Decorating your home can be a fun and daunting task. One of the more challenging aspects of home decorating is being able to fill in awkward spaces and balance the symmetry of the home. The area above the piano can be difficult to decorate as the piano is such a large piece of furniture.
Decorating a wall above a piano is fun and daunting. You want to showcase the beauty of the piano, but not clutter the area.
Though termites in mulch are rare, they can move from the mulch to the home. There are ways to keep termites out of your mulch, or at least keep them from moving from the mulch into the house.
Termites can travel through mulch to the house. Things You Will Need + Termite treatment Termite bait Gloves Check to see if there are termites in the mulch. Termites look similar to ants, so it is important to be able to distingusih between the two.
When installing ceramic tile onto a concrete surface, you must make allowances for the movement in the concrete because of temperature changes. Without the addition of expansion joints cut throughout the slab, the seasonal expansion and contraction of the concrete causes cracks to form over the concrete surface. The inclusion of the joints allows the slab to move in sections instead, decreasing the stress throughout the material. Placing a ceramic tile over an expansion joint transfers the slab's movement into the tile, eventually causing the tile to crack.
Table of Contents Measure It Up Plywood or Plastic DIY Plastic Dividers Baskets and Crates Get Organized Adding dividers or storage baskets to a chest freezer breaks up the space and allows for separate compartments in which to store food. Using plywood, plastic or storage baskets can add organization to any chest freezer. Building or adding compartments is simple if properly prepared.
Metal pipe is strong and thick, making it much more difficult to cut than other piping materials such as plastic. However, to cut metal pipe you don't have to spend money on a specialty tool.
Make a pipe-cutting tool with a monkey wrench. Things You Will Need + Monkey wrench Drill 3-mm metal drill bit Two pipe cutting wheels Two 3-mm wheel pins Four 3-mm nuts With a couple of sharp cutting wheels and a few objects from your tool box, you can craft a homemade pipe cutting tool without going to the store.
In theory, when your Maytag washer reaches its spin cycle, it should begin spinning. As it spins, it will simultaneously throw water out of the appliance through the drain hose, which empties into a sink or drain pipe. Although the process is fairly simple, there are a number of problems that may occur.
As soon as you determine what is causing your washer to not spin or drain directly, you should be able to make changes that will eliminate the problem from occurring again.
The iconic surfboard can easily be turned into a functional and attractive bar. Create an instant conversation piece if you no longer use your surfboard, live far from the sea or want to make a fun and interesting bar in your home. With a few tools and a little hardware, you can make a functional bar using an old or new surfboard.
Retired boards make great bars. Step 1 Build the frame of your bar using 2x4s.
Whether you've bought black lights to highlight a fluorescent display, create a mood in your dorm room, or for some other purpose, at some point you're going to have to deal with hanging them. While the light casing of your average black light has holes where screws or nails can be threaded through, the cord is often left just to dangle. To deal with this potentially unsightly problem, you'll have to get a bit resourceful.
Composite countertops are made from the combination of several distinct materials, and therefore don't fall under the classification of a laminate or solid surface. Most composite countertops are made from recycled materials, making them an eco-friendly choice. Polishing your composite countertop may take a little extra work because they do tend to scratch more than popular materials like granite.
Composite countertops are made from recycled materials. Pour two cups of bleach into a clean, empty spray bottle.
Table of Contents Gas Heaters - Gas Leak Gas Heaters - Pilot Lights Electric Heaters - Testing The Circuit Electric Heaters - Thermostat Electric Heaters - Heating Elements Water leaks Nothing is better than a nice hot bath after a hectic day. But what happens when you turn on the hot water and nothing comes out?