House & Garden

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Is your oscillating fan dirty or noisy? Follow these steps to clean it, and it will be clean and quiet again in no time! Steps Step 1. Unplug the fan from the power outlet Step 2. You have to remove the front protection grille;

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Internal air ducts require regular cleaning to ensure best performance and maximum effectiveness. If they are dirty they can hold viruses, bacteria and other potential germs, which are harmful to health. In addition, the dust and the accumulation of dirt that flows through the air ducts circulates the dust that can potentially damage or soil furniture, electronic devices and even clothing.

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Humidifiers are very useful in treating respiratory diseases and dry skin, and help babies sleep better. Humidifiers that are not cleaned properly can spread bacteria in the environment, so it is important to use an appropriate technique to clean them often.

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The truth is that everyone happens to find themselves with unsightly spots under the armpits. However, it is possible to save your favorite shirt from the dustbin - try this article's tips to get rid of stubborn yellowish stains and learn how to avoid ruining your wardrobe in the future.

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Knowing how to pour concrete can help you save a few dollars when you decide to do some work on your home. You can use the tools you have in the shed or garage; it is not necessary to have special tools to do small jobs. Casting the concrete requires a bit of muscle as it is quite heavy.

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These hardy, easy-to-grow annual flowers brighten up any garden with their large, theatrical corolla. Sunflowers can grow from 60cm up to 4.5m tall, depending on the variety, and their seeds can make for a tasty snack. Follow these instructions to learn how to plant, grow and harvest their seeds.

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Polyester is a tough material that hardly shrinks. This is a great feature if you plan to use the dryer, but a little less if the garment is too big. However, by putting in time and a little effort, you can effectively shrink your synthetic dress.

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Learn to take care of your leotard by washing it properly at home, saving money on laundry and making it last longer. Steps Step 1. Keep the labels on the garment Follow the washing instructions, which may differ from the steps in this article.

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Are you moving to a smaller place? Over time, we tend to accumulate things, many things. We have drawers full of objects, gifts that we have never used (and never will use), accessories that we don't need but that we keep "in case of …"

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Molds are a real problem when they appear in your home. Sometimes you can see them, in other cases you can't; sometimes they are black, other times they are white. While you can buy specific products to fight mold, there are substances that we all have at home that can be effective in doing a good job, if not even better.

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Watermelon or watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a climbing plant with large ridged leaves. It loves hot climates and when it takes root it can thrive without needing too much care. Sowing generally takes place in spring, but it is advisable to consult the local calendar for more details.

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The mango tree is one of the easiest to grow from seeds and is very easy to care for. The size and flavor of the fruit depends on the variety you choose. Taste the fruits before starting the process, if you have the way. Depending on the climate, the tree can grow from 9 to 20m and survives for hundreds of years.

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Fragrant and delicious, rosemary is a wonderful plant that you can grow yourself, indoors in a pot or outside in the garden. It is generally not difficult to care for, and once established, this woody, perennial shrub will thrive for years. Read on to learn how to plant, grow and harvest rosemary.

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If you live in an area with a climate suitable for growing the mango tree, you can decide to plant it and grow it yourself to enjoy its delicious tropical fruits rich in vitamins. With a little time and patience, it won't be difficult to get a mango tree straight from the seed.

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Growing your own apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) is a real pleasure. After a few years of planting in a sunny spot, you can start picking delicious fruit that is as good as the ones you find in stores, if not more! You can plant a store-bought sapling or prepare the seeds from the fruit yourself, but either way it takes a lot of sun, careful pruning, and the clever use of pesticides to make healthy and delicious apricots.

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It is quite common to find blood stains on the sheets and certainly not for a murder. It is not uncommon for people to suffer from nosebleeds, scratch an insect bite in their sleep, blood oozing from a bandage, or feminine sanitary pads do not do their job perfectly.

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Indelible ink is difficult to remove from smooth surfaces, but despite the name it is by no means indelible. You can remove the stains from most markers of this type with normal household substances, such as vinegar or toothpaste. Before moving on to more aggressive solutions, such as bleach or nail polish remover, try them on a hidden area of the object you want to clean;

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Have you stained the sofa or your favorite shirt with enamel? Do not worry, it is not an indelible stain! In fact, enamel is removed from fabrics quite easily compared to other types of substances. Read on to learn how to remove nail polish from clothes and upholstery.

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Sooner or later it sure happens: someone places a glass on the wooden table and, before you can put a coaster on, a ring appears on the surface. If you don't want to spend a fortune finishing your furniture, you can learn some inexpensive ways to get rid of stains.

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An indelible marker leaves a mark that is difficult to remove, precisely because it was designed to be indelible. If you want to get the ink of a permanent marker off your kitchen counter, leather or fabric, you will find several ways to do this in this article.

