Whether you just bought a house with pre-existing paneling or you installed the paneling yourself, changing circumstances bring new design attitudes, and it may be time for the paneling to go.
Wood themes are great until they aren't anymore. Tearing it out is a big job, and it usually isn't necessary, because you can finish almost any paneling with a coat of paint or a layer of wallpaper. Wallpaper hides defects in the paneling better than paint, but it takes preparation.
Humidifiers are suitable for use in rooms with oil heaters such as a kerosene heater or an oil-filled radiator if you use both appliances according to the instruction manuals.The manual typically states how close an oil heater can be to other appliances, such as a humidifier, to be safe. Short-term or occasional use is appropriate for humidifiers. The appliance adds moisture to the air, which provides several benefits.
Uses for Humidifiers Humidifiers help relieve cold symptoms.
It should be easy to keep track of something as large as a septic tank, but in fact, the opposite is usually true. After several years of sitting undisturbed in your yard, the soil above it has settled and the ground cover effectively camouflages it, so finding one usually requires some detective work.
Despite its size, a septic tank can be difficult to find. Even after you do manage to find the tank, you still have to locate the cover before you can service it.
Sling chairs can be wonderfully comfortable to sit in and long-lasting. However, it is not uncommon for the fabric on sling chairs to wear out long before the frame does. Fortunately, you can replace the fabric portion of a sling chair.
Sling chair fabric can be replaced. Many companies make replacement slings, but sometimes the satisfaction of having done it yourself is worth the effort.
Things You Will Need + Cloth measuring tape Replacement outdoor fabric New sling splines (also known as rods) Scissors Sewing machine Heavy-duty thread Iron Tip If you are replacing fabric on more than one chair, measure each chair because the sling rails will shift over time.
Burled wood is patterned with intricate twists and swirls caused by injury or disease. It is difficult to cut burled wood without it cracking or splitting, so a lot of burled wood furniture is made free-form, to follow the contours of the pattern. Burled wood veneers are made by splitting a tree, opening it like a book, and shaving thin sheets like pages. Whichever kind you have, it’s important to care for burled wood properly.
Latex and lacquer are two main categories of paint. Lacquer paints consist of colored finishes that have solvent bases, while latex paints are water-based finishes. While both types of paint are useful in finishing and decorating, each one is more suitable for specific applications. Weigh all the benefits and drawbacks of latex and lacquer paints before you tackle your next painting project.
Latex Pros Latex and lacquer require different methods of thinning and cleaning.
There are a variety of reasons to bend or mold PVC pipe. Craft projects, green houses and lawn ornaments can all be made using molded PVC. Molding PVC to form a curve or a bend can save money by eliminating the need for one or more fittings.
Use heat to bend PVC for seamless curves. Things You Will Need + PVC pipe PVC caps Sand Heat source Leather gloves Cold water bath While the process of molding PVC is not difficult, there are some tricks to help ensure that the results are worth the effort.
Electrical panel boards serve as the control center for many electrical systems such as residential wiring. If the electrical panel is well-designed, it is easy to access and additional electrical systems can be added to the panel over time. If the panel is poorly designed, a multitude of problems can arise. An electrical contractor can be hired to design the panel but the cost can be high. Use a few professional design techniques to create an electrical panel board, saving the cost of bringing in a contractor or designer.
Poly gas pipe, or polyethylene yellow gas distribution pipe, is a popular underground solution for burying natural gas line in North America. Poly gas pipe comes in solid sticks of varying length, as well as in rolled coils. Standard 1-1/4-inch Poly pipe is used for most residential natural gas services.
Poly gas pipe is the first choice of plumbing contractors. In some cases, where the main gas pressure is medium pressure, a smaller ¾-inch pipe is used.
Drainage pipe attaches to your gutter downspouts and carries water away from the foundation of your home. This prevents foundation damage and basement flooding. The pipe should run underground around the perimeter of your home, to allow all of the downspouts to feed into it. Consider installing a clean-out valve near your home to allow for snaking out these pipes if they become clogged with leaves and debris from the gutters.