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Who is responsible for clearing drainage ditches?

Who is responsible for clearing drainage ditches? Common Law imposes a duty on the owner of land adjoining a highway to maintain these ditches that provide natural drainage for both the land and highway. In the majority of cases the responsibility for ditch maintenance rests with the adjacent landowner. Who is responsible for drainage ditches in NC? The General Law in North Carolina states that the person on the lower estate must receive and pass the water from the higher estate(s). Also, specific statutes prohibit the blockage of streams, drainage ways and easements that move water from higher elevations: Chapter...

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How do you make a door opening bigger?

How do you make a door opening bigger? Split the inches of enlargement between the door sides as preferred. It's easiest to cut one side only, as you can then use the existing wall framing for one side of the new doorway. Add 2 1/4 inches to the inches of enlargement for every side that is enlarged, however, to determine how far back to cut the wall. Is double brick load bearing? Construction using double brick is when the external and internal skins of the external walls are built using bricks laid by bricklayers. These are usually strong load bearing...

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What does brownish reddish blood mean?

What does brownish reddish blood mean? Like black blood, brown or dark red is a sign of old blood, and it may appear at the beginning or end of a period. Brown or dark red blood has not had as long to oxidize as black blood and can appear in a variety of shades. What does brown stringy discharge mean? In many cases, brown discharge is old blood that's taking extra time to leave the uterus. This is especially true if you see it at the beginning or end of your menstrual period. Brown discharge at other points in your...

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How much does it cost to build an 8×8 deck?

How much does it cost to build an 8x8 deck? 8x8-foot Raised Deck: Doing it yourself, you can build an 8x8-foot raised deck attached to your home out of treated lumber for about $1,300 in materials. Changing the decking material to red cedar would raise the cost by approximately about $700. Having a contractor build it for you raises the price to $3,200-$4,800. How much wood do I need to build a 8x8 deck? Building a 8×8 simple deckA – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft long, 9 pieces – 93″ long DECK FRAME.B – 27 pieces of...

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What do you have to disclose when selling a house in Tennessee?

What do you have to disclose when selling a house in Tennessee? The Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Act requires a seller of residential property which is covered by the Act to provide a potential purchaser of the property with a completed and signed disclosure form. Under the Act, a seller must disclose material defects of which the seller has knowledge. Can my house be sold without my knowledge? A person who does this without a title interest in the property or authority from you commits a criminal act. It's called fraud, but he is really “stealing” your property. The short...

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Why is my mower locking up?

Why is my mower locking up? If it's full of oil, the piston cylinder may be full of oil, causing hydro-lock. This can happen when you tilt the mower forward and hold it that way for a few minutes. To drain the oil, remove the spark plug and crank the engine. The oil will spray out of the spark plug hole. How do you unlock a seized small engine? Recap:Take out spark plug.Take PB Blaster or other penetrating oil and spray good amount into spark plug hole.Tilt mower upward.Next day spray again, set mower on all four wheels (level) and...

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What is the sliding door lock called?

What is the sliding door lock called? A double bolt lock (aka sliding door deadbolt lock) works independently of the existing mortise or any other type of lock. In most cases, the lock itself should be installed on the door stile above the handle, while the fixed, non-moving part has to be mounted on the door jamb. Is there a lock for sliding doors? Most patio doors have a handle with an attached lock. While this provides some security, these locks can be bypassed by someone trying to get in or out. For anyone looking to boost security to their...

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Where was the first year round trolley built?

Where was the first year round trolley built? The first non-experimental system was a seasonal municipal line installed near Nantasket Beach in 1904; the first year-round commercial line was built to open a hilly property to development just outside Los Angeles in 1910. The trackless trolley was often seen as an interim step, leading to streetcars. Are there any trolleys left from World War 1? Trackless trolleys were the dominant form of new post-World War I electric traction, with extensive systems in among others, Los Angeles, Chicago, Rhode Island, and Atlanta; Boston, San Francisco, and Philadelphia still maintain an "all-four"...

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What are the different styles of crown molding?

What are the different styles of crown molding? 7 Types Of Crown Molding For Your HomePlaster.Solid Wood.MDF.Polyurethane.PVC.Flex.Polystyrene. What is the top on crown molding? The simpler part is always the top. The more detailed side is always closer to you (on the bottom). Crown moulding is installed in the reverse fashion of base moulding. The deeper grooves go on the bottom, and shallower grooves belong on the top. Is Crown moulding in style? While crown molding is still a popular look, avoid it in these types of rooms as it may make the space look too busy. Should crown molding...

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How do you clear a clogged upstairs toilet?

How do you clear a clogged upstairs toilet? To unblock a toilet with baking soda and vinegar, pour a cup of baking soda (fizzier) or bicarbonate of soda if that is what you have to hand, into the toilet bowl. Follow it with a cup of white vinegar. Allow this to fizz for 20 minutes. Flush; this should have cleared most blockages and left a fresher smell also. How do you unclog a toilet with deep pipes? Plunge the ToiletAdd enough water to cover the plunger if the bowl is empty.Add the dish detergent to the water in the toilet...