0 Why does my cat keep patting my face? 1 How should I discipline my cat for bad behavior? 2 How can I fix my relationship with my 7 month old cat after Ive constantly abused her the past month? 3 How much purring is too much purring? 4 What is this street cat asking for, with continuous meowing? 5 Can cats safely eat raw meat? 6 Who should win at tug of war? 7 Overly friendly stray cat wants to come in our house 8 What causes a dog to lunge at an unknown child and how should the owner respond? 9 Is this normal first day home behavior for my kitten, or should I be concerned? 10 Does purring tire cats? 11 How do I apologise to my cat? 12 Is blinking slowly at cats a way to tell them that you love them? 13 How do I give a cat a pill? 14 How to introduce my aggressive dog to other canines? 15 My cat is not eating or drinking anything after the death of the fellow cat 16 Why does my cat put toys in my shoes? 17 Can I rename a dog I get from a shelter? 18 How can we find a dog to test drive? 19 What to feed kittens that are only a few weeks old? (Their mother died) 20 Why do cats lick plastic bags, and is there any harm in it? 21 Cat is tipping over bed-side lamps during the night 22 Is it ok to pick my adult cat up by the scruff of the neck? 23 How do I get my cat to wear a tuxedo for several hours? 24 My cat gets angry and scared at me if I stand 25 How to prevent my dog from barking constantly when I am not at home? 26 Why do dogs eat grass? 27 Can my dog get sick from my human illness? 28 Cat meows for wet food in morning despite dry food being available 29 Putting a cat into a carrier 30 How can I help my obese cat lose weight? 31 How long is a cats memory? 32 How can I gain back my dogs trust after accidentally kicking him? 33 Can I feed my cat whenever she wants? 34 My cat demands a lot of attention 35 When is declawing a viable option for cats? 36 Does neutering have any negative effect on the health of a dog? 37 How do you safely evacuate with cats? 38 What can I do to ease my dogs fear of loud noises? 39 How can I stop my cat from eating too fast and throwing up? 40 How to let an indoor cat have some outdoors time safely? 41 How do I keep a cat out of my Christmas tree? 42 How do I discourage my cat from biting? 43 How to keep my cat stress free during periods of constant 90dB+ sound? 44 What to do when moving next to a bird sanctuary with a loosely-domesticated cat? 45 I cant afford vet treatment, what are my options? 46 How do I introduce our dog to a brand new baby 47 Is dry food better for pets’ teeth? 48 How can I stop my dogs from scooting / dragging their butts? 49 Why does my cat bring me her toy? 50 My cat seems to dislike the idea of a morning walk. Should I continue? 51 Can I make a baby wild rabbit a pet? 52 Is it okay to feed my cats canned tuna? 53 What happens if cats drink coffee? 54 How can I measure the weight of my cat? 55 Active wildlife outside the window- Good or Bad for Cat psychology? 56 Recommendations for introducing kittens to adult cats 57 How can I prevent my cat from extending his claws when being petted? 58 Why does my cat like licking my armpits? 59 How can stop my adult cat from urinating in inappropriate places? 60 How can I keep my cat from climbing on my desk? 61 Why is iceberg lettuce bad for rabbits? 62 How can I safely pick up a garden snail? 63 When leaving my dog alone is it better to leave some lights on or all off? 64 Why does my cat wash her paws in her water? 65 How can I free a snake from duct tape? 66 How can I train a dog to behave with a cat? 67 How to train a dog to poo in a particular part of the garden? 68 Are there health risks to leaving a dead fish in the aquarium? 69 How deep should I bury my pet (should I rebury)? 70 How can I tell if my cat is happy? 71 What forms of body language can be identified in snake behaviour? 72 What is required to house break a rabbit? 73 Why is my dog eating poop? 74 Do dogs commit suicide? 75 Can I feed my cat a vegetarian or vegan diet? 76 Do invisible fences pose long term health risks to dogs? 77 My friend is allergic to only some of my cats; why is that (and how do I mitigate for future cats)? 78 How do you clean poop out of a long hair cats fur? 79 How long can a healthy cat go without food? 80 What is the optimal age to neuter a male dog? 81 Is it okay for an elderly cat to be sleeping in the litterbox? 82 Is it ok to adopt a kitten if you have a murderous cat? 83 One month old puppy pacing in circles and crying 84 How can I know if my cat is in pain? 85 How often is too often to bathe a dog? 86 How can we prevent our cats from scratching on our chair? 87 How to deal with excluding my son from the favourite activity of his peers? 88 How to prevent my child from being indoctrinated with Christianity? 89 Teenage daughter refusing to go to school 90 The teacher erased 3 pages of my 5 year olds completed homework 91 My 3 year old daughter thinks she is white. Should I tell her shes not? 92 What can I as a teenager do about my insanely strict parents? 93 Should I punish my teenage sister, whom I have full custody of, for lying to me in order to secretly see her boyfriend? 94 My girlfriend has mentioned disowning her 14 y/o transgender daughter 95 I am 21 and I am terrified beyond belief of my father 96 Im losing it, with a talkative toddler, a colicky baby, chores, work, and lack of sleep 97 What to do with my pre-teen daughter who has been out of control since a severe accident? 98 My 13-year-old son made a foolish and wasteful donation. How can I teach him he was wrong? 99 How to comfort my dad after telling him that I dont like to do anything with him? 100 How can you deal with tantrums without spanking? 101 Son was sent home from sleepover for behavior 102 If my 5yr old is an exceptional liar, should I expect that she will continue lying as she gets older? 103 How can I prevent my 8-year-old from spending time with his bad friend? 104 My wife wants a homosexual child 105 Seventeen year old daughter wants to take an international trip to meet someone she met online 106 Wife agrees with parenting, but is intentionally less strict 107 Limit access to screens (phone, computer) to my kids, whereas I benefitted from no limit during my own childhood 108 Should you let a toddler win? 109 Why would you lie to your children about Santa? 110 Why dont children know why they do things? 111 How to respond to 17 year old daughter going out with a 25 year old man? 112 Grandparents want our three year old daughter to throw tantrums like her cousin did 113 How to teach children Santa is not real, while respecting other kids beliefs? 114 Should I allow or forbid my son to visit the education of a religion that I do not share? 115 At what age should I tell my daughter that her real mother is dead? 116 Being told Im father to a son I dont want 117 How to convince a 4-year old child that professional cyclists are not littering during a race? 118 What do I do about my mom setting her expectations too high? 119 My 16 year old daughter got a speeding ticket 120 Is having a sibling better for a child? 121 What are some strategies for raising a bilingual child? 122 My 2.5 years old daughter asks to learn to read 123 Four year old started calling me by my first name. Is this problematic? 124 Lying to my daughter about her mothers death 125 Impact on kids NOT having TV? 126 How should I handle a little boy who likes girls toys? 127 How to answer my 5 year old why I can tell her what she has to do, and why she cant tell me what to do 128 Is bribing children with cash incentives a good idea? 129 Should a parent delete a teens social media account if it was handled badly? 130 Is it bad being a bad influence for my younger cousin? 131 Should I buy my college child a vehicle when I can afford to or make him earn it on his own? 132 My child witnessed a toddler being taught to cuss by older kids. How to deal with rude language at social gatherings? 133 How to talk to a teen daughter about her weight 134 Can The Giving Tree be explained in a way that isnt an unhealthy lesson? 135 Teenagers Ogling my Daughter. What to do? 136 Programming with a baby 137 Have I lost my daughter? 138 My daughters friend faked having cancer - our daughter found out via Facebook and is devastated. What do we do? 139 My 21-year-old adult son hates me 140 How can I prevent my parents divorce? 141 Whats wrong with Dr Seuss? 142 How do you teach a child religious views? 143 From what age should one heed But Im not cold!? 144 How can we get some free time (on daily basis)? 145 12 year old boy is totally out of control 146 How do you cope in the first few months? 147 How do I calm a frustrated 6-year-old? 148 My 4-year-old refers to himself as me 149 How should I handle an 8 year old lawyering and quibbling? 150 Should we circumcise our son? 151 My husband, who is my teen daughters step father feels bad that he cant have a closer relationship with my daughter 152 Is it ok to disagree in front of the kids? 153 How can I make my kids passionate in science while being religious? 154 Should I be concerned about my 1-year-old and her mother moving in with a man Ive never met? 155 How do you raise an intelligent and happy daughter in a sexist world? 156 Should you play games with a toddler that theyre very good at and always win? 157 Why do toddlers hate getting their face cleaned off with a wet washcloth and is there a better way? 158 Is it safer to install a back seat car seat behind the driver or behind the passenger? 159 Teaching my son a language he doesnt want to learn 160 What are the legal, emotional, and/or behavioral repercussions of confiscating money as a punishment? 161 Just found out my 13 year old girl is Bi and dating a 17 year old girl in an open relationship. Huh? Now what? 162 My parents are taking over my life, I think Im going insane 163 Neighbors child is trying to spend all her time with us 164 How can I be more sympathetic towards my children when they are injured? 165 What should we do when our 15 year old wants sex with his 13 year old girlfriend? 166 What is a positive way to handle a boy who acts like a girl? 167 How can I undo the bad behavior my 2.5 year old daughter learned from 5 year old children? 168 How to help a bullied child (without involving parents or teachers) 169 How to work-at-home given no daycare 170 Why does my infant wake crying the instant we put him in his bed? 171 My toddler calls me Mommy, but Im his father 172 How should a stepfather respond to You are not my Father!? 173 My kids watch YouTube - how do I control what they see? 174 What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip? 175 Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag? 176 Why would one aim off when navigating with a map and compass? 177 My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now? 178 Is it actually useful to ration food? 179 Should I run if I see wild dogs? 180 Where in Europe is wild camping permitted? 181 Commuting by canoe 182 Sleeping solo in a double sleeping bag 183 Which will keep my food colder longer, draining the melted ice water, or leaving it in the cooler? 184 Whats wrong with swimming out far? 185 Ive just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I keep calm? 186 When hiking, why is the right of way given to people going up? 187 What are essential items in an emergency kit? 188 Etiquette of playing musical instruments on popular hikes 189 How do you take field notes at below 0 °C, without freezing fingers? 190 What are good knots to know for camping and backpacking? 191 How do you determine how long a hike will take? 192 Can I safely eat grass? 193 How can I take keys with me while swimming? 194 Is it warmer to sleep in a car or in a tent? 195 What is the safest way to purify water? 196 How does water depth affect swimming safety? Why do signs, especially in the UK, say DANGER: deep water? 197 What are some common mistakes to avoid when trying winter camping for the first time? 198 Is it OK to throw pebbles and stones in streams, waterfalls, ponds, etc.? 199 Does eating snow help dehydration? 200 How should I prepare my body for prolonged exposure to heat? 201 How should I remove a tick? 202 How long does water need to be boiled for to kill all bacteria / viruses? 203 A list of suitable foods for a long hike 204 Why is it prohibited to sleep in a tent? 205 How do you know you have reached North or South Pole without GPS? 206 How to avoid exploding rocks 207 Is it dangerous to rope together on an ascent of hard packed ice? 208 How to deal with condensation in a tent? 209 Should you pop a blister? 210 Does cotton really kill? 211 What are the dangers of walking barefoot in towns/cities? 212 Is ankle support a myth? 213 Is drinking urine safe? 214 Are there any advantages while backpacking to hike during the night and sleep during the day? 215 Is there an organization for adults to learn outdoor skills with their kids? 216 How to safely rescue someone drowning as an untrained bystander? 217 How can I get a GPS location for this tree on a distant hillside? 218 Why would a seal be flinging an octopus around above the water and then slapping a kayaker with it? 219 I never adjust for true north. Is this bad practice? 220 Can I eat the rabbits my cat catches? 221 I am lost, I found a trail, which way do I go? 222 How do I make people not be afraid of me and my dogs? 223 Why is it bad to use your whole foot in rock climbing 224 When should I avoid geotagging? 225 How to clean rock-climbing shoes? 226 Is it better to wear one pair or two pairs of socks while hiking? 227 Is it possible to rappel with only a rope? (No harness, Prusik cord, or other gear) 228 How can you navigate without a compass or GPS 229 Can I use a bicycle helmet as a climbing helmet? 230 What are the downsides to sleeping in a hammock on a multi-day hike? 231 How can I tell if I am dehydrated or have low electrolytes (need salt, etc.)? 232 Will drinking lots of water in the day(s) prior to a long trek mean I will need less water on the trek? 233 How to harden feet to avoid blisters on long hikes 234 Can I eat rotten meat and carcass given enough cooking? 235 Why do I always wake up freezing? 236 Given limited space and weight what should I carry to get a fire going with damp wood? 237 Why go without socks with climbing shoes? 238 How do I evade or pacify a bee? 239 Can removing dead wood harm the ecosystem? 240 As a tall female should I be looking at male or female backpacks? 241 How to react to cattle charging towards you? 242 Should overweight people ever climb? 243 How to carry water in freezing temperatures? 244 Is it warmer to sleep with an empty bladder? 245 What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack? 246 What is this tool on a Swiss Army knife for? 247 FiveFingers or hiking boots? 248 What essential items should go in a small first aid kit? 249 Why do so many people hike with such light footwear? 250 Why do minor keys sound “sad”? 251 Why is the guitar tuned like it is? 252 Why are there twelve notes in an octave? 253 Whats the point of keys other than C and Am? 254 Is there any real-world difference between time signatures such as 4/4 and 8/8? 255 What is good software for learning how to sight-read? 256 What are the most effective ear training methods? 257 How do professional accompanying musicians (seem to) figure out songs instantly? 258 How can I significantly improve my hand independence on piano? 259 Ten Minute Practice Techniques For Guitar? 260 Purpose of double-sharps and double-flats? 261 How to play a song without making mistakes? 262 How long would it take to learn to tune a piano? 263 Is there a way to measure the consonance or dissonance of a chord? 