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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Cleaning Red Stain on Carpet?
I have had good success using vinegar to remove old wine stains.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Removing Red Vodka Stain on Upholstery?
You could try white vinegar.
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...
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.
Information on the iPad 3?
Why not go to apple.com and look at the information they have on the ipad3?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cheap or Free Computer Software Training?
Only social security can tell you if you qualify for benefits. So why not ask them.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Black Rust Like Stain on Mirror?
It may be the backing is failing and needs to be resilvered.
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...
Rights of a Parent with Sole Custody?
The best person to ask for an answer to your legal question is your attorney.
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?
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.
Buying Saline Solution?
I would think the labels would spell out the difference.
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...
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...
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.
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.)
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...
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.
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.
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.
Fruit Flies Attracted to Bread?
Put a dish of vinegar next to the fruit and bread. They will be attracted to the vinegar.
Resolving a Medical Bill When on Medicare?
First, you have Medicare part A but do you have Medicare part B? Part A pays the hospital and part B pays the doctors. Some folks opt out of part B to save money or believe they dont need it. Second, you should have received Medicare Summary Notices that explained...
Resolving a Medical Bill When on Medicare?
I should have also added the following.You have mentioned you have Blue Cross as a supplement plan but did not disclose what type of plan you have. Plan A is the least expensive and you get the least amount in benefits. All Supplement insurance companies are...
Identifying Recycle Items?
At my recycle station they have posted a list of acceptable item for recycling. Usually on the bottom of a plastic container is a number within a triangle. For example on a jug of Tide washing machine soap is a number 2 enclosed in a triangle. Aluminum is a...
Stains on Solid Surface Countertops and Sink?
Do you mean Corian counter top made by Dupont? If so you can try people that sell Corian counter tops in your area for help or try Google.com. Corian can be sanded to remove stains but check with the counter people first.
Cleaning Your Shower?
Simple solution to keeping the tiles clean between cleaning is to simply wipe the walls down after every use with a towel. You will be wiping off all the soap residue that is left behind after a shower that causes the soap scum build up. I have been doing it...
Insulating Sliding Glass Doors Inexpensively?
Bubble wrap has an insulating number of 1 which means it has the lowest insulating value. Your best bet is plastic window wrap or insulating drapes.
Using Bleach to Clean the Outside of the House?
Sure, that is what I do but be sure to rinse off the bleach. What doesnt come off with the bleach could be algae. Bleach doesnt work on algae.
Shopping for Laptops?
If you are asking where to get a free unit I have no idea unless you know someone who will give you their unit if they are buying a new one. If you are asking where to purchase a new unit you can go to any Wal Mart or Best Buy.
Cleaning a Glass Shower Door?
A non scratch pad available at big box stores or grocery stores, a cleaning agent and some elbow grease to clean the shower doors. After you have the doors cleaned all you have to do is wipe the doors down after every use. I use a towel to clean all the water...
Free or Cheap Cellphones?
A trac phone would be the cheapest. Availabe at Radio Shack or other electronic dept stores. You buy the phone and then just buy a card to program the phone. When the minutes are used up buy another card. Same as buying a phone card.
Getting a Free or Inexpensive Refrigerator?
You can ask the folks that sell refrigerators if they have any units that have taken in when someone buys a new unit. For example I will be buying a new unit within the next month and the store I buy my new unit from will take the old unit. Sometimes they junk...
Riding Mower Engine Keeps Shutting Off?
It may be fuel starvation. I had a snow blower and the gas line had a kink in it I didnt know about. The mower would run long enough for me to plow about 10 feet then shut off. I would restart and repeat the cycle. Between the time when the blower stopped and...
Cleaning Black Granite Countertops?
They have to be sealed at least twice a year to keep from staining. Many food products will put a permant stain on the granite. A granite installer or a big box store could explain what the sealer is and how to apply.
Wildlife Eating Newly Planted Tulip Bulbs?
Cover the area where you have planted the bulbs with chicken wire available at a hardware store. A roll may cost about $11. Spread it over the area and place some heavy rock a long the edges. The plants will grow up through the wire in the spring.
Painting Over Varnished Trim?
Why not ask the pros at your local paint store. They deal with these questions all the time.
Painting Over Varnished Trim?
Well, if you want another answer. Paint will not adhere to the shiny substrate. You need to scuff the surface for the paint to bond. You dont need to use sandpaper but you can buy a product from 3M called Scotchbrite. It is a nylon pad impregnated with either...
Key Locked Inside of Murphy 20 Cedar Chest?
Call or if possible take the chest to a locksmith.
