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Removing a sticker from your unfinished wood is something that you always have to do with a certain degree of caution. Remove a sticker from your unfinished wood with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
How you'll remove tape from wood depends largely on what type of tape and what type of wood you're working with. Remove tape from wood with help from a 46-year-old master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Bleach kills all kinds of germs, which is one reason that many aquarium enthusiasts use it to clean their aquariums and the components. If all of the bleach is not removed, however, it is possible that enough residue will remain to contaminate the water, causing the fish to become ill or even die. The best way to prevent such tragedies is to make sure all of the bleach is gone from the aquarium before returning the fish to it.
Scotch tape will leave a sticky residue behind on glass if it isn't removed in exactly the right way. Remove scotch tape from glass with help from a home improvement expert in this free video clip.
Expanded polystyrene is a polymer used in several commercial applications, from the production of foam cups to insulation. Rigid EPS foam boards are available in a variety of sizes and are used to insulate several projects, including roofing, cold storage units and basements. Attaching your EPS foam board insulation to an existing concrete wall is accomplished with a special adhesive, which is available at home improvement and hardware stores.
Polyester resin is commonly used as a gelcoat in the construction of boat hulls and automotive components. It’s also used as a binder to construct laminate from fiberglass matting. Polyester resin is durable, but it will scratch if duct tape residue is removed improperly. Learn about the properties of polyester resin in order to remove tape resin without causing any damage.
Stomp pads are designed to give you more control on your snowboard when exiting the chair lift or when traversing with your back foot free of its binding. With time and frequent use, your stomp pad may need to be replaced, or you may want to try out a new type. Before putting a new stomp pad on your board, you must completely remove all adhesive from the old stomp pad. You can do this with items you may already have at home.
Carpet squares are easy to install for the average homeowner. If one becomes stained or damaged, you can replace one square rather than the entire carpet. If you place the squares when the adhesives are too wet, they are difficult to remove later. If the squares were installed correctly or were the peel-and-stick variety, you should be able to remove the squares from the surface, including ones installed on top of an old linoleum floor.
Drawer glides wear out over time. The weight of items and the constant pulling and pushing on the drawer can cause the glide to bend or become loose. You can tighten a loose glide with new screws or install new glides in your nightstand drawers. Glides are sold at home improvement stores and come in a variety of sizes. Make sure to select those designed for dressers rather than one designed for kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
An innocent drop of superglue or mess made with white glue can leave behind an unwanted blemish on your cotton, suede or leather jacket. Using improper tools and techniques can make the issue worse than the glue stain, leading to a potentially costly professional repair. Save your coat from possible ruin by removing the glue without the need for expensive solvents or professional intervention.
Stair treads and risers are outlined and supported by staircase stringers. Stringers are long boards that run alongside and sometimes beneath the steps on your staircase from top to bottom. A series of notches is cut into each stringer for the treads and risers to rest against so that they are evenly and properly spaced and positioned. Carpenter squares are sometimes used to simplify the measuring and cutting process for stair treads on stringers.
Construction adhesive is invariably sold in tubes fitted with integral dispensing nozzles; the nozzles can be cut to size to allow the application of a specific bead size as determined by the project. A special dispensing gun is required to use such tubes. The tubes are typically sold as singles or available at a discounted price in multi-packs. A great many construction adhesives are marketed that will hold drywall to a concrete or cinder-block substrate.
Stair treads are attached to the stair risers in different ways. Gluing is one of the more common methods, but it depends on several factors. Using adhesive helps reduces sounds on the stairway, such as wooden treads creaking because of loose nails or screws. A water-free adhesive helps prevent the tread from warping because of moisture.
If you don’t like your sweatpants fitted at your waist and want to go for a low-rise look and feel, this requires lowering the waistband. Many pregnant women prefer lowered waistbands, so they don’t have to wear the elastic panel in maternity pants, while other people simply want to show off their great abs and like their sweatpants sitting lower on the hips. There are two types of sweatpants: those with an elastic waist and those with a drawstring waist. You can alter both types.
