If Your Riding Mower Will Not StartIf your riding mower will not start (most of these tips are applicable to push mowers also).
Fixing a Swiffer Wet Jet That is Not SprayingI followed tips for corroded contacts, exhausted batteries, etc. After verifying with a voltage meter that the switch worked and the contacts all through the circuits to the motor were not corroded, I was able to verify that when batteries were in the compartment and I pressed the switch, there was a 6v current at the engine contacts.
Fixing a Lawn Mower That Won't StartWe have a Craftsman mower (with a Briggs and Stratton engine) that we have not taken very good care of. Not only did we not remove the gasoline before wintering it over, but we also did not maintain the air filter or spark plug.
Clearing a Jammed Paper ShredderIf your paper shredder has slowed down from when new, try lubricating the teeth. First clear out as much chewed up paper as possible, then use olive oil. Run the shredder without paper a couple of times, and hey presto! It now works like new again. Well, mine did! Good luck!
Troubleshooting a Sewing Machine That is Breaking NeedlesIf your sewing machine has begun to bend or break needles there are several possible causes. The following list will help provide some ideas for troubleshooting the problem with your machine.
WD-40 For Lawn MowerIf your lawn mower refuses to start up, spray WD-40 in the carburetor/air cleaner and pull the draw cord.
Do It Yourself Mechanical RepairsIt's surprising how you can make simple mechanical repairs to even electronic items. Recently, my husband and I fixed a broken plastic strip integral to a chair massager by reinforcing it with a wooden paint stirrer.
Spray Cooking Oil on Lawn Mower BladeWhen you are cutting grass and the grass is damp, try spraying a little cooking spray on the blades of the lawn mower before starting to cut the grass.. It is amazing the grass doesn't stick to the blades and clump up.
