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Removing Wood Ticks?
In case you didnt read all of my earlierpost. Do not apply any substances to the tick before removing it - no alcohol or nail polish, no petroleum jelly or other ointments, and do not try to burn it out or otherwise convince to let go of you. It wont let go...

 

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Having a Root Canal Done?
I have crowns, a root canal and two implants. Painful? no. Expensive? yes. You dont say if the tooth is an upper or lower. If it is a lower and you have it extracted two things happen. One the upper tooth above the gap will grow down in to the void. The second...

 

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Having a Root Canal Done?
The purpose of a root canal is to save the tooth and avoid an extraction.

 

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Value of Antique Car Grille Emblem?
Well, you could go to hemmings.com. They deal with old autos and parts. I would either click on classifieds or customer service and click on contact them with your question.

 

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Killing Weeds With Vinegar?
White vinegar from your grocer. In my area it sells for about $2.40 per gallon.

 

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Killing Weeds With Vinegar?
I sprayed some moss with 100% vinegar and it killed the moss. It also killed the grass that abutted the moss. That was about 4 weeks ago and the areas that I sprayed have not turned green. So, it will be some time before any grass grows in those areas.When...

 

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Getting Rid of Moss in Lawn?
You can try vinegar but be careful not to get it on any other vegetation as it will kill that as well. I sprayed it full strenght and it killed the moss and some grass. Those areas are still brown after several weeks. I also found a product at wal-mart in the...

 

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Planning a Trip to England?
I went to google.com and typed in planning a trip to England a lot of hits came up on how to plan, where to stay,where to eat, what to see and what not to see. If you look at each of these sites it should give you a lot of information that will make your trip...

 

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Getting Rid of Dandelions?
Well, there are several waysto kill Dandelions. 1. You can spray them with a Dandelion killer. 2. Dig them up making sure you get all the root. Some people cook and eat the leaves. 3. Try vinegar. Be careful as vinegar will also kill the grass. 4. Not watering...

 

Craft Uses for Pop Can Tabs?
I saw on TV news last night a young girl made a Prom dress from Pop tabs. It was well made and looked great. But alas, there were no directions on how she made the Pop tab dress.

 

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Cleaning Dirty Car Battery Cables?
How to Clean Car Battery Terminals Supplies: 'A combination tool ' battery post brush and battery clamp brush, obtainable at any auto parts store, or online. These generally come in two designs, one employing wire brush elements and the other using two cutting...

 

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Bone Health Supplements?
Go to Google.com. type in Dr Oz bone supplement.

 

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Lawn Tractor Won't Start?
I bought a brand new John Deere LA120. After a few uses it would not start or I would get a click sound or it would just turn over once or twice then nothing. I thought it was the battery or an open ground causing the problem. A newer high amp battery may not...

 

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Getting Rid of Weeds With Lime?
Lime is safe to use. It sweetens the soil. It wont kill the weeds. It is also is used to kill moss. I have moss and have used tons of lime to kill the moss. Doesnt appear to effect moss either.

 

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Getting Rid of Groundhogs?
Some people put a lot of faith in mothballs. I dont. The critters either move them or just go around them. I think I would buy a have-a-heart trap. When you have them in the trap take them for a ride about 10 miles and release them. I dont have ground hogs...

 

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Birds Eating Grapes?
Well I was in my local garden shop the other day and they sell bird netting to cover trees to keep birds from eating the fruit. The netting is 14 feet by 14 feet and the cost I believe was about $10. Maybe there is something similar in your area.

 

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Framing a Bathroom Mirror?
First, I would not use Liquid Nails, it is a very strong adhesive. You would never be able to get the mirror off the wall. There are many products you could use to hang the mirror. Why not visit one of the big box store to look at all your options. Trying to...

 

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Grub Worm Control?
I also have a well and grubs. My well is about 250 feet deep. I have used grub controll products. I put down 5 bags a few weeks ago and the grubs are still there. I will put down another 5 bags in a few days. I would like to get rid of the grubs as the have...

