Preventive maintenance is key to a longer life of your hot water heater. Poorly operating heaters will produce water that is not as hot as you prefer it. Bad maintenance can lead to faulty elements, higher utility bills and a shorter life for your tank.
Things You Will Need + Adjustable wrench Garden hose 3/4 inch Allen wrench 3 to 4 gallons apple cider vinegar Toothbrush Lime deposits are often a cause of faulty hot water heaters, so removing lime deposits will save you money in the long run.
Trimming your laminate countertops offers a change of pace from the norm, while at the same time giving your counters a retro 1950s diner look. Metal trim for your laminate countertops is available in a wide range of patterns and colors, with a simple-to-apply snap-on system that saves you installation time while removing the need to screw the trim in place. Since most metal trim is made of stainless steel, it's even lower-maintenance than the laminate on the rest of the counter.
When it comes to working around a grill, you want to make sure that it is securely in place. A grill that might suddenly roll or slide can be dangerous to everyone around. Anchoring an outdoor grill is fairly simply and can usually done by using just a few items you probably already have around the house.
Anchor down your outdoor grill so that you may cook on it safely.
Most modern display swords are composed of stainless steel. Stainless steel is quite durable and more resistant to corrosion than other metal alloys. If you do not use your display sword to cut, it needs only a light cleaning and dusting once every few weeks.
Keep your sword well maintained with regular polishing and cleaning. Things You Will Need + Soft cloth Window cleaner Light mineral oil Sword polishing paste Tip Avoid directly touching the blade if possible.
Timber is the raw ingredient from which dimensional lumber is made. In the process of taking a growing tree and turning it into a 2-by-4 or other board, timber is an intermediate phase. In some cases, rough cut timber is used in its rough form for construction. The main differences revolve around texture and sizing.
Dimensional lumber is the finished product of timber processing. Timber From upright and growing to cut down and sectioned into logs, wood is known as timber.
Over time, the electrical contacts in light sockets on table and floor lamps can wear thin, and the light bulb may flicker or not illuminate at all. If the electrical cord and plug are in good shape, you can save the cost of a new lamp by assembling and installing a new light socket yourself.
For pull-chain sockets, detact the tip and feed the chain through the hole in the lamp.
Pegboards make a wonderful wall storage area for the garage. Adding hooks to the pegboard will keep tools within reach, and commonly used tools can be stored there permanently. Pegboards make a great addition for a child’s room or playroom. Use hooks for hanging clothes or toy bags.
You can purchase pegboards in colors as well as a natural wood finish. With the proper blade for cutting pegboard, your edges will be clean and smooth.
Marble floor tiles are a beautiful addition to any home, but one that requires specific care, especially when it comes to cleaning and stain removal. Spills, dirty shoes and flooring installation are just a few ways that adhesive can wind up on your marble floor tiles. Your floor is not ruined, however. Remove adhesive from marble floor tiles with a common household product.
Pour 1/4 cup dish washing liquid into a quart-size spray bottle.
Few popular hedge plants rise to the height of the Leyland cypress. At maturity, this fast-growing evergreen can exceed 100 feet. Its roots, however, are short and shallow.
Identification The expression "moderation in all things" does not apply to Leyland cypress. This hybrid evergreen grows almost a yard a year until it reaches full height. Its shallow roots spread several feet on all sides of the tree, given room.
An old-fashioned broom is a home cleaning staple. Brooms are inexpensive, and because they rely on elbow grease instead of technology, there is no fear of your broom breaking down in the middle of cleaning day. Brooms are great for sweeping up broken glass and dirt on hard floors.
Clean up dry messes quickly with an upright broom. It’s important to hold your broom correctly and move gently in order to protect your back from pulled muscles and strain.