Remove Candle Wax from a Carpet

How do I remove candle wax from carpeting?

Freeze the wax with an ice cube. Carefully remove as much as possible with a dull knife. Then apply a dry-cleaning solvent (available at your local hardware store) to the wax spot. Wait several minutes, then blot up the solvent and the wax with a paper towel.If any candle wax remains, cover the stain with two paper towels and use a warm, dry iron to melt the wax. When the paper towels become saturated, put new ones over the stain and soak up more. If needed, reapply solvent to the stain and blot. Continue until you have a wax-free carpet.

Note: Before you apply ANY new cleaning formulas to your carpet, test them out. Apply a bit of cleaning product to an inconspicuous place on your carpet. Press down on the wet spot with clean, absorbent cloth or paper towels. Count to ten. If any dyes have bled onto your towel from the carpet when your time is up, find a different cleaning product.

Keep a Door from Squeaking

How can I keep my doors from squeaking if there's no WD-40 around?

Use a little liquid soap or baby oil. It lubricates the hinges and stops the noise

Adjust a Toilet's Water Level

How do I get my toilet to refill more quickly?

If you lift the lid on your toilet's tank you'll see several things. One is a mechanism called a ball cock. The other is a seal. The seal is usually black and at the bottom of the tank. You can adjust the ballcock to be more sensitive to the water level by lowering it. That should help the tank fill faster. There is also a chain or other connection between the handle and the seal. If it has stretched you might need to shorten it...that could well solve your whole problem! If none of these measures work, your seal may be aging. An old or degenerating seal often lets water leak out so that the toilet continues to run. To test this, rub your finger on the seal. If your finger comes out black, you probably need to replace it.