264 Quickly flip a page of sheet music while playing 265 How do you draw a quarter rest with a pen/pencil? 266 What is the relationship between do re mi and note letter names? 267 How often should I replace the strings on my guitar? 268 Why are there both sharps and flats? 269 Best method to learn to play barre chords? 270 Changing the strings: one by one, or by taking all strings off at one time? 271 What is the difference between a mode and a scale? 272 How can a classical pianist learn jazz piano? 273 Ways to get out of a scalar rut? 274 What does a conductor actually do? 275 Whats the difference between a G♭ and an F#? 276 How can I overcome the fear of performing in front of an audience? 277 Position of white dots in guitar fretboard 278 Why Is Just Intonation Impractical? 279 Will learning to play another instrument help me to become a better guitarist? 280 Why is C the base note of standard notation and keys? 281 Why does string strummed with finger sound different from the one strummed with pick? 282 Found in an 1800s newspaper--what kind of march notation is this? 283 A (440 Hz) and A (880 Hz) are completely different sounds to me. Does this mean Im tone deaf? 284 (1/√π)/√⅔ as a time signature? 285 Have orchestras included any modern instrument lately? 286 Are there any games useful for ear training? 287 Do advanced musicians still practice scales every day? 288 Why are some people so paranoid about music theory? 289 Which notes are optional in jazz chords? 290 Is there a standard or typical drum kit layout? 291 Why do Guitar chords work the way they do compared to a Piano? 292 What are some chord substitutions for a I-IV-V blues progression? 293 Why isnt there a classical composer like Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart today? 294 How do you identify a good acoustic guitar? 295 Does it really make difference to play a song in a different key? 296 I accidentally composed a song that sounds like a famous song 297 Is there a standard width for piano keys? 298 Glossary of Guitar Effects 299 What are the differences between tone, note, and pitch? 300 Guitar practice: more often but less time or once in a few days but for a few hours? 301 Does 3/4 time signature differ from 6/8? 302 What Does a Compressor Pedal Do? 303 What to look for when buying a digital piano for a beginner? 304 In live performance, what is a monitor 305 Why cant drums produce melody? 306 How do I make piano chords sound interesting when playing along with popular songs? 307 Why are orchestras tuned differently? 308 The major scale - why and how? 309 Why do instruments have a key? 310 Why are pianos traditionally tuned out of tune at the extremes? 311 How to know what notes will go together while improvising? 312 Why is a C7 chord named a dominant seventh chord? 313 Why does the scale have seven (or five) notes? Why not six? 314 List of average genre tempo (BPM) levels? 315 What is the difference between a xylophone, a glockenspiel, a marimba, a xylorimba and a marimbaphone? 316 Key signature for writing in modes other than major and minor 317 How can I improve my piano sight reading? 318 What instruments are inexpensive, portable and not too loud? 319 What are the practical reasons for still having transposing instruments? 320 When were the terms Major and Minor applied to keys? 321 Is there any research in music theory? 322 What does a small x-like symbol before a note mean? 323 Why learn scales? What are they for? 324 Why do I yawn while singing? 325 How to transcribe music by ear? 326 As a guitarist, how can I learn to sight-read music? 327 Will playing without mistakes at all become easy for me in the future? 328 What is the origin of the up bow and down bow symbols for bowed string instruments? 329 Does the difference in harmonic series between instruments have a significant effect on the consonance of the sound? 330 Whats the difference between modal music and tonal music? 331 How to minimize the pain for a beginning guitar student so they won’t give up before they develop calluses? 332 WHY do harmonics happen? 333 Can a flute soloist sit? 334 How to start playing by ear/improvising? 335 Why doesnt my synthesized note sound natural? 336 What does it mean to write a song in a certain key? 337 Is there a difference between 2/4 and 4/4 338 Etiquette of Quitting a Band 339 What are modes and how are they useful? 340 Why does conventional playing style give the string manipulation to the left hand? 341 What do you do when a string breaks or you drop your pick on stage? 342 Why do notes have multiple names? 343 Major scale of one note is the Minor scale of another note? 344 How not to touch neighbouring strings? 345 Is there any practical difference between 3/4 and 3/8 time? 346 Why is my guitars saddle at an angle? 347 Why are the white and black keys on the piano placed the way they are? 348 My son is 6, and his guitar teacher wants me to buy him a 4/4 guitar! 349 What are some useful and effective exercises for training absolute pitch? 350 Software that allows playing in different temperaments 351 What do vent holes do on a music stand? 352 Forgetting the musical notes while performing in concert 353 What exactly should I have to learn to understand why certain combination of chords are harmonic when played in a sequence? 354 What is the difference between a riff and a lick? 355 How should I store my guitars? 356 Why is the double bass the only instrument in the violin family tuned in fourths? 357 Why do many songs in major keys use a bVII chord? 358 Hands-separate piano practice doesnt seem to help with hands-together playing 359 Is it possible to write a song without a key? 360 What exactly does practising scales teach? 361 Why do octaves sound equivalent? 362 How to interpret half notes combined with thirty-second stems? 363 Why do people sometimes write notes as E♯ or C♭? 364 How can I practice in an apartment without annoying the neighbours? 365 How does scale length affect my playing? 366 What is the difference between sharp note & flat note? 367 How can I teach a student who seems to have no rhythm? 368 How can I train my ear for music? 369 Why are violin bows longer than viola bows, than cello bows, than double-bass bows ? 370 Why is music theory built so tightly around the C Major scale? 371 Whats so special about minor and major scales? 372 Appreciating the music of J. S. Bach 373 Why shouldnt I put electric guitar strings on my acoustic guitar? 374 What are the benefits of guitars with fanned frets? 375 Are there any music programming languages from after the SuperCollider era? 376 How do I use a metronome? 377 Why cant I play with a backing track or other musicians 378 It is ok to correct wrong notes when playing piano? 379 Why do pianos not need to be tuned every time you play? 380 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D: Why do some recordings seem to be in C sharp? 381 How does your brain learn to play the piano two-handed? 382 Why is a grand piano better than an upright piano? 383 Why is the bridge pickup on a Stratocaster angled? 384 What makes an interval Perfect? 385 Does an accidental apply to all octaves? 386 Can wind instruments be played out of tune? 387 Noise while not touching guitar strings or metal parts 388 How to tell the time signature of a song by listening? 389 Can anyone learn to sing higher? 390 How to turn any (pop) song into a jazz song? 391 How can I learn to compose? 392 When tuning a guitar, should you always end with tightening the string rather than loosening it? 393 Is it recommended to learn a piece you really like, but is way above your level? 394 Bored when playing instrument 395 B flat minor - the key of death ... seriously? 396 How to play songs that contain one guitar when we have two or more guitarists? 397 Is there a broader term for instruments, like the gong, whose volume briefly increases after being sounded instead of immediately decaying? 398 Do composers take advantage of the position of players in an orchestra for effect? 399 How can I safely extend my vocal range? 400 How high from the ground should the keyboard from a piano be? 401 How many hours of practice total are typical for different piano grades? 402 What does a triangle mean in chord notation? 403 Finger Exercises for Piano when not playing 404 Polymeter vs Polyrhythm 405 How do classical composers write music? 406 Can people really sight-read advanced pieces? 407 Arthritis In Hands (Playing With Pain In Hands) - Are There Recommended Approaches? 408 What does this note - B# - mean? 409 Does leaving a capo on hurt the strings? 410 Can I play pipe organ as a pianist? 411 How do you determine if youre ready to join a band? 412 Why is the key included in classical music titles? 413 Pay-to-Play Gigs 414 What is the best way of learning the notes on the fretboard. 415 Using keyboard/MIDI controller to learn piano 416 Why is dropped D tuning used so often? 417 How necessary is a USB Audio Interface? 418 What is the difference between a band and an orchestra 419 How often is it recommended to change bass strings? 420 How do harmonics work? 421 What is the difference between chorus and refrain? 422 Why are there many guitarists, but only one drummer in a band? 423 Why do guitarists put tape on their amplifiers? 424 Why isnt D the most central note? 425 Why do some artists tune their guitars half a step or whole step down? 426 How do I know when its time to change a tube on my amplifier? 427 Will a 61-key keyboard severely restrict my piano repertoire? 428 What is the definition of playing in the pocket? 429 How is counterpoint different from harmony? 430 When is a piece in A minor versus C major? 431 How is this B flat guitar chord physically possible? 432 Why do people with perfect pitch perceive tunes not in 440 Hz out of tune? 433 What is the difference between a riff and a melody? 434 Why are C♯ and D♭ different frequencies? 435 Im learning music theory, but none of the songs Im trying it on are playing by the rules 436 How do jazz players communicate while playing? 437 Why is A4 the standard pitch reference for tuning? 438 Why is it that I can sometimes guess the next note? 439 What is the Difference between Maple and Rosewood Fretboards 440 What are the Solfège names of the semitones between the basic do, re, mi, etc? 441 Why note B is marked with H in Scandinavia and Germany? 442 What is intonation and how can I find out if my guitar has correct intonation? 443 What is the relationship between the melody line and the rhythm chords? 444 What does it mean when two notes are stuck together? 445 Do musicians count the meter all the time? 446 How do experienced pianists sight-read chords? 447 Is it easier to play softly on a grand piano? 448 When to use a dot or a tie in music notation? 449 Why dont classical stringed instruments mark their note positions? 450 How can I be sure that I am singing effortlessly in my natural voice? 451 Why do E♯ and F♮ not sound the same (according to Wikipedia)? 452 How should one practice a piece that is learned, but not fully mastered? 453 How did composers test their music? 454 Why does violin sound differently after playing on it for some time? 455 Beginning adult piano for musicians 456 Is there a way to develop Perfect Pitch? 457 Why is bass note so important in harmonic analysis of music? 458 Can one tell by ear whether a bowed instrument is being played up or down? 459 How to identify the root note of a chord 460 The differences between natural, harmonic and melodic minors 461 How do I know when Im singing in key? 462 What exercises can I do to improve my timing? 463 Rest above a note in a piano piece 464 Coated Strings—Gimmick, or worth the money? 465 Why arent there attempts to evolve classical musical instruments so that theyre easier to play? 466 Why is the saxophone not common in classical repertoire? 467 Is there any way to improve composing? 468 What do the letters D and E above the staff represent here? 469 Aldous Huxley and 5/4 Meter in Music Predating Take 5 470 Recycling guitar strings 471 The notes outside the major scale form a pentatonic scale 472 How to play a long sustained note on an electric guitar? 473 Unknown notation - thick horizontal bars between notes 474 Why is the lowest note on the piano an A? 475 Understanding minor key harmony 476 Are doubly augmented and doubly diminished intervals practical? 477 Physics behind why a bugle can play several notes, while a whistle only plays one note 478 Is there any way to find a key of song somehow mathematically/algorithmically? 479 Can I just tune my guitar how ever I like? 480 What kind of a guitar can I play without thumbs? 481 Why are measures (aka bars) important? 482 Is CD audio quality good enough for the final delivery of music? 483 How can a non-musician recognize anacrusis? 484 How do I get out of my song writing rut and compose something new and fresh for a change? 485 Why do tube-based guitar amplifiers sound so good? 486 Advantage of 7-note based theory over 12-note alternative 487 How to bend and release without flicking the other strings? 488 How do I connect my musical instrument to a computer? 489 What is the difference between Overdrive and Distortion? 490 Is You shouldnt play all 6 strings together on an electric guitar good teaching? 491 Do guitar strings wear when not used? 492 How to dramatically change the feeling of a song while keeping the melody largely the same? 493 Is 16va proper notation? 494 Boiling/washing used guitar/bass strings - is it worthwhile? 495 Do musicians that began playing from an early age have an incontestable advantage? 496 What is the practical reason for reentrant tuning on ukulele and similar instruments? 497 Which fingering to use when playing the same piano key twice in a row? 498 one finger per fret - is it worth following this rule? 499 My childs violin practice is making us tired, what can we do? 500 Why does music seem to transpose when I yawn? 501 Why can I easily sing or whistle a tune Ive just heard, but not as easily reproduce it on an instrument? 502 How do you remember your music and how do I improve in this regard? 503 How do professional electronic musicians/sound engineers combat listening fatigue? 504 Do different synthesizers have different timbres and/or produce different harmonics for the same given waveform? 505 Sites with a good selection of sheet music 506 Examples of songs or phrases played in different temperaments 507 What are the limitations of the ABC notation format? 508 What tools should every guitarist have? 509 Has music notation become more prescriptive? 510 Is there a Relative Pitch Clef? 511 What is the difference between mono and stereo? 512 Software that slows down music to help in transcribing 513 Classical music theory notation for chord inversions (figured bass) 514 Learn piano one hand at a time or simultaneously? 515 What are the ergonomic / playing differences between the guitar and the piano? 516 Cleaning the fretboard of an electric guitar 517 Why does the dominant chord contain a flattened 7th? 518 Why is music for strings more likely to be in keys with sharps? 519 What to check when buying a new electric guitar? 520 Why do we use such complicated notation? 521 What does play with feeling mean? 522 Tapping 3 times on one leg and 4 times on another leg in 4 beats. What is it called and how to do it? 523 How to do metal harmonics (pinch etc) 524 Why does the orchestra tune to the oboe? 525 Which instrument can a person play with 2 malformed fingers on each hand? 526 Why you need a rest here in this score? 527 Why are the 4th and 7th scale degrees removed from the major scale to make the Pentatonic scale? 528 Algorithms for music composition 529 To what extent is music theory just giving us a language to describe/break down music, or does it really have significant scientific content? 