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How Do You Correct A Steam Iron That Sputters?
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If your iron sputters when it should be steaming, it's often because minerals from your water have hardened and clogged the steam jets and spray nozzle. Here's an easy cure. Step 1 Unplug the iron and let it cool. Step 2 Scrape any visible mineral de
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How Do You Choose The Correct Basement Wall Repair Method?
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Have you noticed that every foundation company salesman who comes to your home has the BEST solution for your cracked basement wall? Now you've seen three salesmen and they are all the best??? Here's a way to sort it all out and get the right product
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When is the correct time to prune a lavender bush?
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Tidy off the flowering stalks once they have finished blooming. Then in the spring (March) prune back a third of the soft growth. Don't cut into the woody stems or that bit will never sprout again.
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What's the correct mix for concrete blocks and house foundations?
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1:4 ratio is normal however 1:3 will be fine too, this is for the blocks. Concrete 1:3:4 ratio but it depends on the ground. Also use Sharpe sand for the foundation concrete but building sand for the block work.
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What is the correct method for quantifiying tarmac?
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Tarmac is sold by the tonne. Work on 9-11sq.m per tonne for the base course and 15-19sq.m per tonne for the wearing course.
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What is the best way to keep a hypbiscus (spelling probably isn't correct) plant alive in winter?
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Hibiscus are a tropical plant that thrive in moist warm climates If you live in a colder climate you must bring the plant inside for the winter. Hibiscus will only tolerate to about 45 degrees. Before bring it in the house give it a good de-bugging t
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What is correct ratio to mix concrete/cement?
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Ratio of cement to sand = 1 to 2. I still would add small amount of pea gravel for stability. You want your "slump" to be more on the thick side rather than runny. Easier to work and you can attain a smooth finish when you "float" the "cream" to the
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Am I correct in thinking that ashes can be used as fertilizer/soil nutrient?
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Wood ash does have fertilizer value, the amount varying somewhat with the species of wood being used. Generally, wood ash contains less than 10 percent potash, 1 percent phosphate and trace amounts of micro-nutrients such as iron, manganese, boron, c
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We're thinking of painting our garden fence to colour-match the green of our rhododendrons. How would we get the correct colour paint for this?
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Many DIY centres have Dulux's colour scanners installed, so it's worth a trip with a handful of leaves to get a colour code. For outdoor paints, there's a water-based Trade Weathershield quick- drying satin, which matches to about 600 colours. But yo
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When is the correct time to plant Thuja Green Giant Trees in Southern Nevada?
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Ideally fall would be the best time as there would be 2 cooler seasons ahead before the hot summer heat sets in. If fall is not an option - spring would be next. Make sure that you use a root stimulating fertilizer at the time of planting (Bonide Roo
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