You still see them in stores during the Christmas holiday, wending their way on tabletops through snow-laden model towns. But electric trains, and especially the locomotives that power them, require…
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Lionel toy trains run on O gauge and O27 gauge three-rail track, and today’s hobbyists can chose between traditional O gauge and standard O gauge track when designing and building…
Playing with model trains can be a great pastime for the young as well as the young at heart. Endless hours can be spent constructing a train set as well…
Repairing instead of replacing scratched kitchen counters is better for your budget and the environment. Not only is replacing scratched countertops expensive, tossing them takes up landfill space. Scratches in…
Trees growing near a home are often a source of worry to a homeowner, mainly because of the roots. And while tree roots can do damage to a home’s foundation,…
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How to repair a pressure problem in a Thermostatic Shower
by DerekLottsby DerekLottsThermostatic showers are one of the inventions that make your home just a little more comfortable. In non-thermostatic shower valves, when a toilet is flushed or a washer is turned…
Repair a door that fell off its hinges with this Letsfixit ‘how to’ guide. If a door in your home unexpectedly fell off its hinges, it’s most likely due to…
Electric washing machines reduce the amount of human effort needed to achieve the result. In the old days, people beat dirty clothes against rocks or rubbed them over a washboard…
Dry out your home after a flood is not easy, it can even take years to recover from. Coming home to a damaged home can be emotionally crushing, but it’s important…
Olive oil is very useful in improving the state of damaged hair. Olive oil is a versatile product that can be used for cooking and for personal use. Mediterranean women…