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How much should I give my niece for his wedding?
When you're giving money for a wedding gift and attending solo, etiquette says you should spend about $50 to $75. But you may want to also consider ...
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What inspired Charles Rennie Mackintosh?
Mackintosh began to draw on Scottish vernacular buildings for his inspiration, often looking to medieval tower-houses and fortified dwellings (which he m...
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Who is responsible for leak at water meter?
Most often, leaks between the meter and the house are the responsibility of the homeowner; leaks from the meter or pipes leading from the main to the met...
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Is there a peony tree?
Tree peonies are woody, deciduous shrub peonies. They lose their foliage in the fall but their woody stems do not die back to the ground like herbaceous ...
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What can you do with leftover hangers?
Reuse old hangers or bring them to a dry cleaner If that search turns up dry, do the next best thing and ask your local dry cleaner if they accept used h...
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Do you give a wedding gift for a second marriage?
A. Traditionally speaking, you're not obliged to give a present for second marriages, though it's obviously a wonderful gesture. Of course, it ...
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How long do Hayward pool filters last?
General Filter Life Pool-filter cartridges can run for about 2,000 hours in a filter pump. Usually, filter cartridges have to be replaced once every one ...
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What is protein actin?
Actin is a family of globular multi-functional proteins that form microfilaments. An actin protein is the monomeric subunit of two types of filaments in ...
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Can I get a mortgage to flip a house?
An individual can get a mortgage to flip a house, but typically only under certain circumstances. An investor might choose to finance a house flip with a...
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Is interest paid tax deductible?
Tax Deductible Interest Explained The interest payments made on certain loan repayments can be claimed as a tax deduction on the borrower's federal ...
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When was the Whitehall mural painted?
The most important depiction of King Henry VIII was painted in 1537 by Hans Holbein: the Whitehall mural. Painted on a wall in the royal palace of Whiteh...
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Why is my Thanksgiving cactus dropping buds?
A sharp difference in temperatures, watering schedule or light intensity can cause a holiday cactus to drop buds. A holiday cactus needs exceptional drai...
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Is it OK to put puppy pads in crate?
If you're putting a pee pad in your dog's crate, you could be doing serious damage in the house-training department. Leaving a pad in the crate...
