I would return the car to the dealer and have his recon department clean the glass.

 

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Tree Sap on My Windshield?
I use an adhesive cleaner. Or you could try any paint thinner for getting tree sap off the windshield.

 

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Black Spots On Mirror?
It may be easier to buy a new mirror. Hide the Damage with a Frame How to Resilver a Mirror Additional Tips and Information There are several causes of black spots on a mirror. If the black spots are around the edges, it is likely that the cleaning product...

 

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When Should I Replace My Large and Small Appliances?
Life expectancy of appliances in years. Toasters are expendable because of their low cost. Microwave oven 10 Garbage disposal 10-12 Trash compactor 10 Water heater, gas 11-13 Water heater, electric 13-14 Water heater, tankless (on demand) 20+ Smoke detector...

 

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Installing Laminate Flooring?
It may but the flooring folksI hired put down 4 x 4 foot sheets of plywood before gluing the new laminate. I believe the adhesive bonds better to the clean plywood surface than particle board.

 

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What to Do With an Unused 220 Circuit?
I had some electric base board heating removed. The electrican disconnected the wiring at the circuit breaker box and put some devises over the breakers so they cant be energized. In your case the wired could be removed from the box. The wires that were used...

 

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Carpenter Ants?
I called an exterminator to get rid of mine. They were gone within two days.

 

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Wood Filler to Repair Stripped Screw Holes in Door Frame?
Well one thing comes to mind is to use bigger screws. You may have to make the holes in the hinge larger by drilling with a little bigger drill. Another idea that may work is to drill the screw hole the same size as the screw in the wood frame then glue a dowel...

 

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How Can I Tell If My Eggs are Part of the Recent Recall?
You can go to google.com and type in egg recall numbers or other words to that effect and get all the information you need. (CBS) Now that the already massive egg recall has grown from 228 million to 380 million eggs due to the largest salmonella scare weve...

 

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Why Did Plastic Bottles of Bleach Leave Rust Stains in Porcelain Tub?
Most likely the bleach caused the stains. Many times when the product, in this case bleach, is poured from the bottle there is a residue of bleach that will run down the outside of the bottle and collect on the bottom of the bottle. If the bottle is not wiped...

 

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Grape Soda Stain on Carpet?
You could also try white vinegar.

 

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Can I Replace a 20 Amp Breaker With a 30 Amp to Stop Overloading Problems/?
To be safe I would have an electrician come in and set up each outlet with its own dedicated circuit.

 

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Getting Rid of Fleas in Bedding?
Are sure sure they are fleas? Your description of the little critters in the bedding makes me think you may have bed bugs in the bedding. Have you actually seen them? You can find out more about bed bugs by going to google.com and typing in bed bugs.

 

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Buying Fels Naptha Soap in California?
Henkel owns Dial soap which in turn owns Fels Naptha soap. You can buy it on Amazon.com or contact Dial soap and ask them. I think it could be found at Ace Hardware stores and maybe Wal Mart or Target.

 

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Troubleshooting the Cause of My Large Electric Bill?
I would call the electric company and have them check out the meter, maybe replace it. When the meter reader comes ask him how many kwh you used for the month and check that against you bill. You could also ask the electric company if they have a serviceto...

 

Corn snake.

Do Mothballs Work as a Snake Repellent?
I dont understand why people think mothballs are a good critter repellent. Mothballs give off an odor and should a critter find that odor unpleasant they either roll the moth balls out of the way or find another route around the mothballs.

 

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Buying a GPS?
We use a Tom Tom Brand. It is fairly accurate. Only directed us to a spot that was 10 miles away once. Other times was pretty good.

 

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Debit Card Number Stolen While Shopping on a Secure Site?
I can only think of three reasons. 1. There are bougus webb sites that look like the webb site you have used in the past.The hackers highjack the original site but any information you type in goes to thehackers. 2. Someone at the book site you used stole your...

 

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Paying Off a High Interest Debt on a Fixed Income?
I would stay away from the hucksters that advertise on the radio and television. They promise to help but I am afraid they may take what money you have and be of no help. You could try to negotiate with the credit card company your self. Here in the US there...

 

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Where Can I Buy a Yo-Yo?
Duncan is the worlds no. 1 maker of yo yos. You can call and order direct from them at 1-800-356-8396. They should be able to tell you where to buy locally.

 

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Do I Need to Use HE Detergent in a Front Load Washer?
HE means high energy. Using HE creates less suds which is good for a front loading water. Use less water.

 

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Do I Need to Use HE Detergent in a Front Load Washer?
I should have said HE means high efficiency. Front-load and top-load high efficiency (HE) washers are designed for low energy and high efficiency operation. These washers are loaded with convenience and energy-saving features. However, high efficiency washers...

 

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Wallpaper Will Not Stick to Walls?
I wonder if you had sized the walls before you applied the wallpaper. You can buy wallpapersizing at your local hardware store or Sherwin Williams paint store. Apply a coat of wallpaper sizing to the wall if necessary. The sizing helps you slide the paper into...

 

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What is the Difference Between a Yam and a Sweet Potato?
If youre in the US, you may be thinking that this is a trick question, after all, a sweet potato is a yam, right? Wrong! Although sweet potatoes are often referred to as yams in parts of America, sweet potatoes and true yams are actually completely different...

 

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Squirrel Repellents?
First forget using mothballs. They dont work period. I have a hav a heart trap that I bait with seeds. When I catch one I transport some distance away and release it. You wont be able to get rid of them all but you can controll the population. I bought thetrap...

 

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Tire Expiration Dates?
I have found information on the web by the Straregic Safety Adm. that states retailers should not sell tires that have been in storage more than 6 years from date of manufacture. The tires will rot from the inside. If you look on Google.com you will find other...

 

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Tire Expiration Dates?
You can also go to www.goodyear.com click on passenger tire, scroll to the bottom and click on contact us and state your concern about tires made in 2003.

 

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Customizing Windows 7 OS?
I dont know if Iwould delete anything. I tried to delete somethings and ended up in a mess. Couldnt use the puter for the rest of the day. Shuting it down for the night and also restoring to an earlier time helped but now I have someone coming over in a few...

