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Requiring only a few tools, replacing a bathtub drain is a fairly simple job that virtually anyone can do. To begin, you’ll need the following items on hand: Screwdriver Pliers Drain wrench Drain fitting (the basket-shaped piece that sits just under the stopper) Steps to Remove a Bathtub Drain Step 1: Identify the stopper There…
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You could be working on an old lawn mower, a washing machine, or maybe you’ve begun restoring a classic little red wagon. At some point in a do-it-yourselfer’s career, you will find yourself staring at a bolt whose head or nut is rusted in place, rounded off, or, the worst-case scenario, the bolt itself is…
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Lead paint abatement specialist Ron Peik shows the safe, proper way to dispose of lead paint. In this video, lead paint abatement specialist Ron Peik shows the safe, proper way to dispose of lead paint. Steps for Removing Lead Paint Use a paint scraper to remove the paint from the outside corners of baseboard. Collect…
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What is a Rivet? If you hear the word “rivet” and immediately think of an industrious woman named Rosie, your point of reference would be sometime in the last century. Before the widespread use of the structural bolt, rivets were used to join steel plates that became bridges, skyscrapers, tanks, airplanes, and ships. These rivets…
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Mold spores are everywhere. They float through the air and can settle on any surface. If that surface is damp and there’s a food source present, mold will grow. The paper face on a damp sheet of drywall can be the perfect food source for a spore to dig into. Before long, the mold can…
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Soap scum is the unpleasant name for the unpleasant substance that tends to form on bathtubs and showers as we use them. The bulk of it is formed by minerals in water meeting the fatty acids in bar soap, but it can also contain dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria. Clearly, then, it’s important to…
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