Thankfully, with a handful of simple steps, virtually anyone can wax their setup, saving time and money. A well-executed hot wax will reduce friction, keeping you sliding as fast as you dare, and it ...

The best way to get wax out of carpet is warming it with an iron and soaking it up with paper towels. Start with the iron on the lowest temperature setting to gently warm the wax back to liquid. In ...

What do you need to wax a snowboard? If you plan to head up into the mountains this winter, remember to wax your snowboard before getting on the lift. Waxing your snowboard at home is simple and if ...

Nordic skiing doesn’t have to be about grueling up hills and slow-moving downward shuffles. With a little TLC on your skis and the right wax, you may find those ups aren’t quite so hard and the downs ...

With the snow season fast approaching, it’s time to dig your stick out of the attic and get it in shape for winter. It can be all too easy to turn your board over to your local snowboard shop for a ...

I blew a candle out too hard the other day and got wax on a wallpapered wall. How can I remove the wax without ruining the wallpaper? Using your fingernail, a credit card or other blunt object, ...

Dear Heloise: My large candle ran onto my carpet in a huge pile. I let it harden, and only the top came off. The carpet is still hardened with white candle wax. What should I do? 1. Set your iron on a ...

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