Handy Home Hints From The Handy And The Unhandy
Hammer back the lid on a paint can to ensure airtightness while guarding against splatter with a cloth. In tight workshops place the table saw center to ease handling large lumber. Attic knee walls should be at least four feet high. Roof gutters should slope one quarter inch per foot toward the downspouts. Most paint labels state coverage. if not a rough rule is 500 square feet per gallon before cutting.
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Andy Lang
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Plant bulbs for early spring color this fall
Garden bulb planting guide advises fall sowing for spring bloom. Details cover bulb selection tulips hyacinths daffodils and minor bulbs with timing depths and mulch tips. Also includes general home care and maintenance tips for outdoor beds and indoor repairs.
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Netherlands Flowerbulb Institute
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Cactus care tips for home growers
The article explains why cacti thrive in low humidity homes and how different types adapt. It advises winter rest for desert cacti with cool temperatures and little water, and notes succulents need less water after flowering. It recommends sandy, minimally organic soil and small plants can be repotted yearly.
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