 

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Child Support Calculations and Stepparent's Income?
Madam, you need the advise of a attorney that deals in this type of law. You do not need the advise of someone that heard the income cant be included. Advise from heresay talk can be very expensive. Start with your own attorney.

 

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Child Support Calculations and Stepparent's Income?
Still heresay. You still need the advise of an attorney.

 

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Child Support Calculations and Stepparent's Income?
Foxrun, no it is not based on heresay! Of course, you are going into court and your defense is someone posted on Thriftyfun what happened to someone. It is heresay and not admissiable. NikkiZ. needs the advise of an attorney.

 

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Child Support Calculations and Stepparent's Income?
I am laughing so hard right now! I dont think Foxrun understands that you really dont need to have a lawyer in order to present or defend your case in front of a judge for child support issues. Im laughing also. What I am saying that you dont understand is...

 

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Child Support Calculations and Stepparent's Income?
Well Deeli, let me see if I can clarify my response. Nikki is asking My ex-husband is trying to have my new husbands wages included in the child support calculations, so he will not owe any child support for his 2 kids. Can he do this? Questions similar to...

 

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Christian Crosses Made from Silver Forks?
Why not contact the folks that run the fair. Contact Us Event Coordinator Stephanie Eberhart Phone: (352) 735-1191 Email: Stephanie AT MtDora.org The Mount Dora Craft Fair is operated by the Visit Mount Dora, Inc. Phone: (352) 735-1191 Email: Contact AT MtDora...

 

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Tick Removal?
Go to google.com and type in removing ticks. There will be many sites for you to look at.

 

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Black Hummingbirds?
Go to google.com and type in black hummingbirds. You will find many sites to open for black chin hummingbirds.

 

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Painting a Cinder Block Wall?
Just about all paint sold today is latex. I would remove any loose paint and use a paint sprayer. Rolling will not fill the voids that are in a cinder block. As the blocks are porous moisture may cause the paint to fail. You could use a product called I believe...

 

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Removing Label from Microwave?
Try wetting the label with oil. Let it soak into the label. After a while you should be able to peel it off.

 

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Octagon Soap?
Octagon soap is made as an all-purpose soap. It contains a high concentration of lye which makes it suitable for laundry use and removing grease. For more information on Octagon soap, visit: http://rolandanderson.se/octagon.php. You can type in What is Octagon...

 

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Getting Rid of Ants?
AOL has rated 9 products for getting rid of ants. The have a rating system of before and after with the lowest number the best. 1. Apple cider vinegar. Before 4, After 4. 2. Dish soap. Before 6, After 3. 3. Borax. Before 5, After 3. 4.Diatomaceous Earth. Before...

 

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Getting Rid of Creeping Charlie in Lawn?
I have had good results in controlling moss in my lawn using vinegar. Dont know if it would work on creeping charlie. I got the following from typing in creeping charlie in to google.com If you catch it early, you may be able to control creeping charlie by...

 

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Treating Sunburn and Windburn?
If you have a sun burn the best cure for the pain is to soak in a cold bath. The burn will look bad but the pain will be gone. This should be done as soon after the burn as possible.

 

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Getting Rid of Ants Inside?
Well, the ants come from outside and they may have built a nest in your wall cavities so you could hire a exterminator to spray the foundation on the outside. They use a product that the ants carry back to the nest to feed on and die. In my state we have only...

 

Keeping up with Dishes?
A little tough love, Helen. Assign a different person to wash the dishes each day to your satisfaction. If they balk,explain that each person will have to make their own food dishes if they dont want to cooperate. Then make your own meal.

 

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Duration of a Power of Attorney?
Depends on how the Power of Attorney is written. You should read it to understand how carry out you duties. In my case, it is to be used to pay bills only while I am incapacitated and not for anything else. It also contains a clause that the person who has...

 

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Duration of a Power of Attorney?
Just because people are married does not mean a Power of Attorney is not needed. A POA is a legal document giving one person the power or authority to act for or handle anothers personal affairs. Consider the following example. You and your wife are both forty...

