How to Remove Rust From a Heavy Chain

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Often used outdoors, a heavy chain is subject to moisture damage through rain, snow and hail. Heavy chains are often utilized to tie large things down on a truck or flatbed, as well as help anchor a boat in deep waters. When rust develops on the chain, it can become difficult to remove it from the l

How to Stencil a Concrete Patio

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Concrete stencils come in a wide variety of shapes, patterns and sizes designed to brighten up that dull, gray slab that robs from the beauty of your patio. Many of these stencils come in prepackaged kits, making the process of stenciling on concrete a manageable task for even the most novice do-it-

What Causes Asphalt Driveway Staining?

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Driveways are one of the busiest areas of any house, with foot traffic, cars and deliveries all making use of it. If you don't have a garage but do own a car, then your drive will be in constant use as your car will be parked on it, and this, combined with the day-to-day stress of it being used, can

How to Remove the Electric Burners From My Stove to Clean Underneath Them

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The drip pans below electric burners can become encrusted with burnt-on food debris. Burners on most electric stoves are removable for cleaning purposes. Food-covered drip pans can be cleaned in place or removed for soaking, once the electric burner is out of the way. The burners can be quickly rein

How to Clean the Carburetor on a 5 Hp Tecumseh

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When your 5 horsepower Tecumseh engine won't start or dies after you start it like it is running out of gas, then the carburetor is most likely clogged with gummy gas. Over time old gas and dust will gum up the carburetor and prevent the gas from being injected into the engine. With some carburetor

How to Make a Window Jabot

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A window jabot is the draped fabric side section of a window swag -- a decorative window treatment used with blinds and shades. A window jabot delivers the most balanced look when it hangs to the bottom edge of a window or the floor. An uncomplicated swag and jabot treatment can be made with a no-se

How to Open Sealed Envelopes With No Trace

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It has happened to everyone on one occasion or another: You seal an envelope for a special occasion card or to send in a bill payment and realize you forgot to include an important item in the envelope, or you included an item you want to remove. You can tear open the envelope, but then it is unusab

How to Cover an Ugly Ceiling

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Ceilings often become stained, experience cracking and age faster than walls do because they get less routine maintenance. You can rip out the ceiling and replace it with a new one, but that will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. A cheaper alternative is to skin the ceiling and add a textu

Hoover S3592 Help

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Your Hoover S3592 is a canister vacuum marketed to consumers under the name "Duros". It is equipped with attachments designed to suction clean most household surfaces. This means dust is ingested into the cleaner, rather than simply dislodged into the atmosphere, to drift to another area of the roo

How to Make Your Own Freewheel Remover

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A bicycle's freewheel attaches to the hub in the center of the rear wheel. This freewheel is surrounded by the gear cluster known as the cassette. To remove the cassette and freewheel, you must use the right tool -- referred to as a freewheel remover or, more commonly, a chain whip. A chain whip con

How to Remove Stains With Acid

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When you have a stain on an article of clothing, on the carpet, or any other material, it is good to know what kind of stain it is. This will allow you to figure out what to use to remove the stain. Acid, more specifically oxalic acid, can be used on almost all stains. It is a strong bleaching agent

How to Get a Wall Back to Its Studs

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Remodeling can cost a fortune. Save time and money by taking on simple do-it-yourself tasks. Most interior wall tear-outs are jobs that homeowners can do themselves. Removing wall boards from the wall studs takes very little knowledge and any able-bodied person can accomplish the job. Don't wast

How to Get Tangles Out of Necklaces

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It seems like a harmless move at the time: You remove a necklace from your neck and toss it in your jewelry drawer. And then you repeat the move, again and again with other pieces. But before you know it, you’re faced with a necklace heap that looks hopelessly fatal. But don’t despair. W

How to Clean a Dusty Mattress

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Cleaning a dusty mattress is something that involves a few different steps to ensure it is something you want to sleep on. In order to ensure its cleanliness you will want to clean it not only of dust, but of pollen, animal dander, small insects (like bedbugs) and several other things that could cau

Pressure Washing Brick Porches

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Brick is a classic building material that dates back centuries. It provides a sturdy, clean-lined covering for porches as well as the entire exterior of a home. Properly maintained, you can reasonably expect brick to last for generations. Caring for brick porches includes occasional cleaning to remo

How to Clean Scotch Guarded Couches Yourself

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Scotchgarded couches are treated with stain-repelling Scotchgard. This product repels water and slows the rate that spills absorb into upholstery. It will stop many stains completely. Most large pieces of furniture are professionally treated with Scotchgard before they leave the store, however, you

How to Prep Metal & Repair Rust

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Over time, the paint on metal surfaces can chip and fleck away, leaving the metal underneath exposed. Moisture and oxygen move in on that exposed surface and begin to rust. Rust spreads rapidly if left untreated and, in severe cases, can even corrode directly through the metal, creating holes. Howev

How to Clean Mold From Exterior Wood

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Mold has the potential to damage wood. Mold is also an eyesore when it attaches itself to any surface. Mold requires "food,'' or organic materials, in order to grow. Wood is just such a material. Mold thrives best in areas that are wet, humid and receive little sunlight. To prevent mold, keep the ar

Imperial Porcelain Company Information

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The Imperial Porcelain Factory (or Manufactory) is a Russian-based producer of fine, hand-painted ceramic products. The company is also known as the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory and has been producing products since 1744. The factory includes a priceless museum collection.

Removing Rust Spots From Metal Chairs

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Rust is prone to occur in hot and humid weather. It attacks metal objects around your home. Rust can usually be found on metal patio chairs as they sit outside, exposed to moist weather, oxygen and carbon dioxide. Rust finds scratches and dents on metal chairs where paint or sealer is damaged. Once