Stucco foam moldings are an inexpensive and easy-to-install alternative to hardwood moldings. Like hardwood moldings, stucco foam moldings are installed indoors and add architectural detail and interest to any room. Homeowners can get the beautiful look of expensive moldings without the cost. Unlike hardwood moldings, stucco foam moldings are fastened in place only with adhesive glue. This makes installation easily accomplished in a weekend.
Masking tape can hold stucco foam molding in place while the adhesive dries.
Soft soldering is a process for joining parent metal pieces with a filler material that melts at a lower temperature than the parent metal. Soldering is appropriate for joining many types of metal, including cast iron. Since soldering requires temperatures between 250 and 650° F.
You can solder cast iron yourself. , you can use a propane torch instead of the more powerful and dangerous oxygen-acetylene torch. With the right preparation and materials, you can solder cast iron in a few minutes.
You have a perfectly good futon that you would like to use as an extra couch and bed. The only problem is the cover on the mattress is stained, torn, or just hopelessly out of date. With some material and a few simple sewing techniques, you can bring that futon out of hiding and back into circulation.
And, if someone wants to think you’ve bought a new one, let him or her.
The Panasonic Genius line of microwave ovens is designed for installation over a stove or range to conserve counter space. The microwave is bolted to the underside of the kitchen cabinet with support from two brackets mounted on the wall behind the oven. Removing the microwave takes less than an hour with the help of a friend to hold the appliance while you unscrew the hardware with common household tools.
Manufactured by Whirlpool, Estate washing machines are Whirlpool quality washers designed for the budget-conscious crowd. With reliability and longevity expected from the Whirlpool brand, Estate washers can run for many years with the proper care and maintenance.
To troubleshoot and maintain the Estate washer's main components you'll need to open or take off the top of the washing machine. Though it may sound difficult, removing the top of a Whirlpool Estate washer is relatively simple and can be accomplished in just minutes.
Turpentine, also known as oil of turpentine, is a liquid yellow or clear substance that is produced from pine gum or pine wood.
Grease, wax, paint and deeply set stains on tile can sometimes be removed with turpentine. Though it is more commonly used as a paint thinner, polisher or for a raw material in the chemical industry, you can use turpentine to clean various surfaces in your bathroom, including shower tiles and the grout between the tiles.
Frequent usage takes its toll on your cabinet doors. It's a rare cabinet that can escape damage in the busy environment of a kitchen, so if you like your cabinets blemish-free, it's good to have some finish restoration smarts. Scratches, smudges and dings that haven't penetrated to the wood are easier to repair than those that have. Because the latter usually require sanding, it's easier to make the repairs if you take the affected door down and lay it flat on a worktable.
A metal gate is a great accessory for a yard entrance or patio with a fence. The gate will keep animals and unwanted guests out at night, without breaking up the flow of your lawn with a solid, wood door or wall. It is also easy to open and close, and metal makes it very strong.
A metal gate can be built by anyone who has knowledge of metalworking and can cut and weld metal bars.
Solvents are commonly used in chemical formulas both in highly specialized laboratories and everyday life. Solvents allow solid substances to be made into liquid form for ease of use. A diluent is another type of material used to alter the consistency or form of a chemical. When choosing materials for changing the forms of chemicals for practical use, it's important to know the difference between a solvent and a diluent.
Granite countertops are very popular and durable. However, if