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Cleaning Bits
After a few uses, resin will build up on your drill and router bits and lessen their effectiveness. An easy way to clean them ... |
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Cleaning Solvent
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Generally use a mild detergent solution for ... |
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Compressor Maintenance
Make sure the compressor's output matches the pounds-per-square-inch requirements of the tool to be used. Check and change the ... |
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Deck Cleaning
Chlorine bleach is excellent for removal of mold, mildew and algae, but it also can cause premature failure of the coating. ... |
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Defrosting Freezer
After defrosting a freezer, wipe the interior with glycerin. Next time you defrost it, the ice will be easier to remove, ... |
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Drill Bit Corrosion
A simple way to clean corrosion from a twist drill bit is to let your power drill help you. While applying oil to the bit at ... |
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Dust Control
Controlling dust is very important for people who are allergic to animal dander and mites. You cannot see mites, but you can ... |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Garage Towels
The next time you're at the store, pick up an extra paper towel holder. When you get home, install it in the front section of ... |
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Gas Range Cleaning Tips
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Cleaning a gas range requires a little more effort than cleaning an electric ... |
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Glue Removal
Glue squeeze-out can be wiped up with a wet rag, but this can drive some of the glue into the wood's pores. A method preferred ... |
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Gutter Check
Ice that may have formed over the winter in gutters can cause the gutter to pull away from the house as well as break seals in ... |
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Gutter Cleaning Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
While it’s a job many of us would love to ignore, gutter cleaning is an ... |
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Hand Cleaner
Engine grime can be difficult to wash off of your hands. If you don't have a hand cleaner handy, your kitchen cupboard ... |
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Hardwood Floor Care
The first step in keeping your hardwood floors in top shape is to keep grit off them. Use dirt-trapping, walk-off mats at all ... |
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Humidifier Cleaning
Empty dehumidifiers daily and clean often. If possible, have the appliance drip directly into a drain. Follow manufacturer's ... |
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Humidity Control
To deter mold, keep indoor humidity low. If possible, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 ... |
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HVAC Tune-up
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned by a qualified contractor. A pre-season tune-up and filter change is a good ... |
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Icy Walkways
Smooth auger blades aren’t designed to cut through packed or icy snow so the snow may be harder to clear if your snowthrower ... |
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Lead Cleaning
If you suspect that your house has lead hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family's risk: clean up ... |
