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Questions regarding fixing something after it is damaged or broken.

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How do I fix flattened carpet pile? Can I prevent this from happening?

I have heard about putting an ice cube in the indentation and letting it melt will help raise the fibers. I did try this once and while it did seem to loosen up the carpet, I still had to comb out th …
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How can I fix a toilet that flushes incompletely?

One thing you can try is to shorten the chain to the flapper. Sometimes a long chain leading to the flapper will not allow you to open the drain fully (you are only lifting the flapper just a little …
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How do I remove drip marks in flat paint on smooth interior walls?

How about just using an Extra Fine Sanding Sponge:
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How do I fill holes around a light switch?

You can use something like this Wall Repair Patch to give some support to the new plaster. …
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How do I repair aerated autoclaved concrete?

Instead of trying to fix the crack, first try figuring out what is causing the crack. You can fix a crack many times, but if you are fighting against something like water pressure (or one of the many …
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