Crown molding is decorative molding installed on the top of a wall, covering the corner where the ceiling meets the top of the wall. To properly install crown molding in corners, you must cut a 45-degree angle on the end of the two pieces meeting in the corner.
A miter box has precut slits, which guide the saw in the correct angle. Typically, the molding is cut with a miter saw, which is a saw that rotates on a track to make angled, or miter cuts.
A decoy goose can be used to lure ducks and geese to land on a pond. Irrigation pipe running through the pond is the perfect place to secure the decoy so that it stays in the open water. Decoys can be blown by the wind and end up in less inviting places for waterfowl. Geese land where they instinctively feel safe from predators and a goose close to the edge is an easier target for predators.
If you walk downstairs to find a basement full of water, you might have a problem with your sump pump. These appliances are typically installed in locations that experience a lot of rainfall or have basements that tend to collect water. The pump is connected by a hose to a drainpipe to discharge the water. A leaking sump pump hose isn't doing its job and needs to be replaced as soon as possible.
Table of Contents Diesel Fuel Temporary Fix How to Add Diesel to a Heating Oil Tank Safety Considerations for Using Diesel Substituting diesel fuel for heating oil is possible and safe. Find out how to substitute diesel fuel for heating oil and follow step-by-step instructions for using diesel fuel in your heating system.
If you run out of home heating oil for your furnace, you can use diesel fuel as a temporary replacement.
Laundry chutes offer convenient ways for families or businesses to transfer their soiled clothes and other materials to the laundry room for cleaning. Laundry chutes consist of a narrow vertical passage and are commonly found in multi-level homes and businesses. Because many laundry chutes travel between different levels of a structure, it is important to gain knowledge of certain safety risks that can cause injury or death.
Chute Doors Laundry chutes offer convenient ways to transfer soiled clothes to the laundry room.
One of the most common problems with plastic bathtubs is cracks forming on the surface. Cracks can be a result of years of wear and tear or the fall of a heavy object. Or the bathtub may be made of low-quality plastic. As long as the crack is not extremely large, the bathtub can easily be repaired.
Things You Will Need + Epoxy repair kit Tub repair tape 400 grit sandpaper Drill Repairing your own tub will end up saving you a lot of time and money.
Whether they are used for home decoration, arts and crafts, or fashion accessories, peacock feathers make a bold statement. Over time, dust and grime can accumulate on the feathers, which can make them look dull and drab. Cleaning peacock feathers is relatively simple, if a bit time-consuming.
Wet Methods If your feathers are new, and not delicate with age, you can use various wet methods to clean the feathers. Start by wetting a soft cloth with cool water.
Newly installed French doors may stick for several reasons. Moisture can swell the wood, the door hinges may not be aligned or poor installation may affect door performance. A sticky door means that it catches against the door frame, but a stuck door will not move on the hinges. Wiggle the doors to determine where they are sticking, such as at the door knob, at the bottom of the door panels or between the door and the frame.
Painted boxes are a crafty way to hold photos, tissues, trinkets, jewelry, coupons, gifts or any other items. To decorate the box yourself, start with recycled cardboard boxes from home, craft paper mache boxes, facial tissue boxes or unpainted wood boxes.
Boxes can be painted in many ways Use these creative painting techniques to paint personalized boxes.
Raised Painting Use squeezable fabric paint tubes or bottles to make raised designs on any cardboard or wood box.
Birds typically have adapted to survive in their natural habitat. This type of adaptation is known as a structural adaptation. Reduced weight in birds is a necessity for flight and is a type of structural adaptation. Even the few birds that are too heavy to fly, like the domestic chicken, turkey and goose, still have most of these structural adaptations. When necessary, some of them can even lift themselves into the air for short distances.