The Triumph Spitfire is a classic British sports car that requires regular tune ups and adjustments to maintain peak performance. Part of a comprehensive maintenance schedule includes routine valve adjustments every six months or 6,000 miles. A valve adjustment is a simple maintenance procedure well within the abilities of the average weekend mechanic. Spitfires are, … Read more
Anywhere from 65 to 90 per cent of Beatles autographs circulating are fake. You are unlikely to purchase an authentic Beatles autograph for under PS650. The profit that can be had from selling a Beatles autograph has prompted a slew of scam artists to attempt to replicate the band’s signatures and convince unknowing consumers that … Read more
The Hotpoint FF187E refrigerator fits seamlessly into many kitchens. It is designed to fit flush with many shallow cabinets, yet it still provides about 9.2 cubic feet of cold storage space. If you did not buy an extended warranty, this Hotpoint model is only covered by a 12-month factory warranty and you’ll want to exhaust … Read more
House mice are small rodents that weight about one-half ounce. Though small, these rodents can do a lot of damage. Although perhaps most known for getting into food and chewing wires, mice are just as happy to chew a hole in your new leather couch. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to remove mice … Read more
The Timex Marathon is a digital sports watch that includes convenient calendar, alarm and stopwatch functions. Change the battery in your Timex Marathon when the digital display grows faint or if the watch stops. The battery replacement process for Timex Marathon watches is simple, straightforward and takes just minutes. Remove the pressure-sealed back of your … Read more
British Gas provides gas and electricity supplies to homes and businesses in the United Kingdom. The company calculates home gas supplies by reading a meter inside or just outside everyone’s house. British Gas provides detailed calculations on how they charge for gas supplies through various sources. With this information and a meter reading everyone should … Read more
As is the case with most modern car batteries, Bosch car batteries last many years before they need refurbishing or replacing. However, the problem lead-acid batteries suffer from is they provide little warning before they start dying. Your Bosch car battery may work fine all year, and then you may get one very cold night … Read more
The 451 Smart Fortwo car is a three door European supermini and cabrio that is equipped with a compact and distinct body. The 451 designation represents all Fortwo models built from 2008 onwards, with 2007 and earlier models identified as 450s. You will need to remove your Smart car’s glove box when it is broken … Read more
Lambskin leather is a delicate material that feels soft next to the skin. It comes in smooth and shearling varieties, with shearling closest to a suede type of leather. The smooth lambskin is known for its soft, silky texture. Lambskin leather is so delicate, it needs proper care to keep the material from being damaged. … Read more
Pit bikes and dirt bikes rely on a flow of air over the top of the cylinder head to cool the engine. This is accomplished by using aluminium fins that dispel heat through a rush of cold outside air once the bike moves through its speed range. Since the installation of closed water-filled radiators can … Read more
Typically your oven is the source of a pleasant smell. When baking a cake, a sheet of cookies or roasting a chicken, it can be an aroma that is so good that it makes your mouth water and your stomach growl. But if your oven is emitting an odour you can only characterise as “weird,” … Read more
Home alarms systems can give you some piece of mind and protect your house while you are away or asleep. Optima XM6 house alarms can have up to six alarm zones so that you can use the alarm on doors as well as windows. Once you set the alarm, you need one of the two … Read more