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Removing Scratches from Plastic Sun Glasses

I have plastic UV sun glasses. They were very costly ones, so I would like to know about how we can remove the scratches.

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Sharpening Knives

For a quick touch up on your knives, vigorously rub the blade on a green scratch pad, such as the Scotch brand. An old one will do. You will be surprised at the edge it will put on your knives.

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Scratched Eyeglasses

Is there a repair for scratched eyeglasses?

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Fix Garden Statue with Toothpaste

Somehow the head of one of my garden statues got broken off. My hubby glued it back on, but there was a still a gap at the break, and you could see the dark glue - not nice.

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Keeping a Fitted Sheet on a Hospital Bed

What can I get or use to keep the fitted sheet on a hospital bed?

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Finding Correct On/Off Switch for Older Singer Magic Steam Press 7

The repair shop unable to get the correct On/Off switch replacement. They ordered the correct switch "P/N 28408400" on line part required, it was not the same one and would not fit/work. The iron is about 20 years old.

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Removing Scratches from Glasses

My cat got to my glasses since I left them out of the case (the one time) and I have only had my glasses for barely a month. I am a bit annoyed because I can actually notice the scratches and it's just bothersome.

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Locking Commercial Door Arms

Is there any type of lock for door arms to keep the door closed?

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Cleaning the Spray Nozzles on a Swiffer

I have a Swiffer that is about 6 months old, but one sprayer does not work. Nothing comes out of the spray hole. What can be done?

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Repairing A Scratch On Sunglasses

I bought an expensive pair of sunglasses a couple of years ago. I have been very careful with them, but I managed to drop them and scratch one lens badly. It is right in the center. The glasses have metal frames and plastic lenses. Does anyone have any advice?

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Kerosene Heater Will Not Start When Plugged Into Outlet

I have an old kerosene heater that will not start when it is plugged into the outlet. I've changed the spark plug, and put in fresh kerosene.

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Repairing an Air Mattress

I have an Aerobed with a hole in the seam. I do have the repair kit, but this will not stick to the "material" side. The leak is not on the bottom that has vinyl

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Foot Brace in Leather Shoe Squeaks

I have a full foot (bottom) plastic brace in a leather shoe that squeaks. I have tried baby powder which does not work. Any other ideas?

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Fixing a Slow Tub Drain

For slow drains in old houses, pour a bottle of bleach down the tub drain once a month in the evening. In the morning, heat up a tea kettle and pour one gallon of water down the drain.

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Reshaping Old Glasses

Glasses, reading glasses, sun glasses - I have lots and something always goes wrong with one of them. Of course, you can replace the screws (I save old broken glasses for the screws), but you can also reshape them gently.

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Repairing a Chipped Glass Rim

How can I repair the rim of a bottle that has chipped?

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How Can I Hide a Crack in a Mirror?

Is there anything you can do to hide a crack in a mirror?

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Finding Leaks in an Air Mattress

I have an air mattress and have got patches, but how do I find the leak?

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How Do I Remove the Tint from Eyeglasses?

Is there a home remedy to remove eyeglass tint?

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Parts for a Devon 400 Quartz Anniversary Clock

Where can I get parts for a Devon 400, quartz wedding anniversary clock? It was purchased around 1985 or so.

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