Wasps, like bees, have the ability to sting humans and animals. Wasps have a slender, smooth and shiny body, which makes it easy to distinguish from a bee. If you have wasps living on your house siding, you may have a problem whenever you want to work or play outside.
Wasps can make their home in the siding of your house. Things You Will Need + Coveralls Gloves Hat Bee veil Wasp killer Putty knife The best thing to do is to kill the wasps living in the nest, and then remove the nest.
Fluorescent lights are an alternative to incandescent lights, providing more hours of illumination with less energy cost. Typically, the initial cost of buying a fluorescent bulb is greater than that of an incandescent one. To ensure that you gain back the savings of your long-lasting fluorescent bulb, check that you purchase a model that is designed to work in humid areas, such as kitchens. If your fluorescent light still doesn't work properly, a second round of troubleshooting will usually identify any humidity-related problems.
The evolution of major furniture design movements in the 20th century began as reactions to what artists perceived as the limiting and claustrophobic nature of the culture and mores of Victorian society. Movements were also revolts against the Industrial Revolution. Some movements resulted in decorative and ornamental furniture while others led to the production of mass-produced, more practical items.
Art Nouveau Art Nouveau furniture of the early 20th century features elaborate designs.
Trellises provide support for climbing shrubs like roses and soften large expanses of brick or masonry. Use properly secured trellises to support grapes or kiwis for a fruitful garden accent. Support espaliered shrubs or fruit trees with sturdy trellises to easily train them. Place trellising behind large planters to provide support for quick growing annuals like sweet peas or morning glories. The easiest trellises to build are trellises made from galvanized garden wire and eyebolts.
A sliding patio door that's not level is an annoyance you have to deal with every time you open the door, and an embarrassment whenever company comes over to spend time on the patio. Level the door by adjusting the height of the door rollers, or by replacing the rollers entirely.
Your patio door is heavy, so don't try to remove it without help. Clear a space to lay down the door once you've removed it.
Paint dipping is a faster way to paint an object. It can save you time because you don't have to clean any brushes. The paint that is used is oil based so when you pour it into the water it floats on top. When an object is dipped into your paint-water solution the paint sticks to what you are painting.
Things You Will Need + Plastic tarp Twine Object Oil based paint Rubber gloves Paper towels Clothes hanger Dish soap You can use this approach for almost any object such as metal, canvas, wood or even fabric.
Accidentally spilling grape juice onto a white tablecloth may cause you to panic. While the stain looks impossible to remove, you can restore the tablecloth instead of throwing it in the trash. Grape juice stains are best treated when they are fresh.
Things You Will Need + Lemon juice Old toothbrush White distilled vinegar Liquid laundry detergent Chlorine bleach Rubbing alcohol Leaving the grape juice on the fabric gives it time to set, which can result in a damaged tablecloth.
Marlite paneling is a brand-name, tile-like engineered wall covering. It's commercially available in many colors, sizes, designs and patterns. Installing Marlite on a wall employs the use of adhesive, which bonds the paneling to the wall.
Things You Will Need + Cold chisel Hammer Pry bar Belt sander Medium-grit sandpaper Fine-grit sandpaper Heat gun Metal scraper Removing Marlite from drywall, you should be aware, will result in damage to the drywall that could require extensive repairs or replacement.
Carpeting on stairs provides you with more traction and comfort under the feet. For those who desire a do-it-yourself project and don't want to learn how to install carpet using the stretch-in installation method, using carpet tiles is an easier choice to consider.
Things You Will Need + Measuring tape Cardboard Utility knife Cutting board Chalk Carpeting on stairs provides you with more traction and comfort under the feet.
Researchers have reported excellent health benefits for coffee drinkers. According to the Espresso Online Guide, the benefits include boosting the metabolism, resulting in faster fat burning, suppressing the appetite, and reducing the risk of liver cancer.
Espresso can offer a quick pick-me-up after a tiring day. When news like this spreads, consumers who may have purchased an espresso on their way to work to get a boost of energy may begin to consider buying an espresso machine for at home use.