Are a few of the boards in your hardwood-strip flooring damaged? Well, you don't have to wait until your floor needs replacing to get rid of that unsightly damage. It's possible to repair minor damage to a floorboard by replacing just the board that's damaged. If you don't know how, you can learn from this article posted on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Patch Strip Flooring". The featured video … [Read more...]
How to Reattach Loose Carpet
If your staircase is carpeted, you may find that at some point in owning your home, some of the carpeting will come loose. If it does, though, you could know what to do then, if you take a look now at this post on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Repair Loose Carpet". The post has a video that shows and describes the process in detail, including how to: Fold back the loose piece of carpeting to … [Read more...]
10 Surprising Uses for Super Glue
You probably already know that super glue is very useful thing for many household repair needs. But you might be surprised by just how many kinds of materials super glue can be used to mend. This article "10 Things You Didn't Know Super Glue Can Do" posted by bobvila.com claims that super glue can be used for: Repairing sunglasses and other fashion accessories, such as purses and hair clips. … [Read more...]
9 Unusual Uses for WD-40
You probably know that WD-40 is useful for lubricating, but you might not expect these "9 Unusual Ways to Use WD-40". Uses include: Removing surface stains Keeping away unwanted animals Polishing...well, just about anything that needs polishing! Freeing frozen objects Blocking bugs Cleaning up cosmetics Creating artistic effects Conditioning leather Lubricating fishing reels and … [Read more...]
How to Remove Dents from a Copper Sink
A copper sink is both a beauty and a bane. Though it's exterior is a wonderful sight to behold and it is good at keeping clean, it is easily dented by any wayward accident. If you have the misfortune of a out-of-shape sink, read on to discover how to repair those dents. Dents usually occur in one of two places: on the basin and on the lip. For basin dents, simply tap the dent down with a … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Fix Cracks
In wet places like bathrooms, it's easy for cracks to develop in your wall or ceiling. If you're needing to fill in a crack, keep reading! First, we've got a list of supplies: Craft knife Plaster paste Filling knife Sanding block Once you have all your materials together, proceed to the steps of filling in the crack: Smooth the surface around the crack with the craft knife. Make sure … [Read more...]
Tips to Repair Cracks in a Concrete Floor
When your concrete floor cracks, it can be overwhelming - after all, you don't want to repair it wrong. And if you have guests coming over and you're going to show them the basement, it can seem like a disaster. However, with these 5 simple steps, you won't have to worry about it anymore. Next time you find cracks in your concrete, follow these to fix the problem correctly in no time. 1. … [Read more...]