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My house is built on piers. It is open air under the ground floor. The joists are about three feet above grade. I need to run a wire under the floor and will put it through holes in the joist. The wire will not be exposed to sun or rain. Can I use Romex or do I need direct burial cable?
NM cable (aka "Romex") could probably be used without any issue, but UF cable can go anywhere NM can -- and more. The safer bet is to use UF, or...
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What is recommended for stubborn stains in my Corian sink? I was advised many years ago when I purchased Corina counter tops not to use bleach in my sink, and instead stick to Soft Scrub. Do I need a stronger cleaner?
If Soft Scrub alone isn't cleaning your sink, you may be able to combine this cleaner with a mild abrasive pad. In addition, bleach can be used if diluted in...
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How can I layer highlights over my dark based trees without the colors just mixing into a muddy green and instantly dirtying my brush? I'm doing the wet on wet technique like I've seen Bob Ross do.
Use a lighter color and thinner paint and touch lightly with the brush. This is Bob Ross' own instruction.
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If the house sitter is living in the house for a week or so, does the owner provide the food or money for food to be purchased?
I have always allowed my house sitter access to anything already in the refrigerator. Be careful to take out beer, wine, or other alcohol so you will not be responsible....
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I have a plant that is dead with the exception of one sprig. Can I eat the dead thyme that’s dried out around the fresh sprig?
Yes, you can use it as it were dried thyme. However, the taste can be slightly different.
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Can I use the thyme flower for new thyme plant?
No, it is difficult to multiply thyme by using the flowers. The best way is to divide the plant in spring.
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What do I do with my copy of Pokemon Platinum that will not delete the saved data? Every time I try to delete it and start a new game, even after saving the new game, when I power off and get back on, the old saved file remains. Is the game broken?
The game will not let you overwrite data if you pressed "New Game" after the title sequence.
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Our pitcher plant is hanging outside in a greenbelt area. It has gotten very leafy and all the pitchers have turned brown. It is getting daily sun yet temperatures are anticipated to drop into the 40's. What is needed to save the plant through the winter?
Your pitcher plant seems to like the spot you picked for it. The pitchers turning brown is a sign of dormancy and should be just fine if the temperatures don't...
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I am trying to install a library cd-rom for research. Two days ago I returned my ASUS laptop to factory settings, but kept all the files. Now the computer will not even register that I have put the disc in. What can I do?
Reset the BIOS to default, then reboot. It's a common problem, that should fix it.
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We are the last house at the bottom of a steep hill. Our yard is always wet. How do I prepare wet soil before using raised beds?
One of the best things about raised beds is that they put you in control of your soil conditions. If you have a lot of rainfall in your area, you...
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