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Repairing a Cat Scratched CouchCats love and need to scratch, for example, to groom their claws, to stretch, and mark territory. Unfortunately, sometimes this results in damaged furniture. This is a guide about repairing a cat scratched couch.

Close up of nubuck leather with scratch marks

Repairing Scratches on Leather FurnitureThis is a guide about repairing scratches on leather furniture. Pets, children, and normal usage can result in scratches on your leather furniture.

A chair seat covered with a cheerful blue seat cover with fish.

Make Seat Covers from a Vinyl TableclothRecovering seating such as deck chairs or other furniture that needs a sturdy or spill proof seat cover can be done less expensively with a pretty vinyl tablecloth. This is a guide about make seat covers from a vinyl tablecloth.

Coffee on a Table

Removing Drink Rings from FurnitureThis is a guide about removing drink rings from furniture. Drink glasses or cups can leave marks on your furniture.

Scratched CD

Repairing Scratched CDs and DVDsSometimes it is possible to repair scratched media disks. There are kits and even some household products that consumers have used with varying success. This is a guide about repairing scratched CDs and DVDs.

Drying Out a Sweating Salt Lamp

Drying Out a Sweating Salt LampSalt lamps are sold for their air purifying qualities, as they draw moisture, allergens, and impurities from the air. They do sweat, however, and need attention. This is a guide about drying out a sweating salt lamp.

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Damaged Window Screen

Fixing a Damaged Window ScreenFixing a damaged window screen is simple. Check out this short video and learn what tools you need to fix a broken screen.

A refurbished grill.

How to Fix Any GrillI created this video blog on how to fix a BBQ grill. I found this grill on the side of the road and it looked nice enough to be fixed. I use it for camping now.

Fixing a Lawn Mower That Won't StartWe have a Craftsman mower (with a Briggs and Stratton engine) that we have not taken very good care of.

fixing a bike flat

Patching an Inner TubeIf you need to patch your bicycle tire, this video will be helpful. Short video but shows the whole process from start to finish.

A screen shot from the video blog telling how to fix any lawnmower

Fix Any LawnmowerI created a video blog on fixing a mower. It is a step by step process. It was much simpler than taking a thousand pictures and typing all that I wanted to say.

Fixing a Flat Tire on a Bike

How to Repair a Flat Bicycle TireExcellent step by step instructions for repairing a flat bicycle tire. Clear video with excellent narration.

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Cleaning Toilet Bowl

Dirt in Toilet BowlIf you have what appears to be dirt in the bottom of your toilet bowl, there are a number of possibilities for you to check. This is a guide about dirt in toilet bowl.

Kids in Above Ground Pool

Fixing a Tear in an Above Ground PoolIf your above ground pool has a tear, you will need to repair it prior to filling it will water for Summer fun. This is a guide about fixing a tear in an above ground pool.

If Your Riding Mower Will Not StartIf your riding mower will not start (most of these tips are applicable to push mowers also).

A desk mat under a laptop computer on a wooden desk.

Desk Mat to Protect from Scratches and SpillsIf you want to keep your desk in new condition and scratch free, I would recommend purchasing a desk mat/pad. Not only will your desk mat help prevent scratches but also serve as a mouse pad if you have a mouse, or use a wireless mouse, and easy clean if you spill anything.

Home Handyman Working on Outdoor Faucet

Becoming Your Own HandymanLearning how to do your own basic home repairs can save money and allow you to make the fix quickly and efficiently. This is a guide about becoming your own handyman.

Oil Leaked onto Concrete Floor

Locating an Oil LeakIf your car or truck is leaking oil, it is imperative that you locate and fix the leak as soon as possible. This is a guide about locating an oil leak.

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Snapper Comet 26 Riding Mower Keeps Stalling - vintage riding mower

Snapper Comet 26 Riding Mower Keeps StallingMy Snapper Comet 26 was running rough so I tore down the carb and cleaned everything. I rebuilt it and it seems to run better, but I am still having an issue. She starts on choke or fast, but God forbid I lower the speed to medium or slow and she dies, slowly but surely.

15 Amp Circuit Breaker Started TrippingI have had the same appliances, television and computer connected to the same 15amp circuit for at least a year. However last night I connected a lamp to that circuit and it tripped the breaker. When I reset the breaker with the lamp disconnected within a second the breaker tripped again.

Dryer Won't Heat UpMy Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum dryer, model number WED8500BW0 is not drying. It won't heat up period. I can't afford to pay a repair man so I will be doing it myself. I've flipped the breaker, cleaned the lint trap, and that never helped. Can someone help me? I don't believe it's the heating element either.

Repairing Sticky Drawers on Painted DresserI refurbished a small old dresser of my husband's for our daughter. I sanded it, painted, and redid it all myself. Now the drawers stick. I can't redo it she picked the colors herself and she loves it, but I don't want her to get hurt trying to open it. What can I do without having to do it all over again?

