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Do plants grow better in saltwater or fresh water?

Some trees, such as black walnut and sweetgum, can tolerate mild exposure to salinity. Certain plants can grow in soil with high saline content, while others can withstand salt spray, such as from rain drops laden with salt.Most plants are most vulnerable to salinity during their infancy. They acquire better tolerance as they age.Signs of salt damage on landscaping plants include discoloration of the leaves and stems, reduced fruit sizes and greater quantities of dropped leaves.

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How can you tell what kind of pine tree you have?

Pine trees have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in discrete bundles. One of the first things to determine when examining pine trees is the number of needles in each bundle. Most pine trees have groups of two, three or five needles. Combining the geographic area in which the tree is found with the number of needles in each bundle dramatically narrows the potential species. For example, if the pine tree is in the southern United States, and its needles are bundled in groups of five, it is a white pine. Alternatively, if a tree in the same region has needles in bundles of two, it may be a s..

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How do you clean a clock face?

First check the materials that the clock is made of before deciding if polish, cleaning solutions or water is the acceptable cleaning solution to use. Normally, a soft cloth, cotton balls or buds can clean clock dials efficiently. Avoid using commercial glass cleaners or cleaning solvent with strong acid content, as these substances can destroy metal and damage your brass or silver clock cases and dials.\nAccording to The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center, instead of cleaning solutions or polish, it is better to create a mild paste. The research center recommends combining gilders whitin..

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Why does my laundry smell sour?

In order to remove odors and dirt from clothing, water must be able to move freely in the washing machine. Wash small loads of laundry in hot, soapy water to prevent odors caused by overfilling the washing machine. Clothing should be placed in the dryer or line dried immediately after washing.\nClothing that remains damp, such as towels thrown into a hamper after use, may develop mildew or mold, and smell sour after washing. Towels and other clothing should be allowed to air dry before storing in a hamper, or washed immediately with hot, soapy water and 1/2-cup Borax. Add 1 cup of white vinega..

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What are some common problems with septic tanks?

Some septic tanks lack the capacity to handle large volumes of water. Slow decomposition and the presence of non-biodegradable matter encourages the waste to build up to undesirable depths. Under these two circumstances, solid waste easily passes out of the tank and clogs distribution pipes.\nDetergents contain phosphates that encourage algae to grow in the tank and distribution pipes. Such growth blocks perforations in the tank and results in a buildup of toxic gases.

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What factors influence the cost of a bathroom remodel?

In general, people spend approximately 5 to 10 percent of their home's total value on bathroom renovations, say authors at Consumer Reports. This figure translates to approximately $16,000, and includes the cost of appliances, materials and labor for installation. Of that amount, people spend the most, 20 percent, on labor, followed by roughly 15 percent on fixtures, cabinets and plumbing.In addition to variables like materials and appliances, the extent of a bathroom renovation determines cost. Instead of complete overhaul, some people give bathrooms a makeover by replacing outdated appl..

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What homemade powders can be used to kill fleas?

Dust carpeting, couches, bedding and other surfaces with the mixture of diatomaceous earth, neem and yarrow. If pets are infested, apply a teaspoon or less to their coats and work it in briskly, front to back, on a monthly basis.\nDiatomaceous earth is an all-natural mineral compound powder composed of microscopic skeletal remains of unicellular plants called diatoms. This lethal-to-insects dust is approximately 33 percent silicon, 19 percent calcium, 5 percent sodium, 3 percent magnesium, 2 percent iron and several other trace minerals. It kills insects by drying out their external protective..

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What does a transformer do?

When electricity moves through metal wires, the electrons move around rapidly and escape through the metal structure, causing energy waste. The higher the voltage used, the lower the current, so power companies send out extremely high voltage to conserve as much energy as possible. High-voltage power lines can carry 155,000 to 765,000 volts. Once the high-voltage energy is converted, the new, lower voltage is stored at a power substation, which then breaks it down into smaller pieces at even lower voltage.\nUsing smaller transformers, the substations repeat the process until the voltage reache..

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What are the advantages of a combination heating and AC unit?

A combination furnace and air conditioner typically functions by constantly reading the thermostat temperature and applying either heating or cooling to reach the temperature set. When the ambient temperature is lower then the thermostat temperature, the furnace activates, drawing air through the unit and opening a valve that allows gas to flow through. The gas is then lighted by the furnace's lighter, with the resulting heat funneled through the device's heat exchange system where it heats the building, increasing the ambient temperature until it reaches the thermostat temperature.\..

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Can I paint over polished brass?

Painting polished brass takes multiple coats. Allow the brass to dry completely between each coat so that the pain does not blister or wrinkle. Store the item in a sheltered place between coats to prevent dust or small insects from settling on the paint and giving it a rough surface. Wipe the item with a tack cloth between coats to ensure that the surface is clean.

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