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What is a easy was to remove stickers from a hard plastic surface?

Spray them with w-d 40,let them soak for a few minutes then wipe them off.

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What is the best type of poles to use when constructing a chicken run?

I use metall t-poles for the run and land scape poles for the corners buried at least three feet with/without cement in the holes..you could use 4x4 treated lumber as well. just make sure the corn...

What is the easiest way to remove a wallpaper border from a painted wall?

Go to home depot or lowes and purcase a perferator very inexpencive. You can use just hot water. But i prefer a product called dif. Use it with hot water too. Be sure it is free of all glue as the ...

What types of wood can be used for exterior projects?

You don't give many specifics so I'm not sure what you intend to make, where you are or the kind of wood you have available locally.Different woods for different things ya know. You might...

I have very noisy upstairs neighbours, what would be the best & cheapest way to soundproof?

Noise pollution is horrible! I don't think there are any cheap options other than ear plugs. Even if you soundproofed the ceiling noise would travel down any cavity walls. I think there are...

How do you fix a squeek in my washing machine?

You will first need to unhook waterlines and power cord, then remove from existing spot so that you can access and remove the rear panel. Have a socket set handy. Spray WD-40 on bearing spots, an...

How do you polish the edges/corner of a granite so that it would become as shiny as the countertop?

It does not sound like your tops are finished correctly. The edges should be just as nice as the tops. Call the installer and ask for the job to be corrected. They should have discussed sealer. ...

How can I remove the baseboards behind the brick mantled fireplace in our den?

Certainly, a reciprocating saw would do the job, If you are not experienced or do not have a saw like this- a Flush cut saw will do the job for you, Pine mouldings are easy to cut, oak will take a ...

Where do you go to learn to make and restore cowboy hats?

find out how to make felt. simple carded wool soap sudds and stomp it then you need a mould and form it then rinse rinse rinse and keep formed and dry

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How do I most easily move an upright piano?

Yep, you want a piano dolly... its a small cart built to move pianos and other heavy objects. You can find them at most truck rental places, like U-Haul, or Ryder... or at some rental stores (like...

What is the best way to stain your wood furniture?

The best sander for refinishing work s a random orbit type. If that's what you have, you're set. For areas where you cannot get your sander, there are "detail sanders" availab...

How do I put in a window screen?

If its a double hung window .The top half of glass may have slid down when she removed the screen. Make sure you push the top window pain up then try installing the screen.

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What is the best way of replacing a section of door frame?

I had an outside door kicked in and took a back saw, cut the entry latch side of the upright off at the header (top) and replaced it with a regular 1X6. I screwed this tight to sidewall structure ...

How do you replace a three prong plug on a older dryer with a up to date four prong plug?

If you already have the wiring in your house, you do NOT have to change it. If it is a new installation, you need to follow the new code. Here is how the plug works: 4 wire cable has 2 hots, eit...

Where can i find green rubber bottomed slippers to make tinkerbell shoes?

maybe u can find those slip on shoes at walmart and buy some dye while your there too. those ballerina type shoes, or try payless shoe store

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How do I fix drywall when the dry wall itself is peeling?

It is hard to tell from the little you state as to the cause of the peeling. Fixing the cause is primary. Usually, water is the problem either from leaky building envelope, roof, around windows, ...

What's the best ink to use for t-shirt printing?

I use DYLON fabric paints. I've been using them for years and so far have had no problems at all(other than on the ideas front). More info...www.dylon.co.uk

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My washer and dryer cord was severed. Does anyone have a way to fix it without buying new cords?

No offense meant at all; but the cost of new cords might be less than the cost in damage in a possible house fire. Certainly there are methods...Stripping back the wiring, re-connecting with ...

How do I build a bar in my house?

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Does anyone know where I can buy the hardware to install two shower doors?

I would check with the manufacturer. Web site, Phone book

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Is there a tape or paint-on solution to fix a leaking pipe so it doesn't have to be disassembled?

I'm guessing you are talking about a waste pipe which is not under too much water pressure.... if so: Get some 'self-amalgamating' tape and some 'LS-X' from a plumbers mer...

How to repair the "flocked" top of a Coleman air bed?

I had this problem. I got a vinyl pool patch and used a thin coating of silicone caulk on it. While deflated, place a heavy object on the patched area to secure the patch. You need to leave it cure...

How many pallets and/or supermarket bundles of wood do I need to keep a bonfire going for 3 hours?

You said bonfire, you must mean small fire in a fire ring. This would be totally dependent on the size fire you desire! If you want a fire about 3 feet high, you might start with about 12 or 15 bun...

How to stop water flowing from the bathtub faucet once the Shower faucet is in use?

you need a new diverter bath tub spout. Here are a few tips. Most tub spouts are held in place by a allen head screw on the bottom of the spout right next to the tile ot marble sides. You need t...

What do i need to build a home music studio?

Equipment found in a recording studio commonly includes: A Mixing console, which is an audio mixer, also called a soundboard and it is an electronic device for combining / mixing; routing; chang...

What brand of interior house paint do you like?

Im a 37 year experienced painter..Sherwin willimas has many good labels of paint..Pro mar 200...and cashmere are both greta wall paints..alot of people say behr..but it is one of the worst paints ...

How do you hang Christmas lights on high trees outdoors?

Use a tall ladder.

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How can I wire a dimmer switch directly to a lamp's cord?

I did this to control lights on xmas tree. Get a 2 gang box , put a dimmer on one side and an outlet on the other. Use a cord with a plug on one end to wire to the dimmer and let the dimmer ...

How can I tighten the sandpaper belt on a Skil belt sander?

is it loose or working its way off....we call it tracking....on mine there is a slot on the front roller to put a flat screw driver and u turn one on the sander and then turn the screw driver and t...

Repairing fabric on chair cushions, how do you get staples out of wood?

You could try an awl which is just a sharp pointy tool with a handle on it. You may have to tap it lightly with a hammer to drive it under the staple and pry. If you don't have an awl, a go...

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