Acetone is a naturally occurring organic compound that is also produced synthetically for use as a solvent. Other commercial and industrial uses include the manufacture of plastics, drugs, artificial fibers and explosives. Acetone also is used to make cosmetics and nail polish remover. In nature, acetone is produced by plants, forest fires and volcanic gases. It is the most important ketone, and is produced in the body by the breakdown of fat. Acetone has a low boiling point of 133 degrees Fahrenheit. Because it evaporates readily, the acetone itself is usually not a problem if it spills, but other residues…
Your car's bumpers receive a lot of wear and tear, which can lead to unattractive paint peeling. You don't need extensive automotive experience to restore the smooth shine on a bumper. However, the new paint will bubble and crack if you don't apply it properly. Clean your car thoroughly first to remove any dirt and oil that will interfere with the refinishing process.
Some Kershaw knives come with their patented SpeedSafe system. The SpeedSafe system uses a torsion bar to keep the knife blade closed and helps prevent accidental opening. The knife blade has three thumb studs that the user pulls to open the knife, or the user can simply pull on the top edge of the blade. Sometimes the thumb studs get in the way when performing certain tasks such as slicing with the Kershaw knife. Removing Kershaw thumb studs correctly eliminates the studs while keeping the integrity of the blade intact.
Keep on enjoying the discontinued Tapwave Zodiac hand-held entertainment system by making a few modifications. Tapwave introduced the Zodiac in 2003, but due to lack of sales, the hand-held console was discontinued in 2005. However, computer enthusiasts continue to use the Zodiac to play video games, surf the Internet and listen to music. Improve the device by making a few simple modifications that anyone can accomplish by himself.
Many vinyl stickers and decals are made to withstand the test of time and stay glued to glass surfaces forever. Although these sticky labels claim to be permanent, there are a few simple techniques you can use to effectively remove vinyl adhesives from windows, windshields and other glass items. It’s a good thing that vinyl adhesives aren’t as permanent as their manufacturers would lead you to believe. All too often, the need for vinyl adhesives on your glass surface will come and go, but your window will last much longer than the decal.
Renovations and redecorating can often uncover some surprises. Finding permanent double-stick tape holding a mirror to a door, a thin metal veneer to an appliance, or a poster to a wall can slow your efforts to a crawl, because removing the tape can be a tough job. After all, it was designed to be permanent. There are some solvents and home remedies that can be used to help remove double-stick tape from most surfaces.
Sterling silver is an alloy of at least 92.5 percent pure silver and another metal, such as copper or nickel. Stick-on price tags can be difficult to remove from sterling silver and often leave residue behind. Because sterling silver is soft, it scratches easily. To prevent surface damage and scratches to its delicate surface, never put sterling silver in a dishwasher or polish it with baking soda, toothpaste or other abrasive substances.
Caulking is easy to do properly -- and easy to mess up. A clean caulking job is the result of consistent speed, even pressure and the right tools for the job. After you've chosen the best type of caulk for your project -- silicone- or acrylic-based, or a combination of ingredients -- proper application determines the long-term effectiveness of the seal and appearance of the joint. Taking care to do the job well the first time will prevent later headaches.
Over-the-range microwave ovens offer convenience and save space by hanging in an otherwise unused area of the kitchen. Many over-the-range microwaves have a built-in ventilation system that also draws out cooking odors from the range below it. The top of the microwave has a damper that secures to an exhaust pipe, which extends outside the home. Connecting the damper to the vent pipe requires only basic duct connections.
The demons hats that you can receive in MapleStory cover the entire face of your character so that they look like masks. After you complete a series of quests to defeat the demon for your job, you will earn his or her hat. These hats increase your weapon and magic defense as well as your accuracy, and slightly increase your health. Furthermore, the hats add twelve points to a job-specific ability, such as intelligence for magicians.
Porcelain glaze is an exterior coating that craftsmen use to repair porcelain items such as dolls and dishes that is also effective at making the porcelain surface stain-resistant. Porcelain glaze is safe to use on both natural and polished porcelain items. Like all glazing, restoration glaze is susceptible to damage if you don't care for it properly; however, you can polish it using the appropriate porcelain glaze polishing supplies.
Expanding foam fills gaps as it seals and insulates. Although it's simple to apply, removing excess foam, once it has cured and expanded, can be difficult since you will need to sand it down. Uncured expanding foam, which is still soft and moist, can be removed with a solvent. In fact, attempting to clean uncured expanding foam residue with a non-solvent solution may actually cure it rather than clean it.