 

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Cleaning Red Stain on Carpet?
I have had good success using vinegar to remove old wine stains.

 

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Letters Rubbed of Keyboard Keys?
I also have the same problem. I live with it until I cant live with it any more then I go buy a new key board. Usually they cost 10 bucks.

 

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Replacement Parts for a Singer Magic 7 Steam Press?
I got the following from google. Singer Steam Press ESP2 like magic you will zip through the ironing.

 

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Getting Rid of Skunks?
I would go to google.com and type in getting rid of skunks in yard. A lot of good answers pop up. I would forget the moth balls they are more of a danger to you and pets than the skunk. Some of the responses are, shoot the skunk, use a trap, place ammonia soaked...

 

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Caring for a Baby Rabbit?
Baby rabbits should be fed Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR), which you can buy at pet stores, or sometimes even a local veterinarians office. Because rabbit milk is the most caloric of all mammals, we add in one tablespoon of cream to each can of KMR. Unless you...

 

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Black Spots on Edges of Mirror?
A mirror is glass with a silver coating on the back of the glass to give it reflective qualities. When the silver backing fails you get black spots or streaks. Nothing you are doing to clean the front is causing the problem. You need a new mirror.

 

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Removing Red Vodka Stain on Upholstery?
You could try white vinegar.

 

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Getting Rid of Mice?
You could use poisons but what do you do when the mice die inside the walls and begin to decay. Could be an unpleasant odor. I would locate all the entrances out side of the your home that the mice could enter and close them off. They can get through the smallest...

 

Removing Soap Scum on a Plastic Tub?
I doubt the tilex caused a crack,however, you want to use a non scratch pad such a 3M, and is so label on the package. available at you grocery store, Target and I suppose Home Depot and Lowes. You could also get box of Barteners Friend from the same locations...

 

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Hatching Duck Eggs?
Have they been fertilized by a male duck? Unless they have been you will just have some warm duck eggs. Maybe that is why the female duck left them.

 

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Information on the iPad 3?
Why not go to apple.com and look at the information they have on the ipad3?

 

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Genie Garage Door Opener Wall Switch Won't Work?
Well I dont know if this will be of any help but Overhead Door Company also owns Genie so maybe contacting them at www.overheaddoor.com may be able to answer your question. I have Overhead doors and the manual only tells one how to reprogram the remote controls...

 

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Poulan Pro 42 Inch Won't Turn Over?
I have a John Deere but I believe the engines in both units have Briggs and Stratton engines. I also have the same proplem. Two JD dealers told me the fault is the Briggs and Stratton engine. Seems the values get out of alignment very easily and have to be...

 

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Poulan Pro 42 Inch Won't Turn Over?
Maybe a better explanation of my situation will help. I bought a brand new John Deere LA120. After a few uses it would not start or I would get a click sound or it would just turn over once or twice then nothing. I thought it was the battery or an open ground...

 

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Filing for Divorce Without the Other Party's Signature?
Ask a lawyer. They know the law for divorce in your state. Divorce laws vary from state to state. You may find one party can serve papers on another party without signatures but a lawyer in your state is the best answer to your question. And I am sure there...

 

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Size of Gas Tank in Full Sized Van?
If you are renting a van there should be a operating manual in the glove box. looking in the manual should tell you how much gas the tank will hold. If no manual call the dealer of the make and model of the van you are renting and ask them what the capacity...

 

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Cleaning a Fiberglass Shower?
First, I wipe down my shower after every use with a towel. That keeps the fiber glass shower clean so I only have lightly clean the shower a couple of times a year. I use Bar Keepers Friend that I bought at Home Depot with a non scratch pad available at grocery...

 

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Wet Carpet Stench?
Only an assumption, but is sounds as if the floor under the carpet has mold growing under carpet. Only way to know is to lift up the wet portion of the carpet for a look. Once up bleach may kill the mold but the carpet may also have to treated to kill any mold...

