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Safety glass is designed to stay in one piece if it shatters which prevents shards and other sharp edges from harming people nearby. There are two types of safety glass, tempered and laminated. Glass shower doors are made using tempered glass. The windshield of your car in made of laminated glass.
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Electrostatic air filters work by creating strong static charge that attracts airborne particles like a magnet and traps them in the filter until it's cleaned.
Read MoreThe pilot assembly on a propane fireplace is a low-maintenance component under normal conditions, and if you keep a very tidy home, you may never need to go out of your way to clean it.
Read MoreFor regular, everyday carpet cleaning, a traditional push vacuum is the best tool for the job. But if you have tough spots and stains, a wet/dry shop vac might be just what to need to get rid of them once and for all.
Read MoreFisher & Paykel is an innovative prestige brand within the home-appliance category, but their dishwashers are still prone to the occasional clog as a result of too much food going through the drain.
Read MoreIf you put away your paintbrushes when they were still wet from cleaning or if you stored them in a crowded toolbox, you might wind up with bristles that are all bent out of shape.
Read MoreNew, genuine ivory is hard to come by these days, so most ivory items like decorations, piano keys and handles are antiques. With age and use, these old ivory pieces tend to turn yellow.
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Handles, knobs and fixtures made from bone inevitably yellow over time. Although natural aging adds character that appeals to some, restoring bone to its original creamy color is a simple process if you know what to use.
Read MoreWhen painting wood, you must be sure that the wood is completely dry if you want to ensure the best results. It is possible, however, to paint damp wood if it's absolutely necessary.
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