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Clean Coils
Move your refrigerator out from the wall and vacuum its condenser coils once a year unless you have a no-clean condenser ... |
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Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
If you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season. |
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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 Drains
Thank goodness for the household drain system. It removes wastewater from sinks, tubs, and showers, dumping it into your ... |
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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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EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However, making your older air ... |
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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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Fixing Carpeting
Repairing carpet as it becomes damaged can save money and extend the life of carpeting. |
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Fixing Things Safely
Be safe and smart as you fix things. |
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Fixing Vacuum Cleaners
Most problems with vacuum cleaners can easily be fixed--if you know how! |
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Fixing VCRs
Maintaining a VCR is easy and will save expensive repairs. |
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Flood Damage Cleanup
When you are preparing to clean after a flood, start with safety. Here are tips to ridding your home of moisture safely. |
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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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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 ... |
