Casters are wheels that you can attach to the base of furniture pieces so they are easy to move. Casters can be lockable or not, depending on your preference. You can either replace the legs with casters if the legs are removable or install the casters directly onto the legs. You will need an electric drill to make the pilot holes in the bottom of the ottoman, and then you can affix the casters with screws and washers.
Plastic flower pots can be made into porch or yard lights with a little ingenuity and some simple tools. This project covers two types of flower pot lights which are a little "outside the box" in their design. The first one is a solar-powered plastic flower pot walkway light. The second is a plastic flower pot hanging light using colored marbles to create a nice effect.
Flower pot walkway lights Use a utility knife to cut out the center of the flower pot bottom.
Hot tubs are different then they were 40 years ago, when they were made from plaster, tile and wood. Today you can find hot tubs in fiberglass, tough thermal plastics and acrylic. Hot tubs are found in any climate and are manufactured with built-in chairs, jets and drink holders.
Build Hot Tub Framing If you are in the market for a new hot tub, shop around until you find the one suitable for you.
Kids enjoy making objects with sticky tape, and most people keep a few rolls of some kind of adhesive tape around the house. Adhesive tape has multiple uses but can cause a problem when stuck on surfaces near a heat source and melts into a gluey residue. A solvent chemical will neutralize the stickiness and clean the residue from surfaces. Dry cleaning solvents are available in hardware stores or, alternatively, you may use clear nail polish remover.
General Electric Advantium ovens combine convection, microwave and special halogen light technology to heat food evenly from core to crust while maintaining the crisping effect of conventional ovens. The turntable-style cooking tray that sits in the center of the oven rotates during cooking so that all sides of the food receive equal treatment. Turning off the rotation lets you cook large items on plates that are too big to turn inside the oven.
The XC90 is a crossover sports-utility vehicle manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars. The XC90 features a HomeLink remote transmitter system that can be used in place of your garage-door remote transmitter.
Before you can use the HomeLink remote transmitter system, however, you will need to activate and program the HomeLink system to recognize your garage-door opener.
Place the key in the ignition and start your Volvo XC90. The car should be in the garage, so you will be near the main motor unit of the garage-door opener.
There’s nothing like a long, hot soak in a tub with massaging whirlpool jets after a long day of work or play. Many people like to add bath oils and salts, bubble bath and other treats to the water. Over time, soap scum and remnants of the other bath additives can accumulate in the whirlpool jets.
Whirlpool jets should be cleaned once a month. When you turn on the jets and black flakes fly out of them and into your bath water, it’s time to consider cleaning the whirlpool jets.
If the burner in your Ducane grill becomes too dirty, it will not cook food properly. You will notice uneven grilling due to hot spots and cold spots. It is recommended to clean your burner every one to two years.
However, if the burner ports become clogged with grease and you are unable to clean them, it is time to replace the burner. Replacement burners can be ordered from Ducane online.
The Culligan Company manufactures and distributes water products for homes and businesses, including water softeners, drinking water systems, bottle coolers, showerheads, pitchers and whole house water filters. While Culligan products are designed to work well under most circumstances, some problems may arise over time, such as a leak . Troubleshooting this issue may be useful in locating the source of the problem and assisting users in determining a possible fix as well.
Curb appeal is important to many homeowners, and porches are an important feature because they frame your home. Fortunately, there are many types of porches, so you can choose just the look you need.
Covered Porch A covered porch is what you might see on a farmhouse. The covering provides protection from the sun's rays. The porch is large enough to set furniture on, so people can sit in the shade and enjoy a nice, cold drink on a hot day.