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  • problems hooking up overhead fan?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 10 hours ago

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    okay, I am having problems with this stupid fan, I am sure I have the wires connected right, the green is connected to the bare, the white to the white, black to black and red to blue. But when I turn on the switch, the fan doesnt turn on. Its not the breaker, it has power.. what should I do? yes i tried the chains, but it still doesnt work. I just tried rewiring it, (ceiling first) white to white, black to blue, red to black, and bare to green, and the second switch worked with the fan, but the light still doesnt work. i have 2 switches and no idea what you mean by hots the fan has a blue, green, white, and black wire. the ceiling has white, black, bare and red. I have no idea what to hook up and what not, and I moved this from one room to another, so I dont have a manual. okay randy so to attach the fan to one switch attach them both to the black one? well i tried attaching both the blue and black from the fan to both the black and the red from the ceiling. if they are attached to the black, nothing works. If they are attached to the red, the light works, but the fan still doesnt okay i have the light turning on, but the fan isnt working, i think you are right and that there is a problem with the switch wiring. Is it difficult to fix this?
  • Why does some of my clothing creat static when I remove it?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 12 hours ago

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    Is it the type of material they used? Does rayon, polyester or spandex have been known to do this? Also, which is softer, rayon or spandex?
  • What is the best product or formula you know of to clean glass and leave it streak-free?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 12 hours ago

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    I have a china cabinet, and the glass windows, mirror, and shelves are in dire need of a good cleaning, but everything I use seems to leave a sort of oily/foggy residue. I'm at the end of my rope with it. Anyone know of anything that really works? :-p
  • Ive got a bathroom with no windows (aprox 14' x 7') I need a powerful exhaust fan, suggestions?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 13 hours ago

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    Because it has very little airflow the steam builds and we have a mold problem. So before I paint I want to fix the fenestration problem
  • Does somebody know the easiest way to get free credit check and quickly?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 15 hours ago

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    I´m just wondering, does somebody know the easiest way to get free credit check and quickly?
  • Can you believe the price of propane?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 15 hours ago

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    Just filled my 500 gallon tank and it cost me nearly $1000! Why? 5 years ago I could fill it for under $500.
  • Toilet not put back on the same exact spot after wax ring change?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 16 hours ago

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    The plumber changed the wax ring and I just noticed from the old caulk stain that the toilet was not put back onto the exact same spot. It's placed about 1 cm. behind the old spot. Will this cause any leakage or problems, or is this ok? Thanks for helping!
  • I´m wondering: how to get a free credit report online?

    Other - Home & Garden - 16 hours ago

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    I´m wondering: how to get a free credit report online? many thanks
  • an unifinished job who should you go to?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 17 hours ago

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    mum mum payed someone (plumber) to fit a Jacuzzi and bath brand new. we also asked him to repair the leak. he's self employed doesn't work for any buisness. he has repaired the leak but the bath isn't fitted properly he lives down the road to us i think over the last 8 months we've asked him 8 or 9 times but he just says yeh il be round this weekend and il be round next blah blah day. i'm getting anoyed now my parents just burst in to my room to use my shower!! who do i talk to? we have already payed him full!
  • Can you remove stains from clothes using fabric softener only?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 17 hours ago

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    My friend thinks that you can remove stains from clothes using just fabric softener IF the washing machine is on a high enough temperature. Is he an idiot?

3 Steps to a Salon-Style Art Wall

Follow these easy steps to create a gorgeous art collection in your own home

By Andrea Mills

1. Gather pieces together.
Before starting, you need to know how much framed art you have to work with. It’s OK to start small (say five to seven pieces) and build a collection over time. Tip: Consider your frames. Combine colours, finishes and materials but keep the mix balanced. Variety is the key to a salon-style approach.

2. Map it out.
Measure your wall space and recreate the same sized area on your floor. Lay the frames down within these dimensions, moving pieces around until you find an arrangement you like. To be even more precise, borrow a trick from museums and art galleries – trace frames on kraft paper, cut out the shapes and use Blu Tack to temporarily attach them to the wall. Tip: Use space wisely. Surround bigger pieces with a few smaller ones, leaving about two inches in between each. If you have similar-sized pieces, hang them as a grouping with less space in between.

3. Hang it up.
Use a level and secure the corners with Blu Tack to keep your art from shifting. Tip: Create a focal point. Start with the largest frame centred above a key piece of furniture, and build out from there.

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