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The article presents instructions from do it yourself (DIY) blogger Joy Cho for applying and removing contact paper on trash cans, desktops, and tables and also mentions Cho's book "Oh Joy! 60 Ways to Create & Give Joy".

The article details offers some do-it-yourself tips for home. To remove the residue of the Blu-Tack adhesive from a painted wall, it is recommended to freeze a new ball of Blu-Tack and press it against the residue and then lift it away. An avocado could ripen faster by placing it in a paper bag with a ripe banana for one day or two. A strong solution of black tea could be used to eliminate white spots on the mesh of a security door.

Describes hinging techniques demonstrated and offered at The Art Shop in Greensboro, North Carolina. Use of T-hinges made out of Japanese or rice paper; Tips for attaching hinges with tapes and for selecting an adhesive; Methods and tips for using other types of hinges, V-Hinge, S-Hinge and the Pass-Through Float Hinge for heavy artwork. INSET: Quick Tips..

The article evaluates several do-it-yourself products, including the Grout Reviver pen from Unibond, White for Life ready-mixed wall tile adhesive and grout from Evo-Stik, and Quick Fix & Grout Advanced Anti-Mould from Unibond.