Are you planning to put a walk-in flower cooler on your property? A variety of commercial options are available for a walk-in flower cooler, but for those who are handy and would like a specific size or variety, building your own walk-in cooler might be the best option. You may be surprised to discover that a homemade flower cooler is not out of your reach. A few steps will put you well on your way to a walk-in flower cooler that is just what you wanted.
Walnut oil magnifies the beauty of wood furniture and flooring, while adding a protective finish. Unlike many finishes, walnut oil is all natural, which means it does not possess any toxic chemicals, although there is still a danger of nut allergies if food comes into contact with a walnut finish. Walnut oil finishes "in" the wood, rather than "on" the wood, like varnish, which means walnut oil does not form a layer on the wood.
Empty 55-gallon barrels can be reused for a variety of purposes including making rain barrels, planters and simply for storage. Since some 55-gallon barrels have a non-removable top, you must cut it off before you can reuse it. Whether the barrel is made from wood, plastic or metal, the cutting process requires only basic power tools and the proper cutting blade depending on the barrel material.
Many wooden barrels have permanent tops that must be cut.
Add a touch of western nostalgia to any room by assembling a cowboy boot lamp. This style of lamp is a welcome addition to a child's bedroom, playroom or in a rustic-style living room or den. Choose a boot with a family history or create some history around the lamp with a well-chosen story of its origins.
Constructing the cowboy boot lamp is a quick process of drilling, pouring and assembling.
Copper pipe is used in the installation of household water supply pipes. Available in 8-foot lengths, the pipe is generally installed in 1/2 or 3/4-inch diameters. Once cut to the required length, the pipe sections join together with copper couplings which are soldered into place. However, the copper pipe ends and insides of the couplings must first be sanded using emery cloth to create a clean, though slightly abrasive, surface before soldering paste is applied and the seam between the pipe and coupling is soldered.
A parquet floor is made up of wood tiles, each of which is inlaid with smaller pieces of wood. The wood on parquet is thinner than that of solid wood floor planks, and the grain runs in several directions, making it a bad idea to fully sand the parquet as you would a regular wood floor.
Parquet flooring can become dull and worn over time. If your parquet floor needs a new finish, consider screening instead of sanding.
French or garden doors are an excellent way to open up inside space to the outdoors or to create a sense of having a large space by opening up between two smaller spaces. French door hardware is different than a typical single-door installation, although not as different as you may think.
You can install your own French door knobs. Things You Will Need + Passage knob Dummy knob Drill 1 3/4-inch hole saw 7/8-inch spade bit Wood chisel French door handle setups are made with standard door hardware in an individual configuration.
You've set up your home office, everything is perfect and then you take a second look -- no, the desk just won't do in that spot. Heavy desks just can't be pushed around the room like an armchair. Moving them requires preparation and at least one assistant. The trick is to use furniture gliders. Furniture gliders, available at hardware stores, go under the corners of the desk and aid in moving it.
Nothing is more relaxing than to swing carelessly on a patio swing. However, these swings are exposed to the elements all year round and can easily succumb to weathering and wear. The most common problems that patio swings develop include wood deterioration, paint or stain deterioration, chain problems and hardware rust. Fortunately, it is very easy to repair your patio swing yourself using nothing more than basic tools, a little paint and a little elbow grease.
High humidity can create conditions that are perfect for mold growth. Mold is not only unsightly and can present health hazards, but it can also stain surfaces. Unfortunately, one such place for mold growth is on the surface and in the folds of rubber gaskets that provide a tight seal around doors, especially refrigerator and freezer doors. It is not difficult to clean the gaskets, but it is important to use solutions that will kill the quick-growing mold.