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Construction & Repair

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Detailed close-up of a circuit board with a soldering tool making adjustments.
Aug 7, 2009

If you salvage any electronics parts, you will need to know how to desolder using desoldering braid. Heat up the soldering iron. Place the desoldering braid on the joint. Place the tip of the solderin ...

"How to Make Someone Get in a Pool" cover image
Aug 7, 2009

Say you're having a pool party. Don't you hate those people who refuse to go in the pool? If they aren't going to go in then why did they come? This page will help you with this cumbersome problem but ...

"How to Repair Scratches in Soapstone" cover image
Aug 7, 2009

Soapstone scratches are one of the easiest to repair. For light scratches or marks, use a small piece of 300 grit sandpaper and sand it out. Apply a small amount of mineral oil to the area that you ju ...

Proper cleaning of a surface: left side shows a dirty surface with a prohibition symbol, right side shows a clean surface with a check mark.
Aug 7, 2009

Use a lacquer thinner. Saturate a rag with lacquer thinner.Wipe desired area.TipsAcetone may also work.WarningsMake sure smell has dissipated before use, as you don't want any flammable solvent to rem ...

"How to Repair a Garage Door Once the Emergency Pull Has Been Released" cover image
Aug 7, 2009

Stuck outside? Here are some steps to help you fix your garage door. Run the electric opener as you would normally. Watch where the emergency pull comes into contact with the door opener chain. There ...

"How to Wire 3 Prong to Four Prong" cover image
Aug 6, 2009

There are a number of things to consider when dealing with the conversion of three-prong plugs to four-prong units. Understand voltage and phasing issues Receptacles and mating plugs are configured di ...

"How to Build a Strong, Portable, Adaptable Shelving Unit" cover image
Jul 31, 2009

So you want custom shelves.. they have to hold weight, be reconfigurable, and be able to move. Are you a college student? There are several options: Milk crates are very strong, can double as packing ...

"How to Make a Screwdriver Magnet" cover image
Jul 31, 2009

How to create an electromagnet with some copper wire and a nail. Step 1: What you'll need: To build the electromagnet described in our Magnets and Electromagnets experiment, you will need: One iron na ...

"How to Replace the Agitator Coupler in a GE Washer" cover image
Jul 31, 2009

The GE and Hotpoint front serviceable washing machine agitator coupler is the part that makes the agitator work. This bell coupler is attached to the transmission shaft with a center bolt, the agitato ...

"How to Choose the Best Method of Water Treatment" cover image
Jul 31, 2009

The market is literally flooded with water treatment options. Reverse osmosis systems, loose granular activated carbon, solid carbon block filters, and distillers all promise sparkling, clean water, b ...