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What is a 'sling blade' or 'Kayser blade' used for?

A sling blade was used to cut tall grass and weeds before the modern machinery was invented. The Kayser blade has a long handle...


If you have painted the neighbor's side of a wood fence can the neighbor make you replace it with a new wood fence?

Painting a Neighbor's Side of a Fence If it's your fence, generally you can do what you want with it, but please remember that...


What do you do when your neighbors have a very bright security light that shines in your windows and backyard?

If talking to the property owner doesn't yield immediate results, check your city ordinances to see if light trespass is covered....


How can you level out your garden that slopes downhill on one side?

You will need to fill one side with earth to bring it to level or dig out one side down to level. If the degree of slope is...


Can you pour acid into a vent pipe on the roof to decompose a dead animal that has gotten inside the pipe?

You could use LYE or the refined form of LYE caustic soda to remove the obstruction it will desolve organic materials but NOT...


When was the shed invented?

It is hard to pin down an exact invention date, but the word and the idea were being used as far back as the 1440s, according to...


What year was the Sears Roebuck and Company electric drill model 3152577a made?

put that info into a search engine-thats what i do. "information on sears electric drill model 10725833" it will show u tons of...


How do you secure a shed in Wheatley Hill East Durham?

you can get your supply from a home building company. you need straps, and tie-downs. the straps are long slender pieces of thin...


How do you dispose of Liquid Fire Drain Opener?

The best way to dispose of it would be to pour small amounts down the drain, wait awhile, and then flush it out with some water....


Can a neighbor refuse to allow their existing fence to be joined by a new one on the adjacent property?

Yes, they can refuse. The fence is their property, so you must have permission to join their fence to yours. If not, you can...


Where can you find plans to build a Lapa?

What is a lapa? I could find no definition by doing an online search.  Answer I found a picture of a lapa at this site:...


Where can you find clean fill dirt?

Clean Fill Dirt One way to get that stuff is if you place a big sign in your front yard that says "NEED CLEAN FILL". This works...


Why does your home central air conditioner run but not blow cold air?

do you have your a/c set to fan? not a/c? otherwise you might need to contact your local a/c repair man and e will tell you you...


What is French polish?

French polish I believe is a mixture of alcohol and shellac, used on turnings of wood.  Answer French polishing is a...


How do you disassemble a Vermont American Right-Angle adapter from a Black and Decker drill?

Open the drill chuck FULLY. Look inside the open chuck and you will see an allen screw. This screw holds the chuck in place on...


Why is it that no matter which end of the hall you are standing the other end is always down the hall?

So you will think it's all downhill from where you are.


What can cause a car heater to not work?

I will firs verify is the climate control is working (the dash board) controls, and then job my way up to more complicated...


How do you open the string closure on farm seed bags?

i tell ya get the scissors! i have trouble with them all the time.sometimes u can pull the end of the string and go straight...


What are some bathroom items that start with the letter K?

Items found in a bathroom that begins with K: Kaboodle makeup case Kaopectate Kaser an old saying for toilet Keratin...


Will any skeleton key job for an old 1916 door with a keyhole or are each different like modern locks?

I finally have the answer to my hold question so I will share what I found: There are 2 universal keys that will job for inside...


What causes exhaust fumes to smell in the car?

it would have 2 b a exaust leak or the small hose going 2 your breather element isn't attatched properly could be your...


How much does it cost to replace a 3' x 5' window with a wooden frame if only the glass is broken?

For a house window, you can check with a local glass company. Sometimes, your home insurance will cover replacement; however for...


Why does a Stanley Model SD560 garage door opener open only two feet and then stop?

The door may not be straight in the rails, and could be binding during its travel. Any resistance will cause the motor to stop...


Where can you find the recipe for pumpkin soup that you had on a Carnival Cruise?

Google "Carnival Cruise Pumpkin Soup." You'll have a choice of recipes. There are several websites that specialize in recreating...


What flower would best to grow for commercial sale if the ground is not light holds water well and gets lots of sun?

Flowers that Do Well in Wet, Heavy Full-Sun Conditions As you know, most varieties of perennials do not do well in wet soil -...


If your neighbor and you have a usual fence face-interchanging sides separated by a 4 inch wood between the sides is it legal to put a 3 inch tall net over your fence on this 4 inch wood?

Depends on who owns the fence, i.e. whose property it is on or who bought it in the first place. Often one person installs a...


How long do you have to replant after using stone salt?

Rock salt can destroy the soil for a long time. Possibly years. If you want to kill the Ivy, use "Roundup". Paint a concentrated...


How do you cover a pool table?

It's really important to get a professional in to balance off your pool table. You can buy the green felt and do the job yourself...


Does a citizen have any rights to stop the city from plowing all the snow from commercial properties to their residential yard?

I would think if it isn't the 'right of way' which appears to be the homeowners, but really isn't ... you know, that little...


How do you open samsonite suitcase when combination is lost?

Give a kid $5 to try combinations until it opens. For a three digit combo lock, there are only 999 combinations. That's about a...


