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How to Install Scotch Window Insulator
Proper installation of window insulators save a homeowner money on heating and air conditioning costs. Even the best windows can allow air flow in and out of a home. Sealing off the windows with a plastic coating prevents this. Scotch, a subsidiary of the 3M Corp., makes a window cover system to sui
How to Preserve a Wooden Fence
Replacing a wood fence can be expensive, particularly if you have a large yard and a lot of fence. To extend the life of the fence and to improve its appearance, it is a good idea to stain and seal the fence as part of its regular maintenance. To prevent UV radiation damage select a stainer/sealer p
How to Use D Limonene Degreaser
D-Limonene is a product derived from orange peels. While all-natural and safer to use than many other solvents, D-Limonene is very effective. This product is used alone, or diluted and combined with other chemicals to make a variety of cleaning solutions, including a degreasing hand cleaner. This h
How to Use Glazing Points & Picture Frames
While many modern picture frames come with a back that holds the photograph or artwork in place, others do not. These are called open-back frames. To hold the artwork in these frames, small metal triangles, called glazing points, are used. The points are wedged tightly between the artwork and frame,
How to Remove Paint From a Concrete Driveway With a Sandblaster
Several methods exist to clean paint stains from a driveway--some are more effective than others--but one of the fastest and most effective ways is with a sandblaster. The sand is propelled into the paint with compressed air, which in turn quickly breaks the paint apart and removes it from the concr
How to Open a Gojo Soap Dispenser
Gojo soap dispensers use a type of cartridge refill to make changing an empty soap dispenser a much simpler task than with other types of dispensers. All you need to do is open the front and switch the cartridges. However, the trick is you have to know how to open the Gojo soap dispenser. There are
How to Clean Broken Glass Off Carpet
Broken glass on your carpet will not only send shivers down your spine, but could also send painful slivers up your bare feet. If it is not cleaned up properly, tiny slivers of glass could remain embedded deep in the fibers only to resurface months or even years later. If you had the misfortune to b
Components of an Ironing Board
Ironing boards vary in construction.Antique Iron And Pressing Board image by Scott Williams from Fotolia.comThe wrong ironing board can make a household chore even less enjoyable. Since you will be standing in front of this board for many hours, understanding the different components of...
How to Get the Smell of Dog Urine Out of the Floor Boards in a House
If you are a dog owner who lets the pet in the house, it's virtually inevitable that you will eventually have to clean up an accident. You night have a puppy that has yet to be housebroken, an excitable dog with control issues or a dog that has simply been left inside for too long. Just wiping up th
How Do I Clean an Older George Foreman Grill?
George Foreman Grills arrived on the market in 1994. Since then, there have been a variety of models of the Lean, Mean, Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine introduced. Over 15 different models of the Foreman Grill are available, including individual-sized, electric griddles, broiling grills and indoor/out
How to Polish Swanstone Sinks
Swanstone is a strong, durable sink option that is resistant to damage by impact or heat. Working especially well in kitchens, which are areas of the home constantly in use, the sink also accumulates a lot of residue that dulls the polished look of the sink. To keep the Swanstone looking its best, c
How to Erase Pen Marks on a Computer
If you're a multi-tasker with a busy desk, it's likely you'll end up with occasional pen marks on your computer. While a single pen mark may not seem too bad, pen marks can accumulate and the computer become dirty and unprofessional looking. A pen-marked computer could leave clients or customers wit
How to Remove Rust From VCT Tile
If you've ever noticed that the floors in most offices, stores and other high-traffic areas all look like the same material, it's because they are probably all composed of vinyl composition tile. VCT provides a durable flooring selection; installers cover this floor with a protective coating of seal
How to Use Deicer on a Roof
Ice buildup on a roof is dangerous to both those on the ground and the structural integrity of the roof and house. Ice formations lift shingles and create a space for water to penetrate into the house. Ice also strips shingles of the protective rough, gritty surface, which causes them to fail. Large
What Product to Clean & Deodorize My Carpet?
Pet odors, accidental spills and simple wear and tear all lead to smells coming from your carpet. Cleaning and deodorizing the carpet makes it smell fresh again and eliminates the problems that caused the odor in the first place.
How do I Remove Spray Paint Mist from Wood Furniture?
Paint splatter is an unfortunate and inevitable result of spray painting. No matter how carefully you try to cover every inch of flooring and furniture, you always seem to end up with a paint that drifted and splattered a surface. Removing paint from furniture can be accomplished with positive resul
How to Clean Rosewood
Rosewood is a term used to describe most any type of dark-hued wood. However, true rosewood comes from the Brazilian rosewood tree and smells of roses for years after it is cut. Both are valuable and must be cleaned regularly to ensure they maintain their deep tone. Any rosewood item you own, whethe
How to Get Rid of Mold & Mildew on Clothes
Clothes piled in the basement or wet clothes piled in a corner or left in a gym locker may have the musty smell of mold and mildew. Any clothing, which is in damp, dark and humid areas are likely to have mold. Mold is a fungus that causes mildew, a growth found on shower curtains, rugs, drapes, leat
How to Clean Rust by Electrolysis
Electrolysis is any process that uses electricity to split a chemical compound into its component elements. This can be used to clean rust from a metal surface since rust is composed of various iron oxides. The electricity will break the bonds between the oxygen and iron atoms. The oxygen will escap
How to Get Fuzzies off of Felt Material
Felt "fuzzies" are actually pieces of lint and other small particles that become entangled in the many fibers of felt material. Sometimes, especially if put in a dryer, static electricity can build on the material and attract lint from other articles of clothing. Unfortunately, felt contin