A porcelain bathtub can develop rust stains that will mar its beauty as well as attract mold and mildew over time. You can use the abrasive nature of muriatic acid -- a common mineral acid -- to rid your bathtub of rust stains.
Muriatic acid is available from your local hardware store and must be treated carefully as it is quite caustic.
Things You Will Need + Protective, arm-length gloves Protective eyewear Measuring cup Terry cloth Baking soda Clean cloth Tip Any porcelain that is eaten away can be primed with a metal primer then painted with a waterproof epoxy paint once the rust stain has been eliminated.
An oil furnace needs a chimney liner. The purpose of any chimney liner, or flue, is to keep the smoke, fumes and toxic gases from penetrating the chimney mortar and entering the living space. The fuel used in an oil furnace creates an oil mist. If this by-product is not correctly vented, the substance will build up on surfaces around the home; the process is called “puff-back.” Cleaning up the mist can be costly.
Table of Contents Moisture Content and Soil Moisture Content and Wood Effects of Moisture Moisture in Grain Purpose of Moisture Content Moisture content is defined as the percentage of water in a product or object. Moisture in some form and amount is found in almost everything and can have different effects on the object.
Husky power washers are outdoor tools designed to clean large, hard surfaces with a forceful blast of water. Typical cleaning surfaces include patios, decks, sidewalks, driveways, home exteriors and even cars and bicycles. While regular cleaning and maintenance should help keep the Husky washer working correctly, problems with leaking may occur occasionally. If the manifold is leaking, some repair efforts may restore function without having to replace the manifold.
Energy meters refer to devices designed to calculate the amount of electrical energy used by offices and residences. Kilowatt-hour meters are one type of frequently used energy meter.
Kilowatt-hour meters measure the consumption of electrical energy. Parts A kilowatt-hour meter contains an aluminium disc, which is supported by a spindle with a worm gear. The worm gear drives the register, or series of dials used to record how much energy is used.
Leftover and broken crayon pieces make inexpensive craft supplies for homemade stained glass window decorations and candles. If melted crayon is left in the pan, it quickly hardens. Removing the melted crayon is not difficult, but you must do it in a way that doesn't damage the pan itself.
Crayon wax hardens to form a stubborn stain in your pan. Careful removal methods allow you to get the melted crayon out of the pan without scratching the surface or leaving an unpleasant-tasting crayon was residue behind.
A burning smell in a GE dishwasher is not normal and may even be alarming the first time you notice the odor, although there is likely no reason to panic. The first thing to do when you detect a burning smell from any electrical appliance, including a dishwasher, is to shut off the unit.
Troubleshooting the smell in a GE dishwasher takes less than an hour using basic tools. You may be able to identify and fix common problems yourself without calling a repair technician and incurring a bill.
While a mobile home is inexpensive compared with a stick-built home, you can upgrade it inside and out with modern materials and paint. Taking time to research and determine a style, such as contemporary, mid-century modern, country, shabby chic or eclectic, speeds the process of renovating and redecorating the space.
With imagination and careful planning, an old mobile home can become an updated contemporary home. Repurposing and reusing your existing furnishings helps control the budget.
Turbine vents are those ubiquitous devices found on almost every residential rooftop. Designed to maintain steady ventilation to attics, these devices are necessary to prevent mold and excessive heat buildup under the roof. Over time, these vents can become squeaky from moisture and age-related, natural degradation.
Fixing a squeaky turbine vent helps increase operational efficiency. Fortunately, fixing the squeak is not too hard, allowing you to restore quiet operation of the vent.
Demolition is a procedure used to remove existing structures on property. Demolition may be necessary due to the age of the structure, the lack of habitability of the structure and its overall appearance. Some cities demolish structures to prevent unwanted vistas and drug trafficking.
Demolition costs can be minimal compared to the community's cost of a crack house. Things You Will Need + Measuring tape Phone book Demolition in the home can be for remodeling, rebuilding or the selling of an empty lot.