Preformed concrete steps allow builders to install steps without creating precision molds. Preformed concrete steps are poured in a temperature- and moisture-controlled environment which makes them less susceptible to cracking due to moisture trapped in the concrete.
To install preformed concrete steps, you need a stable foundation that will not move when the ground freezes.
Things You Will Need + Tape measure Stakes String Shovel Tamper Crushed gravel Sand Concrete Measure the footprint of the steps with a tape measure and then transfer the measurements to the ground in front of the steps.
A hollow door, also known as a hollow-core door, is lighter than a solid door and less expensive as well. However, it lacks the insulating qualities of a solid door, and you may find that you can feel drafts very strongly if the door leads from a cold area inside your home to a warmer area. While you cannot inject spray foam into the door itself, you can use rigid foam insulation to cover the door and warm your home.
For homeowners with gas furnaces, it may be necessary to shut a furnace off and restart it to check the condition of the equipment and ensure that there is no gas leaking. For Goodman brand gas furnaces, you must follow the startup procedure exactly to ensure safety.
Precautions Before starting a furnace, homeowners should ensure that the furnace has adequate ventilation and there is nothing obstructing the vent pipe. Also, if a homeowner smells gas five minutes after shutting off the gas valve to the furnace and the electrical power to the furnace, he should contact his gas supplier for help and not use any appliances.
One of the most common support systems for floors in houses and commercial buildings is the open-web truss system. Their appearance makes them seem easy to build because they look as if they are just straight pieces of lumber with angled pieces between them.
Floor trusses are custom built to meet specific construction needs. However, several aspects of building, such as weight and the span that needs the truss determine their construction.
The Mosler Safe Company manufactures physical security equipment like safes and bank vaults. Founded in 1867 by Gustave Mosler, the company makes safes known for their ability to withstand explosions. The Mosler Safe Company is most known for the construction of the vault depository at Fort Knox, Ky., which houses U.S.
gold. Changing the combination on a Mosler safe can be a challenge if you don't know what you're doing.
A butterfly leaf table stores the extending leaf under the table itself, using a hinged mechanism to raise the leaf when pulling the table halves apart to increase the length of the table. With a butterfly leaf table, you do not have to store the leaf or go looking for it when you want to increase the table size. If the table will not close, the hinge mechanism may be bent or damaged.
Westinghouse makes 1.5-cup, 3-cup and 7-cup rice cookers, so you can choose a rice cooker based on your family size. Once you purchase your rice cooker, you will have to learn how to use it.
Cook your rice in a Westinghouse rice cooker. Fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the machine and begin cooking a side of fluffy and delicious rice.
Things You Will Need + Water Rice Oven mitts Hot plates Set your Westinghouse rice cooker on a flat surface that is close to an electrical outlet.
Winter can harm sensitive bushes, causing myriad forms of damage, from broken branches caused by snow and ice to damaged bark caused by foraging animals.
Lilacs perform well if protected during the winter. Covering shrubs can prevent some of the major types of winter damage, and should be seriously considered by gardeners living in areas where winters are very harsh, or for plants in highly exposed areas of the garden, such as hillsides.
When rats get into a house, chimneys and fireplaces are common nesting sites. Because rats are nocturnal, you might only see or hear them at night. If you start a fire in your fireplace and notice heavy smoke and a strong smell, it could be a rat nest burning in the chimney.
There are methods you can use to rid your fireplace of rats. Rats make nests by gathering debris into the narrow space of the flue of your fireplace.
Round rubber drive belts have been used for decades as a way to transfer power from a power source to a mechanical device. Because they are made of rubber, the belts will eventually wear out due to friction or become over stretched. When that happens, you have no real choice other than to get a new one. However, there are times when, for one reason or another, the rubber drive belt breaks apart.