What is popcorn used for?

Popcorn was an important food for the Aztec Indians, who too used popcorn as decoration for ceremonial headdresses, necklaces,...


Why does a garage door opener with or without the door hooked open only a foot or two and then stop and does the same if the door is open and you try to close it?

I am not a garage door opener technician, only a user for many years. The next answer is based on my experience, and...


What is contemporary design?

Contemporary style offers simple, soft and uncluttered look. White, creams, light blues and accents colors like red and green add...


Would it be better to lease or hold land in Florida?

It really depends. I would have to say own. The cost of true estate in Florida is getting to be as tall or higher than...


Should I lock in my home delivery oil price at 4.70gallon?

how much is a gallon of oil for the winter??


How do you install an electric door opener?
What causes frost to show on the inside of your roof and turn black?

By "inside the roof" do you mean the underside of the plywood up in the attic or crawlspace, or do you mean that you can see it...


What is the best lubricant for drilling in cast iron?

I would use any auto engine type oil. Also sleep the bit for 1 second each 5 seconds by letting up on the pressure. this helps to...


What is a skill that most people do not have but could benefit from mastering?

Learning How to use COMMON SENSE


What is the age of a Kimball piano serial number 387569?

According to the serial number provided, this piano was built in approximately, 1931 - 1932.


How do you find a picture of your house?

I would suggest a realtor, city or county building permits, beaurau of land management. Depends on how old the house is and at...


Are replacement parts available for the plastic brackets that help hold the support rods on the variflex quick shade instant canopy?

Bravo Sports 800-248-5327 sells quik shade parts


Will apricot and plum trees grow in the Midwest?

depends on the weather and variety of plum and apricot. mostly they need a rather cold winter requiring 300-600 cold hours to...


How much does it cost to have some truckloads of dirt removed from your property?

It depends. Look in the phone book and call near for "excavators" or landscapers...then ask them to give you a bid.


What plant is most affected by chlorine or most sensitive?

Do you mean the plants next to the swimming pool edge or coping, decking? Even with splash out , the chlorine content will not be...


How do California poppies reproduce?

The seeds are loose and blow off with the wind. the actual flower petals drop off, do not cut because the center of the flower...


Where is the habitat of the rattlesnake?

The Desert In the southern parts of USA This snake is widely distributed throughout the central and eastern United States, Its...


What is the surest way to permanently kill a junk tree besides cutting a full ring near the trunk's bark?

A herbicide called Velpar 2cc per inch of trunk at chest heightThere are several types of herbicide to eliminate a tree, you just...


How much money does 1 cubic yard of topsoil cost?

see www.tealturf.co.uk they have the best price i can find


What materials do you need to build a fence on a farm?

Wood and lead wire


Where can you find a conversion kit to a Ragazzi crib now that they've gone out of business Anyone done DIY conversion successfully on their own?

We are in the same situation. There is an aftermarket manufacturer of rails, you can find more information about them...


What are some words you shout that start with the letter C?

Crude! (not crud) Chinese Checkers! Crazy! Can I leave yet ?! Crikey! Cripes! Crud! Creep! Cool It! Chill! Cheater! ...


Do bug zappers work?

Bug Zappers I'd like to add the type of bug zapper I got has a cage near the one for outside so that birds or larger insects...


What words mean 'farm'?

Area of land devoted for the cultivation or Producing animals. la grange


How do you kill weeds without affecting well water?

There are a number of options; the most standard would be to use a non-persistent herbicide like Roundup, which breaks down...


Are Lady Slipper plants illegal to transplant in Massachusetts?

yes its true


When is the best time of year to get a good deal on down comforters?

I usually see them cheapest right now as winter is over. Kohl's and Carson's (in the midwest) are having big sales now, so...


What causes a variable speed ceiling fan from reaching top speed revolutions?

There are 3 capacitors inside the fan, wired to the pull chain switch. one or all of these will be all melted and derformed....


Where can you find a wiring diagram for the simplicity rider model 1691198?

i have found some really useful things at www.simplicitytechpubs.com type in your 1691198# in the search engine and it will...


What is the dimensions of a yard of mulch?

36x36x36 inches or 3x3x3 feet or 27 cubic feet. If applied a foot thick, it will cover 27 square feet; 6 inches thick = 54 square...


3 dimensional geometric shape with 2 triangle faces and 3 rectangle faces?

If the triangles are congruent then it is a triangular-based prism.


Can you paint tar or grease on the top of a block wall to keep kids from climbing over it?

If you want to find the culprits, include some unremovable dye--you will catch them "red handed." Barbed wire! Seriously, try...


You have killed your clover using 1 gal 5 vinegar 1 cup salt dish detergent When can you plant grass on this area?
The cost of to completely furnish a house?

What is the cost to completely furnish a home 3/2 1500 sq ft 2 car garage 6000 sq ft lot- down to bath towels & silverware?


What are the advantages and disadvantages of polyester?

