http://www.tampaforums.com/forums Got a question on lawn upkeep, or how to fix that running toilet? Questions and answers here! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/styles/trnight/misc/rss.jpg http://www.tampaforums.com/forums http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/rental-property-mushroom-upstairs-bathroom-347182/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:47:05 GMT WTF? Never heard of this before? I have a rental property and there was a mushroom right in the corner between the wall and tub? What should I do? Should I call someone to get it inspected? If so what type of company should I call? Thanks, Nate WTF? Never heard of this before? I have a rental property and there was a mushroom right in the corner between the wall and tub?

What should I do? Should I call someone to get it inspected? If so what type of company should I call?

Thanks,
Nate ]]> Nate http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/rental-property-mushroom-upstairs-bathroom-347182/ http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/watering-sprinkler-selection-347174/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:10:57 GMT Do any of you have a preference between a fan type sprinkler or a ratcheting sprinkler? The yard is roughly a 50x50 square. Ideally, I would like to cover as much area in one shot as possible. Do any of you have a preference between a fan type sprinkler or a ratcheting sprinkler? The yard is roughly a 50x50 square. Ideally, I would like to cover as much area in one shot as possible. ]]> Serbonze http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/watering-sprinkler-selection-347174/ http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/casting-tampa-families-technology-home-makeover-show-346897/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:56:20 GMT CASTING TAMPA FAMILIES TO STAR IN TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER SHOW!

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If you and your family feel held back by your obsolete home technology, we'd love to hear from you.

One Tampa Bay area family will be chosen to star in the next episode of an exciting home makeover show and receive the ultimate technology upgrade, including state-of-the-art HDTVs, lightning-fast computer systems and more.

If you think you and your family are the perfect stars for this home makeover show, email us ASAP at casting@2pointhome.com -- the sooner we hear from you, the better chance you have of getting a call from one of our casting directors.

In your email, tell us, in 300 words or less, a little about your family and why you NEED a technology makeover. Please include:

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All types of families will be considered for this makeover (so couples, roommates, single parents, and empty nesters should apply, too) but you MUST OWN your home.

casting@2pointhome.com ]]> HeatherTeta http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/casting-tampa-families-technology-home-makeover-show-346897/ http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/reverse-osmosis-carbon-water-filter-systems-346715/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:07:23 GMT What is the difference between reverse osmosis and carbon water filter systems?

If you are on tap water it is somewhat of a taste preference. Carbon water filter systems are similar to a mountain spring water, reverse osmosis is a purified water similar to distilled. Carbon water filters do not remove dissolved minerals which impart a unique taste on the water. In some areas this is perceived as a good taste, others a bad taste. Reverse osmosis removes over 90% of dissolved minerals. These minerals can be both harmless and harmful depending on the water source.

What are the differences between different carbon filter systems?

The differences are primarily in the filters and sumps used. Cheap carbon filters use a couple of ounces of carbon sprayed on a wax-like paper that is rolled up and covered in netting. There isn't very much carbon present, hence a short effective life. Granular activated carbon filters can channel. This is when the water finds a path of low resistance and much of the carbon is bypassed. The best type of filter available today is the carbon block, pressed block or pulverized carbon block. The carbon is ground into a fine powder, then pressed into a block under millions of pounds of force. The pore size can be controlled to the micron level. When one pore clogs the water has thousands of other pores to travel through. This gives maximum water to carbon contact and maximum use of the carbon. ]]> Water Filtration http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/reverse-osmosis-carbon-water-filter-systems-346715/ http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/standards-network-wiring-346611/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:56:31 GMT There are two wiring standards for network cabling. T568A and T568B are the two standards for the RJ-45 or 8-position modular connector, permitted under the TIA/EIA-568-A wiring standards document. The only difference between T568A and T568B (also known as Weco, AT&T 258A) is that the orange and green wire pairs (pairs two and three) are interchanged. How to decide which wiring pattern to use:
One bonus is that most networking equipment presently on the market have wiring diagrams for either T568A or T568B. Since the difference is only the switching of two pairs of wires, it is easy enough for manufacturers to print both standards on their hardware. For example, a patch panel that is labeled for T568A/T568B will usually have the color-coded wiring diagrams above and below the actual punchdown. One will typically be labeled T568A and the other T568B. This type of hardware is preferred by installers due to its flexibility.


Call For More Info @ 813-901-9725 ]]> kayleecarter http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/standards-network-wiring-346611/ http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/never-had-lawn-before-346595/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08:10 GMT So I'm completely new to this whole "lawn" thing. I've lived in a townhouse for the last twelve years. I decided to take care of mowing and trimming myself, but I thought that I would leave the fertilization, pest control, and weeds to the professionals of TruGreen ($34 a month). They said that they will leave tips in our mailbox with water instructions, etc after their visit too. Since I have no idea what to do, I thought that it was a good idea.

My wife's boss gave us a lawn mower and I picked up a string trimmer from Lowes. What other lawn care equipment do I need? I don't have a lot of grass, but I do have quite a few plants and hedges around the house.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Serbonze http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/home-garden/never-had-lawn-before-346595/