 

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Helping Parent With Her Finances Without a Power of Attorney?
First I would want to read the power of attorney paper to find if the paper states there is a time frame for the daughters to be in controll of moms finanaces and if the daughters are responsable to repay any monies they used for their own use. I think it would...

 

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Uses for Grass Clippings?
I have about the same area and leave the clippings on the grass. It acts as a fertilizer. If you have too much clippings you may want to attach an mulcher to the mower. That will cut up the clipings to very small pieces.

 

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Shelf Life of Homemade Canned Soup?
Somewhere on the can, maybe the bottom, should be the manufacturers code numbers and a date stamp. For example, I am lookin at a can of Campbells Select Harvest soup and the expiration date on the bottom of the can is Aug.31,2011. You could also check with...

 

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Removing Dents from Linoleum?
The dents maybe permanent. You could try a hairdryer. Blowing the hot air on the dent may remove it. Be careful not to get too close and burn the linoleum.

 

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Using Cast Iron on a Ceramic Cooktop?
We do with no problems. We stay away from pots with a rounded bottom as they move on the hot stove.

 

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Eclectus Parrot Pulling Its Feathers Out?
Go to google.com and type in Why do parrots pluck their feathers. There are many help sites that can help you find the answer.

 

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Keeping Snakes Away from a House?
Snake Prevention Techniques: There are several snake prevention techniques. The easiest, and perhaps the best, is habitat modification. The snakes are on your property because something is attracting them to that area. The two most likely attractants are cover...

 

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Buying Alba 77?
Well you can go to ALBAdrinks.com and buy direct. If your zip code is 49049 there are two stores in Battle Creek that may also sell the product you are looking for. Apple Valley 5275 Beckley Rd. 616-979-2257 Horocks 235 Capital Ave SW 269-966-3200

 

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Reviews of Martha Stewart's Low VOC Paint?
I have never used the paint but a friend of mine who is a house painter tells me The paint does not cover very well. He tried it because that was what the home owner wanted. He uses Sherwin Williams. For my painting usage I have found the regular Home Depot...

 

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Choosing a Countertop Color?
Why not a counter top company and look at the samples they have available. You can take in a sample of your flooring and a door from the cabinets and matchwith there sample material. They will also let you take home some of the samples for you to match in your...

 

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Keeping Track of Cell Phone?
How about making something that would attach to your upper arm. I see people jogging with a cd player attached to their upper arm. They listen to music as they jog and it leaves their hands and arms free to swing as they run.

 

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Can Birds Get Fleas?
I would guess yes or they get some kind of mite. I see them scratching with their legs when they roost in my trees.

 

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Installing Sand for a Pool Base?
Well, if you are looking for the area of the 18 foot circle the formula is pi times radius squared. That would be 3.14 times 9 feet squared. Or 3.14 times 81 or 254.34 square feet. So you could round it up to 255 square feet. If the sheets of styrofoam are...

 

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Collecting Child Support?
You need to contact social security and the attorney general in your state to learn what the law is in your case and what your rights are. You may want to contact an attorney. You could check with your city hal to locate an attorney that will work for no fee...

 

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Resealing Old Hardwood Floors?
I would not do anything to the floors. Let the new owners decide what they want to do with the floors.

 

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Natural Chipmunk Repellent?
I also have chipmunks. I cant ge trid of them completely but I do controll them. I bought a hav a hart trap at the local hardware store. I bait the trap with sunflower seeds. When I trap one I take it for a ride about 10 miles away and release it. No need for...

 

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Should Parents Share Their Financial Circumstances with Adult Children?
It is not a concern of your children what your finances are. Too many times a parent will share with their children the parents personal finances only to breed resentment because onechild will think they deserve more than the other siblings. Write out a will...

 

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Recommendations for Dishwasher Detergent?
You could read the dishwasher manual to see what the manufacturer recommonmends. You could also experiment with different brands to find one you like. My preference is Cascade that comes in small sachets. Place the small packet in the opening for the soap and...

 

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Homemade Neck Coolers?
Well, my lady made neck warmers and filled it with rice. She heats the warmer in a microwave in winter and puts in the fridg in the summer.

 

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Keeping Squirrels out of Your Bird Feeder?
I saw a bird feeder in a garden store the other day that had a outter shield slide down over the feeder from the weight of the squirrel on the feeder protecting the seeds inside the feeder. Other than that, I used to have a bird feeder on a pole that I kept...

 

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Dandelion Greens?
Dandelions should be used before they blossom, as they become bitter after that time. Cut off the roots. Pick the greens over carefully and wash them well in several waters. Place them in a kettle. They can have a bitter taste so folks use vinegar to kill the...

 

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Removing Decals from a Car?
If your car has a clear coat and most cars have for a few years now the decals can be removed. 3M Co. makes a tool that is used in a high speed drill that will remove them in minutes without a lot of labor and not harm the paint. The tool is available from...

 

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Recording a New Message on Panasonic Answering Machine?
I dont own a Panasonic but I have two different AT & T answering machines that may be of help. One say to locate the ANNC ( for announce) button. Hold down that button and when it beeps record your message. The other says locate the Change button,when the phone...

 

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Fixing Leaky Outdoor Faucet ?
Some times it could be the seal leaking and the dripping would look as if the faucet is drippin where it is joined to the pipe. To fix that tighten the nut that is directly behind the round handle. If it is in fact the joint where the value joins the pipe leaking...

 

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Determining the Water Capacity of Top Loading Washer?
About 40 gallons depending on the make of the washer. Some may hold as many as 45 gallons and some with water saver may hold a lot less. Best bet is to contact the manufacturer and give them the type of washer you have. They should be able to help. Also look...

 

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Power Lines in Front of a Window?
First I would look for another way to escape from the upper floor. If the the window with the electric wires are the only choice you may want to look at a folded up ladder that Loews sell. Keep the ladder in the box until you have to use it. The ladder has...

 

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Looking for Help Working Math Formula Problems?
You dont what type of math you are doing. Is it trig,algebra, calculus or something else. However, just go to google and type in solving the type of math you are looking for. Foe examle typing in algebra will give you a lot of hits on solving and learning algebra...

 

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Too Many Rooms on the One Breaker?
No, I think you should add more circuits.