 

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Getting Rid of Roaches?
Boric acid is not a very safe product to use. If you decide to use it be very careful as it is not completely safe. You can get more information from the national poison control center. Boric acid poisoning Boric acid is a dangerous poison. Poisoning from this...

 

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Collecting Maple Tree Sap for Syrup?
You remove the taps when the sap no longer flows. Tapping the tree - The flow of sap is highly dependent upon weather conditions. Flow does not begin until after a time of hard freeze, followed by several sunny days with temperatures in the 40s. The peak flow...

 

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Cleaning Aluminum Window Screen Frames?
This is an answer to the same question I wrote some time ago. Hope it helps. Years ago aluminum storms were not anodized causing them to oxidize when put to the weather. This is the same as steel rusting. Later aluminum storms were anodized by electrochemical...

 

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Shopping for Oxydol?
You can e-mail or call Oxydol at this address or go to google.com and type in oxydol. Contact us at: CR Brands, Inc. 9100 Centre Pointe Dr., Suite 200 West Chester, OH 45069 Email: oxydol AT crbrandsinc.com www.crbrandsinc.com

 

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Running a Mower with a Hydrostatic Transmission?
You could read the operaters manual if you have one, You could look in the yellow pages for a lawnmower dealer and ask them. You could go on line to the manufacturer of your machine and ask them or call as they usually have a phone number. You go to google...

 

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Calories Burned Information for Tony Little's Gazelle?
According to fatburn.com A 200 pound person will burn 573 calories Per hour of light use and more than 1300 calories per hour with a vigorous workout. These are rough figures. Most likely less than what is stated. You could also try. Take a look at this website...

 

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Keeping Mice Out of the House?
Any mouse deterrant product would only be a temporary fix and would have to be reapplied. You say you have an old house so there must be many places mice can enter. All openings no matter how small must be sealed from the outside. Especially around any pipes...

 

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Cleaning Pewter?
You can learn a lot of pewter by going to google.com and type in pewter or what is pewter made of. You will learn what pewter is made of and how to care for it as well if it is healthy to use pewter for cooking or serving food from pewter.

 

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Substituting a Square Pan for a Round One in Cooking?
Sure. A 10 square pan has a area of 100 inches. A 10 round pan has an area of 78.54 inches. That means the cake swould be a bit thicker using a 10 inch round pan than a 10 inch square pan.I dont know if that would effect the cooking time. To use a round pan...

 

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Selling Used Books?
You could look under books in the phone directory. They may have a classification of old books under the books heading or you could, as I did, go to google and type in used book stores in Murrieta California. There was a list of used book stores. I had some...

 

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Getting a Free Online GED?
I would contact the Dept. of Education in your town and ask if they have on line courses you could take to obtain a GED. In any case I would contact them and and explain you goal and ask them for help. You could also visit a education counselor at your high...

 

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Traveling to Georgia and South Carolina?
From a mileage map I have the distance is 674 miles so that should make it easier to figure drive time. Also, if you or someone you know are members of AAA they can supply you with a book on those areas you have choosen to visit. They have a lot of useful information...

 

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Eliminating Mice?
Forget the moth balls. Mice will walk over them or go to your cabinets by a different route. Best bet is to find the opening that they are entering your home from the outside and cover it. They can squeeze though the smallest of holes or they can just gnaw...

 

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Cheap or Free Computer Software Training?
Only social security can tell you if you qualify for benefits. So why not ask them.

 

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Car Smells After Being Flooded?
For $11,000 I would have bought a new car. You didnt say how much of the car was flooded or if it was river, sea or rain water. All the voids in a car such as the rockers or pillar areas, inside the doors and trunk areas still have the flood water residue. They...

 

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Making a Copy on a Printer?
I assume you want to copy something from the monitor to the printer. If your printer is connected to your computer then right click the button on the mouse. I small screen should open with choices listed. Among the list should be the word print. Click on print...

 

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Cleaning a Cloudy Hazy Mirror?
I dont believe it is the glass that is cloudy but the backing that gives a piece of glass it reflectivity. It other words the mirror may need to be re-silvered or you can replace the mirror at less cost than having it re-silvered.

