| August 2010 |
| Seizure solution |
ave you ever had the head break off a seized bolt in an engine block or water pump casing? I have, and here’s how I deal with it. Hold a nut of similar size (or slightly larger) against the end... |more| |
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| Brainstorm no-brainer |
If you’ve just completed a company brainstorming session, you’ll know all about the chore (usually allocated to hapless personal assistants) of writing down those scribbled notes and sketches on... |more| |
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| Knock, knock |
This tip will help you trace the origin of an unidentified engine knock. Stop the engine and make a horizontal chalk mark on the front engine pulley. Next, start the engine and shine a timing... |more| |
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| Keep it clean |
Keep it clean Here’s a cheap, simple and effective way to clean greasy hands. Make a sloppy paste using dishwashing liquid and mealie meal, massage it into your hands thoroughly and wash off... |more| |
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Winning tip
Spin-cleaned roller |
Here are a couple of tips for enamel painting with a short-pile roller. While the first coat is drying overnight, don’t clean the roller; instead, immerse it in a bucket of water. The next... |more| |
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| June 2010 |
| Where's the key, chuck? |
I mislaid my drill-press chuck key many times – and then had¤a bright idea. Among the stuff that I¤was going to fix one day was an old speaker from my car. Since the membrane was badly torn,... |more| |
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| Seeing red |
Have you ever experienced the frustration of a “frozen” TV and wondered whether your infrared remote has gone on the blink? Your brain does not register infrared light – but your... |more| |
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| Toilet trouble? |
Toilet trouble? The quickest and most hygienic way of clearing a blocked toilet (that is, if you don’t have a toilet plunger) is to take a 2 litre PET bottle, cut the bottom off and remove the... |more| |
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| Doubling your sleep space |
When my son moved out of home, all he could afford was a tiny bachelor flat with barely enough room for a couch, a desk and a bed. The good news: his new pad had a high ceiling. We consulted the... |more| |
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| Seize the light |
If you have a window that overlooks an ugly shopping centre or a boring wall but cannot shut out the view with curtains or blinds because you need the light, try this: install several glass... |more| |
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