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How to Clean Acetate Polyester

Cleaning synthetic fibers like acetate polyester takes a gentle touch. Acetate polyester, manufactured from cellulose, does not absorb water well, is not particularly colorfast and its fibers become weaker and easier to break when they are wet. Hang acetate polyester on the line to dry. Many manufacturers of acetate polyester recommend professional dry-cleaning for best results. If you carefully handle the fabric, however, it can be successfully washed at home with no damage to the delicate material.

How to Install Driveway Pavers Over Asphalt

You can install concrete driveway pavers over existing asphalt, although it is not recommended. Asphalt is more subject to freeze/thaw damage, heaving and cracking with extremes of temperature. It is therefore less stable than some other paver bases and may cause the concrete pavers to shift and crack. Brick pavers on a driveway, Some paver manufacturers will not give a warranty on pavers installed over asphalt in areas with temperature extremes.

How to Troubleshoot a Coleman Generator

There are a number of reasons why no power is being produced by the generator. In most cases the generator is indeed producing power, but something is preventing it from reaching the item one wishes to power. Troubleshoot a Coleman Generator Generator runs but produces no power If the model of Coleman generator is one that comes with a circuit breaker, make sure the circuit breaker has not been thrown and it set.

How to Use a Sofa for a Headboard

Sometimes the best looking bed headboards don't start out as beds at all. Many non-conventional items can be used to make a comfortable headboard for the bed, including an old sofa. This offers several advantages. For one, it comes with a ready supply of pillows and cushions. Using a sofa as a headboard also extends the area in bed in which you can sit up. Once the bed is put together, it can be made just like a conventional bed.

How to Make an Oval Cut in Wood

Making inside cuts in wood are a bit more challenging than a cut that allows you to start from an outside edge. Not every saw can make such a cut. Add to that the need for curves inherent in cutting an oval and the challenge increases. Use a drill to start the oval cut. As with most challenges in woodworking, cutting an oval in wood is simply a matter of having the right tool for the job.

My Maytag Atlantis Dryer Won't Heat Up

While dryer products by Maytag have been considered very reliable, there are times when your Maytag dryer doesn't perform to standard, such as not heating up. The Atlantis model is no exception. There are some common fixes to a dryer that won't heat up such as a clogged ventilation system, for example. While other issues are electrically related and require the use of your Atlantis dryer's wiring schematics. Either way, you can save money by troubleshooting from the most common causes to the more complicated ones and replacing your Atlantis dryer's defective parts by yourself.

How to Reverse the Door Opening on a Frigidaire Refrigerator

When the door on your refrigerator swings the wrong way, it may bump against a wall or cabinet, or simply be inconvenient in respect to your food preparation area. Frigidaire refrigerators, like most other brands, come with doors that are easily reversible with a few simple steps. Most brands of refrigerators allow you to reverse the door swing. Step 1 Pop the front grille off of the bottom of the refrigerator and the plastic hinge cover from the top of the refrigerator and lay them aside.

Ideas for Covering the Exterior of a Cinder Block Basement

Cinder blocks, which are hollowed concrete blocks, are often preferred when building the walls of foundations and basements as they are inexpensive, durable and easier to erect than solid concrete. The negative side of cinder blocks is that they are grey, dull and unattractive. A stucco finish will conceal cinder blocks with interesting texture. If your cinder-block basement is an eyesore in the landscape of your home, there are attractive concealment options.

Precautions for Tung Oil | HomeSteady

Tung oil is a natural substance obtained by pressing tung tree nuts. It is used as a finish for wooden furniture and flooring, and the natural light or dark finish that tung oil produces is appreciated for its natural appearance and ease of maintenance. Home woodwork enthusiasts and amateur cabinet makers often finish their work with pure tung oil. While it is safe and nontoxic and easy to apply, there are some precautions which should be taken when using pure tung oil to finish wood.

How to Fix Carpet Bulge & Ridges

When a carpet begins to bulge and ridge, it needs to be restretched. You do not need to call a flooring company to do this project for you. With a few simple carpet tools, you can easily restretch your carpet by yourself. Before you begin this project, remove every piece of furniture from the room. Stretch your carpet to remove bulges and ridges. Things You Will Need + Pliers Automatic carpet stretcher Knee kicker Carpet tool Carpet cutter You will need to be able to easily pull the carpet tight, and furniture will hamper doing so.