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How do you clean outdoor wooden furniture?

After scrubbing the furniture, rinse down using with a pressure washer garden hose with attached nozzle. Spray the furniture from top to bottom and the underside with a mixture of soap, water and bleach. If it is a painted furniture, use a sponge or scrub lightly so that the paint doesn't chip. Unpainted furniture must be scrubbed heavily using the mixture. Rinse down the furniture with a pressure washer or garden hose. More scrubbing can be done if there are still traces of mold or mildew on the furniture. If the furniture is clean, leave in direct sunlight to dry before putting it back ..

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Is there a chart available for ceiling fan sizes?

Another important feature of a ceiling fan is its CFM, or cubic feet per minute, rating. This rating is required by the Environmental Protection Agency and is a helpful tool in determining fan efficiency. Specifically, the CFM signifies the airflow of a fan on high speed. The higher the CFM, the more efficiently the fan will cool the room.

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What are some tips for lawn spraying?

A backpack power sprayer or compressed air tank sprayer works well for bug control, especially when battling hibernating caterpillars, insect eggs, scales and mites migrated into the lawn. Home owners should also work to grow healthy grass before spraying products and chemicals to control bugs and weeds. Thick and healthy grass is commonly a natural defense against weeds and may eliminate the need to spray the lawn with chemicals and weed killers.\nHome owners can choose from a variety of sprays designed to enhance growth of green grass and eliminate the growth of weeds or an infestation of in..

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What are some of the available colors of Behr DeckOver?

To use Behr DeckOver, preparation is necessary, and it is best for horizontal or vertical wood and composite surfaces. This coating is best for railings, decks, docks and porches in addition to concrete surfaces such as patios, pool decks and sidewalks, but individuals should not apply DeckOver to drivable surfaces such as driveways and garage floors.\nTo prepare the surface for Behr DeckOver, it is important that it is clean, dry, sound and free of grease, dirt and oil. If applying the DeckOver to wood, the individual must remove any unstable or rotting boards and splinters. It is also import..

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How to troubleshoot heating problems at home?

Low heat in a home can be caused by other problems such as a dirty filter or burner, a clogged blower or registers and a broken blower belt. A dirty filter or clogged blower can be cleaned or replaced by the homeowner. If the registers are blocked, the individual can make sure that no furniture or other items are blocking them and preventing air flow. However, some causes such as a dirty burner can only be solved by a professional.\nAnother problem is that the furnace isn't running. This can be caused by a lack of power and gas, the pilot light being out, the power switch being in the off..

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How do I remove mold?

Controlling moisture is key to reducing mold, notes the Environmental Protection Agency. Molds naturally grow outdoors, but they can spread indoors when mold spores settle on damp surfaces.\nHomeowners may clean moldy areas that do not exceed 10 square feet, states the Environmental Protection Agency. Wearing an N-95 respirator, which minimizes exposure to airborne mold, a pair of long gloves reaching the middle of the forearm, and goggles without ventilation holes provides protection from the mold. The first step is to fix water problems, such as plumbing leaks, to avoid mold growth. Next, us..

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What are some uses for antique copper kettles?

An antique copper kettle can be both decorative and functional. In a bathroom, it can hold rolled washcloths and towels or act as a display of toiletries for visitors. It can be attached to a wall and filled with bathroom items as a space-saver. It can fulfill merely a decorative role and hold scented candles or a potted plant.\nThe rustic charm of an antique copper kettle can be emphasized if placed by a stone hearth or fireplace and filled with logs and kindling. It can also serve a more modern purpose and act as a remote control caddy or magazine holder. It can serve a seasonal purpose and ..

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What is a good R22 refrigerant replacement?

Home and vehicle owners that need to service a cooling system can still use R-22, but experts suggest replacing it with one of the new refrigerants that do not have as large an environmental impact. Aside from not producing HFCs that deplete the Earth's ozone layer, the newer refrigerants are also more efficient, resulting in potential cost savings.

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What are some popular country braided rug styles?

Banded braid constructions use wide bands of braids arranged according to a predetermined pattern. This results in a thick look and an appealing, predictable pattern. Cloth braid construction, on the other hand, is reminiscent of a time when homemakers cut outgrown clothing into strips and hand braided them into rugs. Such rugs were common in Colonial American culture.

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How do you identify authentic Royal Winton antiques?

The unique marks that identify Royal Winton pottery include the backstamp or the large letter "R" in a circle. Royal Winton backstamps include Atlas supporting a globe that says Grimwades, used from 1910-1930; a globe wrapped in a ribbon that says "Winton" with a crown overhead, used in the 1920s; globes with a Grimwades strap that say either "Stoke On Trent" or "England," used in the 1930s, and a round art deco mark that spells out "Royal Winton" in a circle that enwraps the words "Grimwades Made in England," used in 1934. A drawn circle that shows the words "Royal Winton" and "Grimwades LTD...

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