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Household Hints
This category contains questions relating to all the odd or unusual problems that occur during everyday life. These are primarily how-to's or fix it issues pertaining to household tasks.
1,297 Questions
Does a fridge temperature get warmer if the dial is on a higher number or colder?
A refrigerator gets colder when the number is turned higher.
What causes rust to grow on air conditioning vents does that mean I need a new ac?
Call a professional HVAC service person. Ask them.
How do you remove the water-calcium build-up from glass and tiles in the bathrooms?
I use a spray bottle with vinegar. It isn't the best smelling but works and is cheap. You can also soak your faucet heads/ shower heads in vinegar to take away calcium build up.
How do you program a Stanley garage door opener?
- There are 2 types. Some have a small switch in both the remote and the opener with 9 or 10 little switches which have to be set in the same order. On or off. The other kind has a button on the opener that you push and it should either flash or stay lit and you have 30 seconds to press the remote and the opener records it's frequency and is automaticly set.
- 1. Remove light cover. 2. Press and hold transmitter button on remote. 3. Press and hold red receiver button. 4. Release both buttons when opener light flashes twice
Can you wash an electric blanket in the washing machine?
Check the washing instruction label. Some you can, others need to be dry-cleaned. If in doubt, take it to the cleaners.
How do to stop a hand made rug from sliding on the floor?
Carpet tape. Liners are sold that go between the carpet and the floor, but they are marginally useful for rugs in traffic areas.
How many bricks in a cubic metre?
Well , taking into account the average brick size : In the United States, modern bricks are usually about 8 × 4 × 2.25 inches (203 × 102 × 57 mm).
That gives us a volume of 1180242 cubic mm per brick. That translates into 1,180242 cubic dm , and 1 cubic metre contains 1000 dm .
That gives us an answer of 1000 / 1,180242 = 847,283... bricks in a cubic metre.
So , around 847. ( Assuming US bricks. )
How to remove melted on sticker adhesive from brand new cast iron pan?
Don't buy a new cast iron pan that has a sticker on it. I made the same mistake. Nothing seems to work.
ANS 2 -If it's on the outside ,scrape it off with a wood chisel. Then rub residue with Goo Gone. If on the cooking surface I would return the pan to store.
How do you fix sliding glass doors which do not slide?
1- Clean Tracks
2- Grease Tracks
3-Replace Rollers and Tracks
There are also adjusting screws located on the doors to lower and higher the rollers. They are located on the edge of the door near the bottom and near the top. You can try that also.
Does salt as a weed killer have to be mixed with water or spread like fertilizer?
Salt applied either as a water-diluted mix or as granules spread like fertilizer can kill weeds. In the first instance, the saltwater may be poured or sprayed while in the second instance the salt may be cast like sowing seeds. The choice will depend upon the extent of the weed growth and the time of the applicant since the granules must be followed by a good hosing or rainfall event in order to be efficacious.
What is a good cleaner for leather furniture. I live in the USA.?
I mention that I live in the USA, because I have thru my research, discovered that the wonderful product LTT Leather Care is not availabe in the US. Sooo.. what do we have to clean our leather furniture that works?
Difference between vitrified tile and ceramic tile?
Since the beginning of time, ceramic tiles have been the popular choice for counter tops, walls, floors and even in roofing in every home. Vitrified tiles on the other hand have the distinct facade of colored glass. The word "vitrify" literally refers to the phrase "to change into glass or anything that looks like glass by undergoing heat process.
Ceramic are created from clay. The clay body is topped with a ceramic glaze. On the other hand, vitrified tiles are made by fusing silica and clay. The mixture are then heated or placed under high - fiery temperatures, which would then result to a non - porous tile with glass - like texture. The vitrified type doesn't need additional glaze to be added on to it.
What is a one-and-a-half bathroom?
A bathroom would have a toilet-sink-tub and or shower. A half bath has a toilet maybe a sink but no tub or shower.
How do you fix the lumps inside a duvet cover?
There's is only one way I know how to help or even removed the nasty lumps
it works in comforters also take it to the Laundromat where you have large dryers
and put your walking shoes or ,sneakers (clean ones of course) in with the duvet:
I have used this method for years with three growing boys:
It's worth a try now is it not? good luck:let me know:
Well if there brand new or just new they look big nice smell clean fluffy cotten balls. If there old or worn out there flat junkey pieses of coten if there like that buy a new pillow. Plus if your reading this why are you reading this? Dont you have at least one pillow.
How do you open cabinet with a tot lock without the magnetic key key?
If you look a the installation instructions on the safety first website you see that the magnetic key pulls a wedge into the lock housing. You can snake a paper clip that has a right angle at the end over the top and past the wedge. Then rotate the leg of the right angle down 90 degrees and slowly slide the the "hook" towards you to pull the wedge into the housing. Url to instructions below.
http://www.safety1st.com/usa/eng/DJGFiles/ProductDocuments/208_9-25-2006_14008.pdf
I was able to open it with a magnet door stopper but not with refrigerator magnets. This was emergency measure since I bought the product in the US, moved overseas and lost the magnetic key along the way. I think if you have super strong magnets, it will work.
It is possible you will need a new flange. More likely your floor/tile are uneven, in which case you need to shim one side or the other with a vinyl shim, then caulk the gap.
How do you get fly poop stains off of wood window seals?
Windex worked well for me in seconds with no scrubbing. Scrubbed with other products with no avail. Windex did the trick. Yay!
Average water used by households?
the average household depends on how many people are in it because one person has an average of 30 gallons per day.
Where is a good place to buy chairs and tables and home use and homework use?
I think the best place to buy all those good stuff is iloom because they give you life warrants and all there things and they build up all the things so you dont have to!!! the address is if your you want to go 700 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States And they deliver you the stuff you bought! the store is called iloom
How much does it cost to send cargo overseas by plane?
The price varies upon weight and how fast you want it there. Check with each airline as they usually charge per kilogram or pound
What are three safety features in a bathroom?
Over flow on the bath and sink that stops flooding, ventilation, adequate protection on the light bulb (eg. globe to stop steam from getting to it).
How do you change the temperature control on a single handed shower?
By reading the manufacturers directions
You have to do a project and you are looking for flooring 4 a basement what should you consider?
I would recommend commercial grade vinyl such as Amtico. It is nothing like the vinyl from a roll so give it a chance be before crossing it off the list. It is very easy to clean. extremely durable and will survive a flood. It is laid in pieces (either planks or tile depending which design you choose) and glued down.
Other choices that come into play if you are not concerned about flooding are: engineered flooring, carpet, porcelain tile and cork. I would stay away from the cork if you have young children.
Is it possible to successfully dye a woolen coat black?
Yes. The best dyes will be specifically made for wool (rather than the ones for the washer which will give a very pale color) but the coat will shrink as the process includes much heating.
