When faced with the task of cleaning and restoring log homes, property owners often consider sanding the logs to remove stains and restore the beauty of older wood. While hand sanding or sanding with a mechanical sander can renew the finish, proceed with extreme caution as sanding can damage the logs.
Things You Will Need + Scrub brush Household bleach Bio-degradable soap Pressure washer Extension ladder or scaffolding Many fine old log structures have been severely damaged by excessive sanding or other failed do-it-yourself methods.
Skirting a mobile home can result in lower utility bills. It helps eliminate drafts and prevents frozen pipes. You can create a beautiful oak skirting look, or paint it to match the home's exterior. Make your mobile home more energy efficient and keep out animal pests by making your own mobile home skirt.
Mobile homes lacking underpinning may result in higher energy bills. Set aside a full day for the job.
A faulty or broken hinge on your Maytag dishwasher means that the door won't open and shut properly. This allows for water to leak from the front of the dishwasher, which renders the whole unit useless. Before you call a technician you may want to take a look at the door hinges yourself. There are quick ways to troubleshoot and fix the hinge or hinge spring.
A dishwasher with working hinges.
Dyson, the vacuum company that revolutionized the industry with its bagless cyclone technology, has added handheld vacuums to its product line. Handheld Dyson vacuums, like the DC16, the DC31 and DC35, give you the suction and convenience of a Dyson without having to worry about cables. The handheld vacuums are powered with 1500mAh lithium ion batteries you can recharge by simply storing the vacuum on its stand and plugging the stand to the wall.
Luan, also known as Philippine mahogany, is a soft wood usually found in 1/4-inch thick sheets. Used as an underlayment for vinyl atop hardwood or tiled floors, luan provides a smooth, level surface that prevents imperfections in the subfloor from telegraphing through thin vinyl, marring the look of the vinyl after installation. There are better substances for use as an underlayment for your vinyl floor covering, but luan is inexpensive and quick to install.
A bi-level home requires a remodel to improve its box-like shape and certain interior features. Also called a tri-level house, this home typically has a lower level that is half-way between the ceiling and floor of the upper level of the house. Usually there are two sets of stairs. One set of stairs leads up to bedroom areas from the main living level. Another set of stairs goes down to a basement with a large family room.
Mildew creates an unpleasant odor that can last even after the fungus has been removed. Typically, vinegar is added to the washing machine to remove mildew and its odors. However, if the musty, mildew smell is present on dry-clean-only clothing you cannot launder the items at home in your washing machine.
Vinegar has hundreds of uses for both inside and outside your home. However, you can use an all-natural common household item to remove the mildew smell from dry-cleaned clothes without taking them to an expensive dry cleaner.
Squirrels seem to find the most ingenious ways to get to birdfeeders, and too many "squirrel proof" feeders are no match for a truly determined squirrel. Hanging a birdfeeder from a simple garden shepherd's crook makes it truly critter proof and looks attractive in your garden too.
Squirrel-proof feeder Buy a shepherds crook at any home and garden center. They are typically sold wherever hanging plants are sold since their original purpose is to hang pots of flowers and trailing vines.
Shag carpeting usually requires more upkeep and care than tighter yarns. However, the longer yarn lengths allow shag carpet to hide a host of problems like holes and cuts that are obvious in other carpet styles.
Shag carpet easily hides repairs. Things You Will Need + Scrap carpet Scissors Duct tape Book or magazine Vacuum Inexpensive household items and easy to attain skills like cutting yarn fibers and making small templates can be used to make repairs to shag carpeting.
Learning to use the Chefmate HB-215 breadmaker is important if you plan on using the machine on a regular basis. The HB-215 allows owners to bake their own bread and avoid paying the inflated prices of bread from a supermarket or local bakery. While learning to use this machine might sound like a difficult task, it is simple with the proper instructions.
Step 1 Open the lid of the machine and remove the bread case by holding both sides of the handle and turning it in a counterclockwise manner.