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Tips for Around the House
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A
rundown of hints and tips to keep your house in tip-top condition
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Quick Fix for Leaks
 For a quick fix on
copper pipe, small leaks, keep handy an easy repair kit. All that is
needed is a hose clamp and a small piece of firm rubber, such as
small section of garden hose. Simply insert the rubber around the
leak and clamp. It will save you from having to drain the system,
until you have more time on your hands. The clamp and rubber section
of hose helped me out of a few jams, especially if you don't have
copper or solder on hand at the cabin, it could save the weekend!
Remember: clamp and rubber, plus screwdriver.
Thanks to Ed
Vatcher for this hint.
Keep those locks working
 On second
thought... we had recommended WD-40, but...I am employed as a
Locksmith in Madison, Wisconsin. I am writing this in response to
your tip on keeping locks working Smoothly. Most Locksmiths would
NOT recommend using WD40 for the following reasons. WD40 contains a
substantial amount of oil (petroleum distilates) that tend to
collect a good amount of dirt and dust. In cold weather, the oil in
this product can and will get tacky and over time will start to
solidify causing the lock to fail. The product most locksmiths use
is any type of silicone spray. I personally use a product called
Wonder Mist sold by Amway distributors. However, WD40 works
extremely well on other items that do not have such intricate parts.
Please take this as constructive feedback from someone who
works with locks on a daily basis.
Keep that garbage
disposal humming smooth.
Once a month put two or three
ice cubes in the disposal and run it with cold water.
This
dislodges any leftover food particles and breaks up any grease that
can jam the blades.
Remember : dont put potato peelings in
the disposal, these contain too much starch and almost always form
into a clog.
Thanks to Joe Periat, Licensed maintenance
tech. Posted 3/23/99
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