When your vacuum cleaner starts messing up it can be stressful and annoying, but there are a few things you can try that might get it working again. You're going to need a place to take it apart that you don't mind getting dirty, a screwdriver and a broom handle. Trouble shooting First we need to try to determine what is wrong with the vacuum. Has it lost its suction?

Sharpie markers are a type of marker with a narrow or fine tip for more intricate writing. Since Sharpies are generally permanent markers, they are useful for writing on surfaces and materials where a marker might easily rub off. Sharpie permanent marker stains can be difficult to remove. If you have accidentally gotten Sharpie marker on a polyester fiber garment, furniture or other polyester fabric, you might wish the marker were a little less permanent.

When a Chinese Mandarin's daughter fell in love with her father's employee, their forbidden love story became legend, inspiring porcelain makers to decorate china with symbolic images of the willow trees that separated the pair. When the tale--and the pattern--found its way to western society, Blue Willow became a household name. Collectors adored the blue and white color palette and delicate images painted on plates, cups and serving pieces, and prestigious studios like Wedgwood created their own patterns based on the story.

Gasoline has a distinct odor and is often difficult to remove from clothing. If a pair of gloves smells of gasoline, don't fret. You can easily use a bucket rather than your washing machine — which can end up smelling like gas as well — to get rid of the smell. Wash the gloves in a bucket rather than in a washing machine. While regular laundry detergent doesn't usually remove the odors completely, there are a couple of other items found around your home that will help you get rid of the gas smells from your gloves.

Often it seems there are not enough electrical outlets in a room to power the myriad of electrical devices of modern society. Plug adapters can be plugged into an outlet to increase the number of devices which can be plugged into an outlet, but adding another outlet is a better solution. An existing electrical outlet can feed power to another outlet. An existing electrical outlet (plug) can be used to feed electricity to an additional outlet.

The Hoover FloorMate cleans hard floor surfaces such as tile, laminate, sealed wood, vinyl and linoleum. The appliance is equipped with spinning brushes to scrub the dirt off the floor, plus a built-in squeegee to remove much of the cleaning solution and cut down on drying time. The FloorMate can be used like a regular vacuum for dry cleaning, or it can spray a cleaning solution with the push of a trigger on the handle.

Spiders often make their presence felt in bathrooms, where they have an unfortunate habit of getting trapped. Spiders struggling to get out of the tub can be disconcerting, especially if you have a minor fear of them, but they are rarely a real problem. Spiders trap other bugs in bathrooms. Explanation Most homes have a few spiders, which lead quiet, unobtrusive lives in corners. They generally keep away from people and you might not even notice them.

The Sunbeam 4710 steamer is a food steamer that steam cooks a wide range of foods, including vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, sauces and even cakes and quick breads. The unit consists of a base, drip tray, steamer bowl and rice bowl with each piece serving different steaming functions. The unit also features a timer that helps monitor the steaming and prompts the unit to shut off automatically after the set time has passed.

Fishing line provides a simple, nearly invisible way to hang photos from hooks or picture rails. Make sure the line is in good shape, kept out of sunlight, and tied with a secure knot to ensure safety for your photo. Hanging a Picture With a Fishing Line Fishing line comes in handy for hanging pictures when other options, such as picture-hanging wire, aren't readily available. As an added benefit, fishing line is a lot less visible than wire, so it's not noticed as easily when it holds frames hung from picture rails.

Burglar bars on the windows of your home afford a sense of security and safety to keep predators out. Building custom-made bars and installing them requires some welding expertise but can be a great project for the iron or metal working enthusiast. Safely built burglar bars allow for escape but keep predators out. One important key to remember is that building codes in most areas require a quick-release safety latch on burglar bars to allow for a quick escape in the event of a fire.