530 Why does a 97 / 92 key piano exist by Bösendorfer? 531 How to create Chord progressions that make sense 532 Why does the C7 chord on guitar omit the G note (5th) in open position? 533 How do I know when the next note starts in sheet music? 534 I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start? 535 Difference between hi and low on amps? 536 How many (major and minor) keys are there? Why? 537 Why is plexiglass not used for car windows? 538 Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and Tear? 539 Why dont we rotate tyres but you rotate tires? 540 Does the amount of fuel in the tank matter? 541 What are the benefits of premium (high octane) petrol? 542 How can I keep stray cats off my car? 543 Should I resurface or replace my rotors everytime I replace brake pads? 544 Why does my A/C blow foul smelling air when it first turns on? 545 Are classic cars safe? 546 What actually happens when there is not enough oil in a car engine? 547 What to check when buying a used car? 548 How long does it take for gas to go bad? 549 How to maintain a sometimes-used vehicle? 550 Effective way to clean inside of windshield? 551 Why do heavy vehicles almost always use diesel engines? 552 What is the most efficient method of getting your car unstuck from snow? 553 Reviving a vehicle that has been idle for a long time 554 Why dont rally cars have airbags? 555 How do I save myself from a sinking vehicle? 556 Jump starting a dead battery: Connect black wire to negative pole of battery or grounded metal? 557 How far can I drive with 1 gallon too much oil? 558 what is the difference between DOT3 and DOT4 brake fluids? 559 Is there a way to put Prius with dead battery into neutral? 560 Why dont people hand pump their tires? 561 How do I remove a destroyed lug nut? 562 What does a water like drop coming out of the exhaust of the car signify? 563 Is it necessary to burn in or break in a new car? 564 Is tire rotation important? 565 What are the benefits of a lightweight flywheel and why arent they lightweight already? 566 Why is a motorcycles neutral between first and second gears? 567 When do brake rotors really need to be replaced? 568 Why doesnt anyone ever repair an automatic transmission? 569 Does kicking a tire off your car from underneath it while its held up by a stable jack pose safety threats? 570 What is in fossil fuels that we cant mass produce? 571 Changing Firing Order in a 4 Cylinder Car 572 Whats the Purpose of Park on an Automatic Transmission? 573 Why are the blades of car radiator fans unevenly spaced? 574 Why is my car equipped with a battery shutdown timer? 575 Is it safe to use a hydraulic jack as a stand? If not, why? 576 Why do manufacturers detune engines? 577 Do I really need to wash the outside of my car? 578 Can a vehicle be harmed with bad inputs via an OBD-2 port? 579 Could a car left sitting for 6 years ever run again? 580 Is it necessary to have the wheels of a car aligned with the body when parked, due to weight on the axle? 581 What is the point of the exhaust? 582 What causes battery terminal corrosion? 583 Is it okay to leave a car for 5 months without driving it? 584 Spark plug broke off in engine - can I drive the car? 585 Difference between FWD/RWD/4WD/Part-Time 4WD/AWD? 586 What is the difference between normal, platinum, iridium plugs? 587 what is difference between DOHC and SOHC? 588 Running with straight water as coolant in the summer. Is it fine? 589 Difference between OBDII and CAN 590 Why does the reverse gear in manual transmission cars sound different 591 Can I leave my car sitting outside for about 5 years? 592 Why do two-stroke engine exhaust pipes look so strange? 593 When is a cold air intake system beneficial? 594 Static vs. Effective compression: Why does higher effective compression not require higher octane gas? 595 We have fuel injection, why not air injection? 596 Why is engine displacement frequently a few CCs below an exact number? 597 Why use snow tires on all 4 wheels on 2-wheel-drive cars? 598 5-Stroke Engines - What are these things? 599 How should I remove a paint scuff on my vehicle? 600 What causes an engine to burn oil? 601 Will higher octane fuel improve gas mileage? 602 Top off gas with old oil, is that bad? 603 Do cars consume less fuel when in Neutral? 604 How to deal with rust 605 Whats the point of the D3 gear in an automatic transmission? 606 Manual transmission at stop: 1st with clutch in, or neutral with clutch out? -OR- Throwout Bearing wear 607 Do I have an oil leak if I have to add oil? 608 Fill nitrogen in tires poster - are the claims credible or just hot air? 609 What actually happens when there is way too much oil in a car engine? 610 Is it safe to drive a car that has a broken suspension spring? 611 What are the risks of overfilling a small engine with oil? 612 Pros/cons of higher capacity car battery? 613 What are the Advantages & Disadvantages of a Boxer engine? 614 Is it really impossible to fix a seized engine? 615 Is Start & Stop technology good or bad for my car? (Alfa MiTO) 616 Rats biting off fuel line ( again and again and again )! 617 How do I test my car battery? 618 What emergency gear and tools should I keep in my vehicle? 619 How do I loosen stuck lug nuts in order to change a tire? 620 What is the best way to remove a stuck/rusted exhaust bolt? 621 Clutch less shifting - why does it work? Is it bad? 622 How old is too old for a new tire? 623 How to get rid of a decal on the rear window? 624 What is my friends wife not telling him (about this tire)? 625 Strange metallic stickers on rims after repair shop visit 626 Symptoms of Lean or Rich carb settings on a motorcycle 627 Is idling bad for your engine? 628 Why should the fuel petcock valve be turned to “Off” position when not using the vehicle? 629 Does a timing chain need maintenance? 630 Is starting your car with the A/C on bad? 631 Why do cars die after removing jumper cables? 632 What are the benefits of low profile tires? 633 Accidentally left car idling for 14 hours. What are possible consequences from this? 634 Why do pickups and large SUVs use 4x4 and generally not AWD? 635 Is the drivers door supposed to unlock from inside? 636 Small amount of wrong fuel type put in the tank 637 Why does a gas engines torque and horsepower curve always meet at 5252 RPM? 638 Why could my vehicle be shaking around 60mph after hydroplaning? 639 How do cars drive through deep water as shown on many videos online? 640 Will engine braking damage my transmission? How can I tell? 641 Why do the brakes freeze the suspension? 642 What damage does a car suffer if not regularly used? 643 What does the cc mean on a motorcycle? 644 Must I Replace All 4 Tires on an All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle? 645 How long should I let my car warm up in the winter? 646 How can you tell the oil needs to be changed? 647 What is the purpose of plastic engine covers? 648 How to raise the car higher than the jack stands will allow? 649 What happens if I change the oil when the engine is cold? 650 My car has moisture on the inside of the glass but other cars do not 651 If I am just replacing the car engine, do I need to replace the odometer as well? 652 Why do we need to cool air after it leaves a turbocharger? 653 Static electric shock as I leave the car 654 Cheap winter tires vs high quality all seasons 655 Why are wheels labeled R16 when the 16 is actually the diameter? 656 How slow ( not zero) can a car engine run without hurting engine and saving on fuel 657 Are tyre repair kits a viable alternative for a spare wheel? 658 A/C loses chill when turning on blower. Why? 659 What happens if a single spark plug unexpectedly goes down in a multi-cylinder engine? 660 Is Prestone All Makes/All Models coolant *really* compatible with all models? 661 What is causing this terrible grinding/groaning noise when I come to a slow stop sometimes? (but not always!) 662 How can I repair cracks in leather seat? 663 Leaving car with automatic transmission in Neutral instead of Park 664 Will fitting a physically bigger battery reduce the working life of the alternator? 665 Aluminium engine vs Cast Iron engine 666 Grease on wheel bolts or not? 667 LTFT and STFT values are off and dont make sense 668 Is it ok to use a scissor jack instead of a floor jack? 669 Why doesnt the engine stall out when you come to a stop with an automatic transmission? 670 Why do tyres go flat after a few weeks of non-usage? 671 Is a bigger car safer than a smaller car? 672 How do I know when to change my spark plug 673 Leaving car for 3 weeks, change oil before or after? 674 What differences between synthetic and dino oil? 675 Whats the point of servicing a car? 676 How do the latest automatic transmissions match the efficiencies of manual gearboxes? 677 Why would I want to measure torque while loosening a bolt or nut? 678 How exactly does a differential work? 679 Are there requirements for building a car-PC and its software? 680 What are good features to look for in an OBD-II reader 681 When is an engine flush a good idea? 682 Battery drains by itself when vehicle is parked (parasitic draw) 683 Can OBD-II be used to control the vehicle? 684 What is the best way to prevent my doors from freezing shut in the winter? 685 What is the small metal square attached to the wheel or tire? 686 Is it safe to drive my car to a repair shop with a bolt in the tire? (picture) 687 Is revving the engine to redline on idle at morning bad? 688 Why is towing a manual transmission car, in neutral, with the drive wheels on the ground, considered safe? 689 How do you un-seize an engine? 690 Garage tech drained oil and forgot to refill. I drove off - what damage could this have caused? 691 Should I really keep my gas tank at least half full? 692 What is valve float and how does it impact engines? 693 Does flooring the throttle while traveling at lower speeds increase fuel consumption? 694 Replace car batteries with capacitors? 695 What are these loops in the brake line for? 696 How do I roll my 4x4 vehicle back onto its wheels? 697 What are the benefits of a dry sump? 698 What does pie cut exhaust mean? 699 proper oil for 1940s era aluminum ford engine 700 Does a carburettor engine apply fuel at high speeds when the pedal is no longer depressed? 701 How To Read Car Tires 702 Will Putting An Extra Quart of Oil In My Car Ruin It? 703 Steering wheel shakes at high speeds 704 I drove with my Parking Brake on for 30 mins: should I be worried? 705 Wheel stuck or fused to drum 706 What is a rod knock? 707 HOW urgently should I replace this tire? Is it safe to drive on at all? 708 What does a flywheel do and what is it connected to? 709 Why does a Turbocharger only produce boost when the engine is under load? 710 Does putting an automatic car into neutral at stop lights significantly harm the transmission? 711 Should I pull my wipers away from the windshield when parked during a winter storm? 712 Should negative trickle charger clips be attached to the battery negative terminal, or ground? 713 Can a weak battery destroy an alternator? 714 How is engine load determined? 715 Need I press clutch pedal while starting my car in neutral? 716 When the handbrake is not working, is it safe to fully depend on putting car into park instead? 717 Why do Harley Davidson engines suffer from such poor performance? 718 Does resting your foot on the clutch wear it out? 719 Is it worth switching to full synthetic or blend oil in my older car/truck? 720 Should I replace fuses as a part of regular maintenance? 721 What is regenerative braking and why dont we use it? 722 Are manual transmission cars disappearing? 723 Are oils from the skin a problem with turn signal bulbs? 724 What possible causes for the check engine light can I check for myself? 725 Does (forcefully) overriding the self-canceling damage my indicator levers? 726 What causes brakes to pulsate right after rotor and pad replacement? 727 What exactly is a burnt valve and what causes it? 728 Use of Neutral Gear in Automatic Transmission 729 Is it Safe to Drive With Low Engine Coolant? 730 How to dispose of engine coolant? 731 Engine oil change and getting rid of old oil completely 732 Does a strut tower bar have any useful effect on chassis stiffness for a car with 100K miles? 733 Lugging the Engine (Manual Transmission) 734 WHY does an engine stall? (manual transmission) 735 Why do car starter motors draw so much current? 736 Is it OK to mix oil of different viscosity in a Wankel engine? 737 What are the dangers of refilling your air conditioner yourself? 738 Adding a additional battery to car 739 Should I depress the clutch pedal when braking to a stop? 740 Can I connect wires by just twisting them together and insulating with tape? 741 Is this what is making my car sound like a racecar? 742 What does under-square and over-square mean? 743 Normal to leave nail in tire after a flat? 744 Why did Ducati decide to use the desmodromic valve train rather than a more tradition valve train? 745 shifting stops when critically low on gas 746 What is happening when a two-stroke engine is said to be four-stroking? 747 Have I damaged my car by attempting to reverse with hand/park brake up? 748 At what time of day/temperature should I refuel my vehicle? 749 Why do cars have plastic shrouds over the engine? 750 Vibration at idle, much worse after warm 751 Seized nut & bolt - difficult to access 752 Should interior panels be held together with cable ties? 753 Whats the most environmentally responsible method of car parts cleaning? 754 Can I drive a car with only water and no coolant if it has a leak? 755 What is the pin or keycode for ELM327 bluetooth OBDII adapter? 756 What happens if you put the wrong kind of gas in your car? 757 Push start a car with automatic transmission 758 What iPhone/iPad app works best with ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II reader? 759 Engine power specification at different rpm? 760 I ran my car on almost no oil for a few weeks before realizing the problem. Now what? 761 Can I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid or full electric car? 762 Driving in second gear at 65+ mph 763 What should always be replaced when rebuilding an engine? 764 I got this screw in my tire, should I plug or replace? 765 Heavy condensation inside car during winter. Tried multiple things, but no results! 766 Whats the best gear to leave a manual vehicle in when parked? 767 What are these metal clips where my wheel rims meet the tires and what are they for? 768 what is round cylinder on top of classic car engine 769 How does the cars ECU detect a misfire? 770 How can an oil plug just fall out after three months and 3,000 miles and the car has just 35,000 miles on it, 2014 Ford Escape 771 Will higher octane fuel improve towing power? 772 Is it true that most of the engine wear during its life time occurs during a cold start up? 773 How to test a clutch 774 Why does diesel engine need a warm-up before the start-up? 775 Why or why not increase engine efficiency by running the car fuel-lean (using a turbo or supercharger)? 776 How often should I replace windscreen wiper blades? 777 2000 Jetta runs rough, shudders on cold start only on wet days. 778 Why not use gasoline on diesel engines or vice versa? 779 Where does the power in an idling engine go? 780 Do mobile air conditioners exist for cars? 781 What can I do to combat wire embrittlement? 782 What is the difference between a 180° V4 and a true boxer motor? 783 How can I keep my cat off my keyboard? 784 Where to put used-but-usable clothes (a.k.a. alternative to The Chair)? 