Cutting tools are used to sever many types of household construction materials, from the installation of drywall to cast iron sewer pipe and CPVC/copper water supply lines.
Tubing cutters cut through small diameter rigid piping. Though all mentioned cutting tools are easily used with practice, the cast iron snap cutting tool is generally found only in professional tool bags. However, it is easily rented from most tool rental facilities.
Winter can be hard on vehicles, especially campers. Snow and ice buildups can damage the exterior of the vehicle, and extreme temperature swings can cause problems for tires. Cold temperatures can also cause pipes to freeze and wreak havoc with the plumbing.
Campers need protection when the skies aren't blue. Finally, you're not the only creature that appreciates a warm home in the winter -- mice, woodchucks, raccoons and other small animals have been known to use campers as winter homes.
Drying is a simple method to preserve the fall harvest and one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Dehydration requires heat and air circulation to remove moisture. You can use an electric dehydrator with a thermostat or a conventional oven. The key is to dry beets quickly and not cook them.
Rehydrate dried beets in flavorful liquid, such as stock, for a hearty flavor. Dried beets usually are reconstituted or added to soups and stews.
Placement of a thermostat is key to its reliability. When mounting a thermostat near a heat source, such as a window where plenty of sun shines, it will not be able to accurately read the real temperature of the room. This is true for all thermostats, new and old. How you wire a Baystat 239 is as important as where you place it. Wiring just one wire wrong can damage the system.
Kilz is a painting product that covers stains and prepares a surface for painting. There are several varieties of Kilz available including water-based and the original oil-based primer. According to the company, the product hides stains left from grease, water, pet stains, tannin and smoke. Kilz is available in a spray can which cannot be tinted after manufacture. The product is also available in gallon cans, ready to be applied with a paint brush or roller.
Air purifiers, like the Amcor Ionizer, are good for clearing the air of allergens like dust, debris and other irritating substances. They are small devices that can run continuously, filtering the dirty air and redistributing clean air. Pet owners, allergy sufferers and those who want to reduce fungus, dander, and even cigarette smoke can get results with an air purifier. It is important to clean or change the filter often on the Amcor Ionizer to keep it in good running condition.
Miami-Dade and Broward counties comprise the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. All construction within this zone is subject to particularly stringent building codes, designed to withstand hurricane-strength winds and storm surge waters. The HVHZ building code applies to all areas of construction, including the design and implementation of hurricane, or storm, shutters.
General Regulations In Miami-Dade county, hurricane shutters must adhere to an especially strict building code. Hurricane shutters, also known as storm shutters, are specifically regulated in Florida building code.
The two-in-one feature of a day bed makes it an ideal furniture piece that provides both seating and sleeping space. Another feature of the day bed is the abundant space beneath the bed. Knowing the typical clearance under a day bed determines what can fit in that space. Compact and stylish, it is easy to appreciate why day beds are popular in bedrooms, guestrooms and even dens.
The Measurements A daybed functions as a couch and a bed.
Covering a pool with an inexpensive cover can save you a lot of time cleaning your pool. It can also help hold in some heat for heated pools during the winter months.
PVC pipe pool covers are not that hard to make. You can pick up all the supplies from your local hardware store and can have you pool covered in no time.
Things You Will Need + Eye protection Gloves Respirator Knee pads Measuring tape 10-foot sticks of 1-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe PVC cutter 1-inch PVC tees 1-inch PVC elbows 1-inch PVC couplings Glue/Primer in one Tarp Waterproof string Stones (to help hold down cover edges) Warning Install a pool cover at your own risk.
Ceiling fans are great for keeping the temperature even in your home and can dramatically reduce your demand for air conditioning. But what good is a ceiling fan if its switch is broken? Since Harbor Breeze is one of the most commonly purchased brands of ceiling fans on the market, here is how to wire a Harbor Breeze ceiling fan switch.
Turn off the circuit that delivers power to the ceiling fan.