Table of Contents Definitions Wood vs. Alternatives Which to Choose? Composite vs. Extruded Faux Wood Environmental Concerns After years of seeing mini-blinds everywhere, homeowners and decorators are coming back to slats of wood or wood alternatives (faux wood) in a big way. Several options are available, with pros and cons for each.
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Mylar balloons convey many messages. "Happy Birthday," "Get Well," and "I love You" are a few standard wishes found on the balloons. Nearly any cartoon character can be featured on a Mylar balloon, and most children are delighted to receive a floating portrait of a favored show or character.
Extend the life of a torn mylar balloon. If a Mylar balloon rips or tears, there is a way to patch it.
If you're having trouble keeping your Kenmore microwave door closed, you're likely having a problem with one of the door latches. The inside of the microwave door includes two latches that connect to the front side of the microwave. These latches are secured to the door by the interior trimming, which can be manually removed. To repair the latches make sure they can be fastened properly and securely into the door slots.
Maytag Neptune washers and dryers are found in several styles, including separate front-loading washer and dryer units -- both gas and electric -- that can be stacked. Stacking a washer and dryer unit saves space and can save your back since there is less bending and lifting. While some models of Neptune washers and dryers can be stacked, a special mounting bracket is required to keep the units secure.
The Natuzzi Group has created high-quality natural Italian leather furniture for more than 50 years. In 2008, the American Furniture Hall of Fame inducted the Natuzzi Group’s chief stylist, Pasquale Natuzzi, into their racks of respected furniture designers.
Leather is made from the hide of animals such as deer and cow. With the proper care, the Natuzzi leather will last for years. Lubricating the Natuzzi leather sofa with an approved leather conditioner will prolong the life of the leather furniture while keeping the hide from developing cracks.
Corbels can be used to support many items, such as a countertop. Floating shelves rely on a single rail or channel for support along the back edge. They work fine for a moderate amount of weight. The problem is, you might get accustomed to the shelf and pile things on it until it sags. If this is the case, the rail has become compromised and lost its grip. Even if you take if off and bend it back into shape, it won't be solid without some type of reinforcement.
The cold water valve on a Fisher & Paykel washing machine controls how much cold water enters your machine during washes. If the valve is faulty -- it doesn’t add cold water when it should or it’s leaking all the time -- you can replace it with a new cold water valve. In order to reach the cold water inlet valve, you have to remove the top of the washer's control panel and remove the old cold water valve.
Heating your home can be an expensive venture. Utility bills, second only to rent or mortgage payments, can eat up your monthly salary. Many times, this is because you use more heat than you need with central heating systems. A space heater, on the other hand, can be a cheaper and more efficient way to heat only the room you are using at the moment, saving you money on your electric bill.
Even though most people spend up to one-third of their lives asleep, they rarely think about cleaning that mattress that lulls them into dreamland each night. However, if your pillow top mattress is discolored or stained, you'll want to clean it as soon as possible so the discoloration doesn't become permanent.
You have a few options to clean discoloration from a pillow top mattress. If possible, start your cleaning process in the morning so that mattress can dry fully before bedtime.
Old houses can be a hassle to maintain. And lead sewer lines can be one of these repair headaches if old toilets have to be replaced. Converting the end of the lead line to fit a standard toilet flange isn't an impossible task though, and a little ingenuity can take care of the issue without requiring you to replace all the lines in your home.
Working with lead sewer pipes is a fairly simple process.