One of the more common fluorescent tube, lamp or bulb types is the T8 lamp. Fluorescent tubes are measured in eighth-inch increments, meaning a T8 lamp or bulb is one-inch in diameter. They are quite energy-efficient, can be purchased practically anywhere, and are quite easy to change.
Additionally, they are manufactured with a variety of wattages, and range in length up to 8 feet. With a life-span of as long as 25,000 hours, it's possible that this is the first time you have ever needed change out a failing T8 lamp.
A gas barbecue grill is a great outdoor amenity that people use to prepare meals eaten indoors or out. We have all been the recipient of a great meal straight off the grill, and how a gas grill works is what makes it one of the best outdoor cooking utensils available today.
Fast, even heat can be generated safely for the user and the environment through its use of safe, natural gases that are the source of fuel for the heat generated.
In tight spaces, such as apartments and dorm rooms, a Room Essentials futon is a useful piece of furniture, as it serves two functions. When folded up a futon is a comfortable couchlike place for you and guests to sit and visit. Then, at night, the futon flattens into a convenient place for up to two guests to sleep. Laying a Room Essentials Futon flat is simple, but there is a trick to it.
A sagging, collapsing or crooked deck is not only unsightly but also potentially dangerous. As with all structures, a long-lasting, durable and solid deck depends on a proper foundation. The foundation of a deck that rests on posts should be properly laid out, which involves making sure the posts are square.
A properly built deck starts with posts that are square. The posts also need to be set in the ground correctly so that they are stable and will not settle over time.
The advent of the twist-lock plug revolutionized the safety and reliability of high-amperage extension cable connections in commercial and industrial applications. Twist-lock connector plugs are also used on lower capacity extension cords, and as power supply connector plug-ins on various types of electrical equipment.
You can use a 30-amp twist lock plug for either a 240-volt supply or a 120-volt application. Installation normally takes about 30 minutes, and requires a minimal amount of tools and experience.
Determining the width of grommet curtains is the most important preparation you’ll make besides choosing the right fabric and curtain rod. If you don’t measure the width properly, you’re likely to start sewing only to find out when you go to hang the grommet curtains that they are not full enough for the window.
If you'll be replacing blinds with grommeted curtains, accurate measurements are crucial. To avoid this, install your curtain rod first so you’ll take the most accurate measurements.
When it comes to fake substitutes for real stone, Styrofoam is a classic material choice used widely in stage and cinema productions. Though significantly softer and lighter than stone, and essentially not durable at all, Styrofoam closely resembles stone's textures when properly painted.
Use the right colors and the right layering and painting techniques to recreate the look of aged stone, whether you're making a few simple rocks or a fake stone statue.
Whether you're putting together a set of bleachers or a playground set for a local park, it's likely that you'll be installing angle irons as part of the process. Manufactured with acute, right and obtuse angles, these pieces of iron guard against forces pulling in a variety of directions. For example, in bleachers, angle irons hold seat backs in place when spectators sit down on benches and lean back. Angle irons vary in strength, because their applications vary as far as applied force.
Freshly made ramen is hot, and it's easy to spill some when transporting a bowl from the kitchen to your favorite lounge chair. The noodles are wheat, and you can usually vacuum those up without much trouble -- especially if you let them dry first.
The soup stock is a different matter; it leaves an unsightly yellow stain that broadcasts your fondness for the budget meal. You don't have to let a simple spill divulge your culinary preferences, though.
Older houses and those renovated into apartments may not have actual closets, but can include some other funny spaces that can be converted. Occasionally, these turn out to have angled walls (or ceilings, depending on your point of view), which can be turned into decent clothing storage areas, especially when you consider that most of the space above a shelf-and-rod system is wasted. As long as there's enough height to hang clothes straight, and width enough to fit any jacket with padded shoulders, there's a place for a closet rod.