Annie Watson

Annie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Ask. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book 'Healthy Eating Through the Garden' will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Annie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.

Are bandage scissors the same as trauma shears?

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The wide, blunt tip on the shears is designed to slide across skin, minimizing the risk of injuring the patient while cutting clothing. Bandage scissors are similar in design, though smaller, and are primarily used for sizing or removing dressings and bandages.

Can you put a sanding disc on an angle grinder?

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An angle grinder can be used as a sander if the disc on the grinder is made specifically for sanding. With the high velocity of speed that comes with using an angle grinder, a sanding disc can do twice the sanding capabilities in a shorter amount of time than a traditional sander.

How many smoke detectors should be in a house?

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Legislation requires all NSW residents must have at least one working smoke alarm installed on each level of their home. This includes owner occupied, rental properties, relocatable homes, caravans or any other residential building where people sleep.

Is Trisha’s Southern Kitchen still being filmed?

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Trisha Yearwood is returning to the Kitchen. … “We’re finally, I think, in a couple months going back into production for another season,” Trisha shared with viewers, adding that the last episode they filmed was in February 2020.

Are sloped ceilings bad?

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The Problem With a Sloped Ceiling The ceiling creates a kind of downward pressure that affects your sleep patterns and can even cause health problems. What looks like coziness can turn into a claustrophobic feeling of constriction, and that could cause headaches, emotional instability and general low energy.

Can laminate flooring be installed under kitchen cabinets?

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Laminate flooring should not be installed under fixed cabinets. Floating cabinets such as kitchen islands can sit on top of laminate flooring. Structurally, it is not the proper way to install fixed cabinets. It’s not okay to install them over a floating floor.

Will concrete stick to existing concrete?

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What Will Concrete Not Stick To? Concrete does not adhere to: Concrete – Dried concrete doesn’t have any natural bonding agents, so in order to get wet concrete to bond to existing concrete, a bonding agent will need to be used.