A separation between a wall and the ceiling or two walls poses a structural hazard that requires immediate attention. Drywall may separate or become loose at the joists for a number of reasons, especially when it supports heavy fixtures or the house settles. The separation causes the plaster between adjacent drywall panel seams to detach, leaving a gap that increases unless fixed. A do-it-yourselfer can repair the problem before it gets out of hand.
Agora is a maker of natural stone tiles. These tiles are typically installed using a thinset mortar, creating a secure bond with the subsurface that can last decades. With a bit of manual labor and applied force through the use of a pry bar, you can pull Agora-brand tiles from their seats without waiting for the bond to deteriorate naturally. Once you've pulled them free, you can move the tiles to a new location and reuse them by following normal tile installation procedures.
Rather than getting rid of your old furniture drawers, repurpose them to create a new striking furniture unit. Old drawers are the proper depth and shape so, when stacked on their sides, they create shelving that requires no carpentry skills. When you repurpose your old household scraps into something new, you save money and help reduce your carbon footprint. Re-using old drawers also allows you create a one-of-a-kind shelving unit that could be the conversation piece of the room.
When stairs squeak, it's generally because the tread, or horizontal part, rubs against the riser, the vertical part. The tread can also work loose from the stringer, the side of the stairs, causing the wood to rub against wood or nails. It's common to eliminate squeaks by inserting a wood wedge between the tread and the riser or stringer. Over time, you might need to replace the old, compressed wedge with a new one.
Compiling your photographs into albums allows you to organize them and group events and holidays in one place for future generations to look at. Often, especially in older albums, the photos are held in place with glue, making it difficult to remove them if you want to reorganize an album or simply put photos into a newer one. Getting the glue off the photos must be done carefully to prevent damaging them, particularly if the glue is on the front of the photo. Several methods work for loosening glue, and you may have to use more than one method to…
When glue holds your craft project or household repair together, it's performing as advertised. Its bonding power is less welcome when you spill the glue on clothing. Knowing the proper solvent to dissolve the glue but not the fabric can help you rescue your clothing. Not all glues will dissolve from all fabrics, but most will come out with concerted effort.
Sticky glue is one of the worst substances to get on a garment. This applies to any garment no matter what kind of material the garment contains, but the nap on suede leather makes it especially delicate to clean. Not knowing how to properly clean sticky glue off of suede leather after a mishap makes the situation extra stressful. With the proper technique, patience and effort, you can remove the glue from suede as if it was never there.
Stair banisters offer support for the rail as well as aesthetic appeal to the overall stairway design. Whether through wear, defect or an accident, banisters can break, resulting in cracks that divide the banister into two pieces. When a stair banister breaks, you may not necessarily need to replace the banister. The first step is to attempt a basic repair to the broken stair banister. If this fails, then a replacement banister can typically be purchased from any home repair store.
Expanding foam is a urethane-based product which begins to expand and harden once it comes into contact with air. Expanding foam is typically used for small insulation projects, for example around door and window casing. A simple and inexpensive way to keep expanding foam from sticking to other surfaces is to use a little masking tape and wax paper.
Aside from making your drawer easy to clean, liners add a decorative element to the otherwise boring interior of your drawers. Home improvement stores offer a selection of self-adhesive or no-slip drawer liners, but if you line your drawers with more cost-effective non-adhesive liners, heavy-duty wrapping paper, wallpaper scraps or cloth remnants, you may find that your drawer liners shift, slide and bunch up as you add and remove items. Solve the problem of sliding drawer liners and first apply mounting tape to the drawer before lining.
Anti-slip tape is useful for holding down runners or carpeting, but the same quality that makes it effective for that purpose may make it a challenge to remove. Although most of the material may be peeled away with relative ease, the adhesive it leaves behind collects dirt and may pose a hazard for anyone using the stairs. Removing the residual adhesive takes a bit of time, but it is possible to eliminate all traces of it.