Locating Planting Guides by State?
Any garden center should be able to help or look under google.com.
Price for Recycling Can Tabs?
Well, they are aluminum and I would call a scrap metal dealer and get the price of aluminum first and then ask he would be interested in buying the tabs. You can find scrap metal dealers in the yellow pages under scrap metals.
Removing a Red Wine Stain on Clothing?
Try white vinegar. It has worked for me in removing wine stains. Using soap may set the stain to be permanent.
Washer Started to Smoke and Stopped Spinning?
Call a repair man.
Cleaning Glass Shower Doors?
What I do to keep my shower clean is to just wipe down the shower from the ceiling the the bottom with a towel. I never have any soap scum build up. Every couple of months I just use some glass cleaner to wipe the shower down.
Selling Old Tires?
Why not visit or call the tire stores that sell tires and ask what they do with the old tires they have when they sell new tires to someone. In my state they charge $4 a tire to dispose.
John Deere L130 Won't Start?
I have a John Deere LA120 with the same issues. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton with 43 hours of use. I use a Champion RC12YC gapped at .030 inches. The first year the machine started great but not so now. My machine also will not start by cranking. So...
Getting Rid of a Boil?
I had a boil on my thigh that got infected. I went to the ER at a local hospital. They lance the biol and put in a wick to drain the boil. A very easy procedure and only took a few minutes. Get some medical attention before it can get worse.
Child Support and Social Security?
Your question can be answered best by an attorney in your state that practices either divorce or tax law. Social Security can not answer your question as they do not answer questions other than federal tax code. They have no interest in whether a person has...
Using Manila Rope for a Cat Scratching Post?
It may work but the problem is to get a cat to use it.
Collecting Child Support from Social Security After Parent Dies?
Why not contact your local social sercurity office and ask them. They would be your best source for information regarding your type of question. You can contact them on line, by phone or in person.
Meaning of Dates on Nutrisystem Products?
I think they are expiration dates. Usually it will say expiration date followed by the date. Date of manufacture is a different code that usually gives the date of manufacture as well as the plant that produced the product. That helps identify the product in...
What is the Source of Fruit Flies?
They come in the fruit. I just brought some bananas and have now have some fruit flies where I didnt havethem prior to buying the bananas.
Squirrels Digging Up Tulips?
Place chicken wire over the area that has the bulbs.
Getting a Divorce When the Other Party Won't Sign?
What advise does your attorney give you about the matter?
Shopping for a Belt for a Singer Treadle Sewing Machine?
I would try the yellow pages under sewing machine service and repair in your area. maybe they could be of help or steer you in the right direction.
Using a Brillo Pad on Cloudy Headlights?
Go to an auto parts store or Wal Mart and you can buy a product from 3M Co that will clean up the headlight lens. There may be other products that will also work. You can also check out google.com and type in headlight lens cleaners or words to that effect...
Using a Brillo Pad on Cloudy Headlights?
Nope, it is on the outside.
Using a Brillo Pad on Cloudy Headlights?
If is on the inside why have companies made a product to restore the outside of the lens and not the inside of the lens.
Repairing Cloudy Headlight Lens?
You can go to an auto parts store and buy a 3M product for restoring the headlight lens. Wal Mart sells one from 3M Co. Go to WalMart.com,click on auto refinish accessories. There are other companies that also sell restoring kits. I doubt a brillo pad would...
Determining if My Popcorn Ceiling Has Asbestos?
I doubt there is any asbestos in your ceiling. However,if you want to be absolutely sure the only way is to have the your ceiling tested by an asbestos abatement company. They can be found in the yellow pages under asbestos abatement service. I had may linoleum...
Airbag Cover is Peeling?
Take the car to your dealer for him to give you their option on how to fix the peeling problem. When my cover began to lift I went to the dealer and found there was a recall to make a fix.
Painting Over Wallpaper?
Some wall papers are very hard to remove. Usually scoring the paper will let the walll paper remover in behind the paper to do the job. As for painting I would ask the paint folks at a home center or paint company for their suggestions before I made too much...
Fluorescent Fixture Does Not Work?
My only three thoughts. 1. Check to see if you are getting power to the switch and then the fixture. 2. Check the ballast. May need to replace. 3. Maybe easier to replace the fixture.
Getting Tar Off of Cars Easily?
Never wash your car with household soaps such as Dawn. Go to the automotive store and buy some tar removal liquid and follow the directions.
Reducing Toilet Water Usage?
Yes, you are displacing the amount of water that the jug takes up.
Back Child Support?
