Getting Kinks Out of a Necklace?I would like to know how to get the kink out of a necklace.
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?
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
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
CD Scratch Removal?Does anybody know some good ways of removing scratches from CD's?
Thanks,
Steven S.
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.
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?
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?
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.
Can Dry Erase Markers Be Refilled?Can dry erase markers be refilled? if so with what solvent or chemical?
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.
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.
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.
Sharpening a Fillet Knife?How do you sharpen a fillet knife?
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?
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.
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?
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)?
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?
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.
Paperbacks Stuck Together?Paperbacks Stuck Together. How can I get paperback books unstuck. . .
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?
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?
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.
Fixing Warped Vinyl Records?How can I straighten warped vinyl records?
Untangle a Gold Chain?Can anyone tell me how to untangle a gold chain?
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?
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.
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.
Refurbishing a Pop-up Trailer?We are refurbing an old pop-up. I am looking for any neat ideas to do with the interior.
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?
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?
Removing a Marker Mustache From an Oil Painting?How can I remove a marker mustache from my oil painting?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
Repairing Gold Herringbone Bracelet?Does anyone know if a gold herringbone bracelet with a kink in it can be repaired or not?
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?
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).
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?
How to Get Into Locked Desk?My desk is locked and I've lost the keys. How do I get in?
Minimizing Appearance of Damage on Eyeglasses?My dog chewed on my eyeglasses and scratched them. Is there any way to make the damage unnoticable?
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?
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.
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?
Gold Post Earrings Turned Red?My gold post earrings have turned red. Why?
Where Can I Take My Shaving Razor to Be Repaired?I am looking for a repair facility for a shaving razor, near Lakeland, FL.
Fixing a Rolling Backpack that Tilts Forward?How can I fix a rolling backpack that tilts forward?
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.
Straightening Warped Cupboard Doors?Does anyone know if it is possible to straighten out kitchen cupboard doors that have warped slightly on the corner?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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 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?
Fixing Pin Hole In Cake Pan?I've got an aluminum cake pan with a pin hole on the bottom. Any suggestions as to how to fix it?
Can You Soften Hairbrush Bristles?I was given a pocket bristle Mason and Pearson hairbrush for my 21st birthday 26 years ago, and it's served me well over the years. It's the only brush I've ever had that has brushed my hair just the way I like it; not too hard, and not too soft. And it gives it lots of body.
Preventing Zipper On Dooney Purse From Fading?Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent a Dooney and Bourke rainbow zipper from fading? I have had a few Dooney purses. With my purses before the zippers have faded, so I try not to zip them. This is not the most practical solution to this problem so I was just wondering if anyone had any idea on how I could find a way to keep my belongings safe and keep my purse beautiful.
Keeping the Fitted Sheet on the Bed?The elastic on my bottom sheets is not keeping the corners tight and in place. I wake up in the morning and the bedding is undone. Any suggestions to keep the corners tightly held?
Removing Scratches On Glass?How do I get rid of scratches on glass?
Making Iron Bottom Shiny?I have a Laurastar iron which is good but the bottom of the iron has become dull. I have tried to use a wax stick to make it shiny again but it does not work. Any ideas?
Strings Pulling Out Of Towels?Why do strings pull out on new towels so soon? Twenty years ago, I kept towels for five years or more with NO strings. Now after just 1 year, I have lots of strings, washcloths too.
Suede Damaged From Cleaning?I was trying to remove a butter stain from my suede purse. I used soap and water and now it has lost the suede texture and look. Can I do something to restore it or at least make it look better. Thanks.
Repairing Electrical Cord?I borrowed a Bosch dvs1274 belt sander and accidentally got the cord caught in the belt and it is torn. I want to replace the cord but it is 16 feet long and when I called Bosch they said their replacement cords are 10 feet long. I can't find a 16-foot anywhere! However, since the tear is only about 6 inches from the plug, could the cord just be cut at the tear and re-attach the plug?
Tightening Eyeglasses?How can I tighten my eyeglasses? They keep sliding down my nose and I have to keep going to the Optical Center to get them tightened up. Is there a kit or something similar I can buy to do this?
Wood Treatment That Won't Stain Clothing?I have a vinyl-ish plastic coated metal hook on a wooden dowel stick that is probably 40 years old from a desert climate (Phoenix, AZ). The wood had a finish, but it's showing signs of drying up. I'd like to moisturize or oil it, but don't want the emollient to stain cloth as it is used to pull clothing out of the dryer and washer. Any suggestions?
Restoring Childhood Blanket?I have a pink and white old fashioned design twin size blanket that I've had since age of eight in 1963. Guess you could call her a sort of baby blanket. Anyway, she is threadbare now with a few holes.