 

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Painting a Stove Hood?
You can but I would use a high temperature paint that is designed for that purpose. Regular paint could burn if the stove temps are high enough. Read the paint can labels.They may spell out the temp limits.

 

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Generic Debbie Meyers Green Bags?
Consumer Reports had run a test on Debbie Myers Green Bags about a year ago. They compared them and other brands of plastic bags and found no difference except for bananas. Bananas in Debbie Meyers bags seemed to last a bit longer.

 

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Porch Paint is Peeling?
You didnt say what type of wood the porch is made from. One of the problems with painting a porch is peeling paint. The paint should be removed and a semi transparent stain applied. The stain will not peel and will last to the weather 3 to 5 years and then...

 

Cleaning Headlights?
There are several types of kits you can buy from an automotive store. I prefer the 3M kit. In this months issue of Consumer Reports, available at book stores, grocery stores and other locations, they rate several of the kits. A couple of the kits are not worth...

 

Cleaning Headlights?
The cloudy headlight is caused by oxidation and uv rays from the sun and a few other factors. Pam is not going to remove any oxidation. The best way is by abrasives that remove the oxidation and then polish. Oxidation of the lens is similar to oxidation of...

 

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Getting Rid of Warts?
You could use a pumice on warts to remove them but over time they will grow back. You could try some over the counter products at the pharmacy. Best bet to remove them permanently is have have a dermatologist remove them with liquid nitrogen. They do this in...

 

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Applying for Longshoreman Job in California?
First, you have to be a union member to work the docks. Go to the union business office in the city they are located or the union hall and inquire about joining the union and working the docks. Then get help from the union for employment. If you are not a union...

 

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New Washer Has No Liquid Soap Dispenser Visible?
I would look in the operating manual that comes with every new machine. They give instructions on how to use and well as troubleshooting questions.

 

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Social Security Disability Benefits?
The only people that can answer this question is the folks at you local Social Sercurty office. They have the answers. Call or visit them.

 

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Painting Plaster Walls?
It sounds to me that there are too many layers of paint on the walls that have been applied over the years. Too many layers of paint will do what you describing as well as what is called alligatoring. That is the paint wrinkles. I would strip a small section...

 

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Keeping Overdue Bills from Going to Collections?
Usually, when you need to negotiate a price, ask them what would be acceptable and negotiate what you can afford. Then you have to comply with the agreement. If you cant make a full monthly payment on the negotiated price at some point notify them. If you dont...

 

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Choosing Between Cable or Dish TV?
I think I would contact each server and compare the cost. Then decide which server to choose.

 

Collecting Deceased Father's SSI?
You already tried on your own to get benefits and know the results so you really have to consult with an attorney that specifically deals with SSI issues such as yours. They could advise you as to a plan of action if they believe you have a valid case.

 

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Stainless Steel Vs. Black Cooktop?
I have a stainless steel oven with a black glass cooktop. I greatly dislike the stainless steel as it shows every smudge and stain. The black cooktop also show the dribbles from cooking. So I clean the cooktop after cooking when the top is cool. I am thinking...

 

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Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?
Both baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents, which means they are added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and cause them to rise. Baking powder contains baking soda, but the two substances are used under different conditions...

 

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Stuffing Envelopes?
Making money at home by stuffing envelopes is a scam. There are mass marketers that do that as well as design and print the flyer. They are automated so they can print and address them by the hundreds in just minutes and at a fraction of the cost of someone...

 

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Verbally Abusive Husband?
Get out of the relationship now. It is only going to get worse and your self esteem will go to zero. Dont be a captive to these misfits. Get some help to get away from these people. There are social services available to help you.

 

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Removing the Wheel from a Riding Mower?
They are usually held on with a snap ring. You need a special type of pliers to remove them. A hardware or automotive store should have them.