 

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Buying Replacement Garbage Can Lids?
To buy a trash can lid I would ask your local hardware or big box store. You could explain your situation. As a stop gap measure you could buy a 2 by 2 square feet of plywood which is sold in big box stores and place it over the top of your trash can. You could...

 

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Can Scraping Ice on a Windshield Do Damage?
Using a plastic scrapershould do no harm to the windshield. If you have to park your car out in inclement weather you could cut some carboard to fit over the windshied. The wiper arms, in the upright position, will hold the cardboard in place.

 

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MTD Mower Will Not Hold a Charge?
My John Deere does the same thing. So I bought a charger for 50 bucks at a auto supply store. Now a couple of hours before I mow the grass I hook up the charger. If it is still sluggish I put the charger on boost and have my lady disconnect the charger after...

 

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Do I Have to Paint a Primed Ceiling?
Ceilings are painted with a ceiling paint so marked on the can. I think it is Glidden makes a ceiling paint that goes on pink and dries to a white. The pink color lets you see and spots you missed. I would leave your ceiling as it is.

 

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Purchasing a Used Car Warranty?
Warranties are big money makers for car dealers. You can find out a lot of information by going to Google.com and typing in buying a warranty for a used car. I would pass on the warranty. Is an Extended Warranty on a Used Car Worth It? The Good, Bad, and Ugly...

 

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Purchasing a Used Car Warranty?
I would skip the warranty. They are big money makers for the dealer. I would get a carfax report. They will tell you if the car has been in a flood or fire and how many owners and miles. You can also go to google.com and type in used car dealer warranty or...

 

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Overcoming Boredom After Retirement?
Well I am 76 and have found plenty to do. Here are some of the things I do. 1. Do some traveling. Some to other states others for day trips to places I have never visited when working. There are always bus tours where you will meet new people. 2. Volunteer...

 

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Locating the Fuse on a Refrigerator?
I have not heard of a fuse on a refrigerator. Fuses or circuit breakers on the electric service panel that is usually found in the cellar. Why do you need to know if a refigerator has a fuse?

 

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Repairing a Switch and Trolling Motor?
I went to goggle.com and typed in motor guide trolling motor owners manual There was a lot of hits. One I found was trollingmotorparts.com phone no. 1-800-364-3949. On their web page I found a wiring diagram for your particular motor. I would give them a call...

 

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Getting Rid Of Carpenter Ants?
I get them about every other year in the house when it is very dry and they are looking for water and damp places. I hire an exterminator. Or you could try the products at Lowes or Home Depot. They come in sprayable containers and are supposed to last a couple...

 

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Tea Kettle Recommendations for Ceramic Top Range?
I dont know where the above poster got the information you cant use aluminum on glass top stoves. We use aluminum and cast iron pans and cookware all the time with no bad results. Have been doing this for years. Only problem we have had is using rounded bottom...

 

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How Much Can Car Insurance Increase After an Accident?
Why not call your insurance agent and ask them. The answer will be more accurate than what you may get on this board.

 

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Keeping Squirrels from Eating Pecans?
Buy a have a hart trap and when you trap a squirrel move him about 10 miles away and release him. Eventually, you will have trapped all the squirrels. If they return, and they may, trap them again. One poster said set up a food and water station for them as...

 

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Ford R8 Riding Mower Won't Start After Replacing the Fuel Line?
Well if the mower worked prior to replacing the gas line I suspect something wrong with the gas line. Could it be plugged, or have a kink in the line? I would first see if gas is getting to the cylinder or in to the carb. I think the gas is fed to the carb...

 

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When is the First Mortgage Payment Due After Closing?
To get the best and accurate answer call your lender. If you do not have a mortgage and are just curious about when the the first payment would be due call a lender such as a bank and ask the loan officer when and how you would be notified for the first payment...

 

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What Do Moles Eat?
The teeth of a mole indicate the characteristics of its food and general behavior. In several respects, moles are much more closely related to carnivorous or flesh-eating mammals than to rodents. A moles diet consists mainly of the insects, grubs, and worms...

 

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Using Self Stick Vinyl Floor Tiles on a Shower Wall?
You could try it, but why do you want to do that. It would be a bear to remove them.

 

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Mold on a Shower Curtain?
I take my shower curtain out on my deck, lay it down and scrub it with bleach using a long handle brush. Then hose off the bleach and mold, hang it over the railing until dry.

 

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Snake Repellents?
Moth balls dont work. Critters just move them out of the way or go around them. Out in the open the moth balls melt quickly. I dont know why folks think moth balls will deter animals. I dont know of any treatment that will clear your property of snakes.

 

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How Do I Return A MagicJack?
Well, I googled the following. does magicjack work with every computer and How to return a magicjack. A lot of interesting comments came up on the first item and how to contact magicjack and get your unit to work and return the unit on the second hit.

 

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Identifying Insect Bites?
If the bugs are biting while sleeping it is a good sign of bed bugs. It would not be tics as they hold on for a long time and you would be ble to see them. When tics bite you will get a red bulls eye at the site where they had bitten. If it is bed bugs look...

 

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Homemade Vegetable Garden Fertilizer?
The best is to start a compost pile. You can look up compost on google.

 

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Fixing Leaky Faucets?
Somewhere on the handle, maybe in the back, there should be a plug button. Remove the button and there should be a set screw that is removed with an allen wrench. Remove the handle and bonnet, if there is a bonnet, and tighten the big nut. That should stop...

 

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Are There Home Remedies for Migraines?
I used to get Classic migraines. I looked into what was causing them and tried to avoid those things. When ever I got a classic migraine I would go to a dark room and go to sleep. When I woke I felt alot better.

 

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Easy Tick Removal?
You can get the info from Google. Do NOT use alcohol as the previous poster suggested. Do not twist the tick or turn the tweezers as you pull out the tick. Pull out straight with a slow, steady motion. Twisting may force more organisms into your body, and may...

 

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Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows?
You cant IF you have double glazed windows. They are sealed. What you have is a leak in the seal. The window has to be replaced. Is that what you have?

 

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Buying Power Pro Mower Parts?
I dont know if this is the same but they say that they supply power pro lawn mower parts. POWER PRO, LLC 748 Portland Road Saco, ME 04072 P: 207-283-4369 F: 207-283-4371 E: E-mail »

 

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Car Loan vs. Paying Cash?
I dont buy new cars because as doon as you drive it of the lot it has depreciated so quickly. So I buy program cars from the dealer which are cars returned to the dealer from leases. But if you choose to buy new I would pay cash and dont fall for all the add...

