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Repairing Elastic BraceletsWhen the elastic in a bracelet stretches, most think it's a lost cause. Many get tossed or recycled into other things (my personal fav'). But if you love the work and want to save it, it's super easy.

Green cutting mat with a ruler and two cutting tools.

Refreshing a Cutting MatCutting mats develop scratches and rough spots over time as they are used. Refreshing a cutting mat surface may be possible with some light sanding.

Black Spots on Mirrors

Fixing Black Spots on MirrorsOver time mirrors can develop black areas. This guide is about fixing black spots on mirrors.

Scratched CD

Repairing Scratched CDs and DVDsSometimes it is possible to repair scratched media disks. There are kits and even some household products that consumers have used with varying success. This is a guide about repairing scratched CDs and DVDs.

menage photo of process

Separating Stuck Pots and PansThis is foolproof technique.

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Men's wrist watch.

Making a Watch Battery Last LongerStopping a watch when you are not using it is a great way to ensure the battery lasts as long as possible. This is a guide about making a watch battery last longer.

Glue to Make an Oversize Ring Fit - hot glue on band of ring

Glue to Make an Oversize Ring FitI've always been encountering this, especially if someone gives you a ring as a gift. When the ring is too big that won't fit on your finger that would be a problem and sometimes I go to a goldsmith to have it cut it to make fit on my finger. And this will cost you a money, right?

A hand trying to remove a bulb from a recessed light fixture.

Removing a Stuck Recessed LightbulbLightbulbs can get stuck in the socket, if it is a recessed lightbulb that can make it even more difficult to remove. This is a guide about removing a stuck recessed lightbulb.

Closeup of purse strap.

Repairing Purse StrapsPurse straps are definitely the part of the purse that gets the most stress so are more likely to need repairing. This is a guide about repairing purse straps.

An inexpensive wall clock.

Inexpensive Battery Powered Clock WorksIf you have a favorite clock that has stopped working, you may be able to replace the clock works with one from another less expensive clock. This is a guide about inexpensive battery powered clock works.

Fisher Price Record Player

Repairing a Fisher Price Record PlayerSometimes repairing an old record player is as simple as replacing the needle. This is a guide about repairing a Fisher Price record player.

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Removing Ballpoint Pen Ink from PaperPlease suggest how to remove ink from a photo album.

Nail Polish Remover Damaged Leather ArmrestI splashed nail polish remover on the leather armrest in an auto. Is there away to cover the discoloration?

Acetone Made My Eyeglasses Cloudy

Acetone Made My Eyeglasses CloudyI accidentally got acetone on my eyeglasses and it took the coating off of my glasses. Now they are really foggy. How do I fix this?

Removing Anti-Reflective Coating on Plastic LensesI have tried Armour Etch, 91% alcohol, car polish, furniture polish, Magic Eraser, metal polish, acetone, oven cleaner, Goo Gone, picking at the film (kind of smears it), and gasoline, and it still won't come off. I did an older pair of glasses and it came off with one coat of Etch. This won't budge.

Air Conditioner Making Travel Trailer Roof BowWe have an older 80s model Palomino and the weight of the a/c is making the roof bow because of earlier leaks which are now fixed. We have used pieces of channel steel with lag bolts on top around the a/c to try to suck it up, but it still seems to be bowing, not to mention the roof is leaking now.

Removing a Photo Stuck to GlassI have a picture stuck to the glass. How long should I keep it in the freezer to get it unstuck? Will the freezer break the glass?

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Eyeglasses That Need Repair

Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses

Prescription Sunglasses

Removing the Tint from Prescription Sunglasses

Removing Condensation from Inside a Watch

Removing Condensation from Inside a Watch

Repairing an Air Mattress

Repairing an Air Mattress

pan with lid

Removing a Lid Stuck on a Pan

Edge of a brown leather couch

Repairing a Leather Seam

Shrinking Leather

Shrinking Leather

Repairing Wind Chimes

Repairing Wind Chimes

Repairing Scratches on Mirrors

Nail Polish Remover Stain on Leather

Fixing Nail Polish Remover Stains on Leather

glass canister and gasket

Finding Replacement Gaskets for Glass Canister

A pair of eyeglasses on an open laptop.

Removing Anti-Reflective Coating from Glasses

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Spray bottle of perfume.

Repairing A Perfume Spray Nozzle

old photo

Removing a Photo Stuck to Glass

A truck towing a vintage popup camper.

