Removing Paint Stripper Spots On Vinyl Siding?How do I remove paint stripper spots from vinyl siding?
Trouble With an Above Ground Pool?I started my above ground pool, put it on filter and water comes out discharge pipe. I put it on backwash and it puts dirt back into pool. What is my problem?
Repairing a Rockwood Premier Popup?I have 98 Rockwood Premier Popup. I need to repair the wood in the top section. The wood is rotted due to water seeping in from where the roof and top wall meet.
Removing Ballpoint Pen From Old Paper?I have a piece of old paper, that was written on 10 years ago with a blue ballpoint pen. How can I remove this ink from the paper without removing the original quality of paper? Basically this old paper is my birth form and some Information already mentioned on it is printed. Thank you.
Liquid Paper Pen Stopped Working?New liquid paper comes in a pen form. I still have liquid inside but it is not working. I think the tip needs cleaning, maybe something has hardened in the tip. What can I do?
Lens CPR Ruined Glasses?Lens CPR ruined my glasses. Help.
Restoring Yellowed Plastic?We have a white plastic kitchen mixer that has yellowed over time. Is there a way to restore the color to white?
Repairing Terra Cotta?Can broken Terra Cotta be repaired? I have a Terra Cotta Sun and a couple of the pieces have broken off. Can they be glued back on?
Removing Scratch on Sunglasses?How to get a scratch off of sunglasses?
Commode Not Refilling With Water?After I flush the toilet, the commode does not fill up with water. When I turn off the water and then turn it on again, it starts to fill. Is it the water pressure or clogged pipes?
Refinishing a Resin Yard Statue?I'm trying to refinish a poly resin yard statue. The paint has started to peel. How can I remove the rest of the paint without damaging the statue?
Eye Glasses Are Too Tight?I have new eye glasses, and have had the ear pieces adjusted but they are still too tight. Can someone tell me a way to loosen them or some sort of padding for the ear part?
Dyeing Straw Purse?My favorite straw purse has become really faded. Could I revitalize it by brushing on something like RIT dye? What would be more colorfast, liquid or powder? I don't want the color to come off on my clothes.
Making a Yellowed Purse White Again?I have a Dooney and Bourke white IT bucket bag. Around the zipper it has yellowed on both sides. The rest of the once white outside is also yellowing. (just not as badly as the area right by the zipper). What can I do? Can I clean it somehow, and if so how?
Straightening Warped Cupboard Doors?Does anyone know if it is possible to straighten out kitchen cupboard doors that have warped slightly on the corner?
What Model Carburetor is This?Does anyone know what model carburetor this is? It is a Lauson brand that was bought out by Tecumseh. I bought this snowblower used and the seller told me, he thought the snowblower was a Jacobsen.
Fixing a Rolling Backpack that Tilts Forward?How can I fix a rolling backpack that tilts forward?
Where Can I Take My Shaving Razor to Be Repaired?I am looking for a repair facility for a shaving razor, near Lakeland, FL.
Gold Post Earrings Turned Red?My gold post earrings have turned red. Why?
Reshaping Artificial Holly and Pointsettias?When I unpacked my artificial holly and poinsettias for X-mas, they were out of shape. What is the best way to re-shape them?
Advice for Fixing Up Wooden Wheelbarrows?I have just purchased 2 small wooden wheelbarrows that are meant for the garden. They've been exposed to the elements for a long time and the wheels are badly split.
Fixing "Salt" Figurines?How can I fix broken "salt" figurines? I inherited several figurines that are about 55 years old. I was told they were purchased in Italy, and are made of salt. They are white and very detailed. They have become very weak and two have broken. They don't shatter like porcelain, more like hardened clay. Any ideas on how they can be preserved?
Minimizing Appearance of Damage on Eyeglasses?My dog chewed on my eyeglasses and scratched them. Is there any way to make the damage unnoticable?
How to Get Into Locked Desk?My desk is locked and I've lost the keys. How do I get in?
Restoring Old Cross Stitch Patterns?I have a lot of older cross stitch crafts I just now found. My question is how do I get the yellow from smoking and old age without ruining the whole piece?
Stopping Insoles From Slipping?Insoles - how do I keep them from slipping around in my shoes? A long time ago I tried using velcro and it worked for 1 pair of shoes, but not the other (I don't recall the details).
400 Day Clock Quits Shortly After Winding?I have a 400 day clock. The clock quits running shortly after I start the spinning pendulum. I believe the toggle mechanism at the top of the clock needs adjustment. What do I do?
Repairing Gold Herringbone Bracelet?Does anyone know if a gold herringbone bracelet with a kink in it can be repaired or not?
Getting a Knot Out of a Gold Necklace?I just tried the baby powder method with a very small knot in a very thin gold necklace and ended up with the original small knot and at the other end a very large knot. Other ideas?
Parts for a Quartz 85 Anniversary Clock?I'm looking for the part that runs the clock, it was my parents clock, with lots of memories, it just quit running. The clock is a Quartz 85 Anniversary Clock wo85/00675 NIB 85/111.
Repairing a Popup Camper?I need to clean and repair canvas and screens on 1976 Coleman Popup camper. I am also having problems with bunk slide outs and with cranking. The canvas is very dirty; not much mildew; need to resew at the door.
Glasses With a Broken Bridge?The bridge of my glasses is broken near right lens and nothing seems to hold it together. Is the situation hopeless?
Replacing the Battery in a Musical Watch?I change the battery myself on my watches (I have a large collection). The only problem I have is the musical watches. I can change the battery for the music portion of the watch but I still can't get any music to play.
Paper Stuck to a Photo?I have a photo that got slightly damp and some paper is now stuck to my picture where it was wet. Does anyone know how to get the paper off without damaging the picture?
