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What vegetables can I plant in August?

Other cool-season crops include carrots, beets, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower. Asparagus can also be planted, but it takes two seasons before it's ready to be harvested in early spring. Artichoke is another option to plant, but it also takes a while to be ready for harvest.\nGardeners who live in the Southern Hemisphere can consider planting warm-season crops, such as tomato, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, corn, peppers, green beans and potatoes, in August.

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Where are some good places to look for interior home design tips?

HGTV has sections devoted to basic design, furniture and organizing, as of August 2015. Photo galleries illustrate tips on how to decorate using the color blue and how to incorporate feng shui.\nHouse Beautiful offers a slideshow of such decorating secrets as using a dark wall color to make a small room feel bigger and upholstering dining chairs with leather and vinyl. Other articles provide tips on using wall decals and repurposing empty wine bottles.\nHouzz include how to create better flow in the home by optimizing furniture placement, how to start a decorating project and how to decorate o..

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What are the main features of the Bionaire BFH2242M-SM space heater?

This electric space heater is built to circulate warm air throughout the whole room for even heating, providing 50 percent more coverage when the grill is rotating. The auto shut-off feature, cool-touch plastic casing and overheat protection add safety, making the heater appropriate for a variety of settings inside the home. The 1,500-watt maximum and small fan size make this heater most appropriate for smaller rooms. Designed to run quietly, the heater creates little distraction even when placed in an office or bedroom setting. The product weighs close to 4 pounds, measures around 11 inches t..

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How do you plant a box hedge?

Plant at the right timePlant a box hedge in either the fall or spring.Choose a good locationPlant the hedge in a shaded location. Too much direct sunlight can scorch the foliage. The soil needs to be moist. Prepare the planting areaTill the soil of the planting area. The area needs to extend several inches deep and 3 feet wide.Add compostWork a layer of compost into the soil.Dig the holeDig a hole for the shrub that can accommodate the plant's root ball. If you are planting more than one box hedge, space the plants at least 12 inches apart. A few compact types of box hedge can be spaced 6..

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Where can you find customer reviews of a Whirlpool range?

The Home Depot website hosts a large number of customer reviews. As of February 2015, there were 1,290 reviews of a 4.8 cubic-feet electric range, of which 824 were five-star reviews. Many of the reviews are very short.\nReviews are also available on product forums. A majority of these reviews are negative. The reviews found on a Consumer Affairs listing of 469 top complaints and reviews about Whirlpool ranges and ovens includes many stories of problems with Whirlpool ranges and difficulties with Whirlpool customer service. Reviews on this website are not categorized by range model but are lis..

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What are some good reviews on Toro's CCR 2450 model snowblower?

Reviewers at Amazon.com say that the CCR 2450 clears deep snowfall down to the pavement. Users need to make only single passes to clear snow from sidewalks and driveways. At Home Depot's website, Toro's CCR 2450 receives four- and five-star ratings. Reviewers mention that the snow blower starts easily, is not difficult to use and works on ice and snow piles at driveway entrances.

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What are mini gutters?

The capacity and size of mini gutters depends on the average rainfall and the building structure. Make a mini gutter using aluminum U-clips and J-clips, or choose a pre-built mini gutter system and screw the brackets directly to the building. Connect the gutter's downpipe directly into a water butt, rain barrel or any other water harvesting system.

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What are the dimensions of a large George Foreman grill?

13 Serving Indoor/Outdoor grills have cooking surfaces of 200 square inches and reach about 38 inches high with their stand, which, like the 15 serving grill, is removable to allow for countertop use. The largest grill designed primarily for countertops is the 9 Serving Classic Plate Grill, with 144 square inches of cooking surface and dimensions of 19 by 14.5 by 5.5 inches. Other large George Foreman grills include the 8 Serving Classic Plate Grill, with a 120-square-inch cooking surface and dimensions of 13.2 by 4.2 by 14 inches; 6 Serving grills, with about 100-square-inch surfaces dependin..

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What are some features of a desktop refrigerator?

Desktop refrigerators typically have enough space to accommodate a six-pack of beverages. Some models feature an interior shelf that divides the vertical space, while others come with built-in door shelves. Desktop refrigerators usually use a recessed handle or a self-locking handle.\nBecause of the small size of a desktop refrigerator, some models feature an alternative power option. USB models come with a standard USB cable that plugs into the back of a computer. Other models plug into a vehicle's cigarette lighter or auxiliary port to keep drinks cool on the go. Most models are also co..

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What are some different types of aluminum patio chairs?

Cast aluminum produces solid furniture pieces. Furniture producers pour melted aluminum into molds to form the pieces of the chairs, such as frames, legs and arms. They then weld the various pieces together to form a complete chair. This type of chair is very sturdy, durable and lightweight; however, it is still heavy compared to other types of aluminum furniture.A tubular aluminum chair consists of hollow aluminum tubes and is the lightest type of aluminum. Furniture producers make tubes by forcing melted aluminum through dies and then weld these tubes together to form furniture pieces. Tubul..

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