 

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Determining Plant Hardiness Zone?
A call or visit to your local garden center should be able to answer that question. Home Depot or lowes is not your local garden center.

 

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How Do I Clean the Condenser Coils on a Maytag Refrigerator?
I would contact Maytag through the phone or with an e-mail and ask them. Or go to your local Maytag dealer and ask them. Some models do not need cleaning. If you do not have access to the coils, yours may be one of them.

 

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Older Software Will Not Run on Windows 7 PC?
Also, you may want to up grade your old software by going to their web site and see if they have any up grades to download. The new downloads may run with windows 7.

 

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Keeping Cats from Getting Under the House?
Get some chicken wire at the local hardware store and look for a way to cover the vents. Not knowing what the vents look like I cant suggest a way to adhere the wire to the vent.

 

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Turn Off Unused Lights?
This is a no brainer. If the lights are on you are using and paying for the electricity. Lights should go on when you enter a room and turned off when you leave the room.

 

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How Do I Kill Roof Moss With Tide?
Bleach alone will kill mold. However, it may not kill moss and It will not kill algae if that is what you have on your roof.

 

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What is Cutting Off the Blooms of My Iris?
Most likely it is an animal of some sort not birds. Make a cover using chicken wire

 

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Natural Remedies for Bed Bugs?
Bedbugs are difficult to get rid of on your own.Best to hire an exterminator to do it correctly. No natual remedies or cheap way to get rid of them.

 

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Why Did My Truck's Fuel Pump Fail After Only a Month?
Well, what went bad about the fuel filter? Was it leaking gas? Was it plugged? How often does your dad drive the truck. Gas in the tank for long periods will start turning to a varnish consistency. All gas is 10 or 15% ethanol today and every gas pump has filters...

 

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How Do I Clean the Gas Line on My Lawn Mower?
Gas lines on lawn mowers are usually made of rubber tubing. It would be easier to go to a lawn mower repair center and buy a length of hose and replace the gas line. The hose would have to be one that is made for lawn mowers. Regular hose would decay with the...

 

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Why Does My Riding Mower Shut Off When Blades Engaged?
You may want to check out the safety switches. For example,on my riding mower if I lift up off the seat while the mower is running it will shut down.

 

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Squirrels Digging in My Plants?
Why dont you go to the hardware store and buy a roll of chicken wire and spread it over the area in question? You can anchor it down with some rocks. That way you dont have to use chemicals and sprays. Forget the moth balls. They dont work.

 

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Best Paint for Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel is relatively inert, hence paint adhesion could be a problem. Paint adhesion to stainless steel is enhanced by using pretreatments. Hydrofluoric acid etching is a pretreatment. Surface abrasion is a pretreatment. Wash primers are also pretreatments...

 

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How can I get rid of lady bugs in my house?
Lady Bugs are harmless. They come into the house in the fall through the tinest of openings to keep warm and hibernate for the winter. Just sweep them up and toss them outside or vacuum them up.

 

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Could Blue Jay Have Attacked Cat?
Yes it could be possible especially if the cat is near a Blue Jay nest with baby Blue Jays. Blue Jays are very aggressive.

 

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Preventing Customers from Changing Prices at a Garage Sale?
Dont put a price on the items. Keep a price list for each item. When someone asks the price, refer to your price list that you would on your person.

 

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Holistic Tick Remedy?
I would not trust any holistic remedy for something as dangerous as a tick bite. I would be off to see my doctor or the er room if I had the symptoms of a tick bite.

 

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Home Remedies for Treating Gum Disease?
You had better hustle over to a dentist before you lose all your teeth and develop other health problems. Forget looking for an easy cost free cure.

 

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Sharpening Riding Lawn Mower Blades?
Well, for the blades on my riding mower, I remove them and sharpen them with a sanding disc on my electric drill. You could remove them and see if your local small engine shop will sharpen them for you.

 

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Buying Parts for a MTD Mower?
I went to mtdproducts.com put in your part number 13AL452F120 and the return answer was no such part number. Why not call MTD at 1-800-269-6215.

 

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Removing Skunk From Under Cabin?
You could try this. locate where is entrance is. Skunks are nocturnal so wait until he leaves the area under your cabin and close it off with wire mesh sheet metal or some other product he cant penetrate.

 

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Washing Machines With Suds Savers?
As far as I know any machine that uses HE soap saves on soap. I have a Maytag that specifies using HE soap. HE means High Efficiency. You use less soap per load.

 

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Does Baking Soda Damage Tooth Enamel?
I dont think it does. I have been using Arm and Hammer Complete Care tooth paste on the advise of my dentist for many years with no bad effects. Baking soda is the leading ingredient in Arm and Hammer toorh paste.

 

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Flowers That Don't Attract Bees?
If you have flowers you will always have bees. The bees pollinate the flowers so they will bloom next year. Bees also make honey from the flowers. They wont hurt you unless pester them.

 

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Pouring an Outdoor Concrete Floor?
You dont say how big the floor is going to be. For something big I would hire a contractor to do the work. However, if it is a small area you have to dig down a depth,put in gravel, sand, build a form to contain the concrete, mix up the concrete,pour and take...

 

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Pouring an Outdoor Concrete Floor?
I should also add some terminology. cement is the powder that is mixed with water to make the concrete. At the big box store you buy the cement in bags that may or may not have the aggregate mixed in the bag. Add water but not to much to make it too soupy and...

 

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Manual and Recipe Book for Hitachi Bread Machine HB-D102?
You could go to hatachi.com, or call 1-800-448-2244, or e -mail them at customerservice.ce AT hal.hitachi.com

 

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Keeping Asian Beetles Out of My House?
The lady bugs are harmless. I live in the North and every fall my house is covered with the bugs. Some show up in the house all winter long. lady bugs eat other smaller bugs. They can get in the house through the smallest of openings. So you may want to close...

 

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Why Doesn't Steam Cleaning Carpets Set Stains?
Carpets are treated to resist staining. 3M Scotchgard and Stainmaster are two products that came to mind that are applied during the manufacturing of carpets.