 

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Where to Purchase Kleen Glo?
Vancouver Master Liquidators 2768 kingsway 604-435-8662 Buy Low Foods 370 E.Boardway 604-872-5776 The Little Home HDWE 1320 Davie street 604-687-6285 S.K. Sanitary 1841 Pandora st 604-255-2220 The Kitchen Corner 1955 w.4th St 604-734-4244 2136 w.4th St 604...

 

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Getting Rid of Cockroaches?
Here is a warning label from a box of boric acid. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Precautionary statement hazards to humans and domestic animals: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye irritation. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact...

 

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Painting Latex Paint Over Oil Paint?
I used Kilz once with disastrous results. So I am not a fan of that paint. Had to junk the table I used the Kilz on. I would visit your local paint store such as Lowes, Sherwin Williams, Home Depot, people who know paint and how best to use the product. They...

 

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Calibrating an Oven Thermostat?
My first thought is how do you know the oven thermometer that you bought is correct. Maybe the oven thermometer is correct and the thermometer you bought is incorrect. Maybe the gas company could send over a technican to check the oven temperatures.

 

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Getting Rid of Mildew or Mold on Window Seals?
A mixture of water and bleach will destroy mold very quickly. Usually 1 part bleach to 2 parts water. Add more bleach if necessary. After mold is gone wipe down with damp cloth and dry. Mold will be an on going problem in damp areas.

 

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Getting Rid of Mildew or Mold on Window Seals?
Vinegar can destroy about 80% of mold spores but it takes 30 minutes to an hour to work. The small amount of bleach used with 2 to 3 parts water is just about instantaneous to kill mold. I have used bleach for years and am sensible about using any chemical...

 

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Credit Report Does Not Reflect Child Support Payments?
I dont know if child support payments would show up on a credit report. I would call the three credit report firms and ask them if they should and if they do why arent they on your reports. Then a call to SSDI in Arizona and ask why they are not giving the...

 

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Using Expired Cocoa Powder?
Well you could take a taste of the power and see if it tastes ok. Usually cocoa powder loses it flavor over time so it would taste bland.

 

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Clicking Noise in a 1994 Saturn SC2?
Earlier posters are correct. If your battery has gone dead twice it could be because the life of the battery is at its end and wont hold a charge or if it is a fairly new battery you have other issues as to why the battery is being drained of its charge.

 

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Shopping for Zach's Creme Drops?
Zachary Confections, Inc. 2130 West State Road 28 Frankfort, IN 46041 Toll Free: 800.445.4222 Fax: 765.659.1491 E-mail Contacts Sales: sales@zc-inc.com Quality Control: qc@zc-inc.com Human Resources: hr@zc-inc.com

 

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Replacing Electric Circuit Breakers?
When dealing with electricy and have to aska question it is best to follow the previous posters suggestion to have an licensed electrican do the work. If it a matter of replacing just the breaker itself an electrican could do the work in a few minutes and check...

 

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Cleaning Stainless Steel Sink With Baking Soda?
I would use a non scratch pad that you can buy at any grocery store along with your mixture of baking soda and vinegar. I use the non scratch pads all the time for cleaning item that I dont want sratched.

 

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Nu Wave Temperature Conversion?
This information is in the manual of the NU Wave oven if you still have it. Otherwise, here is a conversion table from a Nu Wave Manual. NOTE: Nu-Wave Oven uses lower cooking temperatures to prevent burning of the foods while promoting faster cooking. The following...

 

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Cleaning Gas Ovens?
If you blow out the pilot light wouldnt the gas continue to seep into the over and kitchen? I would call your local gas company and ask them how to properly clean a gas oven. Or maybe the instructions are in the owners manual if you still have one.

 

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Liner for Wastebasket Keeps Slipping?
You could use double sided tape but it may adhere to the gallon liners too aggressive causing them to tear when you want to remove them and also the tape could peel off the wastebasket at the same time.. You could fold the bag over the rim of the basket and...

 

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Going Rate for House Cleaning?
Call another house cleaning company to obtain their house cleaning rates. Then add up your costs. Cost of materials, transportation, taxes, profit, etc. Compare your charge versus what the competition charges and if you have a profit and your prices are competitive...