Removing Scratched Coating on EyeglassesHow do I remove the scratched coating from my eyeglasses?

Singer Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Not WorkingI had an old Singer sewing machine Model 6233 (1986). It gets used once a year. It worked well until today. It has no response from the air foot pedal. Is it something wrong with the air pump inside or the problem of the foot pedal?

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

Patio Swing

Replacing the Canopy on a Patio Swing

A washer full of clothes and water.

Washer Does Not Spin Water Out of Clothes

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

A pair of eyeglasses on an open laptop.

Removing Anti-Reflective Coating from Glasses

The base of a riding lawnmower.

Bypassing Safety Switches on a Riding Lawnmower

Craftsman Riding Mower

Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start

Photo of a push lawn mower.

Fixing a Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Pop-Up Camper

Replacing the Ceiling of a Pop-Up Camper

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

glass canister and gasket

Finding Replacement Gaskets for Glass Canister

Toilet Tank

Toilet Tank Not Filling

Black Spots on Mirrors

Fixing Black Spots on Mirrors

Spray bottle of perfume.

Repairing A Perfume Spray Nozzle

Riding Mower

Riding Mower Battery Won't Hold a Charge

washing machine

Washer Not Spinning Properly

Tinted eye glasses on white.

How to Tint Eyeglasses at Home

Ironing Polyester

Removing Shiny Iron Marks on Polyester Clothing

Yellow and blue strappy sandals against a white background

Fixing Squeaky Sandals

Pencil

Reviving Dried Pencil Erasers

Wood with a screw in it.

Fixing a Loose Screw in Wood

Refrigerator Is Freezing Food

Refrigerator Is Freezing Food

Bleach Stains on Red Shirt

Removing Bleach Stains From Clothing

Silver and black riding lawn mower against mown grass background

Riding Mower Keeps Shutting Off

Removing Condensation from Inside a Watch

Removing Condensation from Inside a Watch

Kenmore Refrigerator

Kenmore Refrigerator Not Cooling

Hot coffee mug on wood table.

Removing Heat Marks from Furniture

Multimeter

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems

Woman Using Scunci Steamer

Scunci Steamer Doesn't Steam

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

A truck towing a vintage popup camper.

Repairing a Popup Camper

Photo of a furniture spring isolated on white.

Repairing Couch Springs

Steam Mop

Repairing an H2O Steam Mop

Fiberglass Bathtub

Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub

Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start

Craftsman LT 2000 Riding Mower Won't Start

Man checks fuse box in the dark.

Half of House Electrical Not Working

Prescription Sunglasses

Removing the Tint from Prescription Sunglasses

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

hot coffee pot placed on counter by waitress

Removing Heat Stains and Burn Marks on Formica

A pair of scratched eyeglasses on a cleaning cloth.

Scratch Resistant Coating is Peeling Off Lenses

Riding Mower

Riding Mower Keeps Stalling

Brown Fabric Upholstery on Couch

Repairing Fabric Upholstery

Icemaker Ice

Icemaker Not Dumping Ice

Crayons

Use Crayons to Camouflage Bleached Carpet

Crushed Ice

Ice Maker Only Dispensing Crushed Ice

Dishwasher with an open door.

Dishwasher Not Releasing Soap

Bleach Bottle

Repairing Bleach Stains on Carpet

A window with water condensation.

Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows

Close up image of a plastic shower base with a crack in it

Repairing a Crack in a Plastic Tub or Shower

pan with lid

Removing a Lid Stuck on a Pan

washing machine

Maytag Washer Error Codes

A bottle before and after repair.

Repairing Plastic

Worn Faux Leather Upholstery

Repairing Faux Leather Upholstery

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

Cigarette

Repairing Cigarette Burns on a Couch

Man Ready to Deal with Stinky Pipes

Remedies for Stinky Pipes

Repairing Wind Chimes

Repairing Wind Chimes

Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Troubleshooting Why a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

scratched watch face

Fixing Scratches on a Watch Face

Paper Towels

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Paper Towels

3 green bathroom throw rugs

Repairing Bathroom Throw Rugs with Crumbled Backing

Closeup of Chrome

Painting Over Chrome

Sewing Machine

Sewing Machine Thread Keeps Breaking

Repairing Vinyl Upholstery

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

A man pulling the starter cord for a lawn mower.

Lawn Mower Starter Cord Won't Pull

Sofa bed with a metal frame.

Sofa Bed Frame Replacement

Fixing a Squeaky Shoe

Fixing a Squeaky Shoe

A blue zipper that is half way unzipped.

Fixing a Stuck Zipper

Eyeglasses That Need Repair

Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses

Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger Heater Not Working

Leather Purse

Removing an Indentation From Leather

changing an outlet

Changing a 15 Amp Outlet to 20 Amps

Closeup of Janome sewing machine

Repairing a Janome or New Home Sewing...

Refrigerator's Ice Maker

Refrigerator's Ice Maker Leaking Water

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