785 How can I work out my girlfriends ring size, without asking her or using a ring? 786 Best (law-abiding) ways to inconvenience cold callers? 787 How can I figure out which side of the car the gas hatch is on (without getting out)? 788 How do I stop my earphones from getting tangled 789 How do I get the last lines of dust into the dustpan? 790 How do I stop cars from tailgating? 791 Is there any way to kill a fly without a flyswatter? 792 How to sleep with a stuffy / blocked nose? 793 How can I black out a bright bedroom at night? 794 Tricks for opening very tight jars 795 How can I (painlessly) add or remove keys to my key ring? 796 Driving into garage where there is little room for error? 797 How does one efficiently clean-up hair from sink after shaving or trimming beard? 798 How can I overcome using the snooze function of my alarm clock? 799 How do I fill a hot water urn that doesnt fit in the sink? 800 What is the best way to open clamshell packaging? 801 How can I stop my glasses from slipping down my nose? 802 How can I humidify a room without a humidifier? 803 How can I destroy sensitive documents without a paper shredder? 804 Permanent marker on a dry erase board? 805 How do I find and kill a single mosquito in the middle of the night? 806 How can I remove ants from my laptop keyboard? 807 How can I avoid hurting my fingers when using a hammer 808 How can you cut fingernails and toenails without nail trimmings flying everywhere? 809 How can I boost my wifi range? 810 How can I keep cables from falling off of desks when unplugged? 811 How can I effectively black out my room for sleeping, cheaply and such that I can still open the curtains during the day? 812 How should I store super glue to prevent it from drying out? 813 How to keep your hands warm in winter while working on a laptop? 814 How can I quickly cool a water bottle? 815 Find out if an egg is boiled or not without cracking it 816 Finding a gold ring lost in the lawn 817 How do I seek justice against vending machines? 818 How to revive dried up pens 819 How can I improvise a magnifying glass? 820 I forgot my toothpaste and it is impossible to buy in this situation, are there any substitutes? 821 Ηow can I keep my jeans zippers from unzipping on their own? 822 How can I clean my sticky keyboard? 823 Best way to know if somebody has broken into my room without camera 824 How can I eat my bagel when I lack a knife to cut it? 825 Waking up in the morning when standard alarms fail 826 How can I get food unstuck from my teeth while at work? 827 Cleaning a dirty computer screen 828 How can I neatly eat messy food without common utensils? 829 How to shred papers/letters without using a shredder machine 830 How to keep bread fresher for longer 831 Which is the best lure to use on a mousetrap? 832 How to jump start a car without another car 833 Can weeds be put into compost, or will they grow again when the compost is used? 834 How do you identify a plant? 835 What are the best conditions for basil? 836 How do I apply spent coffee grounds as a fertilizer? 837 Tips on lawn maintenance and weed control 838 Is it bad to water plants in the evening? 839 How do you know if you are watering a plant too much vs. too little? 840 How long before poisons like Round-up become inert? 841 How often should you mow a growing lawn? 842 Whats an organic way to discourage crabgrass from a large lawn? 843 How do you safely and effectively stop a cat from pooping in your yard? 844 How to prevent avocado from drying out indoors? 845 How hot can my compost get? 846 Crop rotation theory v. practice 847 What factors affect the spiciness of jalapeños? 848 How often do you need to turn the compost heap? 849 Does unused compost keep on getting better and better? 850 How do I encourage lawn seeds to germinate successfully? 851 How should I speed up the decomposition of sickly sweet smelling giant compost heap? 852 When should I pile more dirt onto a growing potato plant? 853 How do I work with soil that has a high clay content? 854 How do I know when and how much to aerate my lawn? 855 Is rain water better than tap water for plants? 856 Is it possible to kill a large area of weeds organically/naturally? 857 What is the best organic way to defeat slugs? 858 Whats the best mulch material for a vegetable garden? 859 What is an effective organic pesticide to use against aphids or cabbage loopers? 860 What are some natural ways of killing ground ivy (creeping charlie)? 861 Do tomatoes really need support to grow? 862 Are household LED bulbs suitable as supplemental light for plants? 863 How can I revive a tree thats been stripped of bark? 864 What is a good grass replacement plant? 865 My lettuce is flowering - does that mean it has bolted? 866 Why did my carrots split in a way that looks like legs? 867 Making a yard thats settled more level? 868 How long does it take for the compost to ripen? 869 Can aloe be grown indoors, in an office with artificial light only? 870 Does eating fruits and vegetables watered with greywater affect your health? 871 How can I tell if a plant given to me is patented? 872 How do I grow a usable vegetable garden indoors? 873 How efficient are stump removal chemicals? 874 How do I compost a large pile of branches and heavy shrub clippings? 875 Can my lawn be saved or is it time to dig it up and re-sod? 876 Any benefit to watering whole plant (leaves and all) instead of just the soil/roots? 877 Ants in my garden: good or bad? 878 What are some low maintenance plant choices for apartment (indoor) living? 879 What are these hard white/brown spots growing on my houseplant? 880 Is it safe to grow food plants near the road? 881 How should I prune my vine tomatoes? 882 Hugely different results storing apples from different trees? 883 Whats the most effective way to harvest rhubarb? 884 Why do people paint some tree trunks white at the bottom? 885 How do I remove dandelions without damaging my lawn? 886 Is it OK to grow plants in clear (transparent) pots? 887 Ant colony in my compost bin: are they beneficial? 888 What is the best way to prevent animals from eating my garden without a fence? 889 What are some sustainable alternatives to peat for potting compost? 890 Is it wise to reuse potting soil? 891 How do you prune a rose bush? 892 How is an Avocado plant started? 893 What are some houseplants that can clean the air, especially chemicals from cigarettes? 894 What is a good alternative to pressure treated wood for raised beds? 895 How do I get rid of white flies on my basil? 896 How do I keep mosquitos out of my fountain? 897 How can I control thistle in a lawn? 898 Is staking young trees helpful or harmful? 899 What is a fast-growing deciduous tree for shading house in summer? (Long Island, NY) 900 Is it necessary to purchase seed potatoes? 901 My second year garlic has flowers. Is it safe to eat? 902 What woods shouldnt be used for hugelkultur? 903 How should I properly prepare a raised bed vegetable garden? 904 Why do my upside-down tomato plants curve up and break? 905 What is this fast growing plant with blue/black berries? 906 How do I grow root vegetables in pots/grow-bags? 907 How do I help my kitchen window herb garden thrive? 908 What is Compost Tea good for? 909 How do you discourage cilantro/coriander from bolting too quickly? 910 What are the criteria for picking out vegetables to grow together in Three Sisters garden? 911 Which side of a house will get the most sunlight? 912 What food crops grow well in a hot/dry desert climate? 913 Why has my mint plant gone all woody/sparse/stringy? 914 Can plants have too much light, or do they need night/rest? 915 How to keep chipmunks out of my garden? 916 Which leaves should I harvest in a mint plant? 917 How can I prevent squirrels (or other small mammals) from eating my tomatoes? 918 What is an easy vegetable to grow in a hot, dry summer / cool, wet winter climate? 919 What plants will deter mosquitoes? 920 What vegetables will grow well in limited sunlight? 921 What is this vine-like weed and how do I kill it? 922 What are inexpensive materials for homemade tomato cages? 923 How true is the idea that weeding your vegetable garden is necessary? 924 What vegetables can be grown effectively in a small, urban garden? 925 Can I cut off exposed tree roots without harming the tree? 926 What conditions are necessary to make a potted aloe vera bloom? 927 Why do plants root when placed in water, but die in standing water 928 How can I get rid of gophers in a non-lethal way? 929 What actually occurs for manure to become considered well-rotted? 930 What house plants or flowers act like a dehumidifier 931 Does water temperature affect vegetable plant growth? 932 How can I discourage ragweed from growing? 933 Does fruit on fruit trees need to be thinned? 934 How can I keep my compost wet? 935 Onion seeds v. onion sets 936 How can I control/remove unwanted grass in flower beds? 937 Can I save my damaged Aloe vera plant? 938 Why did my jalapeños turn black? 939 Can I put coffee filters into my compost? 940 Is it really important to give blueberry plants acidic soil? 941 Should I stop adding fruit and vegetable seeds to my compost 942 Insect infestation on my pepper plant, what do I do? 943 What is this green-ish thing inside the orange? 944 How does one determine when to pick corn? 945 Do legumes provide nitrogen to their companions? 946 How do I keep an indoor plant hydrated while Im away? 947 Nothing will grow where tree was 948 Why are pots typically wider at the top than at the bottom? 949 Can I harvest vegetable seeds and store for the next year? 950 What plants will keep ladybugs happy? 951 Garden Hoses: how safe are they? 952 What is a proper container to preserve seeds? 953 How can I naturally encourage birds into my garden? 954 Why do many landscapers put gravel around the base of buildings? 955 How to fill low spots over existing grass in my yard? 956 Why is an indoor pepper plant flowering but not producing fruit? 957 What is the right way to pick peppers so the plant keeps producing? 958 What is the functional difference between cow manure and sheep manure? 959 What do purple tomato leaves mean? 960 Why wont my venus fly trap eat? 961 How can I tell if my lawn needs to be dethatched? 962 What are the (essential) Tools that every gardener should own? 963 How often should I fertilize my lawn? 964 How often should I harvest herbs? 965 Why is it a problem to use manure as a fertilizing amendment over the long term? 966 How do I go about planning the layout of a sprinkler network for my lawn? 967 Starting tomato from seed 968 Should I insulate my compost heap? 969 Advanced care of an indoor avocado plant 970 Should I add water to my compost heap? 971 Are there benefits to changing the direction you mow a lawn? 972 What is a Perched Water Table? 973 What is the name of this weed with red/green leaves and little white flowers? 974 Is there any way to prevent vole lawn-destruction during snow-cover? 975 How can I correct a nutrient excess in soil? 976 How should I use corrugated cardboard for mulch? 977 What is the purpose of this bundle of sticks? 978 How and when to plant young grafted fruit tree? 979 How can we grow grass in our heavy clay yard? 980 Should I burn out my tree stumps? 981 Why does my grass have bright green patches? 982 How to get the dirt out of the rocks in rock landscaping? 983 Can salt be used to control weeds permanently? 984 How is a lumpy lawn flattened out? 985 Will I get lemons from a tree grown from a lemon seed? 986 How to plant a new lawn on a hillside? 987 How large a cultivation area to feed one person? 988 What is my citrus deficiency, based on leaf appearance? And how to treat? 989 How much should blackberries grow in their first year? 990 Rats have transferred poison into my compost. Is the compost usable on vegetables? 991 How should I prune lemon trees? 992 Composting Bins - DIY vs Bought 993 How healthy are seedlings sent by mail? 994 Should I remove the dead flower heads from my hydrangea? 995 How do you tell if a tree is male or female? 996 How much lighting do I need for growing lettuce using indoor hydroponics? 997 Do peppers change color when left on the plant? 998 Does cauliflower produce secondary growth after the main harvest? 999 How can I get rid of rabbits in my yard? 1000 How to get rid of insects on basil while leaving the leaves safe to eat? 1001 What can I grow in a sealed office environment with no natural light or airflow? 1002 Is it OK to put moldy fruits and vegetables in the compost heap? 1003 What kind of plants will survive the heat from an air conditioner? 1004 How do I care for potted apple seedlings over the winter? 1005 Will a cedar tree grow new limbs? 1006 Why are my apples rotting on the tree? 1007 Can jalapeños be grown from pickled jalapeño seeds? 1008 Will dumping paint destroy a nearby tree? 1009 Amending clay soil on a large scale 1010 How do I start an oak tree from an acorn? 1011 What is the proper way to prune a Fig Tree? 1012 Which tomatoes grow the best in high temperatures? 1013 What is the point of a greenhouse? 1014 My garden soil is devoid of nutrients, how should I improve it this winter? 1015 What is the purpose of these holes on my wire stripper? 1016 How to prevent heavy rainwater from jumping the gutter? 1017 Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree? 1018 When should I not use WD-40? 1019 How can I add a C wire to my thermostat? 1020 Why does my freezer get a little warmer every 14 hours? 1021 How do I make a height adjustable desk? 1022 Should a washer go on nut side, or the bolt side? 1023 How to remove screws with stripped heads? 1024 Why did my electrician put metal plates wherever the stud is drilled through? 1025 Are solar panels cost-effective? 1026 Is there a case where nails are better than screws, from an engineering/structural standpoint? 1027 Understanding US Screw Sizes 1028 What should I consider regarding LAN wiring before building a house? 1029 How can I improve the water pressure in my shower? 1030 If metal expands when heated, how does heating a bolt loosen it? 1031 Should I set fence posts in dirt, gravel, crushed rock, or concrete? 1032 Is there a trick to applying caulk using a caulk-gun? 1033 When I turn down the dimmer switch on my lights, do I actually use less electricity? 1034 What are the tools that every Do-it-Yourselfer must own? 1035 How to avoid stripping screw heads? 1036 How can I fix electrical outlets that dont hold plugs that are plugged in to them? 1037 When would one use an impact driver versus a regular drill? 1038 When pre-drilling for screws, how do you determine the correct bit diameter? 1039 Which way is up? (electric outlet) 1040 How can I remove a lemon from a toilet drain? 1041 Can Romex (NM-B) cable be run through conduit? 1042 What is the purpose of this Y shaped bit? 1043 Half my power out, but firing up an appliance turns it back on 1044 When drywalling a room, should I do the ceiling before the walls? 1045 Doors are sticky and noisy when opened? 1046 Should I use a subfloor for a finished basements floor? 1047 Why are there so many different types of screws (phillps/flat/hex/star/etc)? 1048 How can I speed up my slow hot water? 1049 How long should I wait before plugging in a new refrigerator? 1050 How do I run wires for a wall-mount flatscreen TV? 1051 Are there ways to determine if a wall is load bearing? 1052 What are insulated screwdrivers for if you’re not supposed to work on a live circuit? 1053 Are gaps above and below framing members a concern? 1054 Can I heat one room and cool another with an in-wall AC? 1055 How can I paint over mold to prevent it from coming back again? 1056 How can I pull a wire through a pipe that has too many turns for fish tape? 1057 Is there a way to unscrew a light bulb that has broken? 