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What items sell the best at garage sales?

I am planning on having a large garage sale. I have the clothes, exercise equipment, books, magazines, tools, some furniture, computer items, TV’s.

What seems to attract buyers the most?

How can I tell what the current temperature of the oven is when it is heating up?

I am confused about using my oven. When I set it for a temperature, for example 375 Bake, it just says Pre heating or Heating. It never tells me the current temperature it is at. Also I don’t know when it has arrived at the temperature I want. Help please. Elise

What is the best prebuilt hydroponics grow box?

I don’t really feel like building my own hydroponics grow box. I have read on the forums that most people do build their own but, I’m just not good with tools, and don’t have the time. I want to order the best hydroponics grow box that I can but not pay to much money either. There seems to be companies like BC Northern lights and another company that looks good called homegrown hydroponics and was wondering what the best one is?

What is the advantage of drilling holes in wood before putting screws in it?

Is there an advantage to drilling holes before screwing screws in a piece of wood?

I’ve been involved in set construction for my school’s plays over the years, and whenever we used wood we would screw the screws directly to the wood without drilling holes first. Does it really make a difference?

What’s the best way to get rid of a broken dryer?

It turns on and everything but there’s no heat comming out of it….is there anyway I can get any money out of this or is it too the landfill for this thing? It’s looks decent by the way…Kenmore Heat Sensor Dryer. My husband bought a new one but I’m curious as if I can get any money out of this broken one before I just toss it.

What will the grape vines in TEMECULA look like at the end of October?

I am planning on going to Temecula this month (25th-27th) to stay at a winery called SOUTH COAST WINERY RESORT & SPA. I am wondering if anyone knows what the grape vines will look like this time of season as I don’t want to be looking at a bunch of dead brown vines. Any input is appreciated- Thank you!
Will there be any grapes on the vines? Will it still be "beautiful" looking?

Where should the outlet go for an over the range microwave oven?

I want to do all of the electrical work before I finish the walls and floor. Over the range I am going to put wall cabinets and a microwave/hood combo. Any suggestions as to where to to put the outlet for the microwave? Right side? Left side? I realize I will have to put a hole in the bottom and back of the new cabinet.

How do I rid of the squirrels that are currently in the frames of my house?

There are squirrels within the frames of my house. They enter through the roof and are making a lot of noise through the walls. How do i get them out of there before I seal the entrance?

How do I change the color of my lava lamp?

I bought this lava lamp from goodwill and it like an original from like the 70’s and its blue and I wanna change the color and I was wondering if I could put food coloring in the water to make it a different color. Will the food coloring damage the lava lamp? Is there any other ways to change the color of my lava lamp water without damaging the lava lamp?

What are the best practices for refinishing a dry basement economically?

I am going to refinish my basement and I would like to know what the best materials are to use. The basement is very dry and does not have any flooding issues. I am thinking about tiling the floor and using drywall for the walls and ceilings. Are there any special preparations I need to make while laying the tile and framing the walls? Also, what is the best drywall to use?