Well one of my children got black ball point pen all over my brown microfiber ottoman. I could not find a lot of information on the web, but I started with the Bissel Oxy Kic. Then after I did not see all of it gone, I went with rubbing alcohol, which seemed to work a bit. After I used a fan to dry it all though I could see the spots that I went over with the cleaner. So what I did then was do the whole top of the ottoman with a Dirt Devil Spot Scrubber (the new one) with a little bit of OxiClean in the water. It came out better then I thought, I was ready to buy a new ottoman but I did not have to. Also as a side note the Dirt Devil Spot Scrubber is a GREAT piece of equipment, I suggest everyone go out and buy one to have on hand. I also have a larger bissel cleaner, but the spot scrubber is good for a quick small things.
Archive for July, 2009
Ink, Marker, Ball Point Pen on Microfiber Sofa Furniture and the Dirt Devil Spot Scrubber Review
July 26th, 2009Leafhoppers killing my lawn
July 26th, 2009So my back lawn has been great this year (minus the dog pee) but my front lawn has always been dried out and bare no matter what I do. I noticed these little bugs and now after some research it seems I have Leafhoppers. I guess Ill try Scotts Step 3 or something like that next year.
Buffalo WLI-TX4-G54HP Wireless Ethernet Converter
July 26th, 2009Ok it is really a network bridge that allows you to hook equipment that has only an ethernet jack to your wireless network (Xbox 360, PS3, Printer, DVR). I am using it to hook up to a Xerox Multifunction device 4 floors away in my house. This thing is not easy to configure. I ended up going the way of changing my computer IP address to 1.1.1.2 and Gateway to 1.1.1.1 and then using the built in web browser to configure it. Took me about 20 minutes and then when I went to move it to its new location I was not even sure it was going to work. To my glee though, it did and even got a decent speed where my laptop did not. I think it is a great piece of equipment and if you are patient it does its job with great range.
Best Free GIF animator, Need Free GIF animator
July 26th, 2009Well, I needed a gif animator to make an ad for someone on our other website as they gave me two images. I tried a few of them but finally settled on Beneton Movie GIF. Just watch for what else it is installing, but I found the program to be easy to use and actually had some simple transitions that were also easy to place. You can find the software at http://software.benetonfilms.com
GE Gas Dryer Ignition Switch Replacement, Taking apart the General Electric Gas Dryer DBR453 GA0WW
July 26th, 2009Well my GE Gas Dryer DBR453GA0WW or DBR453GAOWW, I never can get those 0 or O right, would tumble but it would not heat up to dry the clothes. I found the part number of the ignition switch because I figured the ignitor would be the problem. So now it is on to taking apart the dryer and finding out where the switch is to replace it. There really was not anything on the web to help so Ill give you my steps.
1. Unplug the dryer. Remove the four screws on top of the controls. I do not know if this step is really necessary but it made it easier.
2. Get a putty knife or thin screwdriver and pry the top off. I have a front load dryer and the top is only held in place by clips.
3. Ok so here is a step that I did that you can skip. I thought that maybe it was in the back on the opposite side of the gas line because there is an access panel. Well that is just an access panel to the motor not the ignitor so unless you need to work on the motor you can skip this.
4. Ok so after the top is off I really still could not see what I needed to do so I guessed. I guessed right though, so what you need to do is remove two screws that are on the inside of the front panel. I then also had to remove some wire ties so that the front would come off. I could not get the wires off so this was good enough. After you remove these two screws then once again you just pull off the front. There are just clamps holding it in place. Once you get the front off.
5. You will see a lot of LINT 
I got the vacuum and clean it up. Then I see the ignition switch is clamped in. So I pull it out. I actually had to pull the clamp out as well. I then put the new ignition switch into the clamp and got the whole thing back in. Was tough though if you do not have small hands.
6. Put everything back and it actually worked. I can dry clothes again!
As always standard disclaimer. You really should have a professional work on your dryer, not do it yourself.
Why is my Sears Craftsman Lawnmower backfiring?
July 26th, 2009Well, I bent the mulching blade and had to order a new one which I did. Then I put the new blade on and I am backfiring all over the place when I mow the lawn, and the power is not what it used to be. Seems I sheared the fly wheel key. Well not fully sheared which is why it was still running but the timing was off. Going to order a new one from http://www.hhlce.com/shop/Electrical_Parts/Flywheel_Keys.htm Be careful though the one that was OEM was either zinc or aluminum which was nice so I did not bend the crankshaft when I hit that root.
Radon Levels in North Carolina (NC) and New Jersey (NJ), Morris and Wake County
July 26th, 2009We plan on moving from New Jersey in Morris County to North Carolina somewhere in Wake county in the next few years. One of the things that has come up recently in Wake County is Radon levels, I do not know how comfortable I am with one of those things that vents the air outside of the house, I want something relatively radon free. So here it the map of North Carolina http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap/northcarolina.htm, well I know my friends have one of those suction vents for radon at their house in Pennsylvania by Allentown http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap/pennsylvania.htm and even though I was tested when I bought my home Morris County New Jersey is in the high area as well http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap/newjersey.htm. I guess I just have to buy a house in North Carolina that I have tested correctly and maybe more then once.
Disney Pixar Cars 2
July 26th, 2009Now this is good news indeed, Disney Pixar Cars 2 http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/10311/disney-plans-a-bumper-2011
How to stop Microsoft sql service in DOS
July 26th, 2009Well it seems you can use
NET STOP and NET START commands from the DOS command-prompt to
stop/start a default SQL Server instance:
NET STOP MSSQLSERVER
NET START MSSQLSERVER
For a named instance of SQL you can use:
NET STOP MSSQL$MyInstance
NET START MSSQL$MyInstance
I have to backup someones SQL when they do not have a full blown sql install anywhere so figure this is the easiest way. For the software I also need to backup another directory.
What are Olympic Size Queen Sheets
July 26th, 2009Well, I was under the impression that they were just a deep pocket queen sheet. Well I am here to tell you I was wrong. Olympic size means that they are 6 inches wider.
