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Question: Rust Stains. I understand that Stain Devil produce a product to remove rust. Does anyone know where I can obtain a list of stockists? -- Lee@phoenixhealthcare.co.uk (Lee Shorter) (Ref:0500)
Question: Stain Devil for rust. Does anyone know where i can buy stain devil for rust in the u.k or the web site for the manufacturers -- lty.harding@ntlworld.com (lty.harding) (Ref:0500a)
Answer#1: Stain Devils Hi, I notice in the how to remove stains section, someone recommended "Stain Devil" and implied that it was not readily available, except in the UK. If you ask your search engine to find "Westons", they are a pharmaceutical supply company that advertise on the web, and have "Stain Devils" for all manner of stains. P.J.Morant. -- P.Morant@btinternet.com 17 Jan 2003
Answer#2: Stain Devil retailers.
Hi, If you're still looking for Stain Devil, here's a website with all
their products and a way to buy them. I've never seen it cheaper. That doesn't
mean it doesn't exist, but I haven't found it and I've looked a bit. The stuff
is truly amazing! http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hancockfabricstore/castde.html
Good luck, -- Kris chocolateynospam.kisses@gnspmail.com
01/09/2005
Question: Patch Copper Tube. Is it possible to patch a pin hole in copper tubes in the bathroom. We can't afford a plumber and don't have much experience in this area. If you know how please let us know.Souida82@cs.com (Ref:0501)
Question: Play Doh on Carpet Hi. Please could you tell me how to get hardened play doh out of carpets. Regards GailFrom: ghock@bigpond.com (gail w hockham) (Ref:0502)
Subject Stuck Decanter Top Hi there, We recently used my Mom's decanter for a party at my sisters place. This beautiful decanter is very special to my Mom. However some bright spark pushed the top too far down into the decanter and we now cannot separate the two. We do not want to break this decanter and it also happens to have quite a bit of Cherry inside. We do not mind loosing the cherry as we would really like to save the decanter. Please could you give us a solution. a.. We have tried resting it in hot water. NOTHING b.. We tried pouring oil around the seal . NOTHING c.. We twisted and pulled as hard as we could. NOTHING d.. We prayed really hard. NOTHING YET. Desperate Tracy Jutzen Cape Town South Africa intacpt@capetown.intamarket.co.za (Ref:0503)
Answer: When you can't use lots of physical force to separate two "stuck" things, heat is often the best way to do it. The principle here is that when you heat something, it expands a little. When you cool something, it shrinks.
You need a temperature difference (what scientists call a "delta-t") between the outside (neck) of the decanter and the stopper. This causes increases the space between the two parts, hopefully enough to separate them. For example, you could tie a piece of cloth on the outside, soaked in hot water. You could even try ice on the stopper at the same time.
Another application of this idea is to apply a torch to a nut that won't come loose from a dirty or rusty bolt. The nut heats up faster. This helps to break the "glue" binding them together. midinspbeast@yahoo.com (Tony)
Question: Livening -up old wood My cabinets are beautiful but old and dark. The kitchen is small; however, I do not want to paint them. How do I liven-up the wood without stripping, sanding, and re-staining? Is there a secret recipe out there for refreshing / livening-up old dark walnut cabinets? Please help. Thanks bunches, Patti pb45cb@worldnet.att.net (Ref:0504)
Question: Removing Wine Labels Intact I want to keep my wine labels and I don't know how to remove them off the bottles without ruining them. Can anyone help? -- dwebster@bigpond.net.au (DWebster) (Ref:0505)
Question: Flaking and splitting nails What can I do to stop my nails from flaking and splitting? -- alicej@ic24.net (alicej) (Ref:0506)
Answer: It could be due to an infection, poor nutrition, excessive exposure to detergents or toxins. Nail health is affected by aluminum. stop using deodorants and antiperspirant -- Anne Burgess anburg123@nospampleaseaol.com
Question: Overheating Mercury Topaz Your tips-n-hints on car repairs identified my problem with a 1993 Mercury Topaz that keeps over heating on me while idling at traffic lights. I'm certain that my problem is just a blown fuse to my electric cooling fan. My problem is LOCATING the FUSE!
The manual indicates the fan has an in-line fuse. BUT from what little I can see from following the wires leading away from the cooling fan towards the rest of the mass of electrical wiring I do not see this in line fuse. Or at least ?I cannot tell it is a fuse.
How would I know it if I was looking at one? The normal fuses I have seen the in line fuses that allow for one to un- snap the fuse apart and pop in a new fuse. What are the other types? and how would I recognize them.
I'm hoping that is the only reason for this
problem but I would like to try that first before I delve into the worse case
scenario, going to the local mechanic!
Obviously I'm no mechanic, so enlighten me with some wisdom on these things.
Thanks, of course, Overheated in Texas -- SAVACHE@prodigy.net
(BALDE G QUINTANILLA) (Ref:0507)
Answer: It is probably easier to put in a new wire and fuse than try to trace the existing one thru the wiring loom. -- Mario Gol-Shekan Trysafe Milton Keynes England.
Question: Cigarette Smoke Smell. Please can you help. We have just bought a house and cannot get rid of the cigarette smoke smell. Paintwork has been washed down - all walls re-painted and carpets cleaned, but there still seems be quite a strong smoke smell. Your help would be appreciated. -- ejford@mars.ark.com (Jim & Eileen Ford) (Ref:0508)
Question: Freezer smell Hi, I hope you can help me. I bought a used freezer that has a strong smell of fish in it. Could you please tell me what to clean it with or put in it to get rid of this smell? Thank You -- Luann AKA LuLou40@aol.com (Ref:0509)
Answer: A previous contributor suggested that a saucer with some baking powder or baking soda will help get rid of smells in fridges and freezers. -- Ed