 

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Front Load Washer Moves Around During Spin Cycle?
My front end washer does the same thing. I have read that is trus of all front end washers. I just put in smaller loads to keep it from dancing too much. o dont think there is a cure.

 

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Advice for Buying a New Family Vehicle?
You dont say what advise you are looking for in particular. If it is getting the best price there are books at the book store or webb sites to help you understand what the dealer pays for the car, any discounts available, accessory cost and how to deal with...

 

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Keeping Chrome Clean?
One thought is to go to an auto parts store and look over their offering of car care products. They usually have chrome cleaners.

 

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Squirrels Dug Up and Ate Sunflower Seeds?
Go to a hardware store and buy some chicken wire. Spread the wire over the area that has the seeds. Anchor the wire with some rocks. When the plants start to grow remove the wire.

 

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Maytag Front Load Washer Error Codes?
The user manual for my Maytag Neptune washer does nt have an F code. I would call Maytag at 1-888-462-9824. They will give you the name of an authorized service company to contact or maybe assist you with the reason for the F code.. According to my manual electronic...

 

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Removing Adhesive from Plexiglas?
Why not just cover the glue paper with olive oil and let sit. Reapply if need be. Using a utility knive can scratch ther plastic, residue products can smear and make cloudy the plastic.

 

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Is it Too Late to Start an Acting Career?
It is never too late to start any endeavor. Good luck.

 

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Advice on Painting a Car?
You will be much happier having a body shop paint your car. You can take the car to Maaco and have it painted for a few hundred dollars. If you were to do it yourself here is a list of things that you need to do to get a passable job. 1. Find a place to do...

 

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Ceramic Cooktop Scraper?
I ordered mine, cermam Bryte ceramic cooktop scraper, from GE. 1-800-626-2002. However, the package also says Golden Ventures Inc. Homecare Products @ 1-800-578-HOME. Maybe Home Depot or Lowes may also have them.

 

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Reviews of Glass Shower Doors?
If you wipe down the glass or fiberglass shower with a towel after every use you will find it will be very easy to keep clean. Most people just leave the water on the walls and glass to evaporate and that contributes to all the woes people have trying clean...

 

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How Many Ounces in a Can of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup?
Isnt the ounces printed on the label?

 

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Choosing a Safe Bank?
Maybe a Credit Union would be a safer choice.

 

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Using a Self Cleaning Oven Without Instructions?
You didnt list the brand of your oven. In my case I have a GE. I just take anything out of the oven that I have stored there. Once I forgot to do that and melted a plastic cover. Lock the oven door and press the oven clean button. Takes about 4 hours.

 

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How Many Ounces in a Can of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup?
According to what is printed on my measuring cup, 1 cup equals 8 fluid ounces,1 1/2 cups equal 12 fliud ounces and 2 cups equal 16 fluid ounces. I believe the ounces on the can would be the weight of the can and the product inside the the can.

 

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Wood Can Be Felt Through Flattened Furniture Stuffing?
The framing of furniture is made of wood. You could look in the yellow pages for people that do reupholstering. I had a sofa that needed to be reupholstered and I found a school that taught the subject and asked if a student could redo my sofa. It only cost...

 

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Composting Without Attracting Animals?
Well, I bought a compose bin and havent had any problems with critters. I have deer, coyotes fishers and other smaller animals livingin the area. The bin looks like a barrel, made of plastic, has slot for air and is totally enclosed.

 

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Wiring a Two Pole Breaker For a Generator?
Yes, but I would hire an electrical to do the job. I have a generator hardwired to my electric service but it is done in such a way that when I run the generator the electricity does not travel out to the power grid. Any power company worker working on the...

 

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Removing Label Residue On Bottles?
Put some cooking oil on the label and leave it over night. If any of the label is still attached reapply the oil.

 

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Getting Rid of Green Mold on Grass Soil?
It is not mold but either algae or moss. You could check with your garden center to see if they have any product to kill or controll it. Also check out a soil testing service to have them test the soil. In my state this is done thru the University. They send...

 

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Instructions for a Cuisipro Spray Pump?
Well, you could go to www.cuisipro.com and write them an e-mail or call the corporate headquarters in Oneario, Canada at 905-475-6104 or call them in New Castle, Delaware at 302-326-4802.

 

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Headlights Foggy on Inside?
It may look foggy on the inside but I think it is on the outside. 3M Co. mades a product sold in automotive stores that will clean the outside of the lens. A little time consuming so check out what has to be done and the price of the product. Or you could check...

 

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Cleaning Eye Glasses?
The part of the glasses that go over the nose are called the bridge and the pieces of the bridge that rest on the nose are called nose pads. The nose pads are usually made of hard plastic. Some folks buy soft rubber pads that adhere to the nose pads. If this...

 

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Repairing Front End Vibration in 2004 Jeep Rubicon?
Why not take the jeep in to the dealer or a front end shop and let them check the jeep out. You dont have to have them do the work if you believe you are capable of doing the work yourself. What you are doing now is spending cash on a hit or miss solution. They...

 

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Connecting Laptop to Desktop Computer?
I have my wireless laptop hooked up to my desktop with a router.

 

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Getting a Syntax Error Message When Trying to Print?
My only suggestion is to reinstall the printer software.

 

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Planning a Trip to Hawaii?
Three of the most common travel web sites are Expedia.com,Orbitz.com and Travelocity.com. Also if you are a member of AAA you can visit their office for help and also pick up travel books and maps. We use one of the named three to book our flights, car rental...

 

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Planning a Trip to Hawaii?
I should also have added how we book a flight. You need to know what carriers go to Hawaii. Last time I went I flew to Chicago and took a direct flight to Hawaii on United. However, you want to go to the airlines webb site and book your flight over the webb...

 

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Shingles Information?
What is shingles? Shingles ( herpes zoster) is a viral infection of the nerve roots. It causes pain and often causes a rash on one side of the body, the left or right. The rash appears in a band, a strip, or a small area. Shingles is most common in older adults...

 

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Pros and Cons of Leather Furniture?
Hot in warm weather and cold in cold weather.

 

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Condensation On Windows?
Too much moisture in the house. I also have double pane windows that do the same thing. The moisture is on the glass when I wake in the morning. Mostly when the temp is low outside and inside is low. I have to wipe the windows with a paper towel several times...

