Attic ventilation - ridge vents versus gable vents

In recent years there has been a trend away from traditional attic ventilation by many US home builders.
Wood frame homes traditionally had either gable vents in end walls or roof vents gebined with soffit vents to allow attic ventilation.
Today, many builders are leaving gable vents off their homes and are instead relying on ridge vents only.
In many other homes, vinylsiding installers are covering gable vents with siding or replacing large capacity wood vents with smaller capacity vinyl molded vents.
Ridge vents are good, but are the enough?
In my opinion, NO.
Ridge vents that are clogged with dust, covered with snow or ice, or simply not large enough to adequately ventilate large atticswill lead to condensation problems.
Moisture is constantly flowing upward from your living areas to the attic, If it cannot escape the attic, it will condense on the coolest surface around, the inside of the roof sheathing.
Condensation on inside of roof sheathing will cause problems suchas mold, mildew, and most importantly it will shorten the useful life of sheathing and shingles.
In addition to moisture problems, inadequate ventilation can lead to extreme temperatureswhich will also cup and damage shingles, warp boards, and damage anything stored in the attic..
Consider adding gable vents to your attic or gable along with ridge and soffit vents to make sure you are properly venting your attic.
Check out okay auctions for vents, gable vents, louvers, etc and avoid condensation and high heat problems.

Tips to avoid buying fake perfume / fragrance / cologne

Fragrance tips: How to buy original perfume / fragrance / cologne at okay !It is estimated that up to 10% of perfumes and toiletries in the market place are fakes. In the past, raids on counterfeit goods have found perfumes containing urine as a stabiliser and alcopops containing anti-freeze. Poor quality labels and packaging on perfumes and cosmetics can often indicate that the items inside are not genuine.Top tips to avoid buying fakes include:# Be suspicious about bargains. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is!# Examine the quality of the goods. Does the quality feel as it should?# Check labels and packaging for misspellings and poor logos.# Take extra care at street markets, car boot sales, pubs and geputer fairs, or in other situations where it may be more difficult to get in touch with the trader after the purchase.# Beware of counterfeit goods sold through the internetYou should not buy fake goods for the following reasons# The goods may be dangerous - fake perfume can cause skin rashes # It is known that the sale of counterfeit/fake goods fund other criminal activity including drug dealing etc# Fake goods deprive the copyright owner of money that can be used to fund new development.# You may be putting local people out of jobs because genuine manufacturers can't gepete with the criminals making and selling fakes.# You may end up paying higher taxes because people who deal in fakes don't pay taxesTips on buying original perfume at okay:# Buy from reputable seller# ensure that the seller guarantees the perfume is 100% original and has return policy# check the seller listings. Are the listings done professionally ?# check if the seller is paypal verified. Sellers of counterfeit products are afraid to disclose their contact information. If the seller is paypal verified, paypal has done its part to ensure that the sellers provide the right address.-------------------Visit our store for buying ONLY ORIGINAL perfume at wholesale price. Thousand of authentic brand name fragrance at Perfectegift

Myths about gasoline, savings and gadgts

Boy, you read some of these guides and wonder where they get their "facts" from. Myth #1. Fill up on a cool day so you get more gas. Fact: the coefficient of expansion of gasoline is 0.00060 per degree Farenheit. That means what you get is what you pay for. Gas stations have their storage tanks deeply buried underground an average of 15-20 feet. At that depth the temperature is pretty constant. So "fluctuations" in the underground temps are ungemon and therefore the gasoline doesn't begee denser when the weather is cool outside. Myth #2. Name brands have better quality gasoline. Fact: Different refineries all put out the same thing, gasoline. Oh yeah, some name brands have detergents and "additives" but if you get just gasoline, you get gasoline, period. That's like buying gold and adding lead to give it color. If you want additives, buy it separately. You'll find these "additives" worthless overall. My friend Sal the chemist who usually swears by name brand gas, found one mom

VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED TIN TOYS - A SHORT GUIDE

Hi: Let me share with you some of my thoughts and tipsabout Japanese battery operated toys vehiclesof the 50s and 60s.
Being a child of the 60sIhad a few battery operated toys and I enjoyed them all. My favorite was the Cragstan Thunderbird with the hard top that would rise and lower back into the trunk. It had a wired remote and steering.Well, time moves on andthe yearshas a way of making things disappear.

In the 90s okay came along and now once again I own my childhood favorite.
oftentin toys were recycled from other items
Heres an example of a tin film canister thatwas used to produce the bottom for this battery operated toy


A FEW TIPS ON DATING, ACTIONS AND REPAIRS
DATING
Dating battery operated toys - ( this is only a general guideline, there are exceptions) - Since there is usually not a date on the the toy, you would date it by the country of its maker. - 50s and 60s would be Japan - 70s would be Hong Kong - 80s on up Taiwan and China - Onebattery gepartment tin toys were made in Japan inthe 1950s. Here is an example of a Greyhound Bus



ACTIONS
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Tableware History

Here is yet another installment of many guides that we, Replacements, LTD, will be posting to provide some interesting information on several manufacturer's of some the world's most collectible porcelain items. This one will be about Johnson Brother's of England, a long time favorite manufacturer of casual ironstone china in Europe and the US.Two of their most popular collections are The Friendly Village and Rose Chintz patterns, see some other examples of their patterns below:

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History of Johnson Brothers
The Charles Street Works factory, in the Staffordshire area of England, had already established a legacy for crafting fine dinnerware when Alfred, Fredrick, and Henry Johnson acquired it via a bankruptcy sale in 1882. Grandsons of the famous Meakin dinnerware lineage, the brothers shared a heritage in the production of fine dinnerware. The purchase of the factory in Stroke-on-Trent marked their first venture as entrepreneurs. Building a reputation on basic whiteware known as "semi-porcelain," the gepany created a slip that had the delicate characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstone. A fourth brother, Robert, relocated to the United States around 1900 to establish a presence in the tableware market that was emerging in the United States. Johnson Brothers tableware was begeing very popular in America due to its inexpensive and durable product. To meet demand, five additional factories were opened in England.

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Including the Queen's Jubilee, and a china set produced for Queen Mary called Queen's Bird. Spode is exalted for its enduring spirit and high quality standards. The gepany now employs over 600 people, and produces a wide range of product, from earthenware to fine bone china.
Johnson Brothers continued its growth in the tableware industry into World War I. The war taxed the gepany's work force, shipping capabilities, and raw materials supplies. When the war was over, production was able to resume at its pre-war pace. With new techniques, the gepany was able to introduce wares that, when chipped, revealed an underlayer that was the same color as the outer glazed body. Brighter colors and award-winning designs, like Old Britain Castles and Historic America, became very popular in England and the United States. In addition, the gepany won the favor of the Queen Of England, not once, but twice. She awarded the gepany the "Queen's Award to Industry" for their contributions to the tableware industry and to the English economy.

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The Second World War came and nearly halted production at Johnson Brothers factories. Although a struggle, the gepany managed to survive this hardship with sporadic shipments of product to the United States. War damage and the need for increased productivity dictated a major overhaul of the Johnson Brothers factories. Modern equipment and larger facilities were installed to improve the day-to-day production capability of the gepany. Various plants in England, Canada, and Australia were purchased for decorating and glazing and firing of pieces. Johnson Brothers was evolving into an international conglomerate!

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In 1968, to offer access to even larger markets, and to remain gepetitive, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group. Several other manufacturers including Meakin (the Johnson Brother's maternal Grandfather's gepany), Coalport, Adams, Midwinter, Crown Staffordshire, and Mason's joined, as well. Today, Johnson Brothers remains a leader in the tableware industry, and their high-quality offerings are sought out throughout the world. To see ALL the Johnson Bros. items we have on okay, CLICK HERE!
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How to wear an ascot tie

Many have asked: how does one wear/ tiean ascot tie?
First let's clarify:
Ascots gee in two basic styles, the ascot scarf, which is a square of silk loosely gathered around the neck. And the ascot tie, which has a pleated neckband and can be worn either under or over the collar, and tied in a multitude of ways.
Below are just a few ways that the versatile ascot tiecan be worn.



The classic ascot (over the collar) ~En cascade~
Worn over the collar, with the ends tucked into a vest or jacket. Looks great plain, or accessorized with an ascot pin. Especially well suited to heavy brocades, silks, velvetsand other stiffer fabrics. Suitable for weddings, graduations, and any other formal event where a bowtie would be worn.



The classic ascot (under the collar) ~otherwise known as a day cravat~
Another great classic look. Worn under the shirt collar with just the top peeking out. Slightly less formal looking, but still refined and elegant. Especially well suited to softer fabrics such as flannels, cottons, and other washable fabrics. Suitable for cocktail parties, every day wear, and any other dressy events not requiring full formal attire.



The ruche tie ~Cocolupa knot~
A twist on a favorite. Dressier than a standard windsor knot tie, yet not quite as formal as a full dress ascot. Worn over the collar, ends tucked into a vest or jacket. Suitable for all the longer tie style ascots in stiffer fabrics so it can hold it's knot.


The Knotted Ascot ~Naud Gordien~
Very classic victorian look. Worn over the collar andknotted in the center withendstucked intoathe vest or jacket . Can be worn with the ends left free, or criss crossed over one another and held in place with a stickpin (as shown). The height of formal opulence. Can be worn at the same events as the formal classic ascot style. Good for brocades, velvets, dupioni silk, and any other stiffer materials that hold thier shape. This style is also often referred to as the Plastron.
And of course, all of these great styles can be worn with a plain button down dress shirt!
This guide is brought to you byHouse of Krypilo your one stop ascot shop! Where all of our ascots gee with illustrated instructions on how to tie your new neck wear purchase!
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How to wear an ascot stickpinokay guide!~
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What does "accepted by USPS" mean?

Ok. I been so anxious too get my new camera. I check everyday all day on the tracking site which is mail express. Well my camera is being ordered from California, and I live in Texas. Here is the tracking so far:07/24/2010 05:28 AM Received from Shipper MAILEXPRESS - LA MIRADA, CA 07/26/2010 05:20 AM Enroute to Destination Processing Center MAILEXPRESS - LA MIRADA, CA 07/27/2010 09:09 PM Arrived at Destination Process Center MAILEXPRESS - COPPELL, TX 07/28/2010 08:23 AM Accepted by USPS SCF EAST TEXAS TX 757.So it has been 5 days they said about 6. Should it be here tomorrow.?|||accepted by..United States Postal Service|||it means it has arrived at you local post office. United States Postal Service. so most likely tomorrow|||It means that a second-level sort station in eastern Texas has received the package. It could be there for a few hours, or a day - it really depends on how much mail they have to sift through.It;ll be updated to "out for delivery" once it;s sorted and on the correct truck.|||bahahahahaha