Removing a Marker Mustache From an Oil Painting?How can I remove a marker mustache from my oil painting?
Fixing a Tear in an Above Ground Pool?I have an above ground pool that is almost 1 year old. The pool has been empty for about 3 weeks, my husband was cleaning it and had a bucket which he dropped and it made a tear in the bottom of the liner approximately 5 inches long. Can we use a patch repair kit or will the liner have to be replaced?
Condensation Inside a Watch?I bought a watch not realizing it was not water resistant. It got wet and now has condensation on the glass. How do I get rid of the condensation?
Refurbishing a Pop-up Trailer?We are refurbing an old pop-up. I am looking for any neat ideas to do with the interior.
Discolored Revereware Pans?Discolored Revereware Pans. I have Revereware pans that I ran through the dishwasher and now they are discolored on the outside (gray and white) and feel fuzzy. They have nonstick interiors.
Chalkboard Can't Be Written On?I have a chalkboard that seems to have a coating of some sort over it now and I can't write on it anymore.
Fixing a Mohair Blanket?Fixing a Mohair Blanket. Is there anything to be done to "rehabilitate" a mohair blanket that appears to have been washed?
Untangle a Gold Chain?Can anyone tell me how to untangle a gold chain?
Fixing Warped Vinyl Records?How can I straighten warped vinyl records?
Sharpening a Kyocera Ceramic Knife?I purchased a Kyocera ceramic knife from a firm I seem to remember was located in Branford, CT. The knife has become dull and I need to know where to send it.
Unclogging a Spray Nozzle?My window cleaner sprayer just stopped working after working all summer. I tried hot water, vinegar, lime dissolver, and a needle. Do they just quit?
Repairing a Hole In My Inflatable Back Cushion
?I have a pillow that is air filled for my back. I love it but it has developed a hole in the seam somewhere, nothing I have tried to seal the leak has worked. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can use?
Paperbacks Stuck Together?Paperbacks Stuck Together. How can I get paperback books unstuck. . .
My Perfume Bottle Stopped Spraying?My brand new spray perfumed bottle won't spray anymore. What to do? How can I unblock it? Can't take it back, it was a gift from a faraway country.
Electric Hair Clippers Not Clipping Well?I clipped my dog today trying to help her be cooler in the weather. I have Oster electric clippers. They didn't seem like they wanted to cut. I kept having to take the hair out and oil them. Is there a way I can sharpen them or would I need new ones?
Refurbishing Wood Salad Bowls?I have inherited a old (possibly teak wood) salad bowl set. The finish has worn off (light mahogany) in various spots on the bowls. How do I refurbish these bowls (hopefully, so they could be useable)?
Repairing a Chipped Chalk Board?I have a large piece of slate chalkboard from an old schoolhouse. I want to hang it for my children to play with. However, it has a sharp chip on one side. The area is still pretty thick. Can I sand it down, and if so, what should I use?
Part for a Keystone 16mm Projector?Does anyone know where I can get parts for an old Keystone 16 mm projector? The drive and reel belt need to be replaced.
Painting an Electric Guitar?I have an electric guitar that is in good shape but the paint is worn in several areas. Does anyone know what type of paint to use or have any tips for painting an electric guitar?
Sharpening a Fillet Knife?How do you sharpen a fillet knife?
Separating Stuck Together Pages?I stored some crafting books in my storage barn in a box for a couple of years because I didn't have room for them in my home and wasn't ready to part with them.
Glass Lids Stuck Together?I have two glass casserole dish lids that are stuck together like glue on paper. I have tried soaking them in hot and cold water, banging them apart, dish soap, oil, and a knife to try and separate the two. I have been unsuccessful so far.
Reviving Velcro on a Elbow Bandage?I have one of those magnetic bandages that close with velcro/scotch. It is for my elbow and I wear it a lot. After just a few months, the velcro is not catching.
Can Dry Erase Markers Be Refilled?Can dry erase markers be refilled? if so with what solvent or chemical?
Plastic Cups Stuck Together?I have a plastic cup stuck inside another plastic cup, and I have tried putting cold water as well as hot water in them, but cannot get them apart. I would appreciate and tps anyone has.
Cut Crystal Bowls Stuck Together?I hope you can help me with this. I have two small cut crystal bowls. One is nested inside the other and I can't get it out. Any ideas?
Children's Book Binding Repair?I have a number of children's books that have the binding tore or broken. Is there a good way to fix these well but cheaply? A number of them are copyrighted in the 50's and 60's! Is tacky glue an option?
Painting Gold Earrings?I have lots of old cheap gold earrings. I would like to find a way to paint them. I used gold spray paint but that only lasts for a few days and the jewelry started to have an funny smell, kind of like rusty. Can you advise me on what would be good to use. Also I did not know if I should Use some type of sealant.
CD Scratch Removal?Does anybody know some good ways of removing scratches from CD's?
Thanks,
Steven S.
Dish Stuck Inside Pot?Any advice on how to remove a dish that fell inside an aluminum pot? Would freezing or just cooling both cause them to shrink and separate?
Thanks
Mike
Problem with Featherbed?I just purchased a featherbed and I have a problem with the feathers coming out thru the material. not only is this getting messy, it is making it difficult to sleep on, as the stalks are poking me in the legs. Does anyone out there have any suggestions for me?
Lori from california
Bathroom throw rugs with crumbled backing - what to do with them?I have some very good bathroom rugs - the only problem is the rubber non-slip backing which is crumbling. Does anyone know if there's a way to rejuvenate these? Can the backing be removed in some way and a new one sprayed on?
Getting Kinks Out of a Necklace?I would like to know how to get the kink out of a necklace.
