Though RV refrigerators are shaped and latch differently than standard refrigerators, almost all of them use the same kind of seal. If your RV's refrigerator is not keeping food cool enough, or you can feel cool air leaking out, adjusting the seal could save you some headache. Fortunately, a leaky seal does not always require replacement. Even if the door is slightly out of level, the rubber seal on the inside of the door will not meet the refrigerator correctly and air will leak.
Although its extensive use in chicken coops and runs gave this lightweight wire its easily recognized name, chicken wire isn’t just for chickens anymore. Chicken wire or poultry netting with its interesting hexagonal pattern creates an inexpensive fence or trellis for growing vines. Save space in the garden or greenhouse by training cucumber plants up a chicken wire fence. Protect your vegetable garden from critters with a chicken wire fence and weave jasmine vines through the fence for a fragrant decorative touch.
Freezer and refrigerator technology has improved in energy efficiency in the last 10 years. The decision to purchase a new freezer can be influenced by the age of the appliance. A new freezer can use half as much energy as an appliance that is only 10 years old. Determining the age of a freezer can be done with the serial number, provided the freezer was manufactured after 1970. Antique freezers will require an appliance expert to determine the manufacture date.
There is nothing that says “party” quite like a bunch of balloons, especially huge masses of them hanging from the ceiling in near invisible netting. Making a balloon net requires several yards of netting but little else other than the time it takes to hang.
Things You Will Need + Measuring tape Tulle (fine netting) Small cup hooks or self-adhesive tape Balloons If you purchase glitter netting, the effect will be a sparkling and pretty feature in itself, or you can color coordinate the netting to match balloons and barely notice it is there.
It’s frustrating to fall for a piece of furniture only to find out it’s been discontinued. With a piece of Kincaid furniture, it’s doubly so, since it’s hard to find a similar substitute. Kincaid remains one of few makers using solid wood construction. It is possible to find discontinued Kincaid, but Kincaid doesn’t sell directly to the public, so you’ll have to work with a dealer.
Check Kincaid Furniture Warehouse Stock Step 1 Visit the Kincaid website, kincaidfurniture.
If you have little artists in your house, you have probably already encountered the marker masterpieces that they proudly display upon walls. Dry erase markers have a misleading name in that they don't just wipe off the walls. It requires a little more time and special attention.
Clean Dry Erase Marker From Walls Not all cleaners will remove this temperamental mark.
Things You Will Need + Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Hairspray Toothbrush Isopropyl alcohol WD-40 Soft clean cloth White toothpaste Tip Test each method on an inconspicuous area of the wall before using it to remove the marker.
When installing an electric water heater in your basement, it should be placed on a stand to keep it off the floor. This will prevent the bottom of the tank from rusting or sustaining damage if water gets into the basement. You can create a stand for your water heater, at virtually no cost, by using a few cinder blocks or bricks to raise the water heater off the ground.
The LG Tromm series of washing machines are front-loading, energy efficient machines designed for residential use. The machines include several cycles, including a steam cycle as well as cycles to wash permanent press, delicate and "hand-wash only" items.
When the washer is in operation, the front door will be automatically locked to prevent spills and burns. If you need to open the door while it is locked it is possible to unlock the door, however you must wait for the water to drain and for the washer to cool.
Whether your old cabinetry needs a face lift or you have one cabinet door that is damaged, making a slab cabinet door is one of the simplest jobs in the business. A slab is nothing more than a solid sheet of wood -- or wood product -- cut to size and fitted with a knob or handle. While plywood or solid wood boards may be used to create slab cabinet doors, wood is subject to splitting, warping and twisting.
During remodeling, the need for moving a door often arises. This is especially true of older homes where it is important to maintain a look that matches the other woodwork. It is easy to damage a door during its removal so great care must be taken to preserve door, jamb and trim. Moving a door can save you hundreds of dollars. If the door is in good shape, it makes good sense to move it.