FAQ's

Can a toilet vent be downstream? Never. A toilet vent always should be upstream. The purpose of the pipe is to allow sewer gases and water from entering your house. Can a vent be upstream from a toilet? A toilet vent can be upstream. The purpose of the vent pipe is to allow the sewer’s gases to escape from...

True to the name for the sound, chirping sounds more like a vocalization a bird would make than a rodent. Not everyone agrees on the meaning of chirping, but generally it’s considered an alert signal—something has caused your guinea pig to be deeply concerned. Why are guinea pigs so vocal? Complaining or moaning: It’s thought Guinea pigs make the...

A knife bevel refers to surface that has been ground to form the knife’s edge. A close inspection of a knife will reveal a slight angle/incline on either one or both sides that runs down to the edge. This is the bevel. If there is one on both sides, then it is a double bevel knife. What is a...

Lay’s potato chips have all sorts of different names internationally. In England, they’re called “Walkers” (and “crisps” instead of “chips”); in Egypt, Chipsy; and in Australia, Smith’s. Most countries use the same circular red-and-yellow logo, but Australia’s Smith’s use a red, yellow, and blue diamond. Are walkers and lays? Frito-Lay primarily uses the brand name “Lay’s” in the United...

Can you be both narcissistic and Aspergers? people have related both the terms narcissism and Asperger’s to my husband, mostly out of concern for either me or other people in his life. He’s also been told by different people that he lacks empathy. All these people took high personal or professional risks to even bring this up. Can...

Don’t do it. Bandages are the least safe way of binding out there. They can cause permanent damage to your chest tissue, lungs and ribs. It’s not worth the risk. How can I bind my breasts without a binder? How do people bind their chests? People bind in many different ways: Some people wrap their chests with elastic bandages, some...

Because of all these reasons, it isn’t possible for a gynecologist to independently confirm whether or not someone has had sex just by looking at their hymen. The only time anyone can really know anything about your sex life and level of activity is when you choose to share this information with them. Can doctors tell if your hymen...

A platonic relationship is one in which people share a close bond but do not have a sexual relationship. The concept originates in the ideas of the ancient philosopher Plato, from whose name the term is derived. How do you distinguish between platonic and romantic feelings? Platonic love is friendship without romance or sex, whereas romantic love leans heavily...

Quick Set Concrete attains initial setting in no more than 15 minutes under normal conditions and should be placed immediately upon mixing. Leave at least two hours after setting before applying any load. Typical applications: Water use is critical. How long does it take for quick set concrete to set? PRODUCT USE QUIKRETE® Fast Setting Concrete Mix is a general...

How to Nuke and Re-Season Carbon Steel Pans How do you fix bad seasoning on a carbon steel pan? Heat the pan until a drop of water evaporates the moment it hits the interior surface. Remove from heat. Add a mixture of two parts salt to one part oil (2 tablespoons salt and 1 tablespoon oil, for instance)...