Seeing worms around the base of your leaky toilet is often a troublesome sight; but they probably aren’t worms you spot. The larvae of the moth fly, also called drain fly, looks like small black worms, but are in fact just baby flies waiting to grow.
Your toilet could be a breeding ground for moth flies. Moth flies are attracted to toilets, drains, septic tanks and just about anywhere that contains moist decaying matter.
Ikea's sleek MALM bed frame adds modern flair to the bedroom, but provides little storage. Easily add drawers to enhance storage under your MALM bed by using drawers that you already have and are not using, or by building your own drawers using solid plywood and rabbet joints for sturdy construction. Plywood is relatively inexpensive but strong, and rabbet joints add extra strength, but are not overly intricate to construct.
Stucco is a hardy building material, but it is prone to staining and getting dingy over time. While you can simply whitewash over the stains, if you do not remove them they will ultimately reappear in time.
Things You Will Need + Garden hose Tarps Pump sprayer Household bleach Scrub brush Bristle broom Fortunately, removing stains of all types from stucco is a relatively simple, although potentially time-consuming process.
Constructing a pond can be as simple as digging a ditch or hole in your landscape, and as complicated as adding lining, sealant and wildlife. While ponds may serve some people as attractive backyard emplacements, for farmers and other land workers a pond can be a valuable resource for irrigation, raising animals and other tasks. A leaking pond can result in ruined soil, lost water and other troubles. One way to seal a pond that is leaking through loose or permeable soil is to mix in soda ash; this chemical, also called sodium carbonate, serves as a dispersant, can change soil texture, making your pond more secure.
Upholstery foam is commonly used as cushioning in seat covers and padded cushions. The foam is durable and holds its form even through extended periods of use, making it perfect for use on furniture pieces. Upholstery typically covers the foam, protecting the foam itself from dirt and stains. When a spill occurs, or germs come into contact with the foam, it is important to clean the foam without damaging it or altering its shape.
Valve adjustment on a Kohler 16-horsepower engine is usually necessary once a year in order to ensure proper air intake into the engine and keep it running efficiently. You may avoid the inconvenience and expense of taking your engine to a small engine repair shop.
Instead, adjust the Kohler's valves yourself by way of the valves' rocker arms — even if you have never attempted valve adjustment on a small engine previously.
An antique kerosene lamp brings a little history into your home, but that's no excuse for leaving it in its grimy state. To keep it functioning properly with a beautiful appearance, you need to keep it clean. The brass components of the lamp are susceptible to corrosion if they're not cleaned the right way.
Things You Will Need + Liquid car cleaner Soft, lint-free cloth Soft toothbrush Detergent Stiff-bristled brush Tip Always store kerosene in an approved, labeled, tightly closed container; keep it out of children's reach.
If you're installing new plumbing fixtures into your fiberglass tub, you'll need to drill holes for installation. Fiberglass tubs have a finish that chips when penetrated. Fiberglass tubs usually come without fixtures, leaving it to the contractor or homeowner to install them. Masking tape helps prevent cracks in the tub's surrounding areas and you need to use a template to ensure that you drill in the correct location for your installation.
When your king size bed develops a rise in the middle, your sleep may be disturbed by the sensation of “rolling down the hill” toward the edge of the bed where a hollow has formed. Called the “trench” effect, this can occur in the center of a bed that usually accommodates a single sleeper or on both sides of a bed that accommodates two. The trench effect on two sides results in a rise in the middle.
Retaining block walls used around a patio will complement the house and other landscape elements such as trees and shrubs. Make the top flat to use as a bench and provide extra sitting space or use it to display special potted plants. Today, wall blocks come in many different colors so you can accent your surroundings. You no longer have to paint or hide the wall, now you can use the retaining wall as a vocal point in your landscape retreat.