Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home, but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates.
Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding, the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough. With the use of the correct nails, the finished product will be a home with a low-maintenance exterior to be proud of for years to come.
Installing or replacing a submersible water well pump is not a difficult undertaking for the motivated do-it-yourselfer. Installing the pump yourself will save 50 to 60 percent of the cost of having a plumbing contractor do the job.
Submersible Pump Assembly Things You Will Need + Socket wrench (sized for hex nut) Winch (for well deeper than 100 feet) Submersible pump assembly Kit Bleach The first consideration in deciding whether to attempt the pump installation yourself is the depth of the well.
Bathroom remodeling can be very labor-intensive, and traditional materials like tile can be hard to clean afterward.
That's why many people are going with a bathroom remodeler like Bath Fitter®. Bath Fitter® will install a custom acrylic bathtub, shower or surround in one day. Not only is the installation quick, but cleaning and maintaining the finished surface doesn't require a lot of scrubbing or hard work.
Approved Products for Bath Fitter® Bathtubs Bath Fitter® bath tubs can be cleaned with most common household cleaners.
California ceiling texture--also known as knock-down ceiling texture--helps to break up the flatness of most ceilings without adding the high peaks of popcorn texture commonly used in new homes throughout the country. When sprayed into place, the texture appears as a random series of irregularly shaped hills with the tops cut off. Application consists of two primary parts: spraying the texture material, then knocking down the material peaks. After completion, though, no painting is required, and the texture covers any minor flaws that may be present in the current ceiling covering.
When you have to replace drum rollers or the drum boot it will be necessary to move the drum out of the way. By learning how to remove a dryer drum, you will be able to access these parts. Dryers are relatively the same, and the disassembly process is universal. Depending upon your particular model, the dryer drum can be removed within thirty minutes.
Disconnect the power supply to the dryer by unplugging it from the wall.
As the evolution of warfare and technology has progressed, and metal has replaced many traditional materials for weapons and practical technology, the art of these old-fashioned materials has not been lost.
Bamboo has a naturally hard outer shell, and the inside can be hardened with fire. Things You Will Need + Hatchet or saw Whittling knife Torch, lighter or flame Bamboo has long been used to form spears, fishing rods, musical instruments and other materials vital to human life.
You can simulate the light of a full moon shining through your trees with a tree-mounted flood light. According to "The Family Handyman" magazine, artfully placed landscape lighting is a "high-impact" project that can transform your yard into usable night-time space. Installing a flood light in a tree, whether on its own or as part of a larger lighting scheme, is a simple project for a couple of do-it-yourself-ers.
If the oven on your Hotpoint stove has power, but will not heat up, the problem could be a defective igniter. You may be able to save money by replacing this inexpensive part on your own instead of calling a repairman. Different Hotpoint models may use different styles of ignitors, so look up the part number or take the old igniter with you when you purchase a replacement part.
Unlike wood decking, which requires regular painting, staining and sanding, Trex decking requires little upkeep and is resistant to rotting, warping and splintering. Trex Company, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and all decking products contain environmentally friendly recycled materials. The 25-year warranty that comes with the purchase of Trex is also a plus for consumers. Despite all of its advantages, Trex decking does have a few drawbacks, particularly when it comes to the sun.
The Badger Insinkerator 333 is an under-sink mounted home garbage disposal system. The Badger 333 has a cylinder-shaped body that attaches to the bottom of your drain and connects to your sink's outflow plumbing pipe. The Badger 333 is a low maintenance disposal. It comes with a small hand that helps with jams in the disposal. Installation time is approximately two hours.
Open your under sink cabinet and shut off the water supply valve by turning it fully to the right.