 

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Venting a Wood Burning Stove?
I think every town or city has requirements for a wood, pellet or coal stove installation requirements. I would check with them or your local fireman. And even from the internet. Maximum efficiency is obtained when stovepipes are as short and as straight as...

 

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Using WD-40 to Clean Stainless Steel Cookware?
It is an industrial product and the can says not to be ingested. So I would not use it for cooking utensils, but that is up to you.

 

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Are Borax and Boric Acid the Same?
Boric acid is a dangerous poison. Poisoning from this chemical can be acute or chronic. Acute boric acid poisoning usually occurs when someone swallows powdered roach-killing products that contain the chemical. Chronic poisoning occurs in those who are repeatedly...

 

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Starting an Awning Cleaning Business?
Add your costs plus a profit.

 

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Mold on the Bathroom Ceiling?
Make a mixture of bleach and water and apply to the ceiling. In short order the mold will disappear. Rinse with water. Use eye protection. You didnt say what the wrong paint was, that was applied.

 

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Reviews of AAA Auto Club?
I have had very good results with AAA. Also if you are a member and going on a trip they will issue you American express checks , maps, and tour book guides. Thsy can also book travel trips and offer discounts on atttactions.

 

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Curtis TV Manufacturer?
Curtis Mathes went out of business years ago. You may find some TVs with that brand name in a Wal Mart or other big box store but it would be made by a no name company. They sold their TVs with the tag Most expensive TV ever made and darn worth every penny...

 

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What Is A Golden Birthday?
When your age matches your birth date. Only thing special about 10/10/10 is it is your daughters birthday.

 

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Condensation on Walls and Windows in Mobile Home?
Condensation in your daughters trailer has nothing to do with windows that are not completely shut or leaking somewhere. The trailer is very tight, which is good because it saves heating fuel. But it is also bad because water vapor is building up in the house...

 

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Estimating Appliance and Home Electronics Energy Usage?
You can buy a devise made by Black and Decker,availble at Loews and Home Depot, that fits over your electric meter. You can then read how nuch electricity each appliance used. To answer your question. HDTV use more electricity. The bigger the set the more energy...

 

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Repelling Stains On Shower Doors?
After the glass doors are cleaned all you have to do to keep them clean is wipe the doors after each shower with a cloth. I use a towel. No need for wax. been doing it for years and have no soap build up on my shower walls.

 

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Low Water Pressure After Replacing a Faucet?
All faucets for sinks and showers have water restrictors to conserve water. After some time the faucets will clog and have ro be cleaned. However, in your case it is a new faucet so you can go to google and type in how to remove the restrictor. A lot of sites...

 

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Refinishing Pressboard Cabinets?
The cheapest and a way to brighten your kitchen to paint them a color of your choice.

 

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Mold Problem With Front Loading Washing Machine?
Take a cloth and apply bleach to the cloth and wipe around the rubber seal. When mold is gone rinse with another cloth soaked with water then let dry. After each wash wipe all the water from the rubber seal. I wipe all the water from the seal after each wash...

 

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What Should I Do With My 401K After Losing My Job?
Why dont you ask a professional person such as a person from a mutual fund, a bank or a CPA that deals with IRAs? A well meaning person would like to help but gives you the wrong information it will cost you big dollars in taxes if you get it wrong. I dont...

 

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Buying Gem Tac Adhesive?
Gem Tac is made by Beacon Adhesives 125 MacQuesten Parkway South. Mount Vernon N.Y. 10550 Telephone 914-699-3405 e-mail, crafts4@beaconadhesives.com Why not write, call or e-mail them for store locations or they may sell directly to you.

 

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Vitamin B And Fish Oil for Shingles Relief?
I think the vitamin B and fish oil is a sham. You can go to google.com and type in pain from shingles and a lot of sites come up to click on, that have relief from pain. Havent found one that recommends vitamins and fish oil. But there is no harm in trying...

 

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Latex Paint Over Oil Based Wood Stain?
Sure, just make sure you have washed off any old grease and dirt. Then sand with a fine sandpaper and wipe off the dust thoroughly. Sanding first will imbed any grease and dirt into the wood. You may also want to apply a primer before the final top coat.

 

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Replacing a Shower Arm?
I think the arms just screw in to a fitting behind the wall. I dont know of any links but you could go to Loews or Home Depot where they have books near the check out counter on all kinds of do-it -yourself home repairs such as pluming,electrical, etc. with...

 

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Freezing Potato Chips?
Why not put a bag in the freezer for a couple of days and see what happens then post the results.

 

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Repairing a Home Radiator?
Old radiators are made of cast iron. If the iron has a hole in it I dont think it can be repaired. However what I think has happen to the seal between each cast iron section has failed. These sections can be taken apart and repaired. I think a plumber can do...

 

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Buying Sweet William's Lemon Tea Cookies?
Why not contact the Sweet Willaims cookie company by phone or e mail. You may be able to order direct or find out from them what costco stores sell the cookies you are looking for or are there another stores that sells the cookies. (b)Editors Note:(/b) The...

 

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Why are They Called Pitted Plums?
Well, one of the definitions of pit is to remove pits from prunes and cherries, hence the word pitted prunes.

 

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Ice Buildup in Windows Causing Water Damage to Ceiling?
You can go to google and type in moisture on windows and get hits such as the one posted below. Windows Sweating? The word moisture refers to water vapor mixed with air. Most of the moisture generated in the home is dissipated by the movement of moisture-laden...

 

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Looking for Cheap, Used T-shirts?
Try Goodwill or Salvation Army stores. Judy

 

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Taxing a Retro Active Raise?
Well you could call or e-mail visit the nearest the IRS office. They would know better than anyone else.

 

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Front Load Washer With Reversible Door?
I have a maytag front load washer and the doors are reversible as are the doors on my dryer. 1. Swing door fully open and support it. Remove center screw from the hinges and the hinge covers. 2. Lift door upward and then pull outward. Door and hinges should...

 

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Wireless Connection Between Laptop and Printer?
I have my computer hooked up to my printer with a USB connection, however, I have my computer hooked up to broadband with a router. My printer can be hooked up either by USB or wireless. If I want to go wireless according to the printer instructions, is to...