Burlap is a rough-textured fabric perhaps best known for being made into bags for large quantities of foodstuffs such as potatoes or coffee beans. Give your walls a different look by gluing burlap cloth to the surface. Fabric manufacturers create burlap in a rainbow of colors, giving you the opportunity to give your wall an attractive texture while keeping with your color scheme. If you've hung wallpaper, you can put burlap on your walls, as the tasks are almost identical.
Some Drupal themes have a theme label at the bottom of the site, usually in the footer area. This label is normally next to the "Powered by Drupal" text. This label can be configured or removed in the "Blocks" administration panel. The theme label may also apply to the name of the theme as it appears in the administration panel. While you can't remove the name and leave it blank, you can remove the old name and change it.
Carpets warm up cold cement basements and accent the home decor. One drawback to carpets, however, is their tendency to wear out and get dirtier faster than most other types of floor covering. Most carpet types, including Berber and olefin, are glued to a synthetic backing. Removing carpet glue can be messy and time-consuming. There are several methods for dissolving and removing carpet glue, and knowing the type of adhesive is a good place to start.
Non-stick pans, a favorite of many cooks, are less likely than other pans to have food stick to them. They are also easier to clean. A precaution you must take when using and cleaning non-stick pans is not to use any tools or cleaners that can cause scratching. If your non-stick pan has sticker residue on it -- perhaps from the label -- then remove it in a manner that doesn't scrape or damage the surface.
Try pulling old flooring off without an adhesive remover and you will find yourself with a big mess on your hands and a longer job. Various types of flooring use glue, including tile floors, hardwood and linoleum. The adhesive forms a strong bond between the floor materials and the sub-flooring, which keeps the pieces from sliding around or peeling off the ground. Using a flooring pre-adhesive remover lets the flooring come off with less work.
As grout ages and is exposed to water, it will eventually begin to break down. This can create an issue with leaks underneath the sink that can lead to water damage and even mold. If you've noticed a few spots of grout are coming loose, or if you have an unexplained water leak under your sink, re-grouting your sink is the best fix. You can't use the sink until the new grout cures completely.
Laminate backsplashes are inexpensive and come in numerous styles and colors to fit in with any kitchen design. They consist of thin sheets of plastic with a compressed wood backing of varying thicknesses. They effectively protect the wall behind a sink from water damage and are typically installed using adhesive. If you decide to remove the backsplash, the adhesive residue often remains on the wall afterward. Removing the leftover adhesive requires multiple approaches.
Many craft products, such as models, come out of the box with various small imperfections, and pinholes are perhaps the most common. Pinholes are the result of small air bubbles becoming trapped during the production process or finishing processes. Before sanding and painting, pinholes can be easily filled with super glue-type products that dry quickly and provide a permanent bond.
Polyurethane provides an alternative to other forms of bonding material, including traditional wood glue, nails and screws in the construction world. The bonding agent is used to glue baseboards and molding onto walls, and it eliminates the need for nails to attach framing to windows and doors. Unfortunately, polyurethane glue is extremely strong and almost impossible to remove after bonding. Get to the unwanted polyurethane glue stain quickly before it dries to remove it from your walls.
Granite is a natural stone building material used for tile, countertops, vanities, tables and other household items. It does best with gentle cleaning and, like other natural stone materials, is sensitive to harsh cleaning chemicals. Oil-based products may also leave stains if used on granite. Removing tape from granite generally is not a problem, but you want to use a solution that will loosen the adhesive without harming the granite.
If you are planning to paint your concrete floor or simply want to lay new flooring on a flat, clean surface, break down the carpet glue first. There are several ways to do this, so educate yourself on the pros and cons of each glue remover. Once you have removed the glue, you are ready for your fresh, new flooring.
Exposed beams or rafters in a ceiling is a very common sight in newer homes, particularly in log homes or rustic-style homes. Many regard this type of ceiling with a certain sort of charm. If your ceilings are more than 8 feet high and you do not have a crawlspace or attic, you can take down the ceiling material to expose these rafters.
You never have to be embarrassed of your child's pacifier again, or spend hours looking for it. With a few minutes of your time, and a little creativity you can make an adorable one-of-a-kind pacifier that attaches right to your child's shirt. There are many ways to decorate a pacifier and it's so cheap to do you'll want to decorate all of your child's pacifiers.
