Whatever you do, stay away from ammonia. Ammonia may seem like a strong agent that will get anything up. However, it won't clean up a mess without leaving destruction behind. Using ammonia will cause discoloration to your vinyl flooring, and it may even cause it to thin out.
Warning Approach Instead of the harsh products you may think will get the job done, go for a softer approach. Take a soft cloth and dab on some WD-40.
You may be in the habit of using a mixture of bleach and warm water to clean your kitchen floor and countertops, but you now have granite countertops. You love the rich finish of granite and the way the countertops shine in the light.
If you are wondering if you can use bleach to clean your granite countertops--the answer is no. You must not clean your granite countertops with bleach or any solution containing bleach.
Building a playhouse for your kids using landscape timbers is a lot of fun -- reminiscent of an old-fashioned log cabin raising. You'll need some basic tools and a helper, but otherwise, if you've ever built a tower out of dominoes or one of those Lincoln Log houses, then you have pretty much all the engineering expertise you'll need to build a very sturdy, safe playhouse.
Sand all your landscape timbers and fill any splintered areas with wood filler to protect children's hands.
Carpeting is not only an attractive addition to your home, it is also an investment. Maintaining your flooring with a regular cleaning regimen will help to ensure both the beauty and longevity of your carpet.
Carpet stains happen. Things You Will Need + Paper towels or clean white cotton cloth Vacuum cleaner Spray bottle with a 5 parts to 1 part water/hydrogen peroxide solution Steam cleaner Emulsifying spray cleaner Rinsing solution Wear and tear is inevitable and the primary function of any good maintenance program is to protect your carpet from excess wear rather than trying to cure it of cleaning disasters after the fact.
Double ovens are generally 27 or 30 inches wide. They are most often built-in and conform to industry-wide standards so they will fit in standard cutouts. Spacers are also sometimes used. Spacers allow the oven to be centered, critical for mitigating heat build-up that could result in fire. The cutout depth is critical for proper installation. The cutout depth is the cabinet measurement from the front of the oven--the door--to the back wall.
Edenpure heaters are single-room space heaters. The Edenpure heater has a high-temperature safety switch which cuts the unit off should it reach a preset maximum temperature. Another safety feature is the unit shuts off if it is accidentally knocked over.
In each instance of the heater automatically shutting off, it requires resetting. Unlike most small appliances, the Edenpure heater has no reset button. Edenpure’s design requires disconnecting the power source for a specified amount of time to reset the sensors.
When your window-mounted air conditioner starts to malfunction, you may not want to immediately replace the entire unit. It is very likely that you can repair or replace just one part of your air conditioner. This will extend the life of your purchase.
A malfunctioning window-mounted air conditioner might spew warm air into a room or it might not turn on at all. If your window air conditioner ceases to cool your air, chances are its compressor is malfunctioning.
Installing skirting around the underside of your deck allows you to hide structural supports, provide storage or simply keep pets and other animals from getting underneath. You can create deck skirting from many materials, but there are some options more commonly used on standard backyard decks. When choosing your skirting, opt for a similar material used to construct the deck for a complementary look and comparable lifespan. Consider the skirting materials that will allow you the easiest access beneath your deck to add and retrieve stored items.
Most folks living in snowy cold climates don't use their outside hose bibs in the winter. However, farmers and ranchers need a year-round supply of running water for their livestock. The soil may be frozen to a depth of two feet or more, but thirsty cattle and horses still need water.
Water A freeze-proof or frost-proof hydrant addresses this problem.
The basic unit consists of a metal standpipe, pump rod, plunger, bleed valve or check valve, lift handle, and packing nut.
In the 1940's and 50's, a businessman required from five to seven clean shirts every week: at least one for every day and Sundays too. These cotton shirts looked best when starched and ironed crisply.The laborious chore of ironing the shirts fell on the homemaker with her ironing board and iron. The marvelous mechanical ironer reduced both time and labor involved, and while it excelled at all flat ironing, the mangle ironer could produce a perfect-looking shirt in minutes with minimal effort.