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How to Clean a Whetstone?
A whetstone or a sharpening stone is essential for keeping the blade of your knives sharp. To keep your whetstone or sharpening stone in good working order, you must clean it properly after each use. The investment of the little time it takes to clean the stone will pay off in the long run, and […]
Continue readingHow to Clean a Carburetor Without Removing It?
A good carburetor cleaning spray is a handy tool for workshop professionals. It makes cleaning this part of the vehicle much more effortless.What is a Carburetor, and How Does it Work?The carburetor is a mechanical component used in gasoline engines, whose function is to mix air (sucked in from the outside by suction) and fuel […]
Continue readingHow to Change Battery in a Honeywell Thermostat
The battery cover or battery compartment of a Honeywell thermostat is not labeled, leaving many consumers unsure of replacing it. While this information can easily be found in the owner’s manual, it is often discarded after purchase. If you have a Honeywell digital thermostat, it will probably have a monitor that notifies you when it […]
Continue readingHow to Adjust Rainbird 5000 Sprinkler Heads
The Rain Bird 5000 sprinkler rotor utilizes Rain Bird’s Rain Curtain technology to achieve better coverage of the irrigated area. The Rain Bird 5000 series rotors feature an adjustable radius setting. The radius can be adjusted 25 degrees up or down without the need to replace the nozzle. The Rain Bird Rotor 5000 series also […]
Continue readingHow to Use and Maintain the Axe
The shovel is one of the necessary hand tools used in different tasks such as construction, gardening, cleaning and, in general, to excavate or move materials from one place to another. The traditional shovel consists of a sheet of metal or other resistant material attached to a cylindrical handle as long as to take it with […]
Continue readingSimple Ways to Make Your Generator Quiet as a Cricket
Whether you use a generator at home or camping, the continuous buzzing generator noise can be a major turn-off to some people. The loud noise comes from the cooling fan, induction, and engine exhaust pipe. Thankfully, there are many inexpensive solutions on how to make your generator as quiet as a cricket. Read on and learn […]
Continue readingHow to Cut Tree Limbs that are too High to Reach
People who are into tree cutting and woodworking jobs think that using a long-range pole saw is ideal for reaching tree limbs positioned too high. However, this isn’t true at all. Cutting a high tree branch is a dangerous task, and it can also turn deadly. Thus, it is essential to know how to cut […]
Continue readingHow Often Should You Clean Your Gun
It is a fact that in case you own a weapon such as a handgun, cleaning should be at regular intervals. Not cleaning the gun will be negligent on the part of the user. Even though you might not be shooting a lot, not performing gun cleaning can harm your firearm weapon in the long […]
Continue readingHow to Remove Rusted Screws & Bolts
It is undoubtedly frustrating to attempt to loosen a screw or bolt only to find out its too rusty and tight to remove. When the screw is too tight, and it cant be loosened normally, you need other tricks than just a screwdriver and brute force. So lets get on with learning how to remove […]
Continue readingHome Cleaning: How To Wash Clothes Properly
Remove Stains on ClothingAdd cold water to the stain, apply a solution consisting of a tablespoon of white vinegar and a few drops of ammonia. Add warm water again. Rub the stain with salt and wash it with water and detergent, and then rub with alcohol.Ends the Shine of GarmentsTo remove the shine from your […]
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