How to Block the Glare on Windows With Paper

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Window glare not only causes discomfort or distraction while you're trying to work or relax, it can cause severe headaches and tired eyes. "Disability glare" completely obstructs your task by casting light right on something you're focusing on, such as a computer or television screen. "Discomfort gl

How to Remove Red Wine Stains From Cotton

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Only a few things are more frustrating than having a nice light cotton fabric stained by red wine. Removing a red wine stain works best when action is taken quickly, but this is not required to remove the stain. For any technique for removing red wine stains, be sure to check the effect of the solve

What Is the Difference Between the Stove Tops?

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Stove tops are available in several styles to meet the different cooking preferences of consumers. Each type has advantages and drawbacks in physical style, cookware requirements and operational performance.

How to Remove Motor Oil From Concrete Driveway

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The sight of oil spreading over the surface of your concrete driveway, or puddle of motor oil pooling beneath your old car may make you groan in dismay, but don’t despair. Most likely it’s not as bad as it looks. Roll up your sleeves and gather the items below, and the motor oil on you

How to Get a Hairpin Out of a Vacuum

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Hairpins are among the most common items sucked up in vacuum cleaners, as they are often small and the same color as the carpeting and therefore hard to find before the job begins. Once you hear that plastic snap and rattle noise, you're in for a search before you can retrieve the pin. Whether you'v

How to Remove Wite-Out From Carpet

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Wite-Out, also known as correction fluid, can cause an unsightly white stain on carpet if spilled and allowed to dry. Wite-Out has a similar consistency to paint, and it bonds to the carpet's fibers, making it difficult to remove without great care. To prevent Wite-Out stains, it would be best to ma

How to Remove Toothpaste Stains from a Carpet

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How to Put Up Wood Ceiling Molding

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Crown molding adds dimension and architectural interest to any room. Wood ceiling molding, also called crown molding, is installed at the top of the walls along the ceiling line. Installing wood ceiling molding can be done in a brief period of time, and is a good do-it-yourself project. You should,

Basic House Cleaning Tips

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How to Remove Laundry Odors

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Laundry odors can be caused by dirty clothing, wet clothing, stained clothing and dirty laundry machines. Be prepared to deal with unusual clothing stains that are odor producing. Often such clothes, such as baby clothing or diapers, are stored in a separate laundry container with a deodorizer and a

How to Refinish Furniture & Kill Mold

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If a piece of wooden furniture becomes very damp or dirty, it may begin to support its own disgusting growth of mold. Many people assume that the furniture is ruined at this point, and resign themselves to throwing out beloved heirlooms and other items that they would rather keep. However, if the fu

How to Remove Musty Odors From a Basement

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A musty odor is common among basements, but it's not something you have to live with. With a little hard work and a few simple tips, you can remove musty odors from a basement in no time.

How to Remove Black Stains From a Stainless Steel Cooktop

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Cooktops are susceptible to spills. If you don't clean these spills as soon as they occur, they eventually will burn on the cooktop and form black stains. These stains mar the appearance of your stainless steel. If you don't happen to catch the spill early, use a process that will remove the black s

How to Clean Stains From Acrylic Bathtub

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Acrylic tubs shine and sparkle when clean, but a mild stain can make your tub appear dingy. Since acrylic is a delicate material, traditional cleaning methods and solutions may not be the best for your tub. Paint thinners, steel wool and acetone treatments, for example, only further damage your acry

Birdbath Cleaning

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It's peaceful to watch birds fly around your yard, flocking around the birdbath. But if you don't keep the birdbath clean, the birds will quit coming. A birdbath gets dirty from bird droppings, algae, feathers and other grime. This will discourage birds from coming to the bath. Clean your birdbath t

Cleaning Plastic Knobs

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How to Remove Permanent Glue

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Permanent glue is a fast-bonding, strong adhesive useful in a variety of projects, but it can drip onto places where you don't want it such as carpet, countertops, fabric and even skin. Acetone, a staple in most households often found in nail-polish remover, can be used to remove the glue. Be certai

What Is Zud Cleaner?

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Produced by Malco, Zud is a line of home cleaning products designed to tackle heavy cleaning jobs in kitchens and bathrooms. Zud cleaners are available at a number of stores and online retailers throughout the United States.

How to Remove Permanent Marker Ink From Clothing

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Stains made with permanent markers can be difficult to remove because permanent marker ink is water resistant. Markers contain solvents like alcohol, which make it possible to write on different surfaces. You can remove permanent marker stains by dissolving the chemical bonds between the pigment and

How to Rub Off the Black Burned Mark Inside the Bottom of a Glass Cooking Pot

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Glass cookware is versatile, durable and easy to clean. Its non-porous surface can be easily cleaned by soaking the dish in warm, soapy water and scrubbing burned on food and debris with a nylon or plastic scrubbing pad. If your glass cookware becomes stained with a black burn mark, remove the stain