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How to Get Stains Out of Wallpaper

No matter how hard you try, you can’t avoid stains in your home, even on the walls. Although most wallpaper these days is washable, it is still difficult to get out the most stubborn stains. Children sometimes use the walls as their own private canvas, leaving you to clean up the wallpaper as best you can. Stains can be removed from wallpaper. Things You Will Need + corn starch baking soda clean cloths paper towels dish detergent iron paper grocery bag liquid bleach butter knife paint scraper white bread slices Magic Eraser (optional) cotton swabs Stains from cooking can be tough to remove, as can organic stains like blood.

How to Remove Baseboard Heating

Radiant baseboard units are metal fixtures located at the base of your wall that contain electrical elements to provide heat. They have been used for years and many older homes are equipped with them. If your home has a radiant baseboard heater, you may be ready to remove it. Many of these units are outdated and don’t utilize the sensors to monitor room temperature that more modern units provide. They are also more expensive to operate than newer systems.

Homeopathic Ways to Get Rid of Flies & Fruit Flies

Table of Contents Vinegar Lemongrass Oil Crush Basil Leaves Keep the House Airy Make a Fly Trap Fruit flies are a type of tiny housefly that hover around overripe fruit. They are more of a nuisance than a threat, but they have no place inside a home. Normal houseflies are annoying creatures as well, plus they can carry diseases, which fruit flies don't.

Kenmore Washer F33 Trouble Code

Table of Contents System Leak Pressure Switch Trip Failure Pump System Error Central Control Unit Resolving the Problem Modern washing machines have built-in self-diagnostic technology. When this technology discovers a problem, it displays a fault code, also referred to as “trouble codes” and “appliance repair fault codes,” on its fascia panel. The codes help owners and service engineers pinpoint and resolve the problem.

How to Steam-Bend Hickory Handles

Hickory is a hardwood that lends itself well to steam-bending. Steam-bending exposes a stick of wood to steam for a period of time to make it pliable enough to bend without cracking or snapping in two. Once the wood is bent and allowed to dry, it retains its shape. Therefore, steam-bending is a good technique for making handles for walking canes. Steam-bending requires specialized equipment and several hours. The time required for bending hickory handles depends on the thickness of the wood.

Alternative to Sour Cream in Stroganoff

Yogurt is a heart-healthy substitute for sour cream in beef stroganoff, states the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. With a consistency and flavor similar to those of sour cream, yogurt mixes easily into the recipe's ingredients without noticeably altering their flavors. Product Similarities Plain yogurt is available in single-serve packages or quart-sized containers. Both yogurt and sour cream are dairy products, and both are made from substances found in cow's milk.

Damage to Clear Coat by Tree Sap

While shade does keep the temperatures down inside a parked car, tree branches that ooze sap can cause major damage. Los Angeles Times staff writer Ralph Vartebedian terms it one of the most damaging substances ever to meet a car's finish. Act fast or act smart to get sap off and minimize clear coat damage. Significance Sap soaks into a clear coat, causing major damage. When tree sap dries, it hardens like glue onto your car.

How to Properly Size a Doormat

Use a doormat to keep unwanted dirt from being tracked into your home. Place it directly under the doorframe and use custom messages to remind guests to wipe their feet before entering. But first make it the right size by measuring the doorframe and finding a doormat to match. Step 1 Measure the length of the doorframe, including screen doors and frames. Step 2 Measure the number of inches from the concrete or ground to the bottom of the door frame.

Why Does the Horn of the Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher Become Cold?

If you have a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, you should be aware that when it's fired, the horn of the extinguisher will become extremely cold. The cold temperature doesn't really help put out the fire -- the carbon dioxide actually does the job by smothering the flames. The rapid cooling, however, can give you a cold burn if you try to hold the extinguisher by the nozzle during use.

Bad Battery vs. Bad Alternator

Because the alternator and the battery are both components of an automobile's charging system, the operation of one affects the other. If either of these parts is bad, you can diagnose which one it is by knowing and identifying the specific signs that each of the bad parts will give. A bad battery and a bad alternator will each give out signals. Bad Battery Signs The easiest way to know you have a bad battery is when the battery light illuminates on the dashboard while you are driving.