User brandstaetter - Stop The Search most recent 30 from http://www.stopthesearch.com 2010-09-08T11:24:39Z http://www.stopthesearch.com/feeds/user/62 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/150/how-to-protect-natural-paving-stones How to protect natural paving stones brandstaetter 2010-01-05T09:06:36Z 2010-09-06T23:22:16Z <p>I have a newly laid pavement with natural stone (granite). Next to the pavement, there is a tree which drops tiny, cherry like fruits (I'm sorry, I'm not an english native speaker, so I don't know the correct name).</p> <p>These fruits burst and leave ugly stains which are very hard to get rid of. Is there a solution for this, which is eco friendly and not too expensive?</p> http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/113/what-should-i-do-with-fallen-leaves/149#149 Answer by brandstaetter for What should I do with fallen leaves? brandstaetter 2010-01-05T08:59:03Z 2010-01-05T08:59:03Z <p>There are some leave that you absolutely NEED to rake and remove (walnut) as they ruin the grass. I leave the other leaves where they fall.</p> http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/138/do-car-engines-need-to-be-warmed-up-before-using-them-in-freezing-weather/148#148 Answer by brandstaetter for Do car engines need to be warmed up before using them in freezing weather? brandstaetter 2010-01-05T08:55:08Z 2010-01-05T08:55:08Z <p>If your car's engine is cold, the fuel efficiency is bad (the lubricant has not reached the proper temps and so on).</p> <p>I would recommend driving without revving, sticking to lower RPMs even more than the usual "Efficient driving" hints tell you to.</p> http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/140/what-can-i-use-to-melt-ice-instead-of-road-salt/147#147 Answer by brandstaetter for What can I use to melt ice instead of road salt? brandstaetter 2010-01-05T08:50:31Z 2010-01-05T08:50:31Z <p>I would recommend using sand, grit or similar to improve the grip while simply leaving the frozen ice in place.</p> http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/142/what-temperature-should-i-set-the-fridge-and-freezer-at-for-maximum-effectiveness/146#146 Answer by brandstaetter for What temperature should I set the fridge and freezer at for maximum effectiveness and energy savings? brandstaetter 2010-01-05T08:46:49Z 2010-01-05T08:46:49Z <p>I own a brand new (A+) fridge and freezer. The freezer is set at -18°C, and the fridge at 6°C, with a small compartment at 0° to 4°, depending on what is in there (meat should be kept near 0°). I don't see the need to keep the whole fridge cooler than that.</p>