Grandfather clocks cannot be moved without taking off the weights. The clock is moved and then the parts are put back on. It's easy to rehang weights if you know which one goes where, but getting them mixed up is common. They look the same but are of different weights. One drives the hour hand, one drives the minute hand and one drives the chime hammers. They must be kept in order for the clock to operate correctly.

Carrier air conditioners are designed for residential or commercial use and pull warm air into the main unit, passing the air through the evaporator coil, where it is cooled and sent back into the environment. The process of cooling the air in the evaporator coil creates condensation, which drips down into a pan. Over time, the evaporator coil may become dirty or clogged and needs cleaning to ensure proper functioning of the unit.

Whirlpool double ovens feature a self-cleaning cycle, which cleans the oven by heating it to an extremely high temperature to burn off any dirt, grease or food debris. This setting makes cleaning the oven an easy, although time consuming, task. Double ovens must be cleaned one oven at a time, and you will not be able to cook in either oven during the cleaning cycle. Keep in mind that the process may also heat up your kitchen.

Freshly made ramen is hot, and it's easy to spill some when transporting a bowl from the kitchen to your favorite lounge chair. The noodles are wheat, and you can usually vacuum those up without much trouble -- especially if you let them dry first. The soup stock is a different matter; it leaves an unsightly yellow stain that broadcasts your fondness for the budget meal. You don't have to let a simple spill divulge your culinary preferences, though.

Older houses and those renovated into apartments may not have actual closets, but can include some other funny spaces that can be converted. Occasionally, these turn out to have angled walls (or ceilings, depending on your point of view), which can be turned into decent clothing storage areas, especially when you consider that most of the space above a shelf-and-rod system is wasted. As long as there's enough height to hang clothes straight, and width enough to fit any jacket with padded shoulders, there's a place for a closet rod.

In nature, mildew has the important job of breaking down organic materials. Thriving in warm damp areas, this slimy substance adheres to surfaces that provide a hospitable climate and a food source. When dirt and debris collect on a dampened boat canvas, it becomes a prime location for mildew. Keeping your boat canvas free from mildew will help it last for years to come. Things You Will Need + Bucket Chlorine bleach Liquid laundry or dish detergent Soft bristle brush Both unsightly and unhealthy to have around, mildew presents a problem that needs to be dealt with swiftly.

A rotary pencil sharpener comprises a pencil sharpener mount, a shavings container and a set of planetary gears with cylindrical blades mounted on one end and a handle on the other. The cylindrical blades look like large screws. Clean out the pencil shavings container and check the blades to make sure they are turning freely. Things You Will Need + Small, fine-grade file Leather gloves Warning Do not sharpen too deeply.

Slouchy, sliding cushions leave your sofa looking past its prime and require annoying adjustment and straightening every time you take or leave your seat. Applying hook-and-loop tape can take care of the sloppy looking cushion even if you're not very handy with a needle and thread. The tape comes in both adhesive-backed and sew-on varieties -- even a combination of the two -- so you can use the type that best fits your DIY skill set and cushion material.

Pipes are divided into different categories based on both length and the thickness of their walls. A pipe's wall thickness is especially important to know during construction projects, as a pipe with too thin a wall may burst under pressure. Pipe walls vary quite a bit in terms of thickness. The formula used for calculating the thickness of a pipe's wall is fairly simple, as is the method for figuring out the pipe's wall measurements.

Many GE refrigerators with a built-in ice maker offer a feature called "Quick Ice" that increases the production of ice in the freezer. "When Quick Ice is enabled, a fan above the ice maker turns on, blowing cold air from the freezer over the ice tray, decreasing the amount of time required to freeze the cubes. The Quick Ice setting runs in 48-hour increments, or until the setting is turned off.