I bought an ice maker kit from the local Menard's. I hooked it up and it is still not working. The water dispenser inside of the fridge gives out water but I only get 1 or 2 cubes per cycle, if I'm lucky.
Credit Card Information on Your Computer
We know a couple that pay off their credit card each month. A few years ago, they went to purchase new patio furniture and the clerk told them they needed to pay with another form of payment as their credit card was maxed out. Knowing this couldn't or shouldn't be so, they rushed home to call their credit card company.
Fixing Stuck Numbers On Your Phone
If you ever have a numbers on the handset of a telephone that you cannot push any longer, try this: Take the phone apart. My handset was in three layers. Wipe with damp cloth and q-tips. Mine had a few dog hairs in it. Reassemble and see if that corrects your problem.
Sew tears in a screen with clear nylon thread or dental floss.
When considering home repairs when you don't plan on doing the work yourself, don't sign any contract that requires full payment before a satisfactory job is finished.
Salvaging Flooded Sewing Machines
Most damage to flooded sewing machines is caused by rust. Even if the machine was not submerged, check for rust caused by general dampness. Rust develops quickly on highly polished, machined or plated surfaces.
Keep a Spare Mower Blade on Hand
It doesn't hurt to keep a spare lawn mower blade on hand. Just in case you happen to run over something that might bend the one on the mower (Example: Maybe your wife or kids are doing the mowing). You might need it on a holiday when all the stores are closed.
Can serrated knives ever be sharpened?
Quick ideas for touching up scratches and dings on furniture. Post your ideas.
Fixing a Broken Laundry Basket
When a laundry basket breaks, don't toss it... drill holes in the rim on either side of the break and sew it together again!
Creating An Appliance Manual Notebook
After the umpteenth time of having to sort through dozens of loose manuals stuffed in a drawer, I have finally found a much better system for handling such materials. I purchased an Avery extra tough, locking rings 3" notebook (which holds up to 460 pages), a packet of clear Avery heavy weight sheet protectors, and a packet of various colored pocket dividers.
Used But Not Used Up (Repairing Power Tools)
Some DIY Maintenance will put Used tools back in Main Stream Operation: Professional grade tools are made to withstand long hours of use and abuse. Many home shops have a number of Professional grad tools but for the most part most home shops have tools that are some what less in quality.
Cheap Wood Filler For Damaged Wood Furniture
Sawdust and wood chips can be mixed with wood glue and pressed into damaged areas on wood furniture. Let it dry, sand and restain. By Jill
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