Divorce laws vary in every state. What works in one doesnt apply in another for the most part. I would contact an divorce attorney in your state and get the matter cleared up.
Early Retirement and Medical Insurance?
Any med insurance you will have to pay for until you are 65. Then you will be able to get medicare and be sure to enroll in the B part. After 65 you should enroll in a supplement plan of your choice. I dont believe you will find any part time jobs offering...
What to Put in a Compost Pile?
Yes, any veggies,grass,leaves etc. No meat,animal parts, fats, grease etc.
Substitutes for Oil Based Paints for Metal and Wood?
Did you go to your local paint store and ask them for suggestions. You could call someone such as Sherwin Williams or other paint companies on the phone and get a professional opinion. They would have the best information. Sadly oil paint has been phased out...
Reusing Ziploc Freezer Bags?
Washing Plastic Bags Plastic bags that have stored most foods can be turned inside out, washed and dried in a dish rack. This isnt true for bags that have contained raw meat. Unless you wash the bags in water hotter than 165 degrees Fahrenheit or use bleach...
Choosing the Right Shrub for Your Garden?
I would look under the following in the yellow pages. Landscape, Nurseries (plant& trees), and plant shops. These folks would have the expert advise and answers you are seeking.
Shopping for Raw Peanuts?
If you go to google.com and type in buying boiled peanuts a lot of sites come up where you can buy them. Looking at some of the sites they can come packed in cans or bags of boiled peanuts.
Getting Rid of a Hornet's Nest Behind Siding?
Wait until dark as hornets do not buzz around when the sun goes down. Then with a spray bomb sold at big box stores designed to kill hornets spray the nest. I spray into the entrance hole usually found at the bottom of the nest.
MTD Mower Keeps Draining Battery?
1. I would have the battery checked to see if it indeed drained. 2. What kind of engine do you have. Reason I ask is I have a John Deere L120 with a Briggs and Stratton engine and it would not start. I though it was the battery. I had it checked at a battery...
Using Kilz Exterior Primer Inside?
I would follow the directions on the can.
Getting Rid of Tree Stump?
Are you sure it is 6 feet in Diameter? If so how did you cut in half. If you cut the the tree closer to the ground you can hire a stump grinder. They have a saw that will cut the stump to below the surface of the ground. You should be able to find them in the...
Advice for First Time Home Buyers?
A home inspector could tell you the condition of the home, a bank could answer your questions on loans, a visit to a realtor could also answer or give suggestions and lastly there may be some books on home buying at your local library or book store you could...
Husband Won't Sign Divorce Papers?
How did your attorney answer that question when you asked?
Computer Was Left in a Hot Car?
Why not take the puter to a place that repairs puters and ask them if it is salvageable. They would know what has to be done.
Air Conditioner Breaker Will Not Reset?
If the fan runs then there is electricity to the unit and the breaker is not at fault. You have other issues with the compressor. I would have an a/c guy look at it.
GFCI Circuit Breaker Won't Reset?
I have GFCIs in my kitchen,bath room, garage and outside. If I use the out side GFCI then some of the other GFCIs go off line and I have reset each of the GFGIs in the house if I want want to use one of them. Then when I use the outside GFCI I have to reset...
Improving Garden Soil?
The testing should be of help to find what you need to add to the soil. You could add compose and lime.
Husqvarna Riding Mower Won't Start?
I have to assume the mower ran before you changed the filter. So I can only offer two thoughts. 1. Does the gas flow only in one direction with the filter. If that is the case maybe it is instaled backwards. 2. Could there be a kink in the gas line somewhere...
EMS Mail Returned "Not Deliverable as Addressed"?
You could ask the postal service but it most likely means the address is wrong, no such address or the person has moved with out a forwarding address. Wrong address could mean wrong street number, wrong street or wrong zip code.
Cleaning a Stainless Steel Stove?
Go to your local big box store and buy a cleaning product that has been made to clean stainless steel. No one brand is any better than the other.
Painting a Refrigerator?
Sure, just scruff up the old paint,apply a primer coat and then the top coat. If you use a brush there will be brush marks. Maybe a paint roller would work. So you may want to use an aerosol paint can. I would test out your technique on a piece of metal first...
Cleaning Garbage Disposal Splash Guard?
If you are talking about the black rubber piece that fits into the drain in the sink, you should be able to lift it out to clean or buy a new one at a big box store. They dont cost that much.
Does Leather Furniture Have a Protective Coating?
I know 3M Co. makes a scotch guard aerosol product for leather. Maybe available in big box stores or try 3m.com.