Table of Contents Plumbing Goes First Removing the Old Shower Finishing Exposed Studs and Joists Shelf Options Front Enclosure Where an unused or inconvenient shower stall seems like wasted space, its dimensions are ideal for a linen closet makeover.
How to Convert an Old Stall Shower Into a Linen Closet Whether the shower is ultra-narrow or as large as a traditional bathtub, reclaiming the niche gives you the advantage of ceiling-to-floor storage that doesn’t clutter the walls or footpath the way a floor-standing shelf unit would.
Sealant is beneficial for any type of wood item, especially for outdoor wood and wood furniture indoors that may come in contact with liquids. Wood sealants are readily available at any hardware or home improvement store but they may contain ingredients that are potentially hazardous to health.
A natural wood sealant can go on any wood item. Things You Will Need + Saucepan Beeswax Tung oil Metal spoon Rag A sealant can be made with all natural ingredients that not only protect the wood but can also give it a deeper, richer color.
Rust stains occur when a wet metal object becomes rusty and then comes in contact with your wool fabric or carpet. These transfer stains can be a challenge to remove from fabric, but are removable with the proper supplies and techniques.
Wool is a natural fiber that comes from sheep. Because wool is a natural fabric that absorbs liquid and has a tendency to shrink, it should be washed using the driest cleaning method possible to remove rust stains from the surface and fibers of the wool.
Magnavox, which means "loud voice" in Latin, is a global electronics brand. The Magnavox company invented the first loudspeaker in 1915 and continued through the decades to create innovative technology like the first amplified phonograph, Hi-Fi sound, and the first CD in the United States. The Magnavox DP100MW8B is a DVD player that features a remote control, progressive scan video and Dolby digital stream audio. To troubleshoot your Magnavox DP100MW8B DVD Player, follow certain strategies before calling in a technician.
Sealing the natural stone of your fireplace surround or hearth area will increase the life of the stone and make maintenance easier. The sealers protect the stone from staining and from scratches that can occur with frequent use of fireplace tools. While each sealer has its own specific set of directions, there is a general process to applying a sealer to natural stone fireplaces.
You can select a glossy or matte sealer.
Concerns as diverse as global warming and the effects of highly toxic household chemicals on children and families have prompted millions of Americans to opt for organic cleaners. Ecologically friendly products line the store shelves, but they are often very specialized and very expensive.
Orange peels make an inexpensive and powerful base for an effective all-purpose cleaner easily made in any kitchen.
Things You Will Need + 1 dozen oranges Baking soda 24-oz.
When inexperienced do-it-yourself enthusiasts try to paint on exterior rocks, flaking often results. Unlike porous wood surfaces, rocks don't absorb the adhesives within paint. If you'd like to paint an enduring sign on an exterior rock, prime the surface with a long-lasting, adhesive coating.
Things You Will Need + Water-based degreasing cleanser Steel wool Pressure washer Cardboard Stencil-spray adhesive Stencil Professional painter's tape Acrylic spray primer Acrylic spray enamel To generate sharp, attractive lettering, utilize a stencil.
The loofah, a natural sponge that comes from the pod of a sub-tropical plant that's related to the pumpkin, is one of the most popular items for the shower. It cleans and exfoliates more deeply than a washcloth and can be left in its long natural shape or cut and attached to a wood handle to clean hard-to-reach areas.
Take care of your loofah to prevent mold. However, loofahs can become a haven for mold if not properly maintained.
If you have some basement wetness issues in a single corner, you can eliminate this by installing a sump pump evacuation system.
Install a Sump Pit and Pump Things You Will Need + sump pit filter fabric shovel concrete saw 5 gallon buckets concrete trowel 1 or 2 bags of concrete sump pump 1 1/2" PVC pipe 1 1/2" PVC fittings hole saw drill flexible exterior 8' extension pipe PVC primer and cement The firs thing you need to do is cut out the concrete where you want to install the sump pip.
Dusk-to-dawn security lights automatically turn on whenever the sun dips below the horizon and turn off whenever dawn breaks.
A halogen security light. Similar in function to a motion sensor, the photo sensors used in dusk-to-dawn security lights measure the level of daylight and only allow the fixture to turn on whenever the amount of natural light has diminished to the appropriate level. Light fixtures controlled by photo sensors stay on all night and therefore provide both increased security and decorative accent lighting to your home's exterior.