You've probably never wanted anyone to say to you, "Is that bad smell coming from your pants?" Sometimes a new clothing item can still have a strong dye odor to it that turns many people off.
Air out your dye-smelling clothing in the sun. These odors can be seemingly difficult to remove, as washing them even several times won't always do the trick and may fade the cloth. Yet the solution to getting your clothes smelling fresh is right in your kitchen cupboard.
Often it seems there are not enough electrical outlets in a room to power the myriad of electrical devices of modern society. Plug adapters can be plugged into an outlet to increase the number of devices which can be plugged into an outlet, but adding another outlet is a better solution.
An existing electrical outlet can feed power to another outlet. An existing electrical outlet (plug) can be used to feed electricity to an additional outlet.
The Hoover FloorMate cleans hard floor surfaces such as tile, laminate, sealed wood, vinyl and linoleum. The appliance is equipped with spinning brushes to scrub the dirt off the floor, plus a built-in squeegee to remove much of the cleaning solution and cut down on drying time.
The FloorMate can be used like a regular vacuum for dry cleaning, or it can spray a cleaning solution with the push of a trigger on the handle.
Fishing line provides a simple, nearly invisible way to hang photos from hooks or picture rails. Make sure the line is in good shape, kept out of sunlight, and tied with a secure knot to ensure safety for your photo.
Hanging a Picture With a Fishing Line Fishing line comes in handy for hanging pictures when other options, such as picture-hanging wire, aren't readily available. As an added benefit, fishing line is a lot less visible than wire, so it's not noticed as easily when it holds frames hung from picture rails.
When a kitchen is not designed for housing a full stove, the solution is a cooktop range. Installed at countertop level above the cabinetry, a cooktop provides ease of use in a convenient area in gas or electric models. Installing a GE model cooktop is straightforward but riddled with hazards if you are not careful or knowledgeable in electric wiring and gas appliance installation. It can be a do-it-yourself project if you work with great care and follow all GE recommendations.
Improve your home's safety and privacy by installing a chain-link fence. These popular fences are easy to install and maintain, and their versatility allows for quick and easy adjustments of location. In addition, you can thread privacy material through the links in the fence to create a privacy screen--a welcome barrier for pool areas or places where children may play. Although you can install a chain-link fence anywhere on your property, attaching a chain-link fence to a house is an effective way to close the gap between the fence and your home.
Metal fences are used to protect and provide safety to residential and commercial lots. Metal fence types include chain link with post, tubular or solid sheets. The technique you use to cut through the fence will depend on its thickness and the type of metal it's constructed of. You can cut chain link fence with basic wire or bolt cutters. To cut through the post of the chain link fence or tubular and solid sheets of metal, you'll need to use of a reciprocating saw that's equipped with a metal cutting blade.
The fuse installed in an electrical plug is a vital safety device. A filament inside the fuse is designed to melt and cut the circuit if the current gets too high. This prevents damage to the appliance or electrical device, the person using it, and stops the power cord from overheating to the point where it could catch fire. Two fuses are typically found in the electrical plugs of miniature holiday lights to prevent overheating, and possibly exploding the little glass bulbs.
An attic fan draws hot air out of the top of a home and vents it outside. A broken fan belt stops the motor from engaging the fan blades and must be replaced if the attic fan is to continue being used. To replace a broken fan belt, remove the belt and substitute a functional one in its place.
Fan belts are available at hardware stores, and a few household tools will take care of the disassembly/assembly procedure.
A leak in a shower pan is a bad thing because it allows water to seep into your floors. Not all leaks result in water damage and rot, but it is best to get on top of the problem before it starts. If your shower base is leaking, you can expect certain costs to accompany the repair. Get familiar with them so you don't spend too much, or too little, to get the job done right.