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Q&A

How do you remove hardened tar?

How do you remove hardened tar? The solution is using either a solvent like tar remover, WD-40 lubricant or an oily household product like peanut butter. Small rocks can get stuck in the car so rubbing the tar stains can roll the rocks around and scratch your paint. For the easiest solutions, we recommend either WD40 or tar remover. How do you remove a built up tar and gravel roof? For proper tar and gravel roof removal, a roofing tear-off shovel, carbide roofing cutter, and pry bar are all necessary. By having these tools, the upper layers of the tar...

Lifehacks

Can you cut and repair coaxial cable?

Can you cut and repair coaxial cable? With all of the layers that compose a coax cable, simply splicing two ends of a cut cable could have disastrous effects. But by fitting the severed ends of your coax cable with new connectors, you can rejoin the cable using a coax coupler. Is coaxial cable going away? Coaxial on the other hand is heavy gauge copper, has a large bandwidth limit, and is relatively cheap and replaceable. Coaxial probably isn't going to move into any industries in which it is not already standardized, but it isn't going to go away anytime...

Tips

Can you save wet basement carpet?

Can you save wet basement carpet? Water can ruin carpeting and padding in just a few hours and lead to mold in as little as a day. Although frustrating, you can usually save wet basement carpeting if you act fast. How do you clean carpet after flooding? If only part of your carpeting got wet, use a wet-dry vacuum to remove as much water as possible. Then, call in professional cleaners, or clean and rinse the carpet with an extraction cleaner (also known as a steam cleaner, like one of these machines we tested in the Good Housekeeping Institute). What...

Lifehacks

How can I improve my dirt road?

How can I improve my dirt road? The best way to maintain a dirt road is to build up the holes and ruts with hardener, then roll it out. It doesn't do any good to just scrape the road down, because you'll eventually end up below grade and have to start all over again. What is upgrading in road construction? The rehabilitation and upgrading of a road presupposes an existing road constructed to certain standards and requiring repair works (rehabilitation) following traffic- and climate- induced deterioration, as well as some improvement of design standards (upgrading) to cope with increasing traffic...

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What is extension cord wire called?

What is extension cord wire called? The size of the copper wire that delivers power inside an extension cord is called its American Wire Gauge (AWG), or gauge for short. Can you use extension cord for wiring? Only use extension cords temporarily; permanent wiring should be installed when use of the cord is no longer temporary. National Electrical Code (NEC) does not allow extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring (NEC 400.8(1) – 2014 Version). What gauge wire is a heavy duty extension cord? A cord measuring 14 AWG is the thinnest we recommend—and at lengths of only 25 feet...

Guidelines

Can you turn up a gas fireplace?

Can you turn up a gas fireplace? Make sure your cover the gas burners with the right products. Turn the key valve counterclockwise as far as it will turn to open the gas line. Start the fire by following your gas fireplace lighting instructions. Turn the gas control knob to high to increase the flames in your fireplace if applicable. Is it expensive to turn on gas fireplace? Natural gas is a fairly inexpensive form of energy, so a gas fireplace is inexpensive to run. Gas fireplaces cost 17-19 cents an hour to run, or about $60 annually, Electric Fireplaces...

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How do you remove candle stains from wood?

How do you remove candle stains from wood? Using mineral spirits, pour a generous amount onto the affected area. Begin scrubbing the wood floor with a clean cloth or a clean mop. Be sure to apply vigorous pressure to the wax stain, as this will help lift the wax residue. If any wax remains, scrub the affected area with fine steel wool. How do you remove wax coating from wood? Remove stubborn or thick wax buildup with a solution of 1 cup of white vinegar mixed with 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar to make a more abrasive, natural cleaner....

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How much does it cost to have an electrician install a 220V outlet?

How much does it cost to have an electrician install a 220V outlet? Average costs for a journeyman electrician to install a 220/240-volt outlet is about $300. How do you install a 230 outlet? Connect the bare (ground) wire to the green screw labeled ground. Place the outlet cover over the outlet frame and insert a screw into each hole and tighten them down to secure it to the outlet. Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker box and test the outlet with a plug-in tester before plugging in the appliance. Can I install a 240V outlet? Larger...

Guidelines

How do you remove yellowing from white plastic?

How do you remove yellowing from white plastic? Make a solution of water and bleach, using one tablespoon of bleach per cup of water. Let the containers and other items soak in the solution for one or two hours. After the stains are gone, wash the containers thoroughly, rinse, and dry. Can you make plastic that has yellowed white again? Fill a bucket or large bowl with one part bleach and one part water. Fill it enough so that it will cover the yellowed pieces when they are submerged. If the items can be submerged, then put them into the...

Lifehacks

What size ammo does M16 use?

What size ammo does M16 use? 5.56mm NATO The M16 uses the 5.56mm NATO (. 223) caliber cartridge, with a muzzle velocity (the speed of bullet leaving the rifle) of over 900 meters per second (over 3,000 feet per second), and has a maximum effective range of 550 meters, with a rate of fire (how fast the gun shoots) of approximately 800 rounds per minute. Can you legally own an M16? As such, only M16 rifles registered under the National Firearms Act prior to May 19th of 1986 may be owned by civilians in the United States. Absolutely if you...