Rain that gets into an attic through vents during a storm can result in costly damage to the home. Mold and mildew growth, rotting wood and water damage are among the most common problems that result from rain getting into the attic. While attic vents are designed to keep rain and snow out, there are some tricks to keeping the rain from blowing into the attic vents.
Install turbine vents.
One of the most important steps when painting your home is to remove the furniture or cover it completely with dropcloths so it doesn’t get dripped with paint. Despite your diligence, however, wet paint may still find its way to your furniture.
Supervise your children during craft time to avoid paint spills on your fabric couch. Things You Will Need + Water Mild liquid dish soap Cloths Toothbrush Plastic spoon Hair spray Paper towels Removing it from couch fabric can be tricky, especially if the paint has been on it for a long time.
Surell solid surface counters are manufactured by Formica. They are similar to Corian and other solid surfaces. Solid-surface counters are good for kitchens and baths because they are durable and stain-resistant They are also easier to clean than tile counters because they don't have grout that needs to be scrubbed. Over time, Surell counters will begin to scratch and the surface may become dull. You can hire a professional to refinish your Surell counters or refinish the surface yourself.
Stucco is an exterior finish material that lasts a long time and is easy to maintain. Its surface is hard, however, and attaching lattice panels to it involves drilling holes into the surface before you can screw anything into it and using spacers to hold the panel away from the wall. Placing lattice panels on stucco surfaces lets you train vines to grow up the panel or hang pots or other decorations from it.
Flatbed and open-top utility trailers are a good option for hauling large, bulky items when you don't have to access to a box truck. Some cargo requires more protection. In these cases, hard covers can be made from plywood and dimensional lumber to shield your cargo from the elements.
Plywood covers can be built to shelter trailer cargo. Since most trailers are fairly long, it is easiest to build your covers in sections that can be easily lifted on and off so that the trailer can continue to be used open when the covers are not in place.
Whenever you are retrofitting a chimney to use with a wood stove, a block-off plate is necessary for sealing the fireplace opening. Also known as a damper seal, a block-off plate keeps soot from entering the hearth and protects from cold drafts. It effectively seals off a home from the chimney. Many fireplace inserts come with seals for this purpose, but if you're doing the job yourself, you will need to shape sheet metal to fit in the opening.
Jansport backpacks are made of a variety of materials, including durable polyester fabric and nylon. Many have leather-reinforced bottoms. Any backpack, even if you use it gently, needs to be cleaned occasionally. Dirt and debris from the environment make them look soiled over time.
Things You Will Need + Towel Soft lint brush Hand vacuum Bucket Cloths Clothespins Open all the compartments on the backpack. Remove all the contents and then turn it upside down.
Wooden fences are often created from prefabricated sections mounted to posts. The prefabricated fence sections can either be purchased from a supplier, or built on site. Racking is the process by which a prefabricated panel is squared, meaning that each corner is a perfect 90-degree angle. On large structures such as a fence panel, special care is needed to keep the structure square rather than a parallelogram.
Step 1 Hammer a nail into the top left corner of the fence panel, ideally in the vertical structural member of the fence.
Vinyl lattice fencing is made of poly vinyl chloride. PVC is an excellent fence material choice for damp climates. PVC lasts longer than treated wood, with less maintenance during the life of the fence. Vinyl lattice fencing panels are sold ready to install, and come in pre-fabricated 4 x 8 foot panels. Vinyl lattice fence panels must be mounted on a sturdy framework of posts and rails. The types of frameworks available include pre-fabricated vinyl, galvanized steel tubing, or pressure treated wood.
When you store a dishwasher for an extended period, pay close attention to the water supply lines that connect to the unit. If you allow water to stay stagnant in these lines, it may damage the dishwasher over time. Store a dishwasher indefinitely after taking the proper steps to prepare it.
When you will not be using a dishwasher, store it properly. You can store the dishwasher unused without moving it or you can also uninstall the dishwasher and store it as long as you prepare it properly first.