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What can I use to fill a hole in roof? Spread roofing tar over the patch seams. Cut tar paper to fit over the area. Slide the upper edge beneath the existing tar paper or shingles and overlap the bottom edge by 2 inches. Nail tar paper with roofing nails. Can you patch a roof instead of replacing it? Patching...

Insert the wok upside down into an oven preheated to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, 260 degrees Celsius. Bake for 1 hr to burn off the residual manufacturer’s oil that still might linger on the surface of the wok. 6. Turn off the oven and let the wok cool naturally. Can you season a wok on a glass top stove? Place the...

When finished cooking, remove the plastic wrap in one piece, even if it’s a little thinner than it originally was. Keeping all this in mind, plastic wrap should only be used in an oven if: The temperature will not exceed a low heat level (most wraps melt with direct exposure to temps of about 250°F) Can you put plastic in the...

Easiest Way to CUT TILE Around a TOILET!!! Tile Coach Episode 29 Do you tile under the toilet or around it? The bathroom fitters are unanimous—if you’re looking for a high quality finish, with a better seal against water damage, then always tile the floor first. How do you cut a large tile around a toilet flange? How To...

In spite of Kyle’s youth, IMO he’s one of the most talented knifemakers in the world today and his knives are VERY MUCH in demand. His knives run from around $500 to $10,000+. Who is Kyle Royer? Maker’s Mark Ep 4: Kyle Royer Interview! What does it take to become an ABS Master Smith? The applicant must have personally...

Wood is the most commonly-used material for knife handles, but it needs to be stabilized first. Being a natural material, it is sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity and can expand or contract, which causes a problem when tight tolerances (like making knife handles) are required. What can I use to stabilize wood? Wood is stabilized when resin or...

While pavers are fairly do-it-yourself-friendly, you’ll probably have to cut some to fit your layout. If you only need to cut a few, a hammer and chisel can be employed, but if cutting many pavers, a power saw, such as an angle grinder or a circular saw, is recommended to speed up the process. What saw to cut concrete...

Mix equal parts vinegar and water and pour into a spray bottle. Spray on the bricks and let is sit for a few minutes. Use a sponge mop to clean the bricks. If the bricks are very dirty, use a nylon-bristled scrub brush and put some elbow grease into the scrubbing. How do you make old brick look...

A quiet moment sitting next to each other is a good time to start a cuddle. Try arranging a candlelit movie night, and bring along a blanket to snuggle under if the weather is cold. You could also try a moment after a date that’s gone particularly well, when you feel extra close and happy. How do I get...

And here’s more good news: After three-plus hours of grilling, I still have a deep box of binchotan left over, plus a few half-burned specimens that I saved from the first trial run. (Yes, you can reuse binchotan several times by submerging the hot coals in cold water and drying them for another day.) Can you burn binchotan inside? But...