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This category contains questions relating to all the odd or unusual problems that occur during everyday life. These are primarily how-to's or fix it issues pertaining to household tasks.
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How do you remove nail polish stains from your carpet?
Cleaning Nail Polish from Carpets To remove nail polish from carpets, nail polish remover will work but you need to USE...
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How do you iron a coat?
Ironing Coats The answer to ironing coats is: don't. Put the coat on a good-quality rust-proof and hang it in your shower --...
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What will clean a bath tub that is old and refuses to come clean?
Cleaning an old bath tub Toothpaste rubbed in to the tub and left for one or two days works very well. Also, shampoo using...
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How do you clean brick on a fireplace surround?
Use Quick'n Brite cleaner. It is completly safe and works on brick and glass for soot and smoke. My fireplace was horrible and it...
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How do you properly and safely use muriatic acid to take a sealer off a concrete garage floor so you can apply Rustoleum paint on the floor?
Using Muriatic Acid on a Concrete Floor First, depending on exactly what sealer was used, it may not even take it off...
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What is the best way to clean chrome fixtures?
I use rubbing alcohol. It makes everything shine. It's also great on windows and mirrors. Wash with sudsy water. Rinse and wipe...
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Where can you find barbecue pit designs?
Search on google for sure, I tried this site for a pig roast and it worked out...
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Are ceiling fans more cost effective and efficient than portable box pedestal room fans?
I bought a ceiling fan for my front room for $80 (live in Canada) and that old girl has been going for over 10 years! I wouldn't...
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Is there something you can put in storage containers to keep mold from growing?
Mold Prevention First understand what your dealing with, mold in many forms has been around since the dawn of time. There are a...
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If you have just leased a home and cannot find the switch to turn on the pool light how can you trace it?
Pool light Call the company or person that leased you the property and ask them where the switch is to the pool light. If...
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Which is the least expensive way to add color to concrete - acid or staining or dying?
We suggest painting the surface of cured concrete with either an appropriate stain or paint available at your local "do it...
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How do you keep frogs away?
Keep the Frogs Away To keep frogs away, you have to eliminate their food source.
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Can you keep your windows open while the air conditioner is on?
Sure you can. But why would you? Kinda defeats the purpose of A/C. Actually, at highway speed, a modern car uses less fuel with...
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How do you get a candle out of a vase?
You might try warming the vase with a hairdryer to begin to melt the wax around the sides and bottom. Answer This is opposite...
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How can you finish daily errands in a more timely manner?
this always helps me, the night before i have to get up early, i get everything done that i can, (for example, finding the things...
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How do you connect a copper water pipe to a flex pipe?
Sweat on a male adapter to the copper pipe then just screw on the flex hose. You can also cut the pipe sweat on a tee then use a...
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Should you cut down your Winter Iris leaves or should you let the leaves die back as you do with daffodils?
Care for Winter Iris I have a couple types of iris plants and I either cut them back as they start to die in the fall or just...
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What would cause white chalky deposits to come out of all of your faucets and is it harmful?
Lime buildup in your water lines. No, it wont hurt you.
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What are the measurements of a full size bed?
54 x 75 inches
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How do you prevent delivery of loose unsolicited junk mail such as Local Grocery sales flyers etc?
On the front of the letterbox attach a small sign that says No Junk Mail or Adressed Mail only or No Advertising Material. But if...
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If you put a plastic spoon in the dishwasher and it melted how do you get the smell of the burnt plastic out of the dishwasher?
In an empty dishwasher, fill a dishwasher safe cup with vinegar and start the cycle. During the rinse, fill that cup with bleach...
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How can you efficiently use a natural fireplace to heat a home and what are types or brands of fans to use to blow the heat so it won't escape up the chimney?
Besides having a fireplace insert with blower installed. There is very little you can do to help a wood burning fireplace be an...
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How do you remove mildew odor?
Kitty litter is a cheap an effective way. Get the kitty litter that is like fine sand. You can put it on anything and it will...
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What is Downy wrinkle releaser made of?
2 this answer is right for a fact because it is straigh from the bottle... ingredient: fiber relaxers, water, quality control...
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How do you shrink just the neck of a shirt?
im sure someone in the world knows how. but i can offer an alternative. instead of taking fabric off of the shirt, you could try...
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What is the cost of living in San Francisco?
If you have to ask....it's probably too much. I was there 2 years ago, and while a beautiful city, it is (in my opinion)...
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How do you remove egg stains from vinyl siding?
Sometimes it is a simple as using a high quality white eraser.
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How to Clean moldy fabric?
Run hot water in the washer, add bleach and soap and mix. Add the material. Turn on the machine, so it mixes everything. Stop...
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What soap removes the most grease dish soap hand soap or shampoo?