1058 What is this cable in my yard, why is it exposed, and what can I do about it? 1059 Is using 15 amp components on a 20 amp breaker against code? 1060 What does 1 Gang, 2 Gang, and so forth mean when talking about electrical boxes? 1061 Should I use steel or wood studs for basement exterior walls? 1062 Should old knob and tube wiring be replaced? 1063 Why dont you connect unused hot and neutral wires to complete the circuit? 1064 Why is there a 1/4 jack in my oven? 1065 Is the Electrician trying to scam me? 1066 How can I restore power after a switch was shorted with scissors? 1067 How to reinforce a joist with plumbing running through it? 1068 Why do my LED lights stay on, even when the switch is off? 1069 How should I rewire a miswired 3-way switch? 1070 Why does this receptacle have the ground tied to the neutral? 1071 How do I drill a 2⅛ inch door knob hole over an existing 1½ inch hole? 1072 Why is my voltage dropping with load and why is current flowing on my ground wire? 1073 Can I run CAT5/6 cables parallel to electrical cables? 1074 What are the guidelines for holes in joists? 1075 How do I run ethernet cable through a wall cavity? 1076 If a light bulb is dead, does it still consume electricity if the switch is in ON? 1077 This fell out of my toilet when I unscrewed the supply line. What is it? 1078 How to avoid wires when drilling into the wall? 1079 Are push in connectors up to code? 1080 How can I allow 911 first responders to access a locked residence? 1081 What on earth is this small wall-mounted computer? 1082 Why do gas water heater exhausts have an air gap before the chimney? 1083 Is there a proper name for this kind of toothed disk? 1084 What is the best way to seal caulk tube? 1085 How do I secure my house against intruders? 1086 How do you know when and where it is safe to drill into a wall? 1087 How should I go about installing a 12 volt DC residential circuit? 1088 How do I fix a water hammer problem? 1089 When doing electrical work, what do I use to check wires are safe? 1090 How best can I discover what is up with my electrical bill? 1091 How much weight can screws in drywall hold? 1092 How do I wrap pipe threads with teflon tape? 1093 How do I ensure the bathroom door stays open unless someone is inside? 1094 Is this cracking foundation under a jack post a problem that requires repair? 1095 What kind of IKEA screw is this? 1096 Need to understand my home electrical meter to see why bill is so high and/or if neighbor is on same meter 1097 Are mobile air conditioning systems an inherently flawed design? 1098 Home electronics break daily and wiring is OK. Any ideas? 1099 What are the dangers of operating a mini excavator? 1100 How can we dry out a soaked water heater (and restore a novice plumbers dignity)? 1101 How do I properly feed coax through an outside wall? 1102 What is the purpose of tape when finishing drywall? 1103 Is there a way to safely have exposed electrical wires? 1104 Why are carpenters pencils flat? 1105 Why does my homes power fade and surge when I plug things in? 1106 Are soldered electrical connections code-compliant? 1107 Is it worth spending extra to get a nicer circular saw? 1108 Are there skilled professionals who will supervise unskilled DIY labor? 1109 How to fix bathroom tiles falling off 1110 How do I find and dispose of the dead animal thats presumably in my ceiling? 1111 Why Do 240V Circuits Not Require Neutral? 1112 What kind of lubrication should I use for a lock? 1113 How do I finish off a silicone sealant like a professional? 1114 Why are “Wire Nuts” not used in the UK? 1115 What is a humane, safe and clean way to dispose of a live mouse caught in a glue trap? 1116 How do I wire an old house with Cat6? 1117 Why does this pipe feeding a hot water heater dip down like this? 1118 How do I stop a creek from eroding my steep embankment? 1119 Is it a problem that my bathtub drains directly into the wall? 1120 Can I gain AC efficiency by spraying condensate water on the outdoor coils? 1121 How to future-proof a long cable run 1122 Why can I not assemble conduit around cable, but must pull it after assembly? 1123 When should pipe dope vs thread tape be used? 1124 Whats the practical difference between latex and acrylic water dispersion paint? 1125 What temperature should I set my water heater to? 1126 When pouring concrete, is it safe to add large rocks to increase volume? 1127 Why am I getting an electric shock from the water in my hot tub? 1128 How to remove nails with heads cut off? 1129 Is there a technique to make a shower mirror fog-free? 1130 Why is my garage grounded ONLY when it rains? 1131 How do I fix this 30 ft (9 m) dryer vent abomination? 1132 How do I make around-the-room shelves for a seriously skewed room? 1133 Is is safe to use LED strips that shine onto stair risers instead of directly onto treads? 1134 Can I DIY fix the broken main feeder support cable? 1135 How can I remove a really stuck screw? 1136 What humidity should I set my dehumidifier to? 1137 Is it ok to have mixed grounds and neutrals on bars in a breaker box? 1138 How much load can a (wood) board support, if it is supported only at the ends? 1139 What are cheap ways to build strong shelves with a large span? 1140 Purpose of Fill Valve Tube Going into Overflow Drain 1141 Are toilets supposed to be caulked to the floor? 1142 Why does my dishwasher back up into the sink, but running the disposal allows it to drain? 1143 Extension cord and power strip safety 1144 Should I use nails or screws for hanging drywall on the ceiling? 1145 Should I agree to have more insulation added to my attic? 1146 What do you call the fastener thats like a metal zip tie with a screw? 1147 Metal spike with heavy metal cord found in front lawn 1148 What is a NON-self-tapping screw? What does self-tapping mean, really? 1149 Should I tilt my DIY self-standing bookshelf backwards to prevent it falling down? 1150 Protecting solar panels from kids who may throw stones to get monkeys off roof 1151 Why do Contractor Levels have two vials with the same orientation? 1152 Would it be Code legal to have an all-240V house in the United States? 1153 What are the must do tasks before winter hits? 1154 How many CFM for a range hood do I REALLY need? 1155 I have a basement floor with lots of moisture, can I paint or seal it to make it waterproof? 1156 How to determine the type of wall on which Im putting up a shelf? 1157 How do I rehang a wooden door with worn screw holes? 1158 How can I get rid of a mouse in my house? 1159 How do I build an ice rink in my backyard? 1160 What are the most important things to check/do after buying a home? 1161 What is this vertical metal pipe in my backyard? old well? septic? 1162 Is it safe to remove the bottom chords of a series of garage roof trusses? 1163 Good way to remove something from a bathroom sink overflow drain? 1164 How should I support this large drywall patch? 1165 If DC adapters are so prevalent, why is AC used in construction by default? 1166 Is there a standard height and depth for stairs? 1167 How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? 1168 Is there a way to simply splice in an additional length of 12/2 NM-B cable? 1169 Why do my led bulbs state: not for use in totally enclosed luminaires? 1170 How do I change a light bulb I cant grip? 1171 Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? 1172 Is it unsafe to remove one stud from a load bearing wall? 1173 What is a tandem breaker (aka duplex, cheater, twin, double-stuff, etc.)? 1174 Propane appliances throwing orange flames suddenly and generators back firing 1175 Why is my fire extinguisher emptied after one use? 1176 Electric shock - was I stupid, unlucky, or a combination of both? 1177 Why does dirt kill saw blades? 1178 How did my ground and neutral become energized by a short in the buried main line? 1179 What spacing difference is acceptable with a contracted tile job? 1180 What are the pros and cons of a whole house humidifier? 1181 How do I prepare an already painted wall for new paint? 1182 Should all Federal Pacific panels be replaced? 1183 Do you really need a p-trap on bathroom sinks? 1184 How to open a door that has the insides of a door handle inside without a door knob 1185 Are water boilers dangerous when showering? 1186 What is the best method to patch a large hole (2-3 inches) in drywall? 1187 Why do British houses have indoors windows in some rooms? 1188 Why has my 10 year old ceiling fan suddenly started shocking me through the fan pull chain? 1189 Can you cut open a plastic junction box and just lay splices inside? 1190 Is this 230V steampunk metal robot lamp safe? 1191 Why does my shed door expand/shrink? 1192 Locating source of excessive energy use 1193 How do you determine if a door is Right Handed (RH) or Left Handed (LH)? 1194 What actually happens if I vary proportions of cement and sand in mortar? 1195 How much gap to leave between basement concrete floor and bottom of drywall board? 1196 Why are homes wired using solid wire rather than stranded? 1197 Does Pex tubing have any advantages over copper? 1198 Is there a trick to opening a tube of caulk? 1199 Does a refrigerator compressor need settling time after being laid on its back or side? 1200 How do I remove and reinstall baseboards (Skirting Board) without damaging them? 1201 Why does my house heat up, even when its cool outside? 1202 How to improve HVAC system to make upstairs rooms more comfortable? 1203 How to drive a nail in a confined space? 1204 Marijuana smoke migrating to my condo! 1205 Can anyone tell me what this little white box on my outlet is? 1206 Why do I have voltage on a plumbing ground strap, and is it dangerous? 1207 Is twisted and taped splice on cable, objectively any less stable than wire-nuts or terminal blocks? 1208 What is the best tool for cutting up scrap wood? 1209 How can I lift a sunken paver in the middle of my driveway / patio / walkway / sidewalk? 1210 I ran a nail through a wire at home, should I worry? 1211 How can I add an ammeter and/or voltmeter to my home breaker panel? 1212 How do I remove this wall plate with no visible screws? 1213 What is an air conditioner compressor hard start kit and how does it work? 1214 Seemingly overbuilt basement wall - load bearing? 1215 How can I get roof rain runoff into pond with an aboveground wall? 1216 What wire gauge do I need for a 100 Amp subpanel at the end of a 60 wire run? 1217 Does a bathroom exhaust fan have to vent to the outside? 1218 What grit sandpaper should I use between coats of polyurethane? 1219 Safe/professional way to transport lumber with just a roof rack 1220 Can I replace a 30A breaker with a 40A breaker for a new water heater? 1221 How to prevent batteries leaking out in devices? 1222 What should be done before using a fireplace that has not been used in decades? 1223 Is it damaging to turn off a small fridge for two days every week? 1224 While drilling into kitchen wall, hit a wire - any advice? 1225 Whats the 1 inch square knob sticking out of the wall? 1226 Diagonal brace left in the basement by builder. Can I remove it? Replace it? 1227 Is it harmful to remove gas stove knobs on a regular basis? 1228 Avoiding dust scattering when you drill 1229 Now I realize I used too many GFCI outlets. How can I reclaim them? 1230 How do I hand saw in a straight line? 1231 Is it normal to use a grinder to finish a new driveway? 1232 Why are the inside diameters of some pipe larger than the stated size? 1233 How can it be dangerous to feed a water heater from two separate panels? 1234 What is this bolt in my basement floor? 1235 Why do my toilets flush slowly and often incompletely? 1236 How do I remove polyurethane spray foam from my hands? 1237 How do I compensate for the sun confusing my garage door openers sensors? 1238 Going to be away for 4 months, should we turn off the refrigerator or leave it on with water inside? 1239 Where should I NOT use a GFCI or AFCI? 1240 Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving? 1241 How do I find studs when stud finders wont work? 1242 How do I run cable through my ceiling? 1243 Humidity Levels 1244 Are 1/4 turn water supply valves more reliable than multi-turn valves? Or vice-versa? 1245 Why are 2x4s really 1.5x3.5? 1246 Any hidden disadvantage to lever-type door latches? 1247 How to dig a trench for a cable for a garden office 1248 Is there a freezing-water-resistant metal pipe? 1249 How can I repair rusty tools? 1250 Can a toilet get too old to the point where it can never be unclogged and must be replaced? 1251 Why should we replace smoke alarms every 10 years? 1252 Why dont electrical receptacles have more than one ground? 1253 How to find electric device(s) driving a high electric bill? 1254 Do smart or programmable thermostats actually save money? 1255 How do I fix a hole in drywall? 1256 What type of lightbulb is this? 1257 How do you find helpers for larger DIY projects? 1258 What is the advantage of PEX pinch clamp vs. crimp rings? 1259 How do you plan capacity for electrical circuits? 1260 I added insulation to my attic rafters, but should I have left room for airflow? 1261 My inflatable hot tub says dont use with an extension cord... but can I? 1262 What items in a house can potentially be damaged by shutting them off at the circuit breaker? 1263 What should we look for when buying a fixer-upper house? 1264 What benefit do plasterboard/drywall screws have? 1265 Drilled into studs, light flickered momentarily but everything else seems fine now - should I be worried? 1266 Why dont I have ground wiring on any of my outlets? 1267 Why aren’t there water shutoff valves for each room? 1268 Mounted tv too high, OK to use same studs to remount? 1269 Why would two circuit breakers be connected inside the service panel? 1270 Is my plan to safely remove asbestos siding sound? 1271 Can I pour concrete over a PVC sewer pipe without damaging it? 1272 Why do single electrical receptacles exist? 1273 Why are there ovens with control panel toward the back? 1274 How can I get rid of ants in an environmently friendly way? 1275 What is the right tool for old, rusty, flat cross head bolts? 1276 When installing hardwood floors, should I use rosin paper, roofing felt, or nothing underneath? Why? 1277 Do I really need a special bulb in the oven? 1278 How do you trigger the HVAC with wiring only? 1279 Is it bad to turn off the water while on vacation? 1280 What is simplest strategy to map circuits to breakers in the panel? 1281 What happens if I use vegetable oil instead of machine oil or grease? 1282 What is the proper way to install/paint baseboard? 1283 Should I release the pressure out of an air compressor when it is not in use? 1284 How can I fix a garbage disposal with crushed glass in it? 1285 How would I go about turning a tree in to a tabletop? 1286 What is the proper way to run Category 6 underground? 1287 Does a homeowner need a permit for electrical work in Massachusetts? 1288 What are framing dimensions like in the metric world? 1289 Is it safe to re-use drill holes in a wall? 1290 Ethernet cable instead of Thermostat wire? 1291 What should I use to secure/organize data cable runs? 1292 How do I reattach a shelf to the wall when it ripped out of the wall? 1293 Would bullet proof glass help deter burglars? How does it compare to normal glass? 1294 Is it important not to scratch copper wire when removing insulation? 1295 Is it OK that the frame of my house doesnt line up with the slab? 1296 Make a hole deeper than the drill bit is long 1297 Can a 40amp breaker be used safely and without issue with a 40amp device on 6AWG wire? 1298 Architect drawing home addition by hand 1299 Is it safe to flush newspaper down the toilet? 