 

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Child Support and SSI?
First, who are they? Second, I would contact the attorney generals office in your state to find out exactly if there are any laws to attach his wages for child support. And lastly, I would contact an attorney that deals in this type of law. I know there are...

 

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Finding a Charity to Help Purchase Tires?
You can try the tire stores that sell and replace tires. They could have or will have some old tires that are in good shape that they could sell to you at a low price. You could also try gas stations that deal in tires. They sometimes resell old tires that...

 

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Fair Price for Tree Removal?
I had 5 trees of pine and oak cut down at a cost of $500. It was a two man team. You really have to contact your local arborist and have them quote you a price. Then select the lowest bidder. Prices will vary.

 

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Mower Keeps Shutting Down?
I dont think it is the battery and certainly not the spark plug. I have a new John Deere that when I first purchased the unit the mower would not start and I thought it was the battery. I would would charge the battery and finally bought a new battery. Still...

 

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Black Rust Like Stain on Mirror?
It may be the backing is failing and needs to be resilvered.

 

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Getting Rid of Moisture Buildup in Closet?
What I believe is happening is warm moist air in getting into the closet and coming in contact with the cold walls and other cold areas and forming water droplets. You can see the same effect when you have a glass filled with a liquid and ice cubes on a warm...

 

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Rights of a Parent with Sole Custody?
The best person to ask for an answer to your legal question is your attorney.

 

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Refilling HP Cartridges?
There are stores that cater to refilling ink cartridges. They should be able to refill HP cartridges. And at a lower cost than new HP cartridges. Why not call one and ask them?

 

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Giving a Dog Garlic?
Why dont you ask a vet. He would have a better understanding of your question as it relates to the health of your dog. Dogs eat a lot of stuff but I dont think garlic should be one of them.

 

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Buying Saline Solution?
I would think the labels would spell out the difference.

 

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Windshield Washer Solution for Winter?
When the winter is coming, and along with the cold comes having to scrape the car windows every morning. That is a serious pain for us, considering I am height challenged. I have a difficult time reaching the center of the windshield. Surfing the net looking...

 

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Ford Ranger Heater Not Working?
I would check the thermostat. You should always replace the thermostat when changing the coolant with a high temperature thermostat. Sometimes people have the coolant changed and replace the thermostat with a low temperature unit and that will blow cooler air...

 

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Poulan Pro Riding Mower Won't Start?
Sounds like fuel starvation. There must be a fuel blockage some where between the gas tank and the carb. Could be anything from a kinked fuel line to blocked fuel line.

 

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Sealy Electric Blanket Controls?
Call: 1-800-MY-SEALY 1-800-697-3259 (business hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, Mon. - Fri.)

 

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Painting With a Roller Left Lines?
I dont thing the putty knife is necessary as you may gouge the wall and then have to make a repair to the wall. You will have to sand the paint ridges smooth and then repaint. Rollers do not leave ridges if used properly. So you may want to learn how to use...

 

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Earning Extra Money While on SSI?
Why not contact social security. They know the answers best. You can go to socialsecurity.gov. They may have some information on their web site.

 

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Calculating Mileage and Gas Costs for Driving Trips?
The distance from Portland Maine to Atlanta is about 1,140 miles.So all you have to do is divide the miles per gallon your car delivers in to 1,1140 and that will give you the amount of gas used.Then mulitpy that number by what you think gas may cost per gallon...

 

Who Wrote this Poem?
I believe it is from a book written in 2003 called Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. You can find it on line.

 

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Deciding When to Retire?
I believe the current age to receive full benefits is 66. Retiring prior to that age will give you less in your Social Security check. When you turn 65 you will enroll in Medicare and that cost will be deducted from your Social Security check. Also when you...

 

Installing Self-Adhesive Floor Tiles Around a Toilet?
When I did my bathroom I took up the toilet, laid the new vinyl and replaced the toilet. Not that difficult.

 

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Fruit Flies Attracted to Bread?
Put a dish of vinegar next to the fruit and bread. They will be attracted to the vinegar.

 

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