Introduction As water changes into ice in extreme temperatures, it also expands by approximately 10%. Metal pipes are more susceptible to frost damage than plastic ones. Of the metal pipes available, copper and stainless steel are not as vulnerable as lead. If the ice formed cannot expand along the pipe, sometimes due to further ice […]
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Dual Screw Window Lock Suitable for windows which are not going to be opened frequently. There are two types of dual screws some have a lock-plate for the outer frame; others have barrels for both inner and outer frames. This type of lock is a highly secure device used on a sash window. Once the
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Washable Fabrics Immediately immerse in running cold water until colour comes out. If necessary soak in warm water containing biological detergent. Wash in the hottest water the material can stand. Non Washable Fabrics Dry clean. Carpets and Furnishings Furnishings should be sponged with cold water, then treated with a commercial stain remover shampoo if necessary.
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Cutting wood by hand A saw uses a row of teeth that act as a succession of cutting edges. The size and shape of the teeth vary in different saws. This means that a saw may be suitable for one type of work but unsuitable for another. A good saw needs accurate set as well
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Types of wood saw There are three categories that can be used to group saws suitable for any job: Large saws to cut long lengths of wood or sheets of timber – panel saws, cross-cut saws, rip saws. It is important to mark the wood at various points across the width to be removed. Mark
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Fitting a new external door Position the new door against the frame to determine the fit. Use a pencil to mark any overlap if the door is larger and requires cutting. To retain the pattern in the door, remember to cut from the top and bottom and from each side when cutting. This is particularly
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Washable Fabrics Immediately pour salt on article to absorb colour, then follow directions as for red wine. Non Washable Fabrics Take to dry-cleaners immediately. Carpets and Furnishings Blot up as much as possible, dissolve a little amount of detergent in warm water and sponge area of stain. Gently rinse off with cold water, making sure
Washable Fabrics Remove as much as possible. Using undiluted washing up liquid, gently rub into stain. Sponge off with warm water. Soak in warm water containing biological detergent. Wash as normal. Non Washable Fabrics Remove as much as possible then use a grease solvent. If stain remains take to dry-cleaners. Carpets and Furnishings Remove as
Washable Fabrics Mop up splashes at once. Immediately immerse item in cold water to soak, NOT hot water as this will set the stain, then soak in cold water containing biological detergent to disperse stain. Wash as normal. Non Washable Fabrics Dry clean. Carpets and Furnishings Sponge with cold water, then dab with cold water
Washable Fabrics Keep dipping article in lukewarm water until the majority of the colour is removed. Using equal parts of glycerine and warm water rub into the stain, then rinse with cold water. Soak in biological detergent, wash as usual. Non Washable Fabrics Carefully sponge with a solution of a tablespoon of borax dissolved in