1300 Is my repair to this plug safe? 1301 How can I fill a wheelbarrow tire when the bead is gapped away from the rim? 1302 Repurpose telephone line to ethernet 1303 Do I have to secure an IKEA TV stand to the wall? 1304 Panel breakers are alternately 90 V and 140 V 1305 How do I remove this fastener under my bathroom faucet 1306 Why exactly is WD-40 not a true lubricant? 1307 240v Outlet with 120v and 215v - How? 1308 Central Vacuuming: Is it worth it, and how does it compare to normal vacuuming? 1309 Will window shrink-wrap make a noticeable difference in heating bill in house with single-paned windows? 1310 Is this correct? Welder suggests 15A outlet on 20A breaker, or 20A outlet on 30A breaker 1311 How can I remove material from this wood beam? 1312 Replacing 2-prong outlets in basement - existing wiring has two hot wires, one neutral? 1313 What is the proper procedure to apply multiple coats of Polyurethane? 1314 Should a gas water heater be shut down if the water main has to be turned off? 1315 Whats the most common cause of A/C refrigerant lines freezing? 1316 Should drywall be hung horizontally or vertically? 1317 Does bare drywall need to be primed before painting? 1318 When wiring outlets should I use pigtails or both sets of outlet screws? 1319 Why does the shower get cold when I flush, and how can I prevent it? 1320 What do I need to install LED strip lighting? 1321 Lutron LED/CFL Dimmer switch turns lights off the wrong way, up is down and down is up. Whats the problem? 1322 Whats the best way to account for saw blade width (kerf) when cutting boards? 1323 How do I feed an ethernet cable through a doorway without damaging the door or wall? 1324 Are cracks in a newly poured concrete basement floor a problem? 1325 How can I close a gap between my fence and my neighbors thats on his side of the property line? 1326 Lubricant for squeaky doors 1327 Is my rapidly failing foundation dangerous? 1328 Are there any cordless power tool systems that offer a corded option? 1329 Are standard light bulb bases being phased out? 1330 Turning a hard to access nut? 1331 Why is my house wired with two coax in every room and an RJ11 splitter? 1332 Bathroom exhaust fan without duct 1333 What projects should never be DIY? 1334 What is the safe/correct way to work on gutters? From a ladder or from the roof? 1335 How can I fix this gap between bookcases I made? 1336 How to get rid of CO₂ in a house with A/C in hot summer? 1337 What is the use for this different threading near the head of a large screw? 1338 Paint-stripping purgatory - stuck in the middle - what should we do? 1339 Car in driveway is source of garage door opener interference 1340 Will removing shelving screws from studs damage the studs? 1341 Are there LED lamps available for ovens? 1342 subpanel breaker tripped as well as main breaker - should I be concerned? 1343 What code applies to projects that I do in my own home? 1344 Whats the standard height for an outlet? 1345 Can I backfeed a portable generator into my houses electrical system? 1346 How do I properly wire GFCI outlets in parallel? 1347 How do I refill a fire extinguisher or should I just buy a new one? 1348 Which Kitchen outlets do NOT need GFCI? 1349 What is a GFI outlet used for, and where should I install them? 1350 How can I find the source of a mysterious bad smell? 1351 What are the differences between SDS, SDS Plus, and SDS Max drills? 1352 Should the backer board be in front of or behind the tub flange? 1353 How much weight can I hang from a drywall ceiling? 1354 How can I fill a screw hole so it can be used again? 1355 What is the proper, safe, and effective way to apply diatomaceous earth? 1356 How to unscrew screws that are barely accessible? 1357 How do I stop the dripping noise from my gutters? 1358 Whats the best way of replacing a plug or switch in a house with aluminum wiring? 1359 Why dont programmable thermostats automatically switch between Cool and Heat? 1360 Should I cover my air conditioner for winter? 1361 What can I do to keep my shed (or house) free of spiders? 1362 Do USB sockets draw power when not in use? 1363 Can I safely use a 9w LED bulb in place of a 40w incandescent? 1364 What is the best way to incrementally finish an unfinished basement? 1365 Is running ethernet cable through an air return allowed under US code? 1366 Is there a lifetime failure count for a breaker? 1367 How do you protect solar panels from hail? 1368 How do I mount this towel rack that was ripped off the wall? 1369 What are the different types of drywall anchors, and what are the advantages of each? 1370 Is this light switch installation safe and legal? 1371 How do I remove wallpaper from drywall? 1372 Why does Tesla recommend such a small gauge wire for their chargers compared to this chart I found online? 1373 How to disconnect air conditioner lines from outdoor unit? 1374 What bit should I use to drill a two inch hole in a solid concrete wall? 1375 What is this pipe coming out of the basement floor? 1376 What danger/code violation is oversized breakers? 1377 What is an affordable 2D drafting software for amateurs? 1378 My room lights brightness pulses when I turn on my toaster oven 1379 Contractor is installing a vinyl fence and posts but is not using any water with concrete. Is he doing it right? 1380 How should I deal with a cable found underground on my property? 1381 Does A/C encourage mold growth 1382 Does unblocking power bar outlets through short extension cords increase fire risk? 1383 What is this tool called and what is it used for? 1384 Why does US Code not allow a 15A single receptacle on a 20A circuit? 1385 What should I do with a powered switch that seemingly does nothing? 1386 Is all copper pipe pretty much the same? 1387 How is DIY done so much on fixer uppers in areas where AHJs demand permits and licenses? 1388 What types of home radon mitigation systems have you used, and how well do they work? 1389 Setting cut depth on a circular saw 1390 Where does the lawn string trimmer line go? 1391 What is the name of this part of drawers? 1392 Should lintels above wall portals be considered for smoke alarm placement? 1393 What are some scalable, affordable home automation options? 1394 Is flushing a waterheater a good idea? 1395 What is the proper way to run wires along/across basement ceiling joists? 1396 I have a 3-pronged receptacle but no ground wire connected to it. Is this ok? 1397 Is it worth it to insulate hot water PEX tubing? 1398 What types of electrical outlets are found in a typical home in the USA? 1399 Whats the best/easiest way to paint edges? 1400 What is the best way to cut receptacle holes when hanging drywall? 1401 How can I repair a puncture in a hollow-core wooden door? 1402 What are some cost-effective tips for reducing external sound from entering a room? 1403 Best way to stick a very long Ethernet cable semi-permanently to walls? 1404 What is the right way to connect 7 conductors in an electrical box? 1405 How can I unscrew the faucet nuts in the tight space behind my sink basin? 1406 Do new wire runs in an existing ceiling need to be stapled down? 1407 What are these orange outlets directly attached to my breaker box? 1408 How do I optimally cut a bolt to length? 1409 What is the best order for interior painting (walls, trim, windows, etc.)? 1410 Weird Power Outage in Certain Rooms- Condominium 1411 Is it more economical to use hot water before boiling or to bring cold water to a boil? 1412 Hang indoor swing chair BETWEEN two ceiling joists 1413 Can anyone help me identify this old audio cable? 1414 How to add on to a concrete patio? 1415 Damage when drilling a mirror — normal or not? 1416 Is it OK to create a third prong ground from a cold water pipe, for a 2-wire circuit? 1417 How to remove very stuck stripped screws? 1418 How can I get a wire that is outside a wall to be inside a wall 1419 How do I safely replace a worn out electrical outlet? 1420 New home with gaps in stairs 1421 How does a ball bearing door hinge work? 1422 Why would you use copper over CPVC or PEX? 1423 Can my municipal water line siphon from my house water lines? 1424 What is this bug and should I be concerned? 1425 Make a built-in desk level with uneven floor, or true level 1426 How to deal with broken compact fluorescent (and its mercury) without breaking the bank? 1427 Should I make my two steps have the same rise or keep one closer to a typical height? 1428 Nicely mounting 2x4s to wall 1429 How can I calculate my anticipated peak current load? 1430 What is this balloon with eyes printed on it, hanging from the eave on this house? 1431 Can you identify this receptacle? 1432 What is this component in my microwave? 1433 What type of tool or bit is a metal shaft with splines? 1434 1lb of cure is worth 10 tons of mold: DIY repair of a poorly sealed window? lots of photos herein 1435 What do you do/ask when hiring a contractor 1436 Is it permissible to have exposed mains conductors in holiday lights? 1437 What type of tool has rings of teeth that spin freely on a shaft? 1438 What direction should laminate flooring be placed in? 1439 How do you release the wires from a push-in wire connector? 1440 How do I remove a flush mounted ceiling light fixture dome? 1441 How do I fix a sticking toilet refill float? 1442 How do I calculate the length of a ladder I need to reach a certain height? 1443 Must I remove all mortar between tiles before grouting? 1444 What are the black spots on my bathroom ceiling? Are they mold? 1445 Why would plastic anchors pull out of the wall? 1446 How big a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone? 1447 What can I do about my drains constantly getting blocked? 1448 How much weight can you mount to a wall? 1449 What is the recommended way to destroy mold? 1450 Why little holes/dots when I apply joint compound? 1451 How to remove screws from old decking 1452 Disable the LG washer/dryer melody at end of the cycle? 1453 How long should I wait to plug in my refrigerator after unplugging it? 1454 Is fiberglass mesh tape a good choice for drywall? 1455 What are the pros and cons of steel vs. aluminum metal roofing? 1456 How should masking tape be used when multiple coats of paint are being applied? 1457 What is causing/caused these brown circular stains in my cabinetry? 1458 Which tools should not be operated while wearing gloves? 1459 Do thermostat-controlled, auto-adjust HVAC vents exist? 1460 How do I replace this cast iron toilet flange? 1461 Is there supposed to be a gap between the wall and the roof? 1462 Should I use nails or screws to refasten my subfloor to the joists? 1463 Caulking a corner instead of taping with joint compound? 1464 What is the right way to strip power wires? 1465 Can I cause damage to electrical appliances by unplugging them when they are turned on? 1466 Why is my table saw blade burning oak boards as I make rip cuts? 1467 Half my house losing power, HVAC the key factor 1468 Alarms on Doors that have Access to a Pool 1469 How can I stop a toilet seat from rapidly loosening? 1470 What is this welding tool I found in my attic? 1471 Wind from kitchen sink drainage pipe 1472 How do I remove these Ikea screws? (studs inside holes) 1473 What happens to foam insulation board after you pour concrete slab? 1474 What sorts of appliances will malfunction on a reversed AC outlet? 1475 Do I need to be legally qualified to install a Hive smart thermostat? 1476 Small branch stuck in electric wire 1477 Should hardwood floors go all the way to wall under kitchen cabinets? 1478 Ive released a lot of lead-paint dust in our house. What to do? 1479 What is this sticking out of my wall? 1480 How to keep screws in a hollow door 1481 Whats this plastic thing along my sidewalk pavers? 1482 How can I insulate my garage door? 1483 Is this saw blade faulty? 1484 Can I hang this heavy and deep cabinet on this wall safely? 1485 How do I prepare my home for a power outage? 1486 Buying a home with 2 prong outlets but the bathroom has 3 prong outets 1487 Is there a benefit to having a switch control an outlet? 1488 How to cut a rectangle out of a STEEL ruler? 1489 What are these capped, metal pipes in our yard? 1490 Can you identify this tool? 1491 What are wrenches called that are just cut out of steel flats? 1492 How to get a wrench into this location to remove this nut 1493 How to avoid breaking electric wires, telephone wires, and water pipes in the garden while digging 1494 Can I still be sold plumbing fixtures that contain lead? 1495 What is the cause of this short in the outlet receptacle? 1496 How can I effectively use Google Sketchup to render walls, doors, and windows? 1497 Is it better to waterproof a basement from the outside or the inside? 1498 Inch-long block-and-spring part came with drill - what is it? 1499 Can white bread be used to temporarily plug pipes for repair? 1500 Recommend attachment for a drill/driver for drywall screws 1501 What basic safety equipment should everyone have? 1502 Which home improvement projects produce the highest return on investment when selling? 1503 What are some tips for finishing wood? 1504 What is this velcro-like product? 1505 Where could all these flies be coming from? 1506 What would cause air bubbles in the toilet when Im showering? 1507 What does that mean if my LED light bulb starts blinking when I turned it on? 1508 Do I need to sand my entire deck before staining? 1509 What is my drill hitting and not penetrating when I hang curtains? 1510 How do I fix a leaky toilet that only leaks from underneath? 1511 If my wall has metal studs, is it better to anchor heavy objects through just drywall or also through the studs? 1512 How do I repair/prevent woodpecker holes in cedar siding? 1513 What is the best technique for using a drill to insert screws? 1514 What should I do to increase the dimming range of LED bulbs? 1515 When bolting down a porcelain toilet, how tight is too tight? 1516 Are both legs of a homes power supply equally used? 1517 How do I fix a sinkhole in my backyard? 1518 Can you rout plywood? 1519 How can I change light bulbs in a fixture located 20ft above the ground? 1520 What are the rules for unplugging a refrigerator? 1521 How can I fix the issues Im having with large double gates? 1522 What is better for a roof, plywood or OSB? 1523 Should gaps be left between sheets of drywall for any reason? 1524 Is there an ideal height for a workbench? 1525 How to tell if your locks are bump proof? 1526 If I install a GFCI on the first outlet in a circuit will the other receptacles on that breaker circuit have GFI protection? 1527 Why is there a beaded tie on new fire extinguishers? 1528 How do I fix a squeaky floor below my carpet? 1529 How can I cut off 1/8 inch from ceramic tile? 1530 Fix drywall around outlets 1531 How to get locks that are keyed alike? 1532 How can I coil up a rope so that it doesnt get tangled? 1533 How do I choose between ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms? 1534 Is notching a flange on an I-Joist ever acceptable? 1535 Does XPS+OSB subfloor need to be anchored? 1536 Is there ever a reason for reversing hot and neutral on a receptacle? 1537 When drywalling, do the pros cover electrical boxes, or work around them? 1538 240 V outlet is not delivering 240 V 1539 Elegant method of punching a hole through a wall to run cables? 1540 Exhaust fumes seeping into our 4th floor apartment at night through bathroom and shower vents/fans 1541 How do you push a cable through a standard conduit inside the wall? 1542 Broken door jamb - Whats the easiest way to fix this? 1543 What type of cable should I bury for a small utility shed? 1544 Multiple holes in exterior wall studs for electrical wiring 1545 Could a layman build a house from plans? 1546 Should I hire an architect to design my house? 