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IceCube asked:


For that matter, what about Ferrari and a Lamborghini? I mean these cars should be able to carry golf bags, or at least one bag, right?

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JustDaniel asked:


Thinking of Buying One However i Dont want to if the cars value goes down alot.. can Somewone Tell Me If They Hold Their Money well? Thanks.

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Adam Peters asked:


You need not live in a luxurious country estate to enjoy a relaxing summer evening on your own porch swing. There are now plenty of models readily available so you should easily be able to find one that suits your backyard

The romance of a country home in the summertime is often synonym with lazy afternoon spent on the porch swing drinking homemade lemonade and watching the day go by. In our hectic modern lives this really does sound like a dreamy way to relax as we seldom have the luxury to enjoy such a peaceful setting. Yet as it is now very easy to find porch swings that you can fit on your deck or in your garden you do not have to trade the practicalities of urban living for a taste of that dream: you can bring the dream to you, wherever your home is.

With the wide range of styles and materials available you should easily be able to pick one that fits in with your home and personality. Wicker and wood tend to be the materials of choice for porch swings, and you will find many kinds such as maple and oak through to exotic teak. They can come in flat-packed, ready for installation, in kits or you may decide to build your own from start to finish by picking up your own materials from the home improvement store. Add a few weather resistant cushions as a finishing touch and you’re ready to start relaxing.

If you are looking at installing your porch swing in a covered area, such as the sun porch, it is usually recommended to hang the swing from the roof joists for greater stability. Having a sun porch is not however a pre-requisite and you can most definitely enjoy a porch swing anywhere in your backyard. Maybe you have a big old tree that is begging for a swing, or you can set one up in just about any area of the garden. If you want the porch swing experience but do not have somewhere to hang the swing from you should take a look at gliders: they are the perfect alternative if you are short on space yet want to enjoy the gentle rocking motion of a swing.

As with most outdoors wood it is good practice to treat or paint you new swing before it is assembled, to make sure that the wood is protected from the elements even if it is not pressure treated. Finally you should also pay attention to the safety aspect as it would not make much sense to install a swing or glider without adequate support. Basic precautions while using the swing are also in order, especially with kids around: you can avoid serious accidents by pointing out that porch swings are not toys, and that they should never stand on them.

Wherever you decide to hang your porch swing or install your glider you should be in for a very relaxing summer.



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Vikram Kumar asked:


If you are looking for a way to get patio furniture for less without compromising on selection, you need look no further than by going online.  You can get outdoor furniture for a lot less when you shop online outlets for your furniture.  The purpose of this is not only to save money, but also get a much broader selection than you would get if you just shopped at the local store. 

 

 

You do not have to confine your porch swing to the front porch, however.  You can also use this type of swing for the patio.  There are some porch swings that have overhangs attach and allow you to just put them on the ground.  These can be used anywhere and are ideal for those who wan t this type of patio furniture but do not have a porch.  You can use this on a deck or even on the grass. 

 

You can also get a porch swing that does not hang from the overhang but merely slides back and forth.  This gives you the same rocking motion that can lull you into actually relaxing.  You do not have to worry about hanging this type of porch swing into the overhang.  You can simply set it on the ground anywhere and sit in it. 

 

Most patio furniture has cushions that come with the furniture or are available at an extra charge.  While you will leave the patio furniture outdoors during the cold and rain, you should bring the cushions inside.  Patio furniture should be made of a material that will withstand the elements.  When it comes to porch swings, as well as other outdoor furniture, cedar is preferred.  Cedar is lightweight enough to make a good porch swing and sturdy enough to withstand snow, rain, ice and other weather that people face in a four season climate. 

 

When you are looking for cedar furniture or any other type of furniture for the outdoors, you should go online to see the selection.  You can often have the item shipped to you right away and it will end up costing you a lot less money.  Best of all, you can save shoe leather and gas as instead of driving from store to store to look for different styles that will work for what you want, you can look at everything that is offered, items that your local store probably does not carry, and get to choose the ideal outdoor furniture that is just right for your needs at the best price.



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Adam Peters asked:


Tips on how to make a porch railing so it doesn’t look home made. Planning hints on what to do and how to finish it off.

