Using Rustoleum plastic paint and how it works

Using Rustoleum plastic paint and how it works

Rustoleum paint claims to bond to plastic. This is a good thing, because traditionally, plastic has been a bit difficult to paint at times. So are the claims true? Does Rustoleum plastic paint work?

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How to glue a crack in wood

How to glue a crack in wood

When wood breaks, gluing it is easy enough. But what if the wood is only cracked? How do you get the glue into the crack so you can make it hold and prevent further breakage? There are a couple of tricks that let you glue a crack in wood, even if you need to get the wood glue into small cracks.

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Gluing end to end

Gluing end to end

Conventional wisdom says you should only glue wood side to side, not end to end. That said, you can indeed glue end grain and it’s not guaranteed to be a disaster. Here’s why you might want to glue end to end, and how.

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Gas stove not lighting? Try this

Gas stove not lighting? Try this

If your gas stove isn’t lighting, and by that I mean burners are clicking or won’t light, or light unevenly, I have good news for you. You don’t need a new range. I don’t know how many homeowners throw out perfectly fixable ranges over this problem, but I know it’s too many. You can fix this problem for around $2 if everything goes well. Even if everything doesn’t go well, you can fix it for around $80. But $2 is more likely.

If your gas stove won’t light, it’s usually a problem with airflow. Replacing the burner heads usually solves the problem, or you can save money by soaking the burner heads in vinegar.

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Hide glue vs PVA wood glue

Hide glue vs PVA wood glue

There are many types of wood glue, and it can be confusing which one to use. Specialty glues are more expensive, but are they better? Let’s take a look at hide glue vs PVA wood glue and when each one is appropriate.

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How to paint baseboard trim white

How to paint baseboard trim white

My friend just bought a new house. And let’s just say the previous owner didn’t take very good care of it. One of the problems he noticed, once he fixed other problems, was beat up baseboard trim. The easiest thing for him to do is paint it. Here’s how to paint baseboard trim white.

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Ryobi Brushless 20 in. Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower review

Ryobi Brushless 20 in. Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower review

After a good experience with a smaller model, I bought a larger 20-inch Ryobi lawn mower. This is my Ryobi Brushless 20 in. Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower review.

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Who makes Masterforce hand tools for Menards?

Who makes Masterforce hand tools for Menards?

Masterforce is Menards’ house brand for power tools and hand tools. As a house brand, they are less expensive than the big name brands. But are Masterforce hand tools good? And who makes Masterforce hand tools for Menards? I did some digging to find out.

Masterforce hand tools are made by Apex Tool Group, a company owned by Bain Capital. Apex also makes several brands you may have heard of, including Wiss, Allen, and Weller.

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Is a dryer worth repairing? Yes, and here’s why

Is a dryer worth repairing? Yes, and here’s why

Is a dryer worth repairing? Is it cheaper to repair or replace a dryer? I argue it is cheaper to repair and worth doing, even if you have to pay someone to come do it. I’ll also explain where the thought comes from that a dryer might not be worth repairing, and why that thought is wrong.

You can generally repair a dryer for $125 by replacing a heating element or thermal fuse vs replacing the whole thing for $350. Since there’s little difference in life expectancy between the two options, it’s generally cheaper and more practical to repair a dryer than to replace it.

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How much weight drywall can hold without a stud

How much weight drywall can hold without a stud

When you want to hang something on the wall, it can be a hassle to find a stud to hang from. Or maybe you know where your studs are, but they’re too far from where you need to put your hanger. So how much weight can drywall hold without a stud?

A cheap wall anchor can only hold about 20 pounds. But there are tricks to get additional strength and still position your decoration or your furniture where you want it.

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