It's a cheap material since it's synthetic (man-made). However, it's not as absorbent or heat-friendly since it's synthetic......


How do you change circular saw blade if its new and there is no blade in it yet. It too has no blade lock just the wrench.?

1. Make absolutely certain that the saw is UNPLUGGED! 2. Are you SURE the saw is UNPLUGGED??? 3. Open the guard and place a...


What is a hammer used for?

Hammers are used to pound nails into an object, pull nails out of objects, and for other uses when hitting or pounding is...


What plant has a big white carnation top pink big roselike petals umbrellad underneath big oval leaves?

Could it be a peony? i think it is a peony too.


Where could someone sell 10 foot long redwood driftwood?

Try ebay under yard ornaments or yard decoration. Also try a local nursury to get them to sell it for you.


What is 50 Cent's fan mail address?

JL Entertainment is BIG FRAUD don't send anything to them they took 2000$ from me for after party for artist and then they never...


Can you grill partially thawed chicken?

Of course you can BUT you need to keep them to the edges, away from flame and the hottest part of the grill until they can thaw...


What is a co-op apartment?

A co-op apartment is were women and men live in the same building. a coop apartment is when a purchaser buys shares in the...


What is the difference between dust and fluff?

Dust could come from many things for example dirt, sand,little particals in the air and so on. Fluff is usaually build up from...


Is fuel oil the same as diesel fuel?

One 'version' of heating oil (#2 oil) is too called 'offroad diesel' and is used in tractors and other offroad equipment. It...


What is surplus disbursement?

Good question. I just got a $5,000 dollar check in the mail and not sure if I should cash it. Its titled as a "surplus...


How do fertilizers affect the pH of the soil?

Effects Soil pH affects the amount of nutrients that are soluble in soil water and, therefore, the amount of nutrient available...


What flower is associated with Provence?

Lavender, a wild and cultivated summer flower is the flower of Provence.


What is a burke tulip table?
Should you pre-buy home heating oil?

There are a couple of ways to pay for Home Heating Oil, one is "Budget", a set amount is deducted from your bank account or...


How do you save a frostbitten Oleander shrub?

Make sure the roots have water while it is cold outside. Cover it when it is cold outside. Cut it down to the green parts when...


Will cutting cellophane paper dull scissors?

Yes. So will cutting paper, or cloth or anything else, for that matter.


How do you remove lenses from eye glasses?

Press your thumb on the lense and pop it out. I've done it before. I like to soak the glasses in hot water for some seconds to...


How do you grow a good bean plant?

Churn up the soil in the spring. Add lots of compost and fertilizer (Osmocote, or miracle gro) and re-till the soil. Plant them...


How can you convert Pantone colors to RAL?

Have a look at http://www.tradeprintsupplies.co.uk/shop/products_list.php?cat=15&gclid=CMvJq6TAgJQCFQ9oQgodtSvnVg...


What should you use to sharpen a machete?

If a bench grinder is not available, take a medium course file, and run the file in a forward motion down one side, then the...


What is a butcher?

a butcher is someone who prepares various meats and other related goods for sale


How does a maize farm work?

A maize farm, or by its U.S. name corn, works pretty much the same as any other. The fields are prepared to make a quality seed...


Can you have a list of descriptive words to describe a beach?

Adjectives that describe a Beach: sandy bright cool breezy hot lazy vast private crowded desolate peaceful There are many more...


Where do you start if you need to have your name added to your mom's house?

The best option is to have a new deed drafted by a qualified true estate attorney or a title company. It is possible to do this...


What is a bug bomb?

A bug bomb is usually a can of pesticides in a type of aerosol can. How it works is you set it in the center of the room, turn it...


Why does your dad's gas flame and or pilot light go out when the side door gets closed?

I'm assuming you mean the furnace? If the pilot light keeps going out on the furnace, you probably have a rusted through or...


How much does a gallon of tap water in Texas cost?

Here in MICHIGAN, the largest source of fresh water in the world, it's still about $.50 per 1000 gallons The average price of...


What are the measurements of a King pillow sham?

20" x 36" x 2" flange


How do you change the door handles on a Kenmore refrigerator?

AnswerYou need to firmly push upwards on the door handle until it snaps upwards, then you can simply pull in straight out.If the...


How do you clean LOTS of tiny glass shards out of a load of laundry?

You could take the laundry outside and wearing eye proptection, shake it well. However, is it worth the risk if you don't get it...


How do you remove pictures from a picture quilt?

If you want to use the pictures elsewhere, consider copying them using one of the scanners in the store. It is not very expensive...


What is the minimum thread count for a quality set of sheets?

300


How long does it take to walk 1 km?

According to Wikipedia's page on walking, the average adult walking speed is 80 m/min, therefore it would take 1000/80 = 12.5...


How do you repair sandpaper scratch in glass?

There aren't many ways to repair scratched glass, as it is hard as stone or harder but you might want to go to a body shop that...


Where can you find information on growing a Florida spring garden?

You can go to your county local Agricultural Extension office they can give you tips. They too have a web site for the...


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