 

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Identifying Asbestos Insulation?
I dont believe it is asbestos but you could have it tested to be safe. You can find these folks in the yellow pages. When I removed my linoleum floor I had it tested for asbestos. The cost was $300. It tested negative for asbestos.

 

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Vinyl Flooring On Hardwood Flooring?
I removed vynyl linoleum from a plywood floor using a heat gun and a putty knive. The heat gun soften the linoleum and the adhesive so I could scrape it up. Time consuming but made for a nice clean floor with out using chemicals. Before I starteded I had the...

 

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Bees in House Siding and Coming Down Chimney?
I have a friend who had the same problem. He took off the siding in the areas the bees were nesting. Got rid of the bees and resided those areas. As I was in a hurry and only asked why he was removing siding I dont know if he had a professional come in and...

 

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Repairing a Split in Wood Before Staining?
You could try it by mixing up some saw dust and glue and staining it before you apply it to the crack to see if it will take the stain. At home Depot, and I am sure at Lowes as well, there is a product sold in the paint dept that is a two part wood filler. One...

 

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Printing a Degrees Symbol?
If nothing works maybe it would be easier to just type out the word degrees.

 

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Installing Aluminum Eaves in Cold Weather?
Like all metal it contracts in cold weather and expands in hot weather.

 

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How Fire Alarms Work?
Its not the smell that sets off a smoke detector but the smoke. All smoke detectors consist of two basic parts: a sensor to sense the smoke and a very loud electronic horn to wake people up. Smoke detectors can run off of a 9-volt battery or 120-volt house...

 

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Hartz Tooth Scrubber?
Go to www.hartz.com. click on dogs then products then health and wellness. you can buy it on line for $9.99.

 

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Determining the Best Price on Toilet Paper?
I would divide the number of sheets into the cost per roll to give you the cost per sheet. However,be aware that the sheet size may vary from one manufacture to another. I have seen some toilet paper rolls 3 inches wide. 4 inches is the standard. Also some...

 

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Air Conditioner on 15 Amp Circuit Dims Lights?
You dont say how many btus your air conditioners are. I dont think you need to up grade to 200 service if you have 100 amp service. Service is either 100 or 200 amp for homes. The air conditioner label or if you have the user manual should list the voltage...

 

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Insurance Coverage for Older Car?
I would contact your insurance agent with your concerns. I think they would have the best answers for your minimal coverage. For example on a car that old do you need fire and thief?

 

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Restoring Shine to Laminated Hardwood Flooring?
Vinyl and wood floors lose their luster over time. You can go to a big box store and buy no-wax products for restoring luster. Bruces Fresh Finish is one brand. Read the directions. Some of these products will not work over a wax surface. (If water is left...

 

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Low Suds Dishwashing Detergent?
Ones that have HE marked on the front of the label. HE means high efficiency.

 

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Do Pantyhose Have a Shelf Life?
Yes, it does but check with the manufacturer to be sure. My lady puts her new panty hose in the freezer for a few days before she opens the box. Claims the panty hose lasts longer and fewer runs. I dont know if it works or not.

 

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Cleaning a Linoleum Floor?
You could go to a big box store and buy floor polish products made to clean dull vinyl floors. Armstrong is one brand that is applied with a spongemop. Cost is about $12 bucks.

 

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Avoiding Charity Fraud?
I refuse to give to any charity that askd me for money. I explain that I have my own charities that I contribute to and I am not asking you to contribute to my charities. I have 6 charities I contribute to every year.

 

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No Power After Replacing Receptacle on GFCI Circuit?
Sounds like my house. My kitchen,bath,garage and outside plugs are all GFI. When I use the outdoor plugs there is no power to some of the other gfi plugs. When this happens I have to go to each plug and press the little reset button. Then everything is fine...

 

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Painting Bathroom Faucets?
One thought is to take them to a body shop and ask if they could paint them. Body shops paint cars all the time and I know of several who have painted kitchen appliances and other items. I dont think the cost would be prohibitive.

 

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Pergo Floor Squeaks?
Here is one answer from a handyman. There is a bit of space under the Pergo on an uneven floor, and the Pergo is moving a bit when you walk on it. Have the installers come back and insert thin paper or cardboard to prevent the flexing. If the wood floor is...

 

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Painting Plastic Trim on Steel Door?
I just put up new garage steel doors with plastic trim. I followed the directions the garage door people gave me. First wash the plastic with soap and water and let dry. Then,and I used a spray can, of primer made for plastic. When dry paint with water based...

 

Updating Master Bedroom with Built In Cabinet?
The cabinet would be fastened to the studs in the wall with long screws. You would have to hunt to find where the screws are. The only damage to the wall would be rhe screw holes and maybe a different color behind the cabinet. Should not be a big deal to remove...

 

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Removing Labels from Plastic?
The way I remove labels is to apply oil,I use olive oil, to the label and let it soak. The oil will soften the label so you can peel it off. Also the oil doesnt harm the substrate.

 

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Cleaning Leather Car Interior?
3M Co. makes a product for cleaning leather interiors. Should be available at automotive stores. Possibly Target or Walmart.

 

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Could This Be a Piano Stool?
Piano stools come as you describe yours and also rectangular. Go to google and type in piano stool a lot of sites will come up that have pics of piano stools. A few are round.

 

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Kitten Trying to Nurse on Older Cat?
It is the natual instinct of a kitten to nurse on an older female cat. Why try to stop it. The older cat will or the kitten will stop in time.

 

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Storing Window Blind Cords?
This what I did. I bought some Command hooks made by 3M Co. available at Wall Mart, Home Depot Target and hardware stores. They come in various configurations. The are adhesive back but when you want to remove them they come off very easy and leave no residue...

 

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Gnats or Bedbugs?
Bed bugs live in and around beds. The feed on blood. You would have red welts on your body where they have fed. They are hard to find and eradicate. You have something else in your bathroom.

 

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Reusing Motor Oil?
Not the way to go. If you burn oil soaked newspaper you will get a huge amount of smoke. In that used oil are small amounts of heavy metal from the engine. Not good for the lungs. There are furnaces that do burn used oil. In my town the public works garage...

