A carport with an awning keeps snow and rain off your car while also shielding it from the sun. Carports are much simpler structures than enclosed garages. However, they still will require repairs if damaged during severe weather, or hit while you're driving in or out of the carport. Carport awning posts are replaceable regardless of whether they're made of metal, wood or plastic. However, you'll need to purchase an identical post to replace the damaged one to avoid the need for further modifications to your carport.
Wood, especially pine or maple, typically contains sap. When building with wood, it is imperative that the wood has been properly dried to avoid oozing sap. When it has not been properly dried, sap will begin to seep out and cause problems with the finish.
The only solution is to scrape the sap off and refinish the wood, and to continue doing this until the wood stops oozing. The process can take several years.
Mailboxes are either mounted on an outside wall, or affixed to a post in the ground. Posts are either planted in the ground, or bolted to a small concrete pad. The mailbox on a post can be removed for replacement, or the entire ensemble can be dug out of the ground.
Either way, there are very few parts involved, so it’s very easy to remove a mailbox.
Things You Will Need + Shovel Screwdriver Adjustable pliers or wrenches An outdoor plant or small circle of sod Fill dirt or mulch Tip Rust and decay often make loosening outdoor screws difficult.
The decision of where to lay the first course in a hardwood flooring installation is influenced by factors that include the room dimensions, the placement of doorways and the direction of the boards. For reasons of visual symmetry and to allow equal expansion of the wood in both directions, many installers prefer to lay the first course down the middle of the room rather than against a wall. It requires a special technique.
Moss typically grows on damp, shady areas of the yard, especially around swimming pools, water spigots or areas with poor drainage. While some like the look of moss on brick, many homeowners wish to remove it, whether it has become slippery and dangerous to walk on, or simply detracts from the look of the yard.
Keep bricks clean to prevent moss growth. Things You Will Need + Latex gloves Small bucket Oxygen bleach Warm water Push broom Handheld brush Hose Cleaning moss off the brick in the landscape only takes a few materials, and proper maintenance over time will keep moss from developing in the future.
In nature, mildew has the important job of breaking down organic materials. Thriving in warm damp areas, this slimy substance adheres to surfaces that provide a hospitable climate and a food source. When dirt and debris collect on a dampened boat canvas, it becomes a prime location for mildew.
Keeping your boat canvas free from mildew will help it last for years to come. Things You Will Need + Bucket Chlorine bleach Liquid laundry or dish detergent Soft bristle brush Both unsightly and unhealthy to have around, mildew presents a problem that needs to be dealt with swiftly.
Cardboard accounts for 90 percent of all shipping packaging in the United States, according to the Earth911 environmental services company. When you recycle cardboard, you help prevent oil and sulfur dioxide from polluting the earth. You also free space in landfills. You can recycle cardboard packaging simply by using it for something else. Use your spare cardboard to make a durable chest of drawers.
Construct a chest of drawers from cardboard boxes.
Marble hearths are attractive, but they can weaken due to the rapid changes in temperature, which causes cracks in the surface. Patch the cracks with high-quality epoxy as soon as you see them to prevent the marble from cracking further. Weakened marble will continue to crack, fall into two pieces or feel unstable when you handle it.
Marble hearths are attractive additions to the home. Step 1 Clean the hearth to remove any dust or grease that will interfere with the repair.
A storm door is one of the first things visitors notice as they approach a house. Having a new storm door gives your home a clean and modern appearance. Emco is a subsidiary of the Andersen corporation. They make a variety of storm door styles, including a full glass storm door.
A storm door is one of the first things visitors notice as they approach a house. Having a new storm door gives your home a clean and modern appearance.
Wool and foam pads are the “king” materials of auto detailing. If you are cleaning, polishing or using a compound, you will achieve the best results with a wool or foam pad versus using cloth rags and towels. Both types are used by the pros and most often in combination with a circular polisher or high-speed buffer appliance. However, even if you are hand detailing a car without a device, you can still use wool and foam pads to achieve better results.