How to Remove Peeling Paint From Drywall

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Paint can peel from a wall due to moisture exposure, sunlight or simply with age. Removing this paint from drywall provides a unique challenge because the drywall is relatively soft. You cannot use power washers, metal scrapers or heat guns without damaging the surface. You can still remove the offe

How to Determine the Gender of Bluegills

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Bluegill fish, which are sometimes called bluegill sunfish, sun perch or blue sunfish, feature bluish-green scales on both sides of its upper body and yellowish-orange scales on its belly. Its top fins feature sharp spikes that taper down to a rounded fin on its back. You can determine the gender o

Is it Safe to Store Wood in the House?

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It is generally not safe to store more than one-week's worth of wood inside of a house. The wood can attract termites or rodents, grow mold and also is a fire hazard.

White Vinegar as a Cleaning Agent

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Most commonly thought of as an ingredient for salad dressings, vinegar can also effectively clean mold, kill germs and cut through stains. Vinegar's popularity in cleaning is due not only to its effectiveness but also because of the fact that it is an alternative to expensive and toxic-laden chemica

How to Remove Mildew From a Top Load Washer

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The interior of a washing machine is typically damp, dark and humid and provides the ideal environment for mildew growth. Mildew will cause your washing machine to have an unpleasant, musty odor and--if not dealt with--the mildew can transfer from the washing machine onto items laundered in the wash

How to Remove Wax Spots From Your Car Windows

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Cleaning car windows, which have wax spots on them, can seem like a pain. If you accidentally splashed wax on your window and allowed the wax to dry you may have visible spots. You have to be careful with how you remove the wax so you do not scratch the window. You will need a few household items to

How to Clean Berber Rugs

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Berber rugs and carpets are found in many homes and businesses, as this type of rug has a low pile and affordable price tag. The rugs also have high durability and, when properly cared for, will retain their new appearance for many years. It is important to clean the carpets regularly and deal with

How to Clean Timber Floors

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Wood floors have a warm, natural sheen that can make any space more beautiful and inviting. But over time and without proper care, the wood timbers can lose that luster, becoming dull and worn. Fortunately, regular maintenance requires just a few simple steps. When cared for properly on a regular ba

How to Get the Creases out of Golf Polo Collars

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A game of golf is an occasion to dress for. Collared polo shirts, linen button-ups and even blazers are all typical garments worn by seasoned golf pros and novices alike. If your polo shirt spends a lot of time in a duffel bag or folded in a drawer, the collar can become wrinkled or severely creased

How to Remove Oyster Stains From Clothes

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How do I Remove Oyster Stains from Clothes

Multi Section Fire Damper Installation

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Multisection fire dampers hinder the movement of fire through heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. Precise installation of dampers is necessary for the structural integrity of a building and for human safety.

Bug Control for a Cactus

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It's easier to control bugs if you catch them before they have a chance to multiply. Clean up plant litter, rather than letting it lie about for insects and other pests to infest. Repot new plants as soon as you bring them home, being careful to check the roots for signs of eelworms or mealybugs. Us

How to Get Vinyl Wallpaper off Drywall

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Removing vinyl wallpaper, or any type of wallpaper, is a messy job. The hardest part of the process is stripping the wallpaper. Rarely does a section of wallpaper peel in a continuous motion. So spraying stripper to loosen the glue is crucial in attaining a continuous peel. Skimming the wallpaper wi

How to Clean the Jack LaLane Juicer

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Fresh juices are easily made with a Jack LaLanne juicer. Some people are intimidated by having to clean the juicer. It's really quite simple, and ideally, it should be cleaned after each use for maximum efficiency. Each model has a different way to disassemble and clean. Instructions should have be

How to Make Sure I Get All My Tax Breaks

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Filing your taxes is about more than reporting your accurate income amounts and then seeing that you pay your fair share of taxes to the government. It’s also about chasing down every available tax break for which you’re eligible. Doing so alone though, can be a problem, considering the

How to Clean a Refrigerator Seal With Murphy's Oil Soap

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Cleaning the inside of the refrigerator is often a task that gets put off for another day, yet even when the refrigerator is cleaned the seal around the door is often neglected. Keeping the seal of your fridge clean is one way to avoid lost cool air from inside the fridge which can drive up your en

Moss & Mold on Bricks

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Fungal growths can show up anywhere around your home, from mildew in the bathroom to mold and moss growing on bricks in walls, patios or roofs. Just like you need to remove mildew from shower tile, you also need to clean moss and mold from bricks.

Spray Bottle Mechanisms

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A spray bottle is a handy device that can be used in the household and around the yard and garden to reliably spray liquids. When you are using a spray bottle, you may not think about how the actual mechanism works. It takes a few steps for the liquid to spray out when you pull the trigger.

How to Clean & Reseason a Rusted Steel Wok

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Home cooks sometimes buy special equipment to try new cooking methods and recipes but once the novelty wears off, the equipment goes into storage. If you have acquired an old rusted wok you would like to bring back to life, you'll need to clean it and reseason it with oil before use. If your wok has

What Is the Fastest Way to Clean a Room Full of Stuff?

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Standing at the door of a cluttered room can be an overwhelming feeling, especially when your task is to thoroughly clean the room. Unless you really enjoy cleaning, it may be favorable to clean the room as quickly as possible and move onto something more pleasurable. Everyone has his own cleaning s