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Q.I have an antique brass baby bed that I applied a coat of varnish on 20+ years ago. The bed was in storage and their was a fire so the smoke and heat have really messed the finish up. I need to remove the varnish, clean the brass and then reapply varnish, I think. I need i...
Installing a thumb turn lock on a new bathroom door is straightforward. But if you wish to replace your tarnished, old-fashioned or faulty lock with a thumb turn, you have to pass one more step: the removal of the existing door hardware. To change the lock you you have to unscrew the ...
Always be sure to dry each piece completely to avoid water damage. How to Clean Your Bathroom Faucet Now, I know, like me, you clean your bathroom regularly. But if you’ve ever taken a critical look at your bathroom faucets, you may notice a few grimy areas that need some attention....
Since the screws are inside the rose or the face plate, you have to remove it first. Make the faceplate loose by prying it and expose the opening mechanism. Step 2: Raise the metal arrow If you have a Kwikset door handle loose, locate the arrow on the side of the door knob and move...
There is a lot of fluffy nonsense out there today about bypassing these types of doors, maybe of which don't really work. So let's look at some tried and true alternatives to bypassing an interior door and lock. 1. Remove the Hinges ...
The knob on the non-locking side of the door should have a small hole in the middle of it. Inside this, there’s a small reset button you’ll need to push. This will unlock the door, but you’ll need something small enough to fit in the hole and stiff enough not to bend whe...
To open a door without a door knob may seem impossible, but it can be done. There are a few different ways to get the door open using simple tools found in most tool boxes. Door latches have a spring-loaded mechanism that the door knob turns to release i
Rub the entire surface of your hands, fingers, and wrist with the sanitizer until dry. You can use this throughout the day if you're not near a bathroom. Follow up with a thorough hand scrub when you're near a sink to prevent buildup of the sanitizer. ...
Routine cleaning is the ideal, but it isn't always possible. Most everyone has encountered a truly gruesome bathroom from time to time—one that hasn't been cleaned in months. When this happens, it may fall on you to be the hero. If the bathroom surfaces are in good condition underneath...