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Fix-It Tip #51
In spring, disassemble your barbeque or gas grill and clean it. Replacement parts are available at most hardware stores. Also, you can clean soiled stone barbeque briquettes by burning them soiled-side down for at least 30 minutes. From Gas Grill Repair.
Fix-It Tip #52
Some yard trimmers come with or have been retrofitted by the owner with plastic blades replacing the monofilament line and heads. Make sure that the blades are firmly attached and in good condition before operation. Getting hit with a chunk of plastic will hurt more than with a mono line. From Yard Trimmer Repair.
Fix-It Tip #53
Fix-It Tip #54Why do you need to disconnect the spark plug cable before beginning any lawn mower repairs ? Rotating the blade by hand can make the engine start--if there is spark. Think of those old movies where the pilot would start a plane by turning a switch ("Switch on!") and the helper would spin the propeller. Now imagine that the helper had his arm around the prop! From Rotary Law Mower Repair.
Inspection and maintenance are the best methods of keeping jewelry and eyeglasses functioning longer. Most important, clean jewelry regularly using jewelry cleaning products specific to the type of metal that's in them. Check and tighten eyeglass frames, especially reading glasses that are frequently put on and removed. From Jewelry Repair.
Fix-It Tip #55
In self-cleaning ovens, the capillary tube contains a caustic fluid. Wear rubber gloves and handle it gently. From Electric Oven Repair.
