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How to Shrink Pima Cotton

Pima cotton is known for its comfort and ease of wear, making it a great fabric for shirts. In its organic form, Pima cotton, which is also known as Subpima, is 50 percent stronger than other cotton varieties and is utilized for finer yarn counts. This creates a fabric that has all the same properties as traditional cotton as well as an increased silkiness. Like standard cotton fabrics, Pima cotton also has the propensity to shrink the first time it is washed.

Portfolio Light Fixture Repair | HomeSteady

Portfolio fixtures are one of the more popular brands of in-home lighting. Portfolio, a division of Cooper Lighting, manufactures hundreds of styles of light fixtures. However, even a well-made Portfolio product may still need an occasional repair. The good news is that Portfolio also manufactures a huge variety of repair and replacement parts. Most are relatively inexpensive, easy to install and available at many home improvement and lighting retailers.

How to Clean a Popcorn Kettle

Popcorn popper machines are used in concessions and event halls to create a large quantity of popcorn in a short amount of time. Popcorn kernels and oil are placed in a metal kettle at the top of the machine. As the kettle heats up, the kernels pop and popcorn falls into the basin underneath the kettle. Place popcorn kernels and oil in the kettle to create popcorn. Things You Will Need + Paper towels Kettle cleaning kit Popcorn kettles should be wiped out after every use to keep them clean.

How to Get Baseball Cards Unstuck

Baseball card collecting connects fans with their favorite players, and enthusiasts will go to great lengths to find that rare card. So enthusiasts and just the casual collector need to know how to protect and store their cards. Cards sometimes stick together which can be easily remedied with just a few easy steps. Unsticking Collecting baseball cards is an Amerian pasttime Use your nail to scrap off any debris from the outside of the cards.

How to Maintain a Dyson Vacuum

Dyson makes vacuum cleaners that work differently from other vacuum cleaners on the market. According to the Dyson website, it uses a "patented cyclone technology to spin the dirt out of the air," which results in no loss of suction and no need for vacuum cleaner bags. The Dyson website states that lack of routine maintenance by the owner can void the manufacturer's warranty. To prevent this from happening, Dyson owners can perform several maintenance tasks to keep the vacuum running efficiently and keep the warranty in force.

How to Troubleshoot the Powermax Security System

Problems with the Visonic PowerMax usually fall into one of three areas: sensor trouble, transmitter trouble or system trouble. Conveniently, the Visonic PowerMax security systems have a trouble indicator. “TRBL” will flash on the display, the trouble indicator will light up and the control box will beep three times every minute. Look at the screen and review the trouble information. The screen will either be alternating “Ready HH:MM” with “Ready TRBL"

How to Check for a Blown Fuse on a Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer

The Whirlpool Cabrio front-loading dryer connects to your home's fuses through the electrical outlet. Two time-delay fuses are required to provide sufficient power and heat to the appliance without overloading the fuses. If your dryer runs but doesn't dispense heat, there is a problem with one or more of the fuses. Time-delay fuses are available at your local hardware store. Confirm that the dryer's power cord is plugged into the electrical outlet.

How to Convert a Pull Out Couch

Pull-out couches, also known as sofa beds or sleeper sofas, are handy to have in small spaces or in homes where all the bedrooms are occupied. With the pull of a handle, you have an instant guest room. Pull-out couches are also mainstays at hotels and condominiums, saving vacationers the expense of renting larger or multiple accommodations. Most sleeper sofas, when converted, are the size of a double bed.

Whirlpool Commercial Washer Troubleshooting | HomeSteady

The Whirlpool Company manufactures a variety of clothes washers for residential and commercial use, such as dormitories or rental housing units. Some commercial Whirlpool washers are coin operated and most are energy efficient. You should have a professional technician install Whirlpool commercial washers to make sure they run with little difficulty. If issues arise with a Whirlpool commercial washer, it is possible to perform some basic troubleshooting before calling for assistance.

Black Worms in the Toilet

Species of fly that occur indoors are generally considered nuisance insects rather than safety hazards, though some of the species that occur indoors are capable of transmitting diseases to humans. If indoor flies find a source of moisture inside your home to sustain their survival, they are likely to live and breed in that area of the home as long as they can, meaning that you may encounter the larval as well as the adult species of the fly.