1547 What can cause a never-frozen indoor copper drain pipe to crack? 1548 How to convince plumber that there is a gas leak? 1549 One circuit on two 20 amp breakers 1550 What should I be aware of in buying second-hand sinks and toilets? 1551 Strange mud-like formation on ceiling 1552 Should I dig a separate trench for CAT5e wire to shed? 1553 Getting UPS Power from One Room to Another 1554 I live in an older home without ground wiring. Is it safe to install 3-prong GFCI with only a hot and neutral? 1555 Is it safe to screw into a single support beam holding up an entire house? 1556 How can I seal 8 inch round holes in my siding? 1557 Technique for driving hinge screws to minimize misalignment 1558 240 V dryer outlet is reading 245 V 1559 Can Teflon thread tape be reused? 1560 How to (more) securely attach a latch to a frequently-used wooden gate 1561 Scientifically speaking, how and why does sweating (soldering) copper pipes work? 1562 What is your advice on repairing this PCB trace? 1563 Bosch Drawer Microwave causes ARC Faults 1564 What is this measuring tool for? 1565 What kitchen counter material would you recommend and why? 1566 What does cant mix neutrals mean, and how would neutrals get mixed? 1567 How can I get a bolt with no head out of my wall? 1568 Metal braided cord in the wall 1569 How can I open or identify this lamp? 1570 What precautions should I take before moving my family into a pre-1978 (lead-paint-era) house? 1571 What do I do if there are only two wires coming from my ceiling electrical box? 1572 Can I connect ground to neutral in a 3 wire outlet? 1573 What is the proper per code method for running nonmetallic sheathed cable above a ceiling in the attic? 1574 How do I repair a curtain rod anchor that was ripped out of the wall? 1575 How good do I need to make my primer coat? 1576 What are the pros and cons of medium-density fibreboard (MDF)? 1577 What are the pros and cons of installing a roof heating cable? 1578 Why is it safe to use 15 A receptacles on a 20 A circuit? 1579 How much water do water softeners waste? 1580 How can I hang a shelf with no visible fasteners? 1581 When to use holes instead of side terminals to wire an outlet 1582 Is switching the neutral OK? 1583 What is electrical code for number of wires in a breaker? 1584 How do I adjust a door so it doesnt swing on its own? 1585 What is the best method of hanging drywall on ceiling? 1586 When is pipe dope/tape needed? 1587 How to reduce noise from my refrigerator? 1588 What size dowels to use for joints? 1589 How do I use an extension ladder to get onto my roof? 1590 My house was hit by lightning. What should I do? 1591 Should I run the tap while dumping boiling water? 1592 How often do septic tanks typically need to be pumped? 1593 What is this kind of security bolt head called, and how can I remove it? 1594 How to cut drywall over stud? 1595 How do I run ethernet, speaker wire, and coax through a wall into a crawlspace? 1596 How can I stop birds from hitting my sunroom windows? 1597 I hit a pipe with a mower and now it wont turn 1598 How much damage can a grow-op do to a house in 3 months? 1599 Contractor cut joist hangers to make them fit 1600 How do I drywall when the studs are not flush? 1601 CO detector starts beeping every morning at 6am 1602 How do you reduce floor sound transmission? 1603 How to remove a shelf fastener with a round head and no slot 1604 Why tape black garbage bags to outside windows, not between inside windows and blinds? 1605 How do electric hot water heaters explode and what can be done to prevent that from happening? 1606 Why are these receptacles so difficult to plug into? 1607 Is Electric Central Heating worth it if using Solar Panels? 1608 Is it dangerous to run electrical cords through heating vents? 1609 How do I build a French drain? 1610 Wood glue versus epoxy for doweling stripped screw holes 1611 How to sharpen a lawn mower blade? 1612 Is it safe for plumbing to use rainwater to flush toilets? 1613 What is this metal rail in the basement ceiling 1614 Can I run a 15A table saw on a 15A circuit if there are also shop lights on the same circuit? 1615 My apartment door unlocked by itself. Can anyone offer an explanation please? 1616 Would providing shade for my air conditioners condensor improve its efficiency? 1617 Why is all this exterior trim rotting and how do I fix it? 1618 Considering doing a 100A sub panel install on my own. Any guidance would be much appreciated 1619 Confused about Ethernet wiring in new home 1620 What is the difference between a handle tie and common trip in circuit breakers? 1621 What is this attaching my toilet seat and how can I unscrew it? 1622 What is this set of claw-levers and bolts? 1623 How to reduce drywall hole size 1624 What is this stake in my yard and can I remove it? 1625 Moisture leaking out of chip in floor tile 1626 Is it safe to remove old rusty nails from a wooden beam? 1627 Hole in granite countertop for kitchen faucet slightly small 1628 Any problem to build a house that covers a same-sized hole in the ground? 1629 How do I protect myself from bad contracting jobs? 1630 Is abandoned sewage pit hazardous? 1631 Turn off hot water without hot water valve 1632 How to choose a weekend warriors finishing nail gun? 1633 What kind of nut is this 1634 Which water heater types do you recommend? 1635 How do I connect a 4 prong cord on my GE dryer which is currently connected with a 3 prong cord? 1636 Orange material in grout lines - need help to identify 1637 How can I override a motion detector light? 1638 Should my toilet flange sit on top of the backer board or the tile of the floor? 1639 How do I fix a door frame that my dog chewed? 1640 How should I run wiring for my above-fireplace mounted TV? 1641 Why energy saving bulb flashes when the switch is off? 1642 Why wont a LED bulb work in a standard light fixture? 1643 Which type of PVC for exposed outdoor use? 1644 Should I put a dimmer switch on a ceiling fan? 1645 What kind of mortar should I use to point a fieldstone foundation? 1646 How many cables are you allowed to run through a single hole in a wooden floor joist? 1647 How do I install transition molding between my new hardwood and existing tile floors? 1648 What is the difference between R20 and PAR20 lightbulbs? 1649 Do all wires on basement walls have to be in conduit? 1650 Why do builders say that wet concrete/mortar is not as strong? 1651 What is the optimal configuration of a cross brace on a wooden gate? 1652 How do I improve Pergola Stability? 1653 Is it possible to convert a truss attic into living space? 1654 Should I sand each layer of mud when joining drywall? 1655 How to drill a hole in a space too small to fit a standard manual or electric drill? 1656 Does voltage play any role in choosing the appropriate wire gauge? 1657 Can I run a central air conditioner in the winter? 1658 How do I fix seams that open up at the corners of walls during the winter? 1659 How can I tell if these pipes are gas lines or water lines? 1660 How do I tell if my house is brick or brick veneer? 1661 How to finish wide gap in drywall at edge of ceiling 1662 Splitting a 240V line into two 120V lines 1663 How can I install a cable jack without a box? 1664 Safely hang a mirror that does not have hooks 1665 When should I replace a circular saw blade? 1666 How can I detect reverse polarity on an ungrounded receptacle? 1667 How much pressure should you apply when rolling on paint? 1668 Why are all towel bars 24 inch? With studs being 16 inches apart - how do people mount them? 1669 What is this mysterious pipe in my back yard? 1670 How do I clean vinyl siding without a pressure washer? 1671 What is the recommended home design software? 1672 Using a sealant to stop a toilet tank leak 1673 Is there a device that will allow a bathroom fan to run for 5 minutes after it is switched off? 1674 How can I protect my fingers while using a band saw? 1675 Is it normal for GFCI receptacles to explode and burn? 1676 Accidentally left hose on and now have no pressure 1677 Why is the cut using a jigsaw not a perfect straight line? 1678 What open source home automation software exists? What are the differences between them? 1679 What should I look for when choosing a stud finder? 1680 Is there a wall outlet power meter that I can interface with from a computer? 1681 Can I use old bowling alley lanes as counter tops? 1682 GFI outlets tripped after power outage 1683 Can I use 220 V outlets on a 15 ampere breaker and wire it up as 110 V? 1684 A guest pushed in my shower wall tile. How can I fix it? 1685 What are these tools used for? 1686 How can an outlet with only 2 wires (hot and neutral) be grounded? 1687 Are rechargeable 9-volt batteries suitable for use in smoke detectors? 1688 Are my wires in this junction box too short? 1689 Loss of power when I remove item from the outlet 1690 Whats the term for a hole with a screw thread? 1691 Condensor went, HVAC guy is blaming electrician, is this possible? 1692 What are my options for asphalt driveway repair and/or sealing? 1693 Can I run 300 ft of cat6 cable, with male connectors on each end, under house to other side? 1694 How can I unscrew this nut with little clearance? 1695 What would cause excess CO2 in cellar 1696 How do I fix a broken power cord 1697 Does a drainage pipe need to be continuously sloped? 1698 Why are there loops of copper water pipe coming out of my concrete floor? 1699 What causes standard door hinges to close up to a certain amount automatically? 1700 Should rooms be designed to minimize waste of sheet goods? 1701 How do I release a bit from a jammed keyless drill chuck? 1702 What type of bulb is this? 1703 Are pressure-treated posts that have been submerged for a few days ruined? 1704 How to prepare home to prevent pipe leaks during a severe winter storm? 1705 Do studs in wooden buildings eventually get replaced as they lose their structural capacity? 1706 Is this box bonded properly to the ground? 1707 Is it safe to use a drill bit with a half broken tip? 1708 How much power do LED smart bulb wireless control systems consume when the light is turned off? 1709 Crack in concrete block garage wall 1710 Is white paint the same color regardless of the company? 1711 Basic power tool set for Home repair and simple projects 1712 Should I run 240v for any supported appliances? 1713 What tool is a solid metal cube with dimples or half spheres on every side? 1714 How can I remove a plank from the middle of the field? 1715 Can cable splice devices be concealed? 1716 What is this electrical cord for? 1717 How does Schlage SecureKey Re-keying mechanism work? 1718 How can I have a pond but prevent mosquitos from nesting there? 1719 Putting together a tool set for children 8-11 1720 3 position light switch beeps and flashes when down 1721 Is it worthwhile to have ductwork cleaned? 1722 Why is my hot water running out quickly regardless of other household water usage? 1723 Why would a GFCI trip on refrigerator circuit? 1724 How do I fix a bad sweat (solder) joint? 1725 How can I stop my lights dimming when my Air Conditioning turns on? 1726 What are the pros and cons of adding a vapor barrier behind shower backer board? 1727 How effective are outdoor foam faucet covers to prevent freezing? 1728 How do I keep my Christmas tree from falling over? 1729 Can I use an LED bulb in a 3-Way fixture? 1730 Who is the right professional to call for drainage issues? 1731 What can I do about a toilet flange that is 1/4 below the finished floor? 1732 Does a plumbing vent need to penetrate the roof? (Can it penetrate a wall?) 1733 How do I find where mice are entering my house? 1734 What is the purpose of a bathroom exhaust fan? 1735 What would cause the water pressure to be too high for just a second? 1736 Are curtains effective for keeping the room warm? 1737 How should I clean and repaint a painted wooden deck? 1738 Can I add a standard receptacle on a GFCI circuit 1739 How do I stop a bed frame from squeaking? 1740 Whats the minimum depth that an electrical box can recess into a finished wall? Does it have to be flush? 1741 What is the easiest way to remove a large root in a post hole Im digging? 1742 How should I conceal gaps between laminate flooring and wall trim? 1743 Is there any code for running Ethernet cable (through attics)? 1744 Which is better for deck flooring: 2x6 or 1x6 deck boards? 1745 Should I attach the fence post(s) where my fence meets my house? How do I do it? 1746 How do I meet the 7 feet high ceiling requirement after finishing the basement? 1747 How to cut a tiny circle in paper? 1748 What is the proper way to sharpen a pencil? 1749 How can paper be glued to cardboard without creating wrinkles? 1750 What is the advantage of having an angled drawing desk? 1751 Calligraphy pens not laying ink evenly 1752 How can I avoid smudging my pencil drawings? 1753 How do I remove labels from glass jars/bottles? 1754 What are the advantages of watercolour paper over sketch paper? 1755 What are good ways to spray paint a QR code on a footpath? 1756 I need an alternative to leather 1757 I have a model with a latex allergy: what are my other options? 1758 Differences between HB pencils 1759 Why do pencils offer larger color variety than watercolor? 1760 What are good options in colored pencil blending, especially for a traveller? 1761 What can I do to smooth and polish hand cut glass edges? 1762 How do I cut the bottom off a glass wine bottle? 1763 How can I make a sketch under a watercolour painting and have it not be seen? 1764 How do you choose a stitch length when straight stitching an arbitrary fabric? 1765 How to prevent the paper from getting damaged due to a steel compass? 1766 What is the difference between cheaper oil paints and more expensive ones? 1767 How can I safely sharpen a small craft knife? 1768 Whats the difference between crochet, knitting, and tunisian crochet? 1769 How do I know when my sewing machine needs a service? 1770 Making thin brittle sand design that holds together 1771 What are food safe finishes for woodworking projects, e.g. turned bowls? 1772 How do you bond clear acrylic to wood? 1773 What should I use to draw under oil paint? 1774 What are the little pieces of wood that come with pre-made canvas for? 1775 What is a good technique for drilling holes in glass bottles? 1776 What criteria should I be considering when looking at a second hand sewing machine? 1777 How to prevent tufts in paper when cutting fine details? 1778 How do I get a blur (blended) effect in pencil drawings? 1779 How can I prevent watercolor paper from buckling? 1780 Determining a station point for a perspective drawing 1781 How do I choose which adhesive or material to repair action figures? 1782 Can I use an airbrush inside? 1783 How to plan a drawing? 1784 What are some waterproof materials that meet my criteria for folding origami stars and cranes eggs? 1785 Durable T-shirt design methods 1786 Is there a way to cleanly cut styrofoam? 1787 What can I do to ensure I only erase the smaller details without affecting the area around it? 1788 How to protect & preserve water color paintings 1789 What is the difference between linen and cotton canvas? 1790 Is there a way to determine the fiber content of a yarn if Ive lost the label? 1791 What is the conversion for UK and US crochet hooks to mm? 1792 Does knitting needle material make a difference in knitting? 1793 When mixing paint colours, what is a good technique for ensuring consistent ratios each time a new batch needs to be created? 1794 Should I stain wood then use acrylic or vice versa? 1795 What do you call negative paint? 1796 Which glue should I use to attach paper to glass? 1797 How can I figure out how much caffeine is in my cup? 1798 How should I store whole bean coffee? 