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How to Fix a Broken Ice Maker
In the days before modern refrigerators and freezers, making and storing ice was an entire industry, and for a long time, having a few ice cubes to cool your drink was only something available to the wealthy. Of course, that’s no longer the case for most people — with many refrigerator/freezers now making ice automatically.
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The Difference Between Mineral Spirits and Mineral Oil
Mineral oil and mineral spirits may both have a place under your sink or on a shelf in your garage, but despite sounding similar, they are very different. Not sure which to use for your project? Here’s what to know.
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The Easiest Way to Clean Couches and Fabrics, According to TikTok
Complicated cleaning hacks can be fun projects, but we love a damn simple one. And this one is really simple: You can use the lid of a pot or pan to clean your carpets and fabrics. It works like a charm, which is why it’s been all over TikTok lately.
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7 Types of Jewellery and How to Clean Them
Jewellery can be sentimental and it can be expensive — two reasons why grimy, dirty jewellery is a particularly annoying bummer. You want your rocks, baubles, bangles, chains, and bling to be gleaming, especially when you care deeply about it or forked over a ton of cash for it.