 

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Online Game Sites?
I dont know what is wrong with your computer but I go to pogo.com and the games open up. I think you have to download Java.com for the games to be loaded on to your computer. java is free and takes a minute or two.

 

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Getting Rid of Bats in the Attic?
You could hire an exterminator. but if you choose to do it your self you have to find where the bats are entering and leaving your house. Bats come out at dusk. Once you have found their avenue of entrance and exit, the next step is in the evening when the...

 

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Finding a Cube Root Without a Calculator?
Go to google.com and type in how to find cube roots. You will find many sites to explain how to get a cube root. Not easy.

 

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Removing a Stain on Corian?
I went to google and typed in how to clean corian. Several sites came up. One was just one word. Corian Click on that link and it will give you information you are seaching for. There are other sites as well.

 

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What is Cake Flour?
It doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out that cake flour is good for cake, and bread flour is good forwait for itBread! But why, and why do some all purpose flours seem to make great bread, and others turn out disappointing loaves, and what the heck...

 

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Using Bleach in a Humidifier?
Bleach is an irritant. The fumes are unpleasant and can pose a health hazard. Undiluted, bleach is corrosive and will damage many surfaces such as skin and fabrics. So I would not do it.

 

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Getting Rid of Warts?
You may recall a few years ago it was reported in the media that using duct tape on a wart for 2 weeks would remove the wart. Why not try it and report the results on thriftyfun.

 

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Caring for a Burning Bush Plant?
I spread some mulch under my buring bushes a few years ago. Other than that I leave mine alone. Right now they are a brillant red.

 

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Remote Garage Door Opener Not Working?
First I would look in the owners manual. They usually have information how to program the remote. In my case, I my doors are from the Overhead Door Co. The manual for programing the remote states. 1. Locate learn code button and learn indicator on the power...

 

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Husqvarna Tractor Won't Start?
Sometimes the same thing happens with my riding mower when the battery is charged. So I invested in a small battery charger for $50. When ever I try to start the mower and I get a clicking sound I hook up the battery to the charger but it on full charge and...

 

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Looking for Counter-Gloss?
I went to google.com and typed in counter gloss. I found it is for sale at amazon.con for $5.55 per can and at hardwareworld.com. Type in counter gloss in their seach box. They sell the same product for 5.18. The product is made by TR industries. You can also...

 

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Hiding Electrical Cord Clutter?
Well, one thought is to use foam insulation tubes that are used to cover water pipes in the home. They are black, have different inside diameters such as 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 inch. are about 5 or 6 feet long and can be cut with scissors. They also are split...

 

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Planting Trees and Shrubs Near a Septic System?
Well, I live in the north and also have a septic system. My property has bushes and old pine trees abutting the septic system but not planted on the septic area its self with no problems for the 26 years I have been here. There is no need for any additives...

 

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Emerson Microwave Stopped Working?
I googled Emerson electronics and came up with the following. I also came across some pages that customers of emerson products thought they were junk. You could also take the microwave to a electronic repair shop and get another opinion. You should be able...

 

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Fixing Squeaky Stairs?
This will work on squeaky stairs as well as floors. For floors covered by wall-to-wall carpeting, a kit called Squeeeeek No More ($19.95 at squeaknomore.com) allows screws to be used without removing the carpet. The kit, sold by OBerry Enterprises, a tool company...

 

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Who Makes Autozone Oil?
I dont know but have you looked on the back near the bottom for information as to who packaged the product.For example, on the back of a Carquest quart of their oil it states the oil is packaged by Ashland Co. of Covington Ky. They also make the valoline line...

 

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Key Symbol Displayed on Bosch Exxcel 1600?
If you have the owners manual it usually have a section in the manual explaining what the codes mean. If you dont have the manual you could contract the Bosch customer service dept. Or, contact one of Boschs suppliers.Or, try www.justanswer.com

 

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Rabbits Eating Flowers and Plants?
To protect the bulbs I have planted from the critters in my area I went to the hardware store and bought some chicken wire. I laid it over the flower bed and put some heavy rocks on the wire border. The squirrels, chipmunks and other critters cant chew through...

 

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Winterizing a Screened Porch?
Really need more information. Are you looking just to remove the screens and replace them with something to block the elements or are you planning to turn the porch into living space for the winter. Not practical to try to winterize a porch and leave screens...

 

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Washing Dishes with a Chamois?
You can wash dishes with what ever you want, however, chamois cloth is better known as a product to remove water from car after washing without leaving streaks.

 

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Disinfecting Hands Without Soap?
You can buy Antimicrobial hand rinses. There are many brands available. Wal Mart sells one called Germ X for about 3 or 4 dollars. Most all use Ethyl alcohol as the main ingredient. The Wal Mart product has 63% Ethyl alcohol and claims to kill 99.99% of germs...

 

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Repairing a Hole in a Garden Hose?
You can buy at the hardware store for a couple of bucks a plastic part. You cut the hose in half where the leak is and insert the plastic piece in to each end of the hose and the screw them together. I forget what they are called but have used them on my hoses...

 

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Collecting Social Security Benefits?
You can go to the social security web page at www.ssa.gov. or to google.com and type in social security and under the first list that comes up click on retirement. It will give you all kinds of information. You can retire at 62 but you wont get the full amount...

 

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Getting Rid of Squirrels?
Well, you dont say where they are a problem. In the house or in the yard or some other place. If you cant hire an exterminator then buy a havahart trap. Set it with nuts or some other item squirrels like. When they get caught in the trap take them about 10...

 

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Oil Blowing Out of Dipstick Tube?
There is oil pressure inside of the engine. Do you recall the old days when every car had a oil pressure gauge on the dash board? Nowadays, a light comes on when the oil pressure is low. So if the oil dip stick is not secure the pressure of the oil in the engine...

 

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New Jersey State Bird?
Eastern goldfinch

 

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Refinishing Furniture?
Use a water based chemical stripper available in the paint section of hardware and big box stores. Wear eye protection and gloves. Stripper will work in less than five minutes,scrape material off with a paint scrapper. Read the directions before using.

 

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Buying a House in Foreclosure?
I think I would consult with a attorney that specalizies in foreclosures. One thing to be aware of is foreclosed homes usually have back taxes that are owed. So if your daughter closes on a foreclosure house there may be alot of back taxes that have to be paid...

 

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