How Do I Clean Corian Counters?

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Corian is a surfacing material found mainly on kitchen counter tops. This high-quality, durable material withstands years of use and is easy to clean if you use the right ingredients. There are several retail household cleaning products that work, but these are expensive and may be priced out of you

DIY Cistern

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Cisterns have been in use for centuries to collect and store water for later use. Of course the materials used and designs have changed dramatically, but the function is still the same. Rainwater is collected through a series of pipes and filtered so that solid particles are not added to the stored

Removing Oil Stains From an Asphalt Driveway

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Remove the ExcessTo remove an oil stain, first remove the oil puddle, if there is one. Cover the area with kitty litter and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Use a stick to stir the kitty litter around to allow it to absorb more oil. When the kitty litter has absorbed as much oil as...

How to Clean Hair Out of a Shower Drain

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If a pool forms around your feet whenever you take a shower, you probably have a clog that needs to be cleared. Oftentimes, shower clogs are due to hair that gets trapped in the drain after a shower. There is a simple process that you can use to clear these drains quickly so that your shower doesn't

How to Remove Crazy Glue With Acetone

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Crazy Glue is a strong and fast-bonding adhesive. It is not uncommon for Crazy Glue to get into places you don't want it to while gluing something together. Skin, countertops, carpet and fabric are just a few places unwanted Crazy Glue often ends up. Removing Crazy Glue with acetone is an effective

How to Remove Rust Marks From Chrome

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Chrome looks best when it is bright and shinning. Chrome is generally more resistant to tarnishing than other metals like platinum and aluminum. Unfortunately, like most metals it is not impervious to the process of oxidation, so it can rust and lose its shine when left exposed to the elements. You

How to Kill Streaks on "Black Ops" for Wii

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The Killstreak rewards in he online multiplayer modes "Call of Duty: Black Ops" for the Nintendo Wii bring the player a slue of advantages. You unlock these rewards by killing a certain number of the opposing team's players without dying. For example, killing three opposing players without dying un

How to Clean Red Juice From the Carpet

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Red juice stains, such as cranberry or cherry, are easy to remove if you avoid common mistakes. By blotting the stain instead of rubbing it, you can pull the stain out of the carpet fibers without damaging the pile or pushing the juice into the carpet pad. The stains will come out of the carpet with

How to Relieve Insect Bite Itching

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Insect bites are one of the unfortunate drawbacks of the warmer months and time spent in nature. Insect bites often result in the implantation of various chemicals, which the insects use to attempt to avoid detection while they are feeding. These chemicals can then lead to an itching sensation aroun

How to Remove a Hot Wax Spill

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Spilling hot wax on carpet, upholstery or virtually any surface can be a major headache and very difficult to clean up once the wax cools and hardens. Wipe up as much of the hot wax as you can before it hardens, which means less wax for you to clean up after it has cooled. To get rid of the cooled w

How to Remove Body Oil Stains From Fabric

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Body oil has its uses in aromatherapy, perfumery and is a popular alternative to lotions. The benefits of body oil aside, the substance has the potential to leave stains on your clothing and bedsheets. This often occurs due to coming in contact with the fabric before the oil has had a chance to dry,

How to Pull Molding Off the Wall

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Molding is a trim used on walls to fill in spaces or gaps. It can also be used simply as a decorative accent. Molding is typically found around the bases of walls, at the tops of walls and around door and window frames. If you are doing renovations in your home, it may be necessary to remove molding

How to Safely Remove Candle Wax From Wood Furniture

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Wood furnishings, whether modern day pieces or passed down antiques are often prized possessions. Dripping candle wax on a wood piece of furniture is not an uncommon problem. Wax will not seriously damage your wood, but if your candle, for example, has dye in it, you may end up staining your furnitu

How to Get Candle Wax Off of Glass Candle Holders

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Glass candle holders, particularly hurricane lamps and votive cups, are popular because of the way they disperse the light, especially if they are cut or etched. When wax drips into or onto the glass surface and hardens, it can sometimes be difficult to remove because of the design of the candle hol

How to Clean the Filter Part of a Jacuzzi Pool

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Cleaning the filter of a Jacuzzi pool is a simple, yet vital, step to proper pool maintenance. The Jacuzzi pool filter is responsible for keeping undesirable materials out of the pool water, helping it stay sanitary for use. Over time, the filter builds up a layer of filtered contaminants that must

How to Paint Three Dimensional Wall Paper

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Three dimensional or textured wallpaper can be painted like any other wall. The texture covers imperfections in walls, especially plaster walls in old houses or certain types of paneling. Painting the paper hardens the texture and creates a more durable surface. This type of paper can be painted ove

How to Get a Lingering Smell Out of Your House

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From wet dogs to burnt meals, odors find their way into even the cleanest of homes. Offending the noses of all who come into your home or live in it, odors have a propensity to linger in the air, making the situation even worse. If an uninvited odor has made its way into your home and won’t ta

Definition of Traditional Furniture

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Traditional furniture is formal furniture made up until the end of the Victorian period, right before the modernist movement took hold. It is quality furniture made by old-world craftsmanship, with hand-carved dark wood both elaborate and formal in setting. The furniture is characteristic from the v

How to Unstop Clogs

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Clogged drains typically result from the buildup of everyday use. Hair, grease, soap scum and small food particles are some of the main culprits. Home remedies are often successful in unclogging a drain. For drains that do not clear easily with a home method, commercial drain cleaners are another ch

How to Clean Scratched Refrigerator Handles

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Despite your best efforts, sometimes scratches appear on hard-to-clean refrigerator door handles. Deep or shallow, scratches attract dirt and grime into their crevices. The dirt can harden and stain the plastic or vinyl as repeated use embeds the grime deeper into the scratch. Most door handles are