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Maybe you want to erase a bad grade from your math test sheet, or you want to remove marginal notes on the pages of a used book; if, on the other hand, you are an artist who uses pen and ink, you must learn to correct a mistake in your work.

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Did you have friends for dinner and someone spilled the plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce on the table, soiling the clothes and the tablecloth? What can you do now to get rid of the stains? Most sauces and similar preparations are based on tomato and oil;

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The various methods of removing blood stains from the interior of the car are more or less effective depending on the material of the upholstery. When it comes to blood, action must be taken promptly, as a dry spot is more difficult to clean.

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Do you have tar or bitumen stains on your clothes? If it is possible to wash your garment in the washing machine, you can choose at your discretion the cleaning techniques described in this article to remove marks, stains, fragments or particles of these materials.

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Once you get ink on a shirt or other piece of clothing, you may feel like you won't be able to get rid of the stubborn stain. While it takes a lot of effort to get rid of these types of patches, there are ways to get them out of clothes of any material.

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Did a few drops of paint fall on your favorite shirt? Have you accidentally leaned against a freshly painted wall? Regardless of how it happened, you will have to deal with a stubborn stain of paint on your clothing. If the color has not yet been absorbed by the fibers, you must act promptly, because once it dries it will become a very difficult task to remove it.

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A dried blood stain on a fabric can be removed, although it can be quite a challenging job when the garment has already been washed in hot water or placed in the dryer. There are many methods of attempting to recover the stained fabric; some require the use of kitchen or laundry detergents, while others are more aggressive.

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Does the house heater stay cold even with the heating on? Does your car's engine temperature exceed normal operating limits? In both cases there may be air pockets that prevent normal water / fluid recirculation. Fortunately, this is a common and easily solved problem.

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If you happen to spill some paint on a leatherette surface, you can remove the stain in a number of ways. If it's still fresh, take a paper towel and soak up most of it. Then, clean the rest with a water-based and dish soap solution. If it is dry paint, you can remove it by scratching or using a brush before applying the water and dish soap.

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If the tip of the screwdriver continues to slide on the head of the screw, you need to increase the friction or the force of rotation. There are many simple ways to get a better grip using common materials. For really tightly fitting screws, you have to rely on special tools, many of which are widely available and inexpensive.

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Did you find an unsightly scratch on the glass? When it is no wider than the thickness of a fingernail, you can remove it with home remedies, such as toothpaste or nail polish. First clean the surface, apply the cleaning product of your choice using a microfiber cloth and then remove the product to restore the object to its former glory!

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Capacitors are devices capable of storing electrical voltage and are used in electronic circuits, such as those found in motors and compressors in cooling or heating systems. There are two main types: electrolytic (which use a vacuum tube and transistor) and non-electrolytic ones which are used to regulate direct overvoltages.

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One of the most expensive items on your electricity bill during hot summers is the cost of running a central air conditioner. If the unit doesn't have the right amount of refrigerant, this cost can be even higher. Here are some steps that will help you charge your air conditioner.

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If the dishwasher does not drain the water, there may be an obstruction. In addition to causing this kind of problem, traffic jams and stagnant water release bad smells, but fortunately this is an easily solved situation. The first thing to do (and also the simplest) is to clean the appliance filter;

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Here's how to wire an existing facility for internet, TV, and more. Steps Step 1. First you need to establish the "route" of the cables through the house Remember that, in most cases, the posts will be positioned vertically, from floor to ceiling.

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Take a look at your trusty mousepad. That little piece of foam accommodates your mouse wonderfully, allowing it to rest and move with extreme agility. If it appears gray and dirty it means that it is time for a nice bath, to eliminate all traces of dirt and dead skin cells.

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The presence of algae in bird troughs is common, mainly because the spores may have been transferred or deposited in the tray by the wind, from the birds' legs or even from nearby trees. To avoid their formation, which could harm the birds and animals that come to drink, it is necessary to clean the water and the tray regularly.

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Liquid compost is a balanced, nutrient-rich fertilizer that you can get by leaving solid compost to infuse into water. You can use it on flowers, vegetables, indoor plants and all kinds to stimulate their growth, flowering and improve the yield.

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Carnations are beautiful flowers that last until the cold arrives and need little care. Read on to learn how to plant them in the garden. Steps Method 1 of 4: Starting with the Seeds Step 1. Plant the seeds in the spring For best results, make sure the ground isn't too wet.

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You can grow calla lilies indoors in containers or outdoors in your garden. In areas with warmer climates (zones 9 to 11 in the United States), calla lilies grow perpetually all year round. In colder climates, calla lilies can be grown as annuals or extracted in the fall to replant them the following year.