Restoring Finish On Pyrex?I collect old Pyrex bowls and bakeware, the kind that are colored on the outside. Some are faded from being put in the dishwasher. Can anyone tell me how to restore the shine?
Repairing Scratched Sunglass Frames?Does anyone know how to get scratches out of sunglass frames? Not the lenses but frames. I accidentally left them on top of my car and drove off. I'm having the lenses replaced but the frames got kind of scratched up. They are my favorite pair of sunglasses and not to mention they were expensive so I want to try to salvage them. Thanks.
Protecting Steamer Trunk From Damage?How do I protect the wood/metal/leather on my steamer trunk? I do not wish to restore this but rather keep it from getting further damaged. The leather is ripped and parts are rusted. I don't want to replace anything as I will be using this to store and travel. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Replacing Windows in Pop-up Camper?We recently purchased a Palomino Colt XL hard side pop-up camper, approx 1985. The canvas-type windows on the side of the beds need replacement or repair. Any ideas how to do that without taking off the entire end of the camper?
Repairing a Dog Halter?I have a dog halter that I've had for 2 hours now and my 7 month puppy chewed through it! I want to repair it but do not know what would be the best thing to use. It is not a hard mesh but a soft woven cord. The ends are a scissor type cut not shredded. Anyone have any suggestions?
Bowl Stuck Inside Glass Pot?I was warming up some food in a large bowl by putting water in a glass pot and putting the plastic bow on top. Now the bowl is stuck inside my glass pot and I can't remove it. There is still a small amount of water in the pot but the bowl is embedded.
Repairing a Cigarette Burn Hole in Fabric?While stitching a rather large project, I decided to take a cigarette break without removing my stitching from my lap. Stupid! The fire fell off the cigarette and burned a hole in my fabric. Is there any way to repair this without having to start all over? Did I mention that this is a really large pattern and I was over halfway through? Please help me!
Getting a Safe Unjammed?How do I get into my jammed safe?
Sticker Remover Made Plastic Cloudy?I have a clear plastic cover for a jewelry box. It had some stains on the top. I tried to removed them with sticker remover. I totally ruined the finish and now it's all cloudy. Is there anything I can do to save this piece? It can't be replaced.
Repairing Pock Marked Bathroom Fixtures?We have just renovated a great mid-century cottage in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. We managed to save one of the original bathrooms but the old chrome fixtures in the sink are all pock marked. Does anyone have a cure?
Repairing a Pampered Chef Pan?Can you repair a Pampered Chef cooking pan? If so, how?
Bulb in LED Flashlight Stopped Working?I left one of those LED wind up flashlights in my car on purpose. Well, the nights have been very cold and although the garage doesn't get down to freezing, you can imagine just how cold it can become. I took a walk around the block with the flashlight fully charged and one of the 4 LED bulbs dimmed out within 10 mins.
White Board Resurfacing?Is there any products for white board resurfacing? Thank you.
Where Can I Find Eyeglass Chain Ends?I am looking for the rubber eyeglass chain ends that attach to the eyeglasses. Does anyone know where to find them? Thank you.
Repairing Scratched Pans?What do you do for scratched pans? I don't want to throw them away, I do not know what to do.
Conditioning a Dry Leather Purse?What can I use to condition a leather purse that looks dry? I would like to use something that I already have in my home.
Reattaching a Pot Lid Handle?I have a pot lid made of fairly thin stainless steel. This morning while washing the lid, its handle popped off. It appears to have had two simple spot welds holding the handle to the lid.
Tape Residue on Photos?I had to tape pics onto a poster board for my dd's student of the week, and now I have a sticky residue on the back of the pics. Does anyone out there have a safe way to remove the residue without ruining the pics? Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions.
Changing a Kerosene Heater Wick?Does anyone have a manual for the kerosene heater RMC 95-C6 or instructions on changing the wick? Mine will light but goes out after a couple of minutes. It was fine until I added kerosene and then this started.
Repairing Antique Paper Mache?I have a wonderful, full body paper mache antique chicken. I recently moved and it got broken. Can someone recommend a way to repair it? Thanks in advance.
Hair Irons Stopped Heating Up?This morning my flat iron stopped heating up but the light still goes on. Then, this evening my curling iron has done the same thing. Now both of them do not work on any outlet in the house. Only the light turns on. Why would this happened? Help.
Refilling a Comforter?How can I repair an old comforter that is losing its insides? My mom doesn't want to part with it but as I wash it the insides keeps coming out.
Sharpening A Rotary Cutter
?How do you sharpen a rotary cutter?
