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Over the years, I've replaced or ignored a number of outlet covers outside the house(s). The things break from abuse of one kind or another and, in today's case, rain blows in and causes the breaker to trip. I have had to use compressed air in similar cases. I would just like to find a cover made of quality metal and that doesn't catch on the cords. A brand name would be helpful.

Not how the bricks and blocks are made, but how is the tumbled effect achieved. Actually tumbling them would break them. A link to how it is done would be helpful.

I need to temporarily attach wood strips to thin strips of marble during cutting and setting so the marble won't separate at the fault lines. After the thinset sets, I want to remove the wood. This is a fireplace job and the thin strips will wrap some corners.

Are shots, restricted diet, restricted movement, etc required after the wound is healed. I know there would be restrictions for a few weeks after, but I want to know if he will require shots or anything for the rest of his life.

I had to leave a vinyl floor tiling job at my cabin before I could put tile over some of the Henry's adhesive. What will be the best method of softening the adhesive to finish the job? Heat or thinner? The places are the small filler pieces around the walls.

I was told that if the radio-active pellets are chosen as treatment of prostate cancer and the cancer comes back, surgery to remove the prostate is not possible. Why not?

A para-legal has recommended a Special Needs Trust be established for my 85yo father who uses a cane so his assets will not be counted for Medicaid. (whew!) My initial questions concern the under 65 requirement and the disability requirement. Should I find another senior services firm? 'I'm aware of the value of free advice'

In my limited experience, I have never seen hair like that and I'm curious how it is done. I like it and I don't like it....and it's none of my business, anyway.

News has reported less than 20 14-17 yo boys and more than 50 14-17yo girls were taken from Eldorado FLDS ranch. Has anyone offered an explanation for this disparity? Younger ages are about equal. Even if some of the 17 yo girls are really 18, there probably would still be a big difference.

Either I am not using the correct search words or there is no information on this on the Web (don't believe that). If anything can be done about it, I need to know. Thanks.

Either I am not using the correct search words or there is no information on this on the Web (don't believe that). If anything can be done about it, I need to know. Thanks.

Are they skinned and fileted? Cut in chunks? Cut in strips? Are they worth the effort?

I just noticed their logos are the same.

A family discussion about the necessity of a safe deposit box brings up the question. What kinds of documents need to be in such a secure environment rather than just quickly available?

Nails have been allowed to grow too long, touching the floor. Should just enough be removed to keep the nail from touching or should more be cut?

I want to display some copper specimens in bottles. I've tried hot RO water, but the copper exposed to sunlight tarnished. My grandfather used something 50 years ago that works, but he isn't around.

A family story tells that the Union Army took all the property of a wealthy widow in Texas after the Civil War. This included businesses, land, and cash. Supposedly, that women were not allowed to own property was the reason given. I found that her grand children were wealthy and I'm wondering is there is a connection. Was this a policy of the times?

My FIL broke his hip yesterday and is having the ball of the femur replaced today. I would like to eliminate the "wish we had known" and "didn't think of it" elements after this event is over. Do you have any experiences that might help us with what needs to be done? Drugs, equipment, insurance, etc?

Can you describe the sesame garlic spread that Schlotzsky's uses on their original sandwiches? Is it tahini based, yogurt based, or what?