Table of Contents Kinds of Polychrome Wood History Distribution Conservation Modern Polychrome wood refers to an item that has been decorated with many colors of opaque paints and pigments. The Greek roots for this word are "poly-", meaning "many" and "chromos", meaning "color."
Totem poles are examples of polychrome wood. Through the centuries, polychrome wood items have been identified from all continents excluding Antarctica, and are still being produced today.
How to Repair Leaky Pipes Quickly. You can stop - or at least slow down - a leak to prevent water damage until a plumber can do the complete repair. These steps are for a temporary fix, not a long-term cure.
Repair Leaky Pipes Quickly Things You Will Need + Duct Tape Epoxy Garden Hoses Hose Clamps Knife Pencils Buckets Pipe Wrenches Screwdriver Sets Tighten a threaded joint with a pipe wrench if the leak is there.
Maytag is a brand of appliances sold by the Whirlpool Corporation. It produces both portable and built-in dishwashers, which feature different washing and drying options. If your dishes aren’t drying properly, troubleshoot the issue since you can often fix this problem. Always disconnect the dishwasher from the power source before attempting any major repair on it.
Cycles/Normal If your Maytag dishwasher is not drying properly, see if you selected a heated drying cycle.
Rafters support a roof, holding its protective covering in place and supporting the various loads or forces exerted by weather. They are angled or sloped from a center peak to walls on two or more sides. All rafters are attached with framing nails, usually 10d or 12d, driven in with a hammer, but specific installations vary according to the type of roof. Some rafters have metal plates at attachment points for extra support.
Food coloring is a useful way to transform the color of icing, Easter eggs and a variety of other food items. However, it can be messy to use and will stain anything that it touches including countertops. If the food coloring sits on the counter for even one to two minutes, a stain often occurs.
Remove food coloring stains when they are fresh. Removing stubborn food coloring stains from a counter requires the use of a chemical solvent.
Extension cords are the workhorses of do-it-yourselfers everywhere. Whether you need the for power tools, lawn tools or just some power for the holiday lights display, extension cords do the job.
Occasionally you may need to splice and extension cord, either because of damage to one of the cords or the need for a longer line.
Things You Will Need + Utility knife Wire strippers Electrical tape Unplug the cord before doing any work.
Since prehistoric times, wood has been burned as a fuel. Wood fires can provide heat for comfort, cook food and signal people to your location. For a wood fire to produce a lot of heat and light, it requires big logs.
Burning Wood The bigger the log, the more energy it contains, and the more energy, the brighter and longer it burns. Unfortunately, big logs also take a while to catch on fire.
The Human Touch iJoy massage chair is like having a personal massage therapist in your home. The iJoy helps relieve fatigue, tension and pain. There are multiple components that keep the iJoy running smoothly. One component is the controller (or control panel). The controller lets you choose various massage techniques, such as rolling and kneading massages, with a touch of the finger. When the controller isn't working, you miss out on your stress-relieving massages.
Heat pumps are electrical units that provide central heating and cooling year round. During those hot and muggy summer months, or during those subzero cold winter months, heat pumps can ensure room temperatures are comfortable for your entire family.
Tip Refer to your manual if you are unsure where the fuses are located on your heat pump because the location may vary with different units.
If your heat pump is not blowing cool or warm air, or if it is not coming on, check the fuses and reset them, if necessary.
To test the tractor’s generator, you will need a voltmeter. This device is used to measure the voltage across a circuit. You’ll need to set the voltmeter to the appropriate voltage, which depends on your tractor. From there, you can tell if the generator is causing your tractor's malfunction.
How to Test a Tractor Generator If your tractor’s generator isn’t working, it can be quite frustrating. Fortunately, troubleshooting this part of the machine is something that can be accomplished by someone with a basic understanding of how the equipment works and the assistance of a simple tool called a voltmeter.