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Yes, I have had many American Standard products over the years, and have had great luck, but that was with the old porcelain over cast iron. We had a lower level flushing problem, and six months ago I put in their new Champion toilet -- super fast flush and water saving. It was ...

<t>Thank you all for your comments, I think you've confirmed what my personal opinion was. And yes, I've always had something that is pretty flush with the counter, that is until I rented this place. YUCK! This is a temporary rental, but I'm embarassed about the sink. Think I'll go for the upgrade ...

<t>That's great advice, but we're locked in. We CAN upgrade, but each one is a work order with a charge. I was hoping there were some folks out there with a good experience with them, but I expect they're not big cooks with lots of pot scrubbing. I've always had stainless steel and LOVE them; maybe ...

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We've contracted to have a house built, and the builder only puts in American Standard Americast sinks. I've only found a few reviews and all were negative -- chipping, scratching and staining. I've heard a LOT of builders are installing them now. Do any of you have any ...

<r>lady cop wrote: i was talking to my sister today who had just returned from traffic court (in another state)...she had been cited for not wearing her seat belt. how many here wear their seat belts while in a vehicle? you can tell the truth, i don't have your tag number! <E>:D</E> :driving: <br ...

<t>Accountable wrote: I don't know types of poplar, but the poplars I have experience with can send up shoots 6 feet or more in no time, and can be monsters. 30 feet or taller.<br/>
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The tulip poplar has large flowers on it, but I read in one description that it will take 15-20 years ...

<r>scotty wrote: Eucalyptus would be a good tree to try, grows fast ,nice to look at ,easy to prune and if you get a cold the scent off the leaves are great for clearing the airways.<br/>
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Koala bears love it not that this helps you but I just thought I would drop it in.<E>;)</E><br/>
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chonsigirl wrote: How come I only have fast-growing weeds in my yard?


Don't we all!

<t>BabyRider wrote: HI!! Welcome to FG. I know next to nothing about gardening, but there's plenty of other stuff here to check out, so stick around and have some fun! :yh_peace<br/>
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Thanks for the welcome. I've never been in a chat room -- looks interesting but time consuming. :yh ...

<r>lady cop wrote: hello and welcome :-6 i am very familiar with st. aug. there is a good gardening section in the paper, the record, and a message board there, many people would be glad to give you advice ....go here and sign up for the message boards. good luck! <URL url="http://www.staugustine ...

<t>Hi all, I'm new in St. Augustine, Florida, and want to plant some fast growing trees that won't become a monster or create a huge mess in the yard as some flowering ones can. One I've been looking at is the tulip poplar; does anyone have any experience with it? What about other options? Thanks ...