Repairing a Popup Camper

Closeup of Chrome

Painting Over Chrome

pots and pans stuck together

Separating Dishes that are Stuck Together

Pink Purse on White Background

Repairing Purses

Photos That are Stuck Together

Separating Photos That are Stuck Together

Eye Glasses Are Too Tight

Mobile Home

Repairing a Mobile Home

Stack of Glass Dishes

Unsticking Glass Dishes

Broken green Ceramic Plate

Repairing Ceramics

Rusted Nut

Removing a Rusted Nut or Bolt

Hoover Carpet Cleaner

Repairing a Hoover Carpet Cleaner

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

Leather Purse

Removing an Indentation From Leather

Spray Bottle

Repairing a Spray Bottle

A bed in a bedroom.

Electric Blanket Error Codes

Quick Fix for a Broken Glasses Hinge

Removing a Jammed Glass Decanter Stopper

Leather Wallet

Re-dyeing Leather

Repairing Hinges on Sunglasses

scratched watch face

Fixing Scratches on a Watch Face

Pen Ink on Paper

Removing Pen Ink From Paper

Where Can I Find Eyeglass Chain Ends?

Old leather sofa

Repairing a Cut in Leather

Tinted eye glasses on white.

How to Tint Eyeglasses at Home

A pair of scratched eyeglasses on a cleaning cloth.

Scratch Resistant Coating is Peeling Off Lenses

broken eyeglasses

Repairing Eyeglasses

Garden swing with canopy

Finding a Replacement Canopy for a Garden Treasures Swing

Blue Mosaic Soap Dispenser

Repairing a Soap Dispenser

Making Static Clings Stick Again

Fixing Pin Hole In Cake Pan

How to Untangle a Necklace

How to Untangle a Necklace

Wicker Basket

Repairing Wicker Baskets

Smoking a cigarette in a car.

Repairing a Cigarette Burn on Car Upholstery

pots stuck together

Separating Pots That Are Stuck Together

Repairing Clocks

Removing Scratches from a Piano

Broken Porcelain Doll

Repairing Broken Porcelain Dolls and Figurines

Repairing Antique Paper Mache

Sharpen Electric Shaver Blades

Chalkboard Can't Be Written On

How Can I Repair the Worn Bottoms on My Trash Cans?

Rubbing sandpaper across a metal food grater.

How to Sharpen a Food Grater

Replacing the Window Screen in a Popup Camper

Leveling A Fry Pan Bottom

Leveling A Fry Pan Bottom

Kids in Above Ground Pool

Fixing a Tear in an Above Ground Pool

Above Ground Pool in Backyard

Finding a Leak in an Above Ground Pool

Recovering or Repairing the Interior Roof of a Van - cracks

Recovering or Repairing the Interior Roof of a Van

Several old glass bottles.

How to Repair a Chipped Glass Bottle

Repairing a Wind Chime - long shell wind chime

Repairing a Wind Chime

Close up of Turn Lock on a Leather Purse

Replacing a Turn Lock on a Leather Purse

Restoring a Worn Leather Bag

Felt Bottomed Ornament Stuck to Wood Burning Stove

A piece of embroidery thread being inserted into a knot.

Using Thread to Untie Knots

Attaching the Arm on a Porcelain Doll - area of doll's arm where lower arm needs attachment

Attaching the Arm on a Porcelain Doll

A candle being used to lubricate the zipper of a purse.

Lubricating a Zipper with Candle Wax

Rewiring a Living Room Lamp - finished lamp with shade and turned on

Rewiring a Living Room Lamp

A pair of eyeglasses being repaired.

Use Clear Nail Polish to Secure Loose Screws on Glasses

Two yellow and blue fiberglass rowboats.

Repairing a Fiberglass Boat Hull

A closeup of a piano keyboard.

Keeping a Piano in Tune

A doorknob lock with a broken key.

Removing a Broken Key from a Lock

Pop Up Camper Won't Go
All the Way Down

Pop Up Camper Won't Go All the Way Down

Murphy's Oil Soap Damaged Cabinets - white spot on cabinet finish

Murphy's Oil Soap Damaged Cabinets

Repairing Hinges on Pop Up Camper

Electric Blanket Controls

Replacement Controls for a Biddeford Sealy Electric Blanket

A sink full of dirty dishes, including plates and a frying pan.

Removing a Plate Stuck in Frying Pan

coffee cup stuck in small bowl or cup

Separating Fiestaware That is Stuck Together

Black plastic eyeglasses on a white background.

Repairing Scratches on Polycarbonate Lenses

Close up of wooden frame.

Covering Up Nicks and Scratches on Wood

A roll of masking tape.

Refreshing Old Masking Tape

Modifying a Carburetor for Briggs and Stratton Horizontal Shaft Engine

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