There is nothing quite as useless as a beautiful bench, in a perfect spot, with a seat and back too worn to sit on. A well-maintained bench can add enjoyment to any yard or park. Even a novice carpenter can replace the wooden parts in almost any park bench with just a little spare time and some common tools.
Park benches can fit in with your landscaping. Things You Will Need + Drill and screw bit Pliers or wrench Tape measure Carpenter's quick square Circular power saw, jig saw or handsaw Table saw (optional) Lumber in the dimension of the bench slats Machine screws, nuts and locking washers Sander or sanding block and sandpaper Stain and lacquer or paint Paintbrush Disassemble the Bench Remove all of the screws that hold the original wooden pieces in place with a drill, screw bit and pliers.
When you must bond Styrofoam to wood, you are actually bonding a plastic material to a wood material, as Styrofoam is a plastic product. Because Styrofoam is plastic, remember that using an adhesive that contains solvents may create toxic fumes.
Glue styrofoam to wood and clamp it while the glue bonds. Styrofoam is also a nonporous material, which means that it will not absorb adhesive. Select a strong adhesive and give it ample time to set before you test the bond.
KitchenAid food processors feature a variety of cutting blades, including a multipurpose blade that is located at the base of the appliance's work bowl, and several disc blades to chop, slice or shred food. While opening the food process after use may sound simple, it is important to follow the correct procedure and avoid exerting excessive physical force, which may crack or break the plastic components.
Press the off button located on the front of the KitchenAid food processor to turn the appliance off.
Table of Contents Futon Benefits Sofa Bed Benefits Futon Disadvantages Sofa Bed Disadvantages Formalality Cleaning Price Futons and sofa beds offer needed seating while also providing an extra bed for guests. These dual purposes allow for flexibility, particularly in situations where space is limited.
Rather than dedicating one room as a space for guests, the futon or sofa bed allows homeowners to use the room as an office, hobby, play or living room while also providing overnight hospitality for guests.
One of the interesting features of a traditional fireplace set are the pair of andirons placed on the sides of the fire chamber. Often the andirons are decoratively fashioned of intricate wrought iron or polished brass lathe work.
Using andirons An andiron typically has three supports: two legs under the post at front and a third leg extending down from a horizontal bar that runs back from the post. The top of the post frequently has a shiny sphere of metal, most commonly brass.
Using real maple wood can be cost prohibitive when building furniture or other wood items. Therefore, many woodworkers opt to build with pine and use special finish techniques to give this low-cost material a treatment that looks like maple. Although it’s time consuming, using light coats of different one-step stains can produce an acceptable alternative when using pine in place of maple.
Seal with One-Step Light Gold Stain Create the rich undertones of red in maple with multiple stain applications.
Traverse rods are used to hang draperies that open by drawing the cords. If you are changing your draperies from two panels that open in the center to one panel that draws to right or left, you may want to convert the rod to one that draws to the right or left instead of buying a new rod. It is not a difficult process and will likely save you money.
Carpets are popular for flooring, but sometimes due to children, pets or accidents, a carpet will develop missing fibers--a hole or a small burn in need of patching.
Damage on carpet Things You Will Need + Vacuum Carpet adhesive Needle and thread Cloth Jar lid Utility knife Paper Brick Repairing small problems can be as simple as gluing fibers over a tiny spot or cutting out a small piece of replacement carpet and gluing it to the damaged area.
Drainage routes water along a predetermined path. The ideal drainage catches water flowing off of a hill aimed at the yard or a house's foundation and routes it to a location where the water can gather safely, such as a pond or valley. Building a drainage ditch along your fence line can be accomplished without having to tear up your existing fence. The ideal drainage ditch is within a few yards of the house but placing it along the fence line catches any water flowing from outside the property.
When correctly applied, wallpaper can make a room stand out. However, an application of wallpaper may unravel much earlier than expected. The reasons for this vary and require some good investigative skills on part of the homeowner.
Properly installed wallpaper can last a long time. Improper Installation When diagnosing wallpaper problems, look at the application of the wallpaper to the wall surface. Older walls may have decorative strips that were applied with paste and a roller while newer versions of wallpaper are often self-adhering.