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How to Make a Refrigerator Lock

While a refrigerator is often one of the most used appliances in a kitchen, sometimes owners may not want the refrigerator to be accessed or used. When this happens, there are a few ways to lock the refrigerator and prevent others, such as children, from changing settings or using the appliance. Control Lock Some refrigerators come with a control lock already built in. Refrigerators with an electronic control panel on the freezer door often have a control lock function.

How to Put Target Curtain Rods Together

One way to keep expenses down when installing new window treatments is to purchase curtain rods from Target. Target has many curtain rod varieties and colors to choose from that can be used to accentuate and complement your home décor. However, there is some assembly necessary. Fortunately, putting Target curtain rods together is similar to most other department store curtain rods. Each rod comes with all of the hardware necessary to assemble and hang the rod quickly.

How to Remove Dried Paint Drips

Dried paint drips are caused by overloading your paint brush with too much paint or painting over an existing coat of paint that has not dried completely. The best way to deal with dried paint drips on your wall is to take care of them before they have time to dry by thinning out the drip with your brush. After the paint has dried, it is still possible to remove the dried paint drip with a few simple supplies.

How to Get Rid of Birds When a Neighbor Is Feeding Them

When most people hear the word "pest," they don't think of birds. Certain birds, however, even the U.S. government considers pests. These are birds such as the pigeon, starling, and sparrow; you can kill them without a hunting permit, according to WildBirds.com. While feeding birds may seem like a generous notion, leaving food around, even birdseed, can attract a host of other critters to all nearby yards. So if you have a neighbor who likes to feed the birds, you need an acceptable method of getting rid of them.

How to Support a Countertop in a Laundry Room

Laundry room countertops are a convenient area to hold laundry detergents and stain removers, as well as to fold clothing. An unsupported countertop lacks stability and strength, which can lead to the countertop loosening and falling. A laundry room countertop without support is a shelf. Using the same techniques as bracing a shelf will provide a secure and firm surface. Manufacturers make shelf brackets capable of holding a countertop in a laundry room in place.

How to Adjust the Pressure Switch on a Goulds Pump

Goulds manufactures a line of submersible water pumps for residential plumbing systems that use well water. The pump draws water from the well and propels it through the pipes at sufficient pressure for dispensing through household faucets. Goulds manufactures a line of submersible water pumps for residential plumbing systems that use well water. The pump draws water from the well and propels it through the pipes at sufficient pressure for dispensing through household faucets.

How to Fix Levolor Cordless Honeycomb Blinds

Levolor cordless or honeycomb shades are a good option if you have pets or small children who might get caught in the cords. The fabric pleated shades can also be easier to maintain than blinds that have slats that can break. These blinds come in a variety of styles and colors to coordinate with your home decor. Window blinds Various problems can occur with cordless blinds and it is possible to fix them yourself.

How To Price Used Furniture for Resale

Selling used furniture is both an art and a skill. Take clues from online auction sites and thrift stores to learn how to set prices and sell used furniture. Rare or one-of-a-kind items sell for higher prices. Once you’ve bought new living room, dining room or bedroom furniture, recouping some of your costs by selling your used furniture sounds like a good idea. The trouble comes when you try to figure out a decent price for the furniture.

The Dangers of Sanding Fiberglass Resin

FIberglass is an endlessly useful building material, but it poses a multitude of dangers to the user. As anyone who has installed fiberglass insulation can tell you, once fiberglass contacts your skin, it is extremely itchy and difficult to remove. Fiberglass resin compounds this problem because it requires sanding, which causes the fiberglass particles to become airborne, where they can not only affect your skin, but your eyes and respiratory system as well.

How to Fix Ripped Vinyl Stools

Vinyl imitation leather can look as stylish as the real thing. It lends hipness to your dining area when used as upholstery for chairs or bar stools. But as popular as vinyl is, it's very sensitive, says Dr. Leona Hawks, home furnishings specialist at Utah State University. Heavy rubbing or human body oils can cause vinyl to harden and crack over time. If your favorite old vinyl stools are finally showing a few cracks and rips, resurrect them with a vinyl-leather repair kit, which you can buy online or at any commercial hardware store.