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The Best Way to Deodorize a Leather Jacket
Leather jackets are notorious for attracting unwanted smells, especially cigarette smoke. The smells can remain on these jackets for quite a while if they're not deodorized. The best way to deodorize a leather jacket is to take it to a professional. However, you can clean and deodorize a leather jac
How to Carry Pepper Spray
Pepper spray, sometimes known as pepper mace, is a security defense product that contains a chemical gas made of oleoresin capsicum, or OC. This is a resin and oil mix derived from certain pepper plants that contains a compound, capsaicin, which causes inflammation and irritation in humans and anima
Easiest Way to Clean a Pond of Weeds
Aquatic weeds can be a nuisance in small ponds. While the varieties of weeds vary, the problem exists in almost all climates. The infestation of weeds detracts from the enjoyment of the pond for swimming, fishing and visual pleasure. There are methods to remove and control weed growth in ponds.
How to Remove Vinyl Adhesive Over Concrete to Install Ceramic
Removing old adhesive is never an easy task. The substance used to attach vinyl flooring to concrete (mastic) sticks by design. It is not supposed to be easy to pull off. If it is time to change that vinyl flooring for something more modern, such as ceramic tile, the first step is to get rid of the
How to Remove Brad Nails
Patience and care are even more important than tools if you want to remove a brad nail without damaging surrounding surfaces. The slim, nearly headless brad nail fastens lumber while remaining practically unnoticeable, but its near-lack of a head makes removal tricky. Don't just dig in and destroy e
How to Make Photo Drink Coasters
If you use coasters make them personalized with family photos or theme photos to fit your room décor. If you have a laminator these are especially easy to make. They take a little more patience to make with the sticky shelving liner, but that method works well, too. Make these for special parti
Detailed Checklist of Wood Door Quality Factors
The door construction and purchase market has experienced a revolution in terms of the types of materials available over the past several decades. Doors may now be made from alternative products such as metal, fiberglass and vinyl. Environmental concerns have led to the use of recycled products like
Baking Soda for Pet Stains
Your pet may be your favorite companion, but that will not stop him from having an "accident" in your home. Animals can vomit, urinate or defecate on floors or clothing, causing stains and leaving lingering odors. Although there are many cleaners on the market designed for pet stains, try using a na
Ammonia for Chimney Cleaning
Many people use ammonia to clean their chimneys and fireplaces, although it is important to remember that cleaning a chimney can be very dangerous and most fireplace manufacturers, construction professionals, and firefighters would recommend that you hire a chimney sweep to do the majority of your c
DIY Sheds & Workshops
DIY sheds and workshops provide an area for working on different types of interests and hobbies such as woodworking and restoring cars. They also provide convenient storage space for keeping tools and equipment such as lawn mowers, bikes and snow blowers. DIY shed and workshop kits can be purchased,
How to Clean Yellow Mold
Persistently wet conditions, high moisture and dark and damp areas can quickly lead to yellow mold buildup. Yellow mold can have negative effects on air quality and can do structural damage to wood. To avoid these problems, identify a yellow mold infestation quickly and clean it up immediately.
How to Paint a Wood Dresser With Latex Paint
An old wood dresser can be an eyesore, detracting from an otherwise beautiful bedroom. If the dresser is still structurally sound, there is no reason to throw it away. Instead, it can be painted to match the room's decor. Painting a dresser with latex paint is not complicated but it will take some t
Snow Removal with Heat
Snow buildup around the home or business is not only a hassle, it can also be dangerous. Snow turned to ice can lead to slip and falls and serious injury. For that reason, getting rid of snow is a necessity. One of the fastest and easiest methods for snow removal is applying heat to the problem.
How to Check the Suction Pressure of a Dust Collector
Dust collectors are widely used in nearly every industry to remove harmful airborne dust contaminants. Like vacuum cleaners, they consist of two major sections: collection and separation. One of the processes used for separation is multi-stage filtration, which can remove a range of dust particle si
How to Get Dye Off Tubs
Accidents happen and dyes from color-fast clothing, hair products and other items can leave an unsightly stain on your bathroom tub. Clean your tub of dyes safely and effectively with a few affordable household items such as vinegar and baking soda. Remove stains from your tub as soon as possible.
Latex Paint Removal Tips
Spills, drips and over-painting are all reasons to know about latex paint removal. Even paint brushes need to have the paint cleaned out of them thoroughly so they can be reused once more. If caught early enough when the paint is still wet, it may be as simple as wiping any spill or drip
How to Clean a Filtered Water Spigot
Clean the spigot of a water filtering faucet to avoid recontamination before the water reaches the glass. Spigots may come in contact with food debris and other grime in the course of dish washing or cooking. A filthy filtered water spigot may become a breeding ground for bacteria if it is not regul
Remove 7 Outdoor Springtime Stains
How to remove the stains of spring - grass, mud, flower pollen, strawberries, chocolate, Kool-Aid and ice cream
How to Take Off the .96 on GridWorld
Learn computer programming in a hands-on case study environment with “GridWorld.” Experiment with programming code to experience firsthand how code changes will affect behaviors of program objects such as bugs to see how they interact with the game environment. Some “GridWorld̶