Old water-wasting toilets are the ones most likely to whistle or scream. It sounds like whistling to some and screaming to others, but the high-pitched sound coming from your toilet tank while it's refilling just means your toilet -- or at least the fill valve -- isn't working as well as it used to. If you don't mind the sound, you can let it be for now, but it isn't difficult to fix.
A furnace is designed for function, not decor, which isn't much of a concern if the furnace is tucked into a space of its own. If the furnace is visible in a room that's part of your day-to-day activities, however, hiding it is the only way to keep it out of sight, out of mind.
Grandmother and grandchild sitting in front of shoji screen If unable to give the room a structural makeover -- for instance, in a rental situation -- a room divider allows you to hide the unsightly but necessary furnace without sacrificing much space in the room.
Table of Contents Clear Stain Solid Stain Paint Natural Finish Varnish There are several types of finishes available for wood. A few finishes that you can choose from are clear stains, solid stains, paint, natural finishes and varnishes. The choice of finish is based entirely on your personal preference. Wood finishes are relatively easy to apply, but not always so easy to remove.
When remodeling a garden or driveway many people turn to gravel as an attractive alternative to cement or brick. The type of gravel known as 2B is composed of washed stones that work well for drainage. No stone is larger than 1.5 inches, and the smallest stones are 3/8 inch in diameter.
Gravel works well in landscape design. You can find a variety of types of 2B gravel on the market today.
After you've removed the price tag or sticker from your new plastic cups, adhesive residue often remains. Gently rubbing your finger or fingernail over it does little to remove it, but several household products and oils will work to safely remove all the residue without damaging the cup.
Sticker residue can be removed from plastic without causing damage or discoloration. It may take several attempts or different products to remove all the sticky residue.
Weaving is one of the most peaceful crafts you can find. As you create a pattern, the gentle back and forth motion of the warp and the woof can lull your mind into a meditative state. And, when you finish your work, you'll have a useful object to add to your household. Making a seagrass chair seat in a checkerboard pattern will give your furniture a modern, Shaker look.
Cabinetry is among the most important design elements when updating or remodeling a kitchen. These are the pieces that dictate how the kitchen is laid out and, ultimately how well the space functions. Oak is one of the most prevalent cabinet wood materials on the market and is such because it is a durable material that accepts stain and paint well, meaning its looks are easy to change. Espresso brown is an excellent choice for modern styles and will cover oak well.
Table of Contents Causes of Oven Smoking Self-Cleaning Ovens Cleaning an Oven Manually Preventing Future Problems Oven User Manuals & Troubleshooting Guides An oven may smoke when it's new or because grease or food has built up on it. Or, you may not have completely rinsed away all cleaning products.
Clean ovens rarely smoke or smell.
Whether you like bedding the calming color of a soft blue sky or the vibrant yellow of a cluster of daffodils, sleep on bedclothes uniquely tailored to your style by dyeing them yourself. Create a coordinated bedding set by choosing just one color, or mix and match colors to represent your favorite color combination.
Dye bedding subtle colors for a sophisticated look. Fabrics Bedding that contains cotton, linen or polyester is the best candidate for receiving and holding dye.
Maytag no longer makes or sells its Legacy Series washers. If you own one, however, you may find that you'll need to troubleshoot your machine for various problems. Try saving yourself some money by seeing if you can figure out what's not working correctly and solving the problem on your own.
Wet Load If your laundry load is not distributed evenly, it can cause your clothes to not spin properly and thus remain wet.