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Ice Maker Only Dispensing Crushed Ice

My ice maker makes ice well but only dispenses crushed ice. How do I get cubes?

Posted on: 11/20/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)

Pens That Won't Work

How do you get the ink to work in a pen that is old, but has not been used at all?

Posted on: 11/19/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)

Restoring Straps on Vintage Wooden Skis

I have a pair of vintage wooden skis with leather and rusted metal (no idea what kind) attachments. How can I clean/restore the metal without damaging the wood and leather?

Posted on: 11/18/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)

Finding Combinations for Old Locks

Any ideas how I can get the combination for various combination locks. I have a ton of these things around the house that my son has used on his school lockers for years. They are shut and we have no combinations. Any ideas?

Posted on: 11/17/2009 | 4 Feedback(s)

Ice Maker Not Working

My Whirlpool side by side stopped making ice yesterday. It still dispenses water. Where should I look? Thanks.

Posted on: 11/17/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)

Fixing a Glider Rocker That Squeaks

I have a glider rocker and it squeaks terribly. I think it is the wood, not the bolts. Help please.

Posted on: 11/17/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)

Pre-lit Tree Lights Not Working

When I plug in my pre-lit Christmas tree it only lights up one half of each section. What is wrong?

Posted on: 11/17/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)

Repairing a Couch with Cigarette Burns

How do you repair a burn hole from a cigarette in a tan microfiber couch?

Posted on: 11/17/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)

Touching Up Worn Spots on a Leather Sofa

I have a taupe leather love seat. I am looking for a creme consistency dye/tint to blend worn areas and scratches. The furniture manufacturer is no help. Has anyone used shoe dye cream, or another product, for a similar problem?

Posted on: 11/17/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)

Repairing a Touch Lamp

I have a touch lamp that no longer responds to touch. It stays on all the time. Would it be OK to change the socket to a regular on/off socket? Or is there more to a touch lamp than just the sockets? I appreciate the advice.

Posted on: 11/16/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)

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