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Bathroom Sink Drains Slowly

How does one unclog a bathroom sink in which the stopper cannot be removed from the sink?

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Stained Leather Boots

My mother accidentally washed my leather boots with soap. Now there are dark patches on the shoes which are light grey in color. How do I fix it?

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Ice Won't Drop from Dispenser

I can see that there is ice made in the freezer but it will not drop. Is there a sensor that signals that the bucket is low? I have removed everything from the top shelf, so there is no interference from food.

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Turbo Oven Trips Breaker

This is my first time using the turbo oven, I turned on the timer and temperature. After a few minutes I decided to turn the temperature higher by 15 degrees, the electricity just cut off from the main.

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Heat Made Anti-glare Film on Glasses Milky White

Is there an fix or some way to remove the anti-glare coating on my eye glasses? I was told that it might crack if my eye glasses experienced some kind of heat wave from opening the oven door, which happened over the thanksgiving holiday.

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Repairing Cracked Tile Grout

How do you repair grout around tub and bottom of tile? In the area where the last tiles meet the tub, the grout is cracking, crumbling, discoloring, and mildewing.

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Problems Getting Pre-lit Tree to Light

Is there a certain way to plug pre-lit Christmas trees in.

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Formica Counter Tops Faded

My counter tops are hunter green and the color is fading. How can I color them or bring them back to life? They are in good condition just faded.

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Sharpening Hand Held Can Openers

Does anyone know of a place that sharpens hand held can openers?

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Kenmore Elite Ice Maker Not Working

There is ice frozen in the ice maker, but it doesn't dump them into the ice bucket.

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Backing on Drapes Stuck Together in the Dryer

I put my drapes in the dryer after washing. I did not take them out right away so the backing stuck together in several places. How can I get them unstuck without damaging the drapes? Is it possible?

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Scratched Laminate Counter

My 20 year old son slammed a glass down (and it broke) on our laminate counter top creating a couple of scratches. How can I remove these blemishes from a very visible area of the counter?

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Adjusting the Timing on a Sewing Machine

How do I fix the timing on my sewing machine? It's a Brother PE150. Sorry I don't have a photo.

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Ice Maker Leaking Water Into Ice Bin

After the ice dumps into the ice bin, about a quarter to half a cup of water runs into the ice bin. The ice maker is on a Kenmore refrigerator model 106.9557681.

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Repairing a Rewind Pulley on Craftsman Tecumseh Mower

How do I take apart a rewind pulley and spring for a Craftsman Tecumseh mower?

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Replacement Heating Element for H20 Steam Mop

Where can I get a replacement heating element for my H20 steam mop?

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Reupholstering Kitchen Chairs

How much fabric will I need for eight kitchen chairs?

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Repairing a Spot on Leather Couch Where Cleaner Removed Dye

I had Resolve spill on my leather couch and the color came off. Is there a product that can help me?

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Replacing Christmas Tree Lights with White Ring Base

Can the white ringed bulbs that have the safety fused lamps be replaced?

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Mower Keeps Shutting Down

I have a John Deere L130 mower. It runs for an hour then acts as if it's starving for fuel. If I wait 15-20 minutes, it starts right up and it's good for 45 to an hour and it does it again.

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Repairing a Leaky Water Hose

Repairing a Leaky Water HoseTips on repairing a leaky garden hose. Post your own ideas here. Get hose completely dry. If hole is tiny, fill it with rubber cement, If large, use silicone caulk. When the cement has dried, wrap the area starting about an inch from the hole with black plastic tape.