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How much square footage does a medium-capacity dehumidifier cover?

Dehumidifiers are rated for pint-removal capacity per day, so a medium-capacity dehumidifier removes between 40 and 50 pints of water from the air every 24 hours. Damper rooms need higher-capacity dehumidifiers. For instance, a small laundry room may need a medium-capacity dehumidifier because of all the wet laundry that hangs there. On the other hand, a medium-capacity dehumidifier may be sufficient for a room larger than 3,500 square feet if the room is only slightly humid.

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How do you grow poinsettias?

In April or March, prune plants by approximately 8 inches between, and begin adding fertilizer to the soil at monthly intervals. Re-pot plants in early June, using new pots that are no more than 4 inches wider than the originals. Use potting mix that is high in organic matter. Indoor plants may be transplanted to a garden or other outdoor location in warmer climates where frost is not an issue. Select outdoor planting sites that offer high-quality soil, good drainage and abundant sunlight.\nWater outdoor plants at regular intervals, keeping soil moist but not too soggy. Add fertilizer more oft..

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What are tips for pruning fig trees?

After the tree is done producing fruit for the year, examine the plant and prune away branches that are undesirable, including those that are at acute angles to the trunk and those that are too close to the primary scaffold branches.\nIf suckers start growing on the fig tree, use a shovel to remove them from the base of the tree as they appear. Whenever you notice damaged or diseased wood, including broken branches, remove them; make the cut about 6 inches into the healthy wood, if possible.

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How do you age brass?

Put on the safety glovesPut on the safety gloves to protect your hands from the chemicals in the acetone.Apply acetoneDip a nylon scrubber in acetone, and work it over the entire brass surface until all the shiny surfaces or lacquer is removed. Use steel wool to give the brass an aged, scratched appearance.Wash off the acetoneMix detergent into a bowl of warm water, and use a sponge to wipe off the remaining acetone.Dry the brassDry the brass with a towel.Apply apple cider vinegarPour apple cider vinegar into a bowl, and soak the brass item in the vinegar until it darkens to the desired level...

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What are some top-rated cookware sets?

The Earth Pan II Sandflow set is aluminum and has a nonstick finish. The 10-piece set is $149.99, or the 8-inch pan alone is $19.99, as of 2015.\n\nThe Analon Advanced Bronze set is also aluminum, and it is nonstick. The 8-inch pan is $24.99 and the full 10-piece set is $299.99.\n\nGood Housekeeping recommends the Sur La Table Hard Anodized set for its even heating. It costs $49.95 for the skillet set or $249.95 for the 10-piece set.

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What are the pros and cons of cork flooring?

Heavy furniture can dent a cork floor, and coasters should be placed beneath the feet of heavy furniture items before they're placed on a cork floor. Like other types of wood floors, cork floors can benefit from a polyurethane sealant that's applied every few years or so. Cork floors tend to fade if they are exposed to strong light and perhaps shouldn't be installed in a room that gets direct sunlight.\nCork flooring is considered to be environmentally friendly because trees don't have to be killed to provide the cork. Cork comes from a type of oak that grows in the Mediter..

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Who sells electric stove plugs?

Most of the power cord product listings on Repair Clinic come with instructional installation videos and articles to help customers replace the electric stove plug in question. Most of the power cords sold by Repair Clinic are priced between around $8 for a Whirlpool electric range cord, to a little over $50 for a Whirlpool electric range power cord kit that includes a 10-foot 50-AMP four-wire cord with closed eyelets and strain relief.\nHome Depot sells a universal 4-foot, four-prong electric range cord that is manufactured by GE and fits most electrical range models. The cord is designed for..

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How do you control mushrooms in lawn grass?

Improve conditionsMushrooms, fungi that favor shade, typically remain hidden, but can appear after rainy periods, given the right conditions. Because they disappear once the sun dries the soil, allow direct sunlight to flow to problem areas by trimming branches of trees and shrubs. Compacted soil is another problem that keeps lawns damp and encourages mushroom growth. Drain the lawnAerate the lawn to increase drainage. Improved drainage increases oxygen availability to grass roots, which discourages mushroom growth. Remove thatch from the lawn if it exceeds half an inch to reduce the amount of..

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What happens during a Megger Test?

A hand crank is the most frequent method for operating the Megger insulation resistance test meter, which involves connecting one test lead to the insulation, isolating the wiring from the equipment and connecting the other test lead to the wiring. Safety considerations when using the Megger tester include: use only on high resistance measurements, do not touch the test leads while turning the hand crank, deenergize and discharge the circuit before connecting the Megger, and disconnect the equipment being tested from other circuitry prior to connecting the test meter.\nElectrical insulation pr..

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How can tools be rented from Home Depot?

Tools are available for rental from Home Depot for a four-hour period, daily, weekly, monthly or as long as is needed to complete the project. Before leaving the store, an associate checks the tool to make sure it works properly. The associate can also demonstrate how the tool is operated. While most tools fit in a car or truck, Home Depot also offers hourly truck rental if you need help with larger, heavier items.\nIf you have any issues while working with the equipment, you can bring it back to the store to get a replacement. Home Depot offers Damage Protection, which protects you, as the r..

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