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What is the minimum distance between building and a tree?

What is the minimum distance between building and a tree? ZONES OF INFLUENCE All trees have radial 'zones of inuence' on buildings, that diminish the further away from the tree the construction takes place. As a rule, it is recommended that properties be built at least a distance equivalent to the tree's height away from that tree. Is it bad to have trees close to house? Tree roots can eventually grow through pipes as they move toward water underground, and this can cause expensive damage to your plumbing system. In addition, trees that are too close to houses may affect...

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Should I use 15 or 30 lb felt?

Should I use 15 or 30 lb felt? If your roof does not have a steep pitch, you can use #15. This weight of felt is a good economic choice if you have a standard roof. But if your roof has a steep pitch, #30 is a better option because it is thicker and tears less during installation. With #30 you get a thicker layer of underlayment and protection. What is the difference between 15-pound roofing felt and 30-pound felt? The difference between 15-lb and 30-lb roofing felt paper 15-lb felt paper weighed 15 pounds per 100 sq. ft. (one...

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How many bricks do I need for a 300 sq ft patio?

How many bricks do I need for a 300 sq ft patio? A patio measuring 15 by 20 has 300 square feet of surface area and, using the standard brick size, will require 1,350 bricks. How do I calculate how much brick I need? How Many Bricks Do I Need? For a singular layer brick wall, multiply the length of the wall by the height to get the area. Multiply that area by 60 to get the number of bricks you should need, then add 10% for wastage. That's the short answer and assumes 'standard' brick and mortar sizes. How...

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What do you bring to a pot luck lunch?

What do you bring to a pot luck lunch? What to bring to a potluck: 23+ Best Dishes Ideas Perfect to Bring to a Potluck PartyCucumber Tomato Salad. Baked Garlic Parmesan Puffs. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs. Raspberry White Chocolate Coconut Bites. Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry. What should I bring to a German potluck? 15 Must-Try German Dishes to Celebrate Oktoberfest1 of 15. Spaetzle. 2 of 15. Beer-Glazed Bratwurst With Red Cabbage Slaw. 3 of 15. Pork Schnitzel. 4 of 15. Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup. 5 of 15. Classic Cherry Strudel....

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What is the size of a slice of bread?

What is the size of a slice of bread? Re: Bread loaf size In the US, pre-sliced bread is basically all the same size - a loaf is about 12-15 inches long, each slice is about a half an inch thick, and a slice is basically square-shaped - about 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches. How many cm is a piece of bread? A loaf of bread has an average length of 30 cm with a standard deviation of 2.7 cm. What is the length of bread? A loaf of bread is 10 inches long. How many 0.5 cm slices of...

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Which foods are high in saturated fat?

Which foods are high in saturated fat? Saturated fat is found in:butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil and palm oil.cakes.biscuits.fatty cuts of meat.sausages.bacon.cured meats like salami, chorizo and pancetta.cheese. Is white bread high in saturated fat? This would be about 13 grams of saturated fat daily. Keep in mind that when you reduce saturated fat in your diet, you should replace it with healthy fats — such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated — rather than foods that are high in refined carbohydrates (such as white bread, pasta, and many snack foods). Is bread bad for fat? White bread is highly refined...

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Can I file down my buck teeth?

Can I file down my buck teeth? Experts say that you see a dentist instead. If you try to file or shave your teeth at home, you can damage the enamel on your teeth, which can lead to a whole host of other problems. You can't regrow tooth enamel, so any damage is irreversible. How can I fix my buck teeth without braces? The only way that protruding upper teeth could be fixed without braces is to use some form of restorative treatment on the lower teeth. It is sometimes possible to build up the lower teeth using dental bonding,...

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What are the benefits of perfume?

What are the benefits of perfume? Benefits Of Using PerfumesFragrance.Enhances Mood.Boosts Confidence.Makes You Attractive.Aphrodisiac.Boosts Health.Triggers Memories.Aromatherapy. How does a perfume work? Its diluted nature makes the smell enjoyable. In fact, most perfumes are engineered to have a three-part smell, which unfolds after you apply it to your skin. You smell top notes within the first 15 minutes of applying. The chemicals creating these smells evaporate more slowly from your skin. Can perfume get you high? Users can get high from the fumes — spraying them into a rag or bag and breathing them in, sniffing them directly from the can...

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Is it bad to paint your nails everyday?

Is it bad to paint your nails everyday? Using polish daily can cause a yellow undertone to your fingernail – which many of us use nail polish to cover up in the first place! The chemicals in nail polish can stain your nails and make them look slightly yellow. Is it bad to paint your nails once a week? I know of many beauty bloggers who repaint their nails every week and nothing bad happens to them. As long as you follow the principles of using a base coat, to prevent staining and two coats of polish and a top...

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Where was the hair straightener invented?

Where was the hair straightener invented? The first, Marcel Grateau, actually invented the curling iron for his Parisian salon around 1872. At the same time, the second, a woman named Erica Feldman, is simply credited with using the curling iron to straighten her hair, which isn't inventing anything at all. The third, Isaac K. When was flat iron invented? In 1909, Isaac K. Shero patented the first hair straightener composed of two flat irons that are heated and pressed together. Ceramic and electrical straighteners were introduced later, allowing adjustment of heat settings and straightener size. How did they straighten hair...