How to Replace a Faucet Cartridge

Thought for Today: "To shorten winter, borrow some money due in spring." - W.J. Vogel

Replacing a cartridge in a kitchen or bathroom faucet can be a simple job if you can get to the cartridge in the first place. Sometimes, modern sink fixtures are so sleek that there doesn’t seem to be an obvious way to take them apart. Here’s the secret to removing just about any cartridge.

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Control Any Wall Outlet with a Wireless Switch

Table lamps and floor lamps, especially those with in-line on/off switches are often much more convenient to use if they are operated by a wall switch. In many cases, though, the wall receptacle into which that lamp is plugged is not switch-operated. Well, you can change all that in just a few minutes by installing a wireless wall switch that can control any lamp in the room. Installation is surprisingly simple.

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Store Dowels, Rods, Tubes and More

When it comes to shop materials like dowels, rods, short pieces of pipe, and tubing, I guess I could be considered a bit of a packrat. The fact is, I never know when that piece of material might be just what I need to finish a job, and having it on hand means I don’t have to make another trip to the hardware store or home improvement center. But, I will admit, organizing these kinds of things is crucial. If I can’t find it when I need it, it’s like not having it at all…and organization is what this little project is all about.

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