1799 Why is it not recommended to drink coffee immediately after its roasted? 1800 How will cold brewed coffee differ from traditional hot-water extraction methods? 1801 Why isnt coffee commonly sold in sachets, like tea bags? 1802 Whats the most effective way of generating crema from an Aeropress? 1803 What is the hexagon funnel shaped thing that came with my aeropress for? 1804 When does coffee go off? 1805 Does the hardness of water matter when making coffee? 1806 How can I minimize the amount of grounds at the bottom of my French press coffee? 1807 Is Kopi Luwak safe to drink? 1808 What is the process to reduce bitterness in coffee? 1809 What is the science (if any) behind bulletproof coffee? 1810 Are robusta and arabica the only bean varieties? 1811 Chemically, whats happening to coffee after its brewed? 1812 I run my espresso machine until my whole cup is full. Whats my coffee called? 1813 What roast level is recommended for cold brew? 1814 Did people actually drink coffee off the saucer? 1815 How do brown and white paper filters compare? 1816 Should I rinse paper coffee filters before use? 1817 What is the background of brewing coffee with eggs? 1818 How to grow coffee at home? 1819 How to avoid soya milk curdling in coffee? 1820 Brewing with the same coffee grounds twice? 1821 Is it safe to use paper towel as a filter when brewing? 1822 Is it possible to burn coffee while brewing? 1823 What do I need to start cold-brewing? 1824 What is coffee bloom 1825 Is Nespresso real espresso? 1826 What coffees are the least acidic? 1827 What does a coffee cherry taste like? 1828 What gives diner coffee its distinctive taste? 1829 Does storing coffee in a freezer preserve freshness? 1830 How is instant coffee made? 1831 How can I cost-effectively improve the coffee supply in my company break room? 1832 What is the next best milk substitute for a latte? 1833 Why would anyone want to hand grind their coffee? 1834 How important is tamping coffee for an espresso machine 1835 Why do the coffee shops give sparkling water along with the Espresso? 1836 End result of Americano vs Long Black? 1837 How can I go about developing my ability to taste flavors in coffee? 1838 How do I get started in roasting my own beans at home? 1839 Coffee Bean Vs Espresso Bean 1840 Latte: Milk before or after coffee? 1841 Coffee cup patina; is there any logic in not washing the cup 1842 Do I need to use a tamp if using a Moka pot stove top espresso maker? 1843 What is the difference between Robusta and Arabica? 1844 Does coffee cause dehydration? 1845 Whats the difference between a percolator and a moka pot? 1846 Freezing brewed coffee 1847 Terminology index - a list of bike part names and cycling concepts 1848 Why ride a fixed-gear bike? 1849 How do I deal with a dog chasing me when Im touring? 1850 Safety data: Which is safer, head/tail lights which blink or emit a steady beam? 1851 How to clean up at work after a commute? 1852 Why are disc brakes rare on road bikes? (circa 2010) 1853 Why do cyclists prefer messenger bags over backpacks? 1854 Can I use WD-40 on my bike? 1855 Is pollution a problem in urban cycling? 1856 How to pass a bicycle while driving a car 1857 How to ride to work without sweating? 1858 Why is it safer to bike with traffic, instead of facing oncoming cars? 1859 How to use drop handlebars properly? 1860 Why arent Tour de France riders going any faster? 1861 When or how often should I replace my bike helmet? 1862 Can I ride home with a broken spoke? 1863 What advanced cycling skills are useful for a commuter or city rider? 1864 Do skilled cyclists really use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time? 1865 Whats the difference between All-Mountain, Cross Country, Freeride, Downhill bikes? 1866 Why dont cyclists wear all-encompassing motorcycle-style helmets? 1867 Periodic Maintenance Task for Bike Commuters 1868 How to store a bike outside and still avoid rapid decay? 1869 What are the pros and cons of internal gears? 1870 Hydraulic Vs. Mechanical disc brakes 1871 Is listening to music dangerous while cycling? 1872 What is the best method to teach a young child to ride? 1873 How to prevent drafting? 1874 What is a reasonable speed for long distances on a bike? 1875 Can you be ticketed for breaking the speed limit on a bike? 1876 What is the practical advantage of disk brakes over rim brakes? 1877 What type of tires can prevent goatheads? 1878 What are the effects of completely filling tires with water instead of air? 1879 How can I make my bike (and myself) visible at night? 1880 How to get a very tight tire back on the rim? 1881 Homemade bicycle degreaser liquids 1882 How to commute to work on your bike and dress up 1883 Protocol for downhill cyclist overtaking a car? 1884 What are advantages and disadvantages of CO2 inflators over frame pumps? 1885 Does a helmet-mounted light affect the safe functionality of the helmet? 1886 Locking your bike in public areas 1887 How to get over anger at inconsiderate drivers 1888 Which way do I orient my bike tires tread direction? and why? 1889 How long should a road tyre hold its pressure? 1890 How can I tell which size chain my bike uses? 1891 Why are higher-end freewheels so much louder when coasting? 1892 Is it really going to damage a bike to wash it with a hose? 1893 Whats the real difference between cheap and expensive helmets? 1894 How can I make it clear to other road users that Im an inexperienced cyclist? 1895 How do you operate a used bike business without contributing to theft? 1896 What is the proper etiquette for overtaking a horse? 1897 How are the categories for climbs decided? 1898 What is the difference between brake cables and derailleur cables? 1899 Why dont brakes come with Safety Levers any more? 1900 Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems? 1901 Safest way to slow down a bike quickly if both sets of brakes fail 1902 Why ride a single-speed bike? 1903 Is it possible to measure your sit bones at home? 1904 Are mountain bikes good for urban riding? 1905 Are slick tires worth it for commuting? 1906 Why do mens bicycles have a top tube while womens bicycles dont? 1907 Best type of bike lock (materials, style, etc.) 1908 How do on-road mountain bike speeds translate to road bike speeds? 1909 Toddler bike seat vs. bike trailer? 1910 Why do bikes have their drivetrains on the right? 1911 Is commuting 10 km on an empty stomach harmful? 1912 About 20-30 people bike to where I work. What equipment/supplies should we have on hand? 1913 How do I know when to replace my tires? 1914 What do you wish someone had told you before your first commute? 1915 Ride with someone who is less trained 1916 Can I use a Presta tube in a Schrader rim? 1917 How to achieve an always clean chain 1918 Whats the efficiency of hub gears compared to derailleurs? 1919 How do I gear up a bike for winter riding? 1920 How often should I change road bike tyres? 1921 What is a thru axle? 1922 Alternatives to buying a repair stand? 1923 What is a narrow wide chainring and what are its benefits and drawbacks? 1924 What are the disadvantages of puncture proof (or puncture resistant) tires? 1925 Why is the front brake lever on the right if you drive on the left and vice-versa? 1926 Why are license plates for bicycles no longer used? 1927 Why is it easier to follow a cyclist up-hill 1928 Creaking from cranks/spindle. How to fix? 1929 Different kinds of Handlebars 1930 How often should I lube my chain? 1931 How do I make my rim brakes stop squealing? 1932 Why do e-bikes need dedicated tires? 1933 Is it considered rude to draft other random cyclists? 1934 What cadence should I aim for? 1935 How to do a track stand? 1936 Why do the majority of people on an ebike ride at a fairly low cadence? 1937 What do I get by paying more for a bicycle? 1938 Leaving lock on the parking rack - is this rude? 1939 Building from scratch vs. buying new 1940 Is it better to have a slightly big or slightly small bike? 1941 Pros and cons of single-sided forks (Cannondale Lefty)? 1942 At what time of year can I buy a bicycle for the best price? 1943 Bicycling apps for Android 1944 How much does bike price correspond with maintenance needs? 1945 What pressure should I run my Road Bike tyres at? 1946 Why would one ever buy a 12-25 cassette when an 11-25 is available? 1947 Do I really have to replace the cassette when I replace the chain, or is this a scam? 1948 How to move a bicycle by bicycle 1949 Should I change both tires when I need to change one? 1950 How to ride when the weather is hot? 1951 My bike got stolen a second time (in Amsterdam) - what should I do? 1952 Best ways to avoid getting hit by cars? 1953 Are bananas still a good food to carry when cycling? 1954 What is the optimal cadence? 1955 Why do cyclists shave their legs? 1956 What is the difference between folding bead and wire bead tires? 1957 New chain is pre-lubricated, should I clean it before use? 1958 When should I not use my front brake? 1959 Why are emergency inflation cartridges filled with CO2? 1960 Group riding etiquette 1961 How do I separate hydraulic disc brake pads after pulling the brake while the wheel is off? 1962 What does the c in bicycle tire size mean? 1963 Is it safe to ride a racing road bike in very wet weather? 1964 Does the chain direction make a difference? 1965 Why are both Schrader and Presta valves still used on tubes? 1966 Whats the purpose of cycling gloves? 1967 Should I buy this (gently) used, 15 year old, helmet? 1968 How to know when to change a chain? 1969 Why dont road bikes use v-brakes? 1970 Using a ski helmet for winter biking 1971 Are there advantages of dedicated bike computer instead of smartphone apps? 1972 How can you recognise a quality steel frame? 1973 How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider? 1974 Perfectly setting up gears - how? 1975 Threatening swerving by driver - should I report it? (Canada) 1976 What should I look for in a good pair of cycling shorts? 1977 Difference between Cyclocross, Touring, and Road Bikes? 1978 What is the difference between a horizontal top tube and a sloped one? 1979 Any experience with shaft driven bikes? 1980 I wish to get fit, therefore should I have a heavy bike? 1981 How to keep my testicles from freezing on a recumbent 1982 Whats your most useful cycle accessory? 1983 Theft deterrents (in addition to locking up a bike) 1984 Tactics for riding in strong winds 1985 New to bicycle riding. Questions about adjustments and upgrades 1986 How can I be visible in the dark when Im signalling a turn? 1987 What is the preload setting on the front fork suspension? 1988 How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge? 1989 Why are regenerative brakes uncommon on e-bikes? 1990 Why do bike tires suffer from frequent punctures whereas car tires dont? 1991 How to get a bike from one city to another in the U.S 1992 How to choose a bike for a very tall and heavy person? 1993 What is the maximum or minimum tire width I can fit on my bicycle 1994 Triple vs Double chainring? 1995 How do I open a master link in a chain? 1996 What headset/radio products exist for bike-to-bike communication? 1997 Can your rims wear down from too much braking? 1998 How to climb a hill as a beginner 1999 What should I look for when buying a used bicycle? 2000 Cycling uphill on a road - sitting or standing on pedals? 2001 What clothing is best for wet weather/cycling in the rain? 2002 Why are most bicycle gears designed to have so much overlap 2003 I am a beginner to commuting by bike and I find it very tiring. Is it my fitness level or my single-speed bicycle? 2004 What makes a good entry level road bike? 2005 What are the holes in the mudguard for? 2006 Can I use a cyclocross bike for regular road-biking purposes? 2007 What are the differences between mens and womens bike frames? 2008 How to lubricate cables? 2009 What is the best breakfast right before cycling? 2010 What purpose do the rubber hairs have on new tyres? 2011 Why do we rarely see recumbents and almost never see velomobiles? 2012 Is there such thing as an automatic transmission for bikes? 2013 Why does pedalling backwards not move my bike backwards? 2014 Is it difficult for one person to ride a tandem bike? 2015 Why should I wear bicycle clothes made of spandex? 2016 Why does my bike constantly break/need servicing? 2017 What are the pros and cons of panniers vs messenger bags? 2018 Broken glass on the bicycle path, what to do? 2019 Safely overtaking pedestrians 2020 Pros/Cons of Bar-Ends? 2021 Why is carbon fiber inherently weak? Or is it? 2022 Front suspension or full suspension mountain bike 2023 Do glueless tube patches work as well as glue ones? 2024 For a long (25mile each way) commute, what kind of bike should I look at? 2025 Does toddler need a helmet inside a bicycle trailer? 2026 What makes the bicycles in Amsterdam suitable for riding with jeans on? 2027 Why arent electric bikes mainstream? 2028 What are the conditions for removing training wheels? 2029 What are the differences (and their practical implications) between a 29 mountain bike and a cyclocross bicycle? 2030 Invested too much in my car! How can it be worth cycling to work? 2031 How do I determine the correct position for my bicycle seat? 2032 What is best for your brakes when stopping at the bottom of the hill? 2033 Runny nose while biking 2034 Braking one-handed to signal down steep traffic-heavy slope 2035 Intersection detection doesnt notice me, what should I do? 2036 How do I efficiently shift gears on a road bike with downtube shifters? 2037 Is it really OK to hang a bicycle by the wheel from a hook? 2038 Is there difference in quality for disc brake rotors? 2039 Simplest and best way to keep water bottles clean and hygienic? 2040 Why cant Yellow Jersey change hands on last day of Tour De France? 2041 How many miles of riding require the same effort as one mile of running? 2042 How do self-adjusting hydraulic disc brakes work? 2043 What is the hand gesture for Im sorry? 2044 Carrying Pizza on a Bicycle 2045 How to indicate you are going straight? 2046 Why do the front and rear brakes work independently? 2047 Are there any bicycle computers that will log ride data? 2048 What is a good camera arrangement for city riding? 2049 What pressure should I run my Mountain Bike tires at? 2050 Is rubber cement in stationery stores the same as in tire patch kits? 2051 Road bike carbon fiber frame life span 2052 Need cycling eyewear, but fogging is a big problem 2053 Arguments for/against bike lanes? 2054 Is there a way to hop up onto a parallel curb? 2055 Do I really need to replace my helmet every 2-3 years if it hasnt been in a crash? 2056 How can I improve my pedal stroke? 2057 Formula for Homemade sports drinks 2058 What are the differences between clincher and tubular tires? 2059 Commuting: How to carry office clothing so it doesnt get crushed? 2060 What to use to clean your chain (and cogs)? 2061 Whats the safest way to turn left from a right-side bike lane? 2062 How do I keep my pants/trousers from getting caught in the gears? 2063 Is there a difference in having tires filled with CO₂ vs air? 2064 How bad is road salt for my bike? 2065 Least worn tyre: front or back? 2066 What is the foam tube on the top of bmx frame for? 2067 What bike+equipment for a long daily urban commute? 2068 Getting over a downhill phobia 2069 Polite way to ride in the dark 2070 Does drafting cause resistance to the lead rider? 2071 Why do we need air-filled tires? 2072 Why shouldnt I care what model/make/year my bicycle is? 2073 How to give away lights to cyclists without lights? 2074 Converting a MTB to a Road Bike 2075 Direct Pull (V-Brake) vs. Center Pull Cantilevers (pros and cons)