You have big plans to install a porch railing, but even though this is the first time you are attempting such a project, you want it to look professionally done. Like all projects that you want to come out really well, the most important part of the project is the design and planning phase. There are a lot of parts to a railing and you have to make sure you know how to work with each one of them such as the top rail, bottom rail, posts, balusters and finials. All of these can be obtained at your local home improvement center or lumber yard. And of course, today, you can even shop for these items on line.

Proper planning is critical to a project such as this. It is not complicated, but it is necessary. Make sure you know all of the measurements you will need and make sure you have all of the materials and tools you will need.

There are certain features of a railing that are the hallmark of professionalism. A professional is able to add certain features and touches to a railing that will make it special and unique. Today, you can buy woodwork that adds that special touch without being custom made by a professional.

Of course, if a shoddy installation is done, the job will never look professional. If you make sure you have all of the proper materials for a good installation, yours can also look professional. Use finishing nails, a good drill, file and saw, and, if you plan to paint the railing, the right grade paint for it. Proper measurement will also assure a professional look; nothing looks more amateurish than gaps. If you measure properly you will have no errors.

You can do your railing installation in an afternoon as long you have the right equipment. Here are some important hints to make is smoother and easier: Wear safety goggles to avoid injury while sawing and drilling. Double and triple check your measurements. This is most important. Measuring everything carefully will safe you a lot of time and money on wasted mistakes and materials. Measure the total space for the deck as well as the points betweent the posts and balustrades. Cut your lumber at the top and not at the bottom. You can hide a poor cut under the toprail, although you would be better off

if you get pre-cut pieces in the lengths you need. When you have cut the balusters, mark where they will go on the rail with a strip of colored tape.

Your railings can be in any style, so if your home is Victorian, you can have detailed looking ones, and if your home is modern or contemporaty, you may want very plain ones.

Once you have completed the railings, make sure you weather proof them against the element so they will continue to look good after all of your hard work.



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John Grant asked:


A porch is a nice place to stay if you want to relax and unwind. Constructing a porch is not as hard as what many people think. What is important is to carefully follow guides or instruction to make a beautiful and spacious porch. Soon you will have a practical home addition that will spruce up any house.

A backyard porch is a good place to stay if you want to spend private and memorable moments with your loved ones. People can also relax and unwind at their backyard porches while they have small talks with their friends. Many people like to have a backyard porch, but the thought of building it hinders them to do so. With this simple step-by-step guide, building a porch will be possible.

Materials and Tools

Some tools and materials are important to create or build a porch. To have a beautiful porch, people need to have nails, screws, footing clamps, foundation tubes, decking board, cement, sand, water and 4×4 post stock lumber that is pre-treated with pressure. Aside from these materials, it is also necessary to have these tools: pencil, paper, stakes, gloves, chalk line, tape measure, hammer, shovel, wheelbarrow, circular saw and drill with bits.

Creating a Layout and Locating the Ledger Board

Think of a good area in the house where it is best to locate the porch. Put stakes at the place where you plan to put stairs as well as at the corners of the porch. Ledger board is important when creating porches with regular or sliding doors. To locate the ledge board, look for a point three to four inches below the door. Place the ledger board under the point and nail it to the structure where you wish to attach the porch.

Making Footing, Porch Layout and Decking

Dig holes for the footing of the porch. The holes should have these measurements, twelve inches wide and four feet under the frost line. Place foundation tubes at the holes and put cement at the foundation tubes. To have firm mixture of cement, mix three portions of cement to one portion of sand, then add water. Lastly, put anchors to complete the footing of the porch.

To successfully layout joists and decking for the porch, put joists from the center to the exterior part of the porch. If it is possible, divide the porch into several sections and build decking by sections. Nail joists into the ground. To add beauty to the porch, put railings and stiles at the deck. Support posts for railings are important to keep the railings anchored to the footing of the porch. As soon as the railings are into their proper places, the porch is complete.

Creating a porch may be complicated at glance but the comfort that you will experience is definitely worth the effort in constructing it. Style and design are significant to make a relaxing and comfortable porch so it is advantageous to look at magazines to have ideas about common styles of porches.



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Tali O asked:


The vehicle has not been turned on for over close to 8 months. The battery is brand new. Has enough charge to crank the engine. I cleaned the spark plugs & noticed that one of them has oil on it? Is this why it will not start? What can I do? Do I have to change the distrubutor cap? also it is leaking antifreeze but I can’t see the leak. It seems to be coming from the front of the car. Please assist.

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