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find below several tips to help around the house
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DRILLING A TILE
So how do you drill into a glazed tile without cracking it?
The first tip is to try to align at least one of the screws so that it goes into
the grout
rather than the tile itself - use a bradawl or small screwdriver to make the
initial hole,
taking care not to crack the glazing on either side.
Drilling directly into a glazed tile without breaking it is a bit trickier
though, and you need
to do the following:
Again using a bradawl or a sharp nail, lightly scratch the surface of the
glazing until you're
through to the clay underbase. {You can also very gently tap it with a nail
punch for this
stage: just do it slowly, and carefully!}.
Next, place a large "X" of masking tape over the area to stop the drill bit
slipping and
"skating" across the hard surface, and then use a low-speed drill to get through
the tile.
Do NOT use a hammer-action drill for this!
There are various types of drill bit {costing under £5} which are designed
specifically for
cutting through tiles; however you can easily get away with using an ordinary
6mm or
8mm masonry drill provided you pre-scratch
the surface, and use masking tape.
Lastly, insert a rawlplug if needed, but don't use a "butterfly-bolt" type which
expands
behind the wall - if you over tighten it, you might find the whole tile comes
off the wall.
None of this is anything like as scary as it sounds, and provided you take your
time and
work carefully, you'll find that drilling into tiles is really pretty easy.
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HOW TO PREVENT and CATCH MICE IN YOUR HOUSE
- with Chocolate
Many old and not so old houses can attract mice. This is a terrible
problem, not only
because so many people are disgusted at the thought of these creatures
loose in their
house, but also because they are a health hazard, even more so if they get
into kitchens.
How to tell if you have mice
You can tell if you have mice if you see droppings, and often they can
come in through
tiny little cracks in the skirting board or wall, or come in from outside
through a crack in
your doorstep.
Where to look for mice
They are often found in cupboards, so if you store cardboard boxes or
other containers of
things and you find they are chewed, then it is likely you have a mouse
that can gain
access to your home in some way.
Pest Control
If you really don't want to deal with the problem yourself, or if you
think it could be rats or
other rodents then you can call a professional exterminator to take care
of things for you.
How to trap a mouse
The first thing to do is get a trap. There are 2 types of trap, humane and
snap traps. The
former are little cages which trap the mouse inside but don't kill it, so
you have to be
prepared to get rid of it still alive. Also with these traps there is the
danger it could simply
come back into your home or someone else's.
The other kind of trap is supposed to kill the mouse the minute it hits
the spring, but
occasionally they can go wrong and it can hang onto life, so either way
you have to find
somebody who is prepared to dispose of it!
Place the traps where they will not be disturbed by other household
members. In corners,
the cupboard under the stairs, behind furniture are all possible venues.
If you see a hole in
the skirting board, behind the fridge etc then you might want to place one
there.
Mice can get out of very tiny cracks so look carefully. Remember too that
mice will run
away when they hear noise of footsteps and so on, and also take care that
noisy
footsteps or running does not set the trap off!
Mouse Bait
Put a small piece of bait, cheese is one option, but surprisingly
chocolate is excelllent, in
the appropriate place on the trap, and place it very close to the wall.
Don't touch the trap
too much or else your scent will overpower that of the bait, which the
mouse will detect
then avoid the trap. Keep checking the traps every morning, and after a
few days replace
the bait. If nothing happens then you might want to reconsider your
positioning of the
traps.
Once you have trapped the mouse then you must dispose of it. If it is dead
then the best
way is to wrap it, including the trap if you want, in a plastic bag and
dispose carefully in
the outside bin. If you used a humane trap you must find a place to set it
free. It is
probably best to take it somewhere in the car a distance from your home
because
otherwise if it is let out in the back garden, it will inevitably come
back in.
Stop mice entering the home
To prevent mice entering the house you could try stuffing all the little
cracks in your steps
and walls with steel wool as this is one material mice cannot chew
through.
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Temp Blown Exhaust
Polyfilla, bakebean tin and jubilee clips
Jubilee Clip Too Small
Join two together
No Rope For Roof Rack
Pull ties work on small light items
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Remove Wet PVA Runs And Drips
Wipe with a damp cloth
Unblocking Drain With Only Two Rods
Push rods down far as you can and sharply pull back
Need A Lubricant At Home
Lard, butter, chalk, candle wax, pencil lead,
cooking oil, baby powder or soap
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