It happens to the best of us, and it will most likely happen to all of us sometime in our driving lifetime. You run over a nail, it punctures your…
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Cornices are mostly found in old Victorian homes that used cornices as a decorative border around the ceiling to enhance the beauty of a home. Though the moldings are exquisite,…
Roof tiles take a beating from the wind, water, and snow. Roof tile may become cracked or broken over the course of time. A new roof is expensive and unnecessary…
Interior walls are composed of plaster for durability, fire resistance and sound absorbance. However, plaster walls are not completely resistant to cracks and damages. Shrinking lumber, contracting foundations and fluctuating…
Riding a bicycle is good exercise and an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Whatever your reason for riding a bike, you must always think of safety first. Wear a helmet…
CLEANING AND OILING. Remove the upper thread, bottom bobbin or shuttle and needle. With the presser foot up, try to run the machine at full speed for one minute. If…
When fixing blinds, be sure to lay them out on a flat surface to make it easier to repair any damaged slats. Find out how to repair frayed chords on…
The conventional float ball, attached by a metal or plastic arm to a ballcock, was the standard fill valve in toilets for years. The position of the float ball determines…
Glue the laptop keys back on your keyboard. This method is only for the nimble fingered. Once the key has broken, inspect it. Many keys have plastic latches on them,…
Sometimes, it’s the little things that drive us crazy in the kitchen. The loose door knobs, nicked door fronts and slamming drawers. If any of these sound familiar, check out…