Dish soap
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What is Home Management?
taking care of the home Answer Why is Home Management Important? Other than cleaning your house, the idea of...
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How do you get a stain from a micro suede sofa?
try using dry cleaning solvent tht you get from furniture stores like rooms to go. it is made especially for micro suede.
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How do you make a garbage deodorizer?
Actually, the best thing for garbage smells is baking soda. It absorbs odors without being perfumed or having harmful chemicals....
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How do you get wrinkles out of area rug?
When it was drying, it dried unevenly. So, you wash it again and stretch it and anchor it into shape. If it is a large, quality...
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How do you fix a bleach stain on carpet?
Put a rug over it. Ok, Seriously now if the spot is not large you can trim the carpet fibers. You could also try to dye the area...
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How do you remove candle wax from clothing?
What i have done was place a old terrycloth towel over the wax, then ran a hot iron over the towel until the wax was absorbed...
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How do you melt brown sugar?
Best put it in a pot on top of a pot ( called a double boiler) of water and boil the water. this will melt the sugar but keeps it...
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How many tablespoons of butter equal 10.56 ounces?
Do you want weight or volume? If volume 1 tablespoon is half an ounce, so approx. 21 tablespoons in 10.56 oz.
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When a mobile home is winterized for the winter months does it have to be re winterized evey year?
You would winterize it every year--draining the pipes, cleaning, clearing brush and whatever else you do to close up the home for...
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What are some things you can put in your drawer so it doesn't smell?
maybe fabric softener sheets
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Does a scented or unscented candle burn faster and how do u know?
actually sented candles burn slower then non-sented candles
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What is the best way to stop a vinyl window from squeaking when it is being opened and closed?
Depends what is squeaking. Is it the balances (things inside the frame that control the movement of the sashes) or the sash vinyl...
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What is the average water usage per household?
60 - 70 gallons per day per person for indoor water use only. fdsa
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How many gallons of water can a waterbed hold?
Gallons of water in a waterbed The most widely accepted mattress size is the queen size which measures 60.times.80 inches. A...
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What are some opinions on the best brand of steam irons?
i personally think that the best brand of steam iron is the old generation deLonghi
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How do you make safe organic ant killer?
Mix 1 cup of molasses, 2 packets of dry yeast, and 1/2 cup of sugar together and layer onto cardboard and place in area with...
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Why do flowers bloom in the spring?
Not all flowers bloom in the spring. Those that do do so largely because they need to set fruit or seed and have it mature before...
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What is the best way to wash pillows in the washer?
Use lukewarm water and very little detergent. If they are feather pillows, before you wash, make sure there are no holes in the...
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What household item is lithium found in?
Batteries. Also in Medication for Bipolar Disorder.
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Candle wax out of clothes?
This sounds stupid but it works. Freeze the clothing and the wax is very easy to scrape off with a sharp knife, if scraping...
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How do you get shredded paper off a sweat jacket it was accidentally washed with?
With the ever handy duct tape! Simply pull a piece off and pat it against the spaces where the paper is. It will come off the...
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How can you unclog a toilet with no plunger?
If you don't have a plunger, you can Buy a plunger Put a glove on and throw the gunk away Use a stick to fish it out If you have...
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How do you change the code on a garage door keypad?
Depends on the type of garage door remote and opener you have. IF it is the older type with dip switches then just match the new...
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What is the proper way to drywall a doorway?
Avoid seams above doorways because the slamming of the door can cause this area to crack
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What is the size of the average living room?
The average size living room contains approximately 250 square feet. 16 by 16 16 by 16
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What freezes faster salt water or sugar water?
sugar is a covalent compound where as salt is an ionic compound,so salt while dissolving in the water splits.
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What does LUC lot mean?
Land Use Controls
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Why does vinegar dissolve calcium?
Calcium is a base. Vinegar is an acid. An acid naturally reacts with a base by usually dissolving it.
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How do you get rid of plastic floor mat smell?
Open the windows in the room and leave them open for a few hours
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Can dog urine damage vinyl siding?
It can leave a stain, which caught soon enough can be removed easily, usually by using a pet stain remover, being careful that a...
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What is the difference between hand-tools and equipment?
The difference is usually that hand-tools usually refers to manual tools. Things such as hammers, wrenches, rachets, that sort of...
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How do you use crest toothpaste to fix a scratched CD?
you put a small dab of it on your finger and place it over the scratch. then wipe from the center of the cd out. get the...
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Does anyone sell a compact fluorescent light bulb with an intermediate e17 base that you can use in a ceiling fan?
Yes. I have seen one local store carry it, and I also found it online at Voss Lighting. (Link below) The only problem is that...
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How do you clean a frosted glass door?
If you have frosted/etched shower doors, don't EVER use CLR on them. It leaves white thick streaks that are not coming off with...
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What colors go good with yellow?
Blue
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Sears remote keypad model 139.53684 I do not know the password how do you reset the password?
USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL: Enter a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice on the keypad. ...
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Will heat from your gas log fireplace damage an LCD flat screen hung over the mantle?
If the heat from your fireplace is being blown forward, then it shouldn't hurt your TV.
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How do you make a good homemade dish-washing liquid?
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf655295.tip.html here are more ways ...
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How do you remove yellow bleach stains from white shirts?
to yellow stains out of white shirts to use ultra stain remover
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Can you dye an cloth patio umbrella?
Yes, you can die an cloth patio umbrella.But some people think not to use dark colors;such as black or brown.
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What are the difference classification of toilet specially an rural areas?
classification of toilet
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What should be the temperature setting on your iron when you iron cotton clothing?
Hot iron for best results!,steam iron is a great help when fabric has become a little dry.
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How do you fix your bathroom faucet leak under the sink?
If the leak is coming from the threads turn off the water and put threadtape on the threads and tighten. If its plastic water...
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How do you remove nail polish remover from a stained concrete floor?
Pure acetone. the main solvent in nail polish remover is acetone the acetone has changed the colour of the stain on the concrete,...
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How do you remove sticky stuff from a refrigerator door?
Get one of those metal scraper things and with hot soapy water get the door wet then use the scraper.
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How do you keep feathers from escaping from duvet?
Make sure that the duvet covering is of superior quality. A down-proof 100% cotton ticking with 230 threads per inch is best....
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Why would a sink drain quickly down to a certain level and then stop before it finishes draining each time it is filled over and over?
It is NOT because the tank is full and no more water can fit. (Obviously). I said it drains each time it is filled (over and...
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How do you clean tile shower stall?
i have a shower that is tiled with white tile.no tub. its hard to clean without a faucet.any ideas and i have used everything and...
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What herb is good to rid home of Knats?
mint
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How do you apply knockdown texture?
What you need: Acoustical spray gun Compressor and hopper Joint compound Knockdown knife Primer and paint 1. Get an acoustical...
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Give examples of items measured in kiloliters?
A standard hot tub holds approximately 475 gallons of water or 2.313 kiloliters of water. Three standard bath tubs will hold...
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How do detergents get greasy dirt out of clothing?
spray and wash or shout detergent.
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Uses of neutralisation other than science?
to make stuff to make stuff
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Where is the water valve on a kenmore refrigerator?
On the back of the refrigerator.
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How do you spray paint a Chandelier?
instead of buying a new chandelier that I like so much I would to just spray paint the brass part of it.
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When putting a pillow into a pillow case does the zipper end go first?
The zipper end goes in first so that it doesnt scratch you ,leather. etc.
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Can you put a toilet in an existing cellar?
Yes
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How do you clean burnt plastic off of dishwasher heating coil?
Don't even try. My apartment caught fire when the plastic got too hot on the heating coil. Just buy a new heating coil and...
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Stop fabric from bleeding?
Put lots and lots and lots of salt and a bit of water into a tub. etc. then put the clothing in there and let it soak. then wash...
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Where would I find free home design software?
IKEA home design planning tools are very useful. Even if you choose not to use a single one of their products, it is an excellent...
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How do you get the paint smell out of a room?
you can put a bowl of vinegar in the room for a couple of days or scented oils, or you can just keep the windows open. but...
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Do you need to wash your homemade tie dyed shirt in warm water or cold?
You use cold water to do this
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What is the role of the executive housekeeper?
to direct the housekeeping department daily...to make daily schedules..to do supply lists..linen inventory..pay day records and...
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What is the TXU Flex Protect Program?
As of July 8, 2008 for current Flex Protect customers, the electric rates are: On Peak Months - June to October: $0.126 / kwh ...
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How do you change the blade on a black and decker navigator?
Place the saw on its side, with the blades cutting edge away from you. You will notice a black button on that side, toward the...
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Dr Maha dhanasekarraja numerologist from india. his magazine's name is format numerology. what is his telephone number anyone knows?
his telephone number is +919940423555, +919940463555 his program is in sunday 10.30 pm in vijay tv tamil channel. thank...
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How do you make the garbage smell better?
Bicarbonate of soda (bread soda) is great for absorbing smells. Sprinkle it into your bin every now and again or if you can one...
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How long pva glue takes to dry?
It takes about 12 hours to completely dry.
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How do you clean leather gloves?
Maintaining the cleanliness of leather gloves can be done dusting them off with a soft cloth or towel. Other ways of cleaning...
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Ink from carpet?
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How do you get rid of hard water?
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