Wood floors are prone to damage caused by the normal wear and tear of living with a dog. Learn the preventive measures you can take against this damage.
How to Protect Wood Floors From Dog Urine Even the most well-behaved pooch can damage hardwood floors, simply by being a dog. Despite your best attempts to protect your floor, many pets occasionally have “accidents,” and if the urine soaks in it can be difficult to repair.
Found on various household appliances and equipment, rubber gaskets keep air and liquids from escaping or entering the devices. Gaskets are susceptible to dust, dirt and debris build-up. Rubber gaskets are also not immune to mold and mildew developing on the material’s surface.
The gaskets need regular cleaning and refreshing especially if the rubber becomes dry and hard. When cleaning rubber gaskets, it is important to use a cleaning solution that will remove debris and any odors.
The durability, versatility and waterproof properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) make it a common roofing material for recreational vehicles and flat-roofed structures. Although EPDM roofs resist ultraviolet rays, pitting and most weather damages, they are not maintenance-free.
Simple supplies can clean rubber roofs. Things You Will Need + Broom Garden hose Slip-resistant shoes 1/4-cup mild liquid laundry soap Clean bucket Nylon scrub brush Clean rag Mineral spirits Rubber roofs accumulate dirt, tree sap, bird droppings and oxidation, which cause recreational vehicles and homes to appear dingy.
When an alternating current fan motor malfunctions, it may be due to worn bushings. The excessive play between the motor shaft and bushing, or the rotor binding against the stator can cause the fan motor to spin slowly or operate nosily. This problem can be repaired by disassembling the motor and repairing or replacing the defective parts.
Removing the Fan Motor A worn bushing may cause an air conditioning fan motor to malfunction Remove all electrical connections to the fan motor and remove the mounting screws with the adjustable wrench.
Campbell Hausfeld manufactures pressure washers designed for household and commercial use. The pressure washer uses high-pressure water to assist in cleaning soiled exterior surfaces or machinery with little or no scrubbing by hand.
If the pressure washer does not operate normally, troubleshoot it and identify the problem. Simple repairs or minor adjustments will fix most common issues. If the pressure washer does not work properly after performing troubleshooting, call for service.
A new wood floor adds instant warmth, beauty and value to a home, unless that floor is damaged or warped. Curling edges on wood floors is referred to as cupping. This curling, or cupping, has a number of causes, although most are related to moisture in one way or another.
Cupping A properly installed wood floor should have straightsmooth edges. Cupping is not an uncommon problem in new wood flooring.
A laser level is a helpful tool for a multitude of household projects. The Mastercraft Hawkeye all-angle laser level, sold in Canada at Canadian Tire, is designed to help users get the job done correctly and quickly. Its case is molded in blue plastic, it has a 360-degree swiveling base, laser projection from one end and can be mounted directly to a wall or other surface. As of 2010, the Hawkeye laser level sold for $19.
The kitchen faucet sprayer is a handy part of any faucet that is used for virtually anything that you want to gently spray with water. There are three basic things that can go wrong with a faucet sprayer which include the spray head, the hose and the diverter.
Repairing the sprayer. Things You Will Need + Pliers Mineral deposit cleaner or white vinegar Flat tip screwdriver Needle nose pliers Always begin with the easiest repairs and work towards the more difficult ones.
Vinyl furniture is similar to leather furniture in style. It is made to look like leather furniture. Instead of leather made from animal skins, vinyl is polyvinyl chloride; a thermoplastic. Vinyl is durable, yet slightly more fragile than leather. Vinyl furniture rips more easily than leather, and sometimes becomes stained over time if not properly treated. Vinyl can easily be cleaned and maintained like leather, but the cleaning techniques are different.
Wrought-iron gates can be beautiful, adding an elegant touch to any yard, garden or driveway. Despite their visual complexity, most wrought-iron gates have simple hinges, consisting of a bent bolt that fits into a small shaft attached to the fence. You can hang your own wrought iron gate with less than an hour's work, though you may need the help of an assistant if the gate is too heavy to lift on your own.