Table of Contents Methods Used to Exterminate Termites Length of Treatment Cost of Treatment How Long It Takes to Get Rid of Termites Best Time to Check for Termites How to Identify a Termite Termites are a worrisome problem for any homeowner. The longer they remain in your home the more damage they cause.
Framed pictures can last for years if proper care is taken to use archival materials and professional framing. However, even if a picture is framed and hung properly, accidents can happen, leaving the glass in your frame broken. Replacing the glass can be dangerous and difficult if not done correctly. Non-glare glass that does not show reflections has a distinct front and back and must be installed with the right side facing outward.
Though wood fencing can beautify and protect outdoor spaces, it demands constant upkeep to prevent damage from rot, mold and insects. Trex fencing boasts the decorative properties of this natural material, without any of the maintenance problems. As a bonus, the product has a 25-year warranty from date of purchase under normal residential conditions.
Basics Trex fencing does not suffer from the imperfections or fading of this wooden variety. Trek is a composite product made from reclaimed wood fibers and recycled polyethylene.
Tubular, often called double-ended, 300 watt halogen floor lamp bulbs come in two sizes: the 3 inch short version and the 4-5/8 inch version. They are not interchangeable, so be sure you have the right-size replacement. The lamp has a glass protector held in place with two screws. Halogen bulbs run extremely hot. To withstand the heat, your bulb is made of quartz glass. Never touch the glass, as the oils in your fingers could weaken it and cause it to wear out early.
Paint thinner can do more than just thin paint. In addition to thinning oil-based paints, paint thinner can be used for many other things. At less than $20 a container, as of March 2011, paint thinner is inexpensive to purchase. Learning the different uses for paint thinner can make your life easier.
Paint thinner makes paint cleanup easy. Tool Cleanup Oil-based or alkyd paints cannot be cleaned up with just water.
A detachable link makes short work of repairing broken log chains. The link itself is in two parts, like a chain link split in half through its length. One side, called the C-link, is shaped like the letter "C," with one open side where you can drop both the links of the chains to be connected. The other side, called the coupling plate, is crafted so that when it's attached to the C-link, it forms a complete link that's as strong as the original chain.
After replacing the water filter on a Maytag refrigerator, you need to reset the refrigerator so that the water filter status light no longer says "REPLACE." Depending on the quality of the water and how much you use the filter, you should replace the filter about once every six months.
Find the "Filter" button on the front panel of the refrigerator.
Press the button.
Hold the button for three seconds.
Unlike many building materials and techniques, concrete pouring is a task for a skilled laborer. Even when your concrete professional knows his trade, environmental and soil conditions can contribute to a concrete job gone wrong. Concrete is very unforgiving and responds quickly to changes in the immediate area.
Messed up concrete can be fixed using proper procedures. Things You Will Need + Drill with 2-inch bit Small gravel Soaker hose Concrete repair kit with instructions Garden hose Portland cement Fine sand Concrete trowel The techniques and products used to fix a concrete job that has been messed up will depend on the type and extent of the damage that was done.
At one time, shiny gold fireplace surrounds (which are actually brass) were the very height of fashion. Today, they are considered by some homeowners to be ostentatious or just plain tacky. There's no reason to invest in an expensive, new fireplace surround in order to change its color.
Instead, if you like the design, invest in an inexpensive can of metal primer, a can of metal spray paint, and some painter's tools.
People often choose spiral staircases for their homes due to their looks and the fact that they require far less space than a traditional stairwell. However, the way in which spiral staircases are designed can cause more safety issues than one has to deal with when using a regular staircase. Make sure your spiral staircase is as safe as possible.
Open Back A spiral staircase poses unique safety challenges. One of the more dangerous aspects of a spiral staircase is the fact that they have an open-back construction.