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Comments (7)@ rosie- Let's see...... mower, weedeater, RoundUp, other sprays recommended by various sources, pulling by hand (this was probabaly the most effective repeatedly), keeping the leaves off the plant thinking that the vines would just die off without the leaves, motor oil & gasoline (stupid & desperate), burning, black plastic to totally keep the sun off, covering it wtih pulp (a by product from paper machines which killed almost anything [except ivy] that it was placed on, and at one time using a Bobcat to remove the top 10 inches of topsoil. that about all I can think of right now....this was over 20 years ago Dora...See MoreNeed recs for induction cooktop to retrofit
Comments (13)I remember seeing the reference to a slot, weedmeister. I spent some time today going over the installation instructions for about 6 brands of cooktops, and making a chart of all the dimensions, clearances, etc. I had been focusing on the clearances above and below the unit, but I've learned that the deciding factor is probably going to be side-to-side clearance. There is a pesky little dimension that I'd been misunderstanding - clearance sideways to wall. I'd been thinking of this as clearance to a wall above the counter, and since I don't have any walls nearby, ignoring it. I realized tonight that it meant clearance inside to the walls of the cabinets. (Sometimes I really feel stupid!) This is going to be a problem, because the inside width of the cabinet is just under 30". The cutout widths range from 28-1/8 (GE) to 30-3/4 (Miele), and they all need 1" or 1.5" on either side. This means that we will probably have to cut away some of the cabinet wall from the inside. I hope the contractor can do it. I don't even know how thick the cabinet walls are, and how much space I can get. There are cabinets next to this cabinet, so there are double walls and maybe some can be cut away. I am probably going to end up with the GE or the Kitchenaid because of this. The GE has a weird requirement for no shelves at all below the cooktop. I am going to have to call both companies tomorrow and find out exactly what the situation is....See MoreHelp, I need rec on good vacuums
Comments (9)I am not sure why you are not using your Central vac on the rug. I can understand if you only have a suction only rug nozzle, but a power nozzle would do well. If you have the electric power nozzle, make sure that it is running properly. Check the belt and make sure the the brushroll is spinning while going over the rug. Make sure the bristles have not worn down so much that they are not effective at cleaning the carpet. I would not suggest getting a new unit if you are only going to be there for a few years and money is an issue. A regular vacuum cleaner can be taken with you. There are different levels of people with allergies and how much reaction they have. Personally, I have some allergies, but only require a thoroughly cleaned environment and a vacuum that filters well. I do not need the super duper tremendous filtration vacuum cleaner. There are others who must have the best filtering. If you have carpeting and floors, you probably want a canister with power nozzle. If your child's allergies are terrible, look into a vacuum cleaner with a sealed system. This insures that any air goes through filters and does not escape through cracks before leaving the vacuum cleaner. I do not know your cleaning routine, but you should make sure that you really keep the dust down. Dust often and vacuum everything. That means vacuuming the rugs, floors, furniture drapes, walls, etc. The walls do not have to be done every time you vacuum, but they do need to be done occasionally. Vacuum your mattress once a month. It is very easy to do. Don't put off vacuuming, because you do not see dirt. Dust is there, because dustmites are there(unseen). There is no need to remove carpeting, just vacuum more often. I love having carpeting. I do not want to be dusting floors daily; chasing dust across the floors. A Miele vacuum cleaner, with a power nozzle, would work for you. I just do not care for their expensive bags. They have come out with a new and improved bag, decreased the number per package and raised the price. A better idea, for the customer, would be to give them a choice. Remember, earlier I said that people have different levels of allergies. Take a look at Tacony's Riccar and Simplicity brands. They offer some canisters that have a sealed system like the Riccar Pristine or the Simplicity Verve. Go into the vac shop and take them for a test drive. Do not pay attention to the website prices, because they are MSRP. A good vac shop should have a better price. Cost of bags and filters are cheaper than Miele. Another brand would be SEBO, but are expensive also. I would suggest that if you look for a vacuum, take your child with you. See how the child reacts after the vacuum is turned on. You cold do this if you test the Kenmore line. Another cheaper vacuum would be the Hoover S3670. It does have the high filtration "HEPA" bags and filter, but it may not work for your child. It does filter well, but may be a problem if any dust escapes. Dysons filter well, but the problem is when it has to be emptied. You would have to make sure the dirt bin is emptied outdoors. I do not care for the performance of many of the models on rugs except the DC17 and DC28 uprights. Take your time when looking for a good vacuum cleaner. Here is a link that might be useful: Simplicity...See MoreWallpaper removal? Recs on what I should use
Comments (8)Boxerpups, If NONE of this works.... I've taken down wallpaper in my entire house, and most of it was horrible but eventually came down. Stuck to the original wallboard with too little primer. We ended up with countless holes to patch. Well in the MBR I finally gave up, it defeated me. Hired someone to put up 1/4" wallboard over the whole room. It's like thick cardboard. Like new walls! He pulled off the baseboards and replaced them so they look correct. The trim around the doors and windows just got a little "shallower". We put crown molding around the ceiling to cover the seam. (We were doing that anyway.) I wouldn't have done it in the LR, but upstairs I really don't think anyone would guess. Something to keep in mind. Good Luck!...See More- 7 years ago
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