Materials: Primer, three quarts of gloss white (or other color) Rustoleum, mineral spirits, 4” paint rollers, narrow foam touch up brushes. Process: 1) Thin the Rustoleum 50/50 with mineral spirits. This mix dries in 6 hours or less during warm weather and the thinned paint self-levels to comple…

First, leave the gas and water connected. For natural gas and propane, note the temperature setting and turn the thermostat (red dial) to the lowest level. For electric heaters, find and turn the circuit breaker off. Attach a garden hose to the draincock (like drain faucet or a round dial with…

Unplug the dryer and remove back panel and exhaust hose. On the right side of the back, locate a long metal casing that contains the element. Make digital pictures of the terminals for reference and especially some good close-ups. Unscrew the black sensors on top and bottom. Unhook the two wir…

If you smell gas, remember that most gas leaks are from appliances that need tending. However, if the smell is strong and you can hear escaping gas, don’t touch any switches, including lights and phone, evacuate the house immediately, and call the Gas Company or fire department for help from…

Remove all � bedding from the mattress and move it to an open area.. Fill it with air with a mattress inflater. Visually inspect the mattress for pinhols and punctures. Add some liquid dishsoap in a spray bottle of water and systematically spray the mattress form one end to the other. The leak will …

To save time, effort, and wear and tear on your work, lubricate screws with soap or wax prior to use. Hold your work in a clamp

/vice. Otherwise, keep hands clear of the screwdriver tip to prevent injury. In removing screws with a damaged slot (closed or obliterated), cut a new slot with a ha…

Around the garden, flat tires on wheelbarrows and other wheeled equipment can be a pesky nuisance, just as a flat tire on your car or motorcycle is a headache. A new product called Slime can help prevent flat tires ahead of time, on cars, ATVs and other equipment that has rubber tires. It is a …

Allas NT is a designer-quality rolling toolbox that is more of a personal assistant than a box. It is shaped much like a large black upright vacuum cleaner without the long handle. Its three doors open up the inside to display adjustable compartments that are easily changes to fit and accommodat…

By Dave Donovan
Every year, thousands of homes catch fire, hundreds of lives are lost and millions of dollars are spent rebuilding burned out homes. In many cases, it’s older wiring that’s the culprit. But there are also occasions when a bad or broken outlet shoulders the blame. This article will…

Does your doorbell ring softly or not at all? This could have an effect on your social life if you don’t check into what could be causing this easily-fixed problem. Take a few minutes to inspect the bell hardware, follow this advice and pretty soon people will be knocking down your door!

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