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The Advantages of Plastic Desks

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

School desks are important aspect of a classroom. Students are known to be a little rowdy when it comes to their desks and are often littered with writings and other whatnots. Because of this, school desks are now fashioned from plastic and reinforced with steel or iron.
Wood desks are rare nowadays since they prove to […]

How to shine a dull vinyl tile floor?

Monday, August 4th, 2008

How do you shine a dull vinyl tile floor? I would like a shine, without the buildup of wax.
 
There is a product called Quick Shine.You should be able to find it at the stores.I know in Texas Kroger carries it.Just type Quick Shine in the serach and find it on the web..
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If the […]

Please can anyone tell me if imulsion paints goes off, and still smells strange when walls have been painted?

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Usually imulsion (latex in U.S. ) wall paint looses its smell really quickly. If I were you, I’d go to the website of the brand you used and call the 1-800 number. I have found the technical depts of paint companies to be really helpful. You may have to lower the level of […]

What is the minimum wage where you live?

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

The Minimum Wage is a Federal Law, thus it applies everywhere in the United States. Where you live doesn’t matter.
FLSA Minimum Wage: The federal minimum wage is $5.85 per hour effective July 24, 2007; $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also […]

How to remove wood paneling from wall?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

What is the best way to remove paneling from a plaster wall with minimal wall damage?
Its an old house w/ plaster walls not drywall.
I would like off, dont want to paint it.
 
First, score with a razor knife any edges where paint or caulk has overlapped a seam. This will keep the paint from […]

How do I identify “genuine” silverware?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

I have heard that thrift stores sometimes sell sterling silverware with their stainless steel silverware. How can I recognize genuine silver silverware?
 
http://www.asyoulikeitsilvershop.com/use…
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…
http://nancysilver.com/patterns/finder/f…
I doubt seriously you’ll find silver flatware in thrift stores since a single spoon can cost $35 and up. Silver plate is possible.
You look for a manufactuer name on the back of […]

How often should you wash something if it touches the human body once? (A towel)?

Friday, June 27th, 2008

A towel I use after I shower - I’ll wash once a week (since I’m just wiping off water from my clean body.
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Other things like my pajamas, underwear, shirts - I only wear once, then wash them.
Bras - I wash after wearing them 1-3x (depends on the weather)
I wash my sheets/pillow cases once […]

What are my legal rights when an inconsiderate neighbor will not take steps to stop his dog barking?

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

We have a neighbor whose big dog barks loudly across the neighborhood from 4pm to late at night. Does anyone know what my legal rights are? Or what steps I could take with local law enforcment to have this guy stop his dog barking?
 
NOTE: this is for the city of Alburquerque just find the phone […]

How can i clean my room quickly and efficiently and make it fun all at them same time?

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Think about how awesome your room would look if it was clean and organized. Make lists of places you want to put things, or draw a picture of a new way to arrange your furniture. When youre satisfied, start cleaning. Start early in the morning so you have the whole day if you need it. […]

The Perfect Backyard

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Is your backyard less than what you always imagined? If so, then you will need to work on creating the backyard of your dreams. Believe it or not, but you can actually create a beautiful backyard with a little bit of work .
One thing you may want to include in your backyard includes raised gardens. […]