A bed full of stuffed-animal friends provides a comfortable, imaginative environment for children. Unfortunately, stuffed animals can also harbor dust mites and other allergens that may trigger allergies in children and adults in the house.
Clean and disinfect stuffed animals every few months to reduce allergens. Clean and disinfect stuffed animals every few months in order to keep allergens at bay. Always check stuffed animals for manufacturer's directions before you clean them.
Many need a hot cup of coffee to start the day; however, the morning rush often necessitates taking that cup of coffee on the go in a thermos. Unfortunately, repeated use can leave your thermos stained with a seemingly permanent coffee stain.
Use a homemade mixture to rid your thermos of coffee stains. If your daily coffee ritual is starting to discolor your thermos, it is time for a little maintenance.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a great concern for families living in homes with furnaces and other gas-powered appliances. Home installation of carbon monoxide alarms is recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Carbon monoxide alarms may need to be replaced if displaying an error message. Carbon monoxide alarms will display an error message if the internal wiring or sensory equipment is malfunctioning. If your alarm is displaying an error message, some troubleshooting procedures can tell you if the message is displaying incorrectly or if your unit needs to be replaced.
Vermont Castings is a manufacturer of cast-iron stoves for residential homes. You can choose from gas, electric and wood styles if you want a Vermont Castings stove. If you have a simple problem with the Vermont Castings stove, try to fix it yourself. However, if you feel unsure about handling the stove on your own, contact the manufacturer for support.
Check the igniter and pilot light of your gas Vermont Castings stove if it will not light.
Concrete picnic tables and patio furniture have become a popular choice for many homeowners and commercial property managers who want outdoor furniture with little maintenance and upkeep. Concrete picnic tables are durable, long-lasting and stand up to weather and everyday use much better than wooden picnic tables.
Concrete tables are popular for their durability. Concrete picnic tables also provide built-in protection from thieves and vandals. When a concrete picnic table does become damaged or broken, you may be tempted to replace the unit.
The Maytag MFI2568AES is French door-style refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom. Inside the freezer is an assembly that makes ice and drops it into a bin. Sometimes the ice maker fails to the extent that it must be replaced. You can remove the old ice maker and install a new one with just a couple of screwdrivers.
The Maytag may not produce ice until the maker is entirely replaced.
Propane refrigerators built within the last 30 years are designed with fuel economy and low emissions in mind. On average, propane refrigerators built since the 1970s use about half the propane per day as models built in the 1960s or before. Their more efficient combustion also means far lower emissions of harmful combustion products. This allows many current models to be installed without having to vent them to the outside.
Kenmore vacuum cleaners are available in upright, canister and built-in models. All versions have different mechanical layouts. Kenmore canister vacuums have a built-in overload protector than functions similarly to a fuse, while the rest do not. If a power surge occurs or if the motor on your Kenmore canister vacuum begins to overwork, the overload protector kicks in, the power cuts off. With Kenmore built-in and upright vacuums, any blown fuses or power interruptions occur outside of the machine itself in the electricity supply.
The Kenmore Elite HE3 dryer is a front-loading dryer, intended for residential use. The dryer has plastic door with a window on the front, allowing you to see inside the dryer. The door is opened by a plastic handle on the side of the door. Because the handle is constantly pulled when opening the dryer, the plastic may break or crack. If the handle breaks or cracks it should be replaced, as it may become difficult to open and close the dryer.
The gable roof is probably the most common style for American houses. The famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said, "The average homemaker is partial to the gable roof." So he designed one, for the Ladies Home Journal, which called it "A small house with lots of room in it." Gable roofs are basic, with a center peak and a slope on each side to the outer wall. They are easy to build and effective.