diff --git "a/lifestyle/questions.tsv" "b/lifestyle/questions.tsv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/lifestyle/questions.tsv" @@ -0,0 +1,2076 @@ +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)