Sap can end up on your clothing whether you are camping, doing yard work, or simply sitting on a wood bench. It can leave you in a sticky situation when regular laundry detergent won't remove the sap.
You don't have to be collecting maple sap for syrup to end up with tree sap on you clothes. You may be tempted to just throw away the clothing, but you can eliminate the sap from your favorite jeans or work shirt with items you probably already have in your home.
Often the most difficult part of building a deck is attaching the deck to the house. Most homes have a poured concrete foundation making it tricky to attach the ledger board. The ledger board is the board that will take the weight of the deck frame and decking. Attaching it to a poured concrete wall is not difficult but does require some special tools and materials. The best way to anchor a board to concrete is with "
Laminated countertops can be trimmed with a thin edging strip of the same material that is used on the laminated surface or with plastic or metal moldings that finish the edges and complete your countertop installation. The accuracy with which you apply the trim pieces can make the difference between a quality finished appearance and a poorly executed job. If the edging does not seal the substrate from moisture and other contaminants, the countertop will not look good or last long.
Royal Building Products produced its line of Winchester vinyl storage sheds in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Manufactured under the Royal Outdoor Building aegis, various models of these sheds existed, including the Winchester II. All Winchester line sheds install in the same manner, using the same basic parts, designed to fit together in an efficient manner. You can find a full set of installation instructions in your shed's manual.
Typical cylinder deadbolts are common door security devices, but other options exist. You must protect the safety of the home, as well as the occupants inside, from outside intruders.
Keeping a home safe requires a good door locking mechanism. Alternatives Alternative locking devices can include a security screen door over the main front door, a flip lock or chain lock on the inside of the door, or a simple wedge placed at the bottom of the door.
The Moen/Stanadyne cartridge is the part of the shower valve that is designed to open the valve and let the water pass through the pipe into the shower head. The cartridge can become corroded or worn out to the point that it no longer turns properly.
It can also develop deposits on the cartridge that prevent the water from shutting off completely. Removing the Stanadyne cartridge can be done in about a half hour using some basic shop tools.
Modern home styling favors clean lines and sleek looks. Many homes built in the 1960s and afterward used brick around their fireplaces, a look that seems dated to many homeowners today. A good way to fix this decorating problem is with drywall.
Considerations You must ensure that the surface you are planning on drywalling will not be exposed to heat. If you have a brick wall that is an active part of the chimney, drywall is not recommended because it is a paper-based product.
The Frigidaire Affinity dryer is part of a new series of washers and dryers with time saving, energy efficient features. Like every appliance, from time to time your Frigidaire Affinity dryer may not operate properly. Some simple dryer troubleshooting might save you a call to a service technician.
The Frigidaire Affinity dryer is part of a new series of washers and dryers with time saving, energy efficient features. Like every appliance, from time to time your Frigidaire Affinity dryer may not operate properly.
A gravel road drag is a simple tool designed to scrape and flatten the top layer of a gravel road, removing debris and small bumps caused by erosion and/or vehicle breaking. Heavy drags grade the road surface, while light drags remove debris.
A common example of the “light drag” is the chain link fencing dragged around a baseball infield during the 7th inning stretch. Heavy drags are a low-cost alternative to complex, heavy-duty box/ blade graders.
Captain's chairs are mid-size wooden chairs with vertical supports serving as a back rest and a horizontal support serving as the arm rests. These chairs work well as desk chairs, dining room chairs and are popular in restaurants. With use and age, the wood on your captain's chair may become worn, but you do not have to throw out your entire chair because of a few scuffs. With some advanced sewing skills and some craft supplies, you can make a slip cover to place over your worn captain's chair and make it as good as new.