A squeaky doorknob can be an annoyance to any household. Whether you are sleeping, trying to work or enjoying a peaceful activity, you do not want someone entering a room to disturb you. Luckily, you can complete most fixes for the problem on your own.
A doorknob may be squeaky for several reasons. Your doorknob may be loud for several reasons, but experimenting with different solutions will eventually solve the problem.
There are several ways to paint with food coloring. Face, body and finger paints can all be made using food coloring. Use cold cream, cornstarch, water and food coloring to make face and body paint. Combine cornstarch, water and liquid food coloring to make finger paint.
Things You Will Need + Food coloring in your choice of colors Water Cornstarch Cold cream Condensed milk (sweetened is fine) Paint brushes (new if you are painting cookies) Paper Cotton tip swabs Drinking straws Small bowls or containers to hold each color Spray bottles if desired Paper towels Newspaper or old tablecloth Mix condensed milk with food coloring to make a bright glossy paint that can be applied to paper or used to paint cookies.
If your paper shredder no longer works, or if you have upgraded to a newer model, you can choose to recycle rather than throw away the old machine. While some recycling programs charge you for certain items, there are several office supply stores that either accept old machines free of charge or compensate by giving you a gift certificate.
Donating One option is to donate a working paper shredder to someone you know who could use one for a home office.
A new finish on an old roll top desk adds new life and a new look. Whether a family heirloom or a used furniture store bargain, a roll top desk often adds a touch of class to a room. Either for looks or convenience, the old fashioned design sets the piece apart from its modern counterparts. When the finish becomes old, faded or chipped, refinishing becomes necessary. The project requires time and open space.
The Kwikset brand of key-in-knob door locks can be rekeyed, but only if you remove the spindle that connects the inner and outer doorknobs. Spindle removal requires a special tool, sold by Kwikset, that is about 3 inches long, with a shallow two-pronged fork at one end and a rounded point at the other end.
Remove Lockset Remove the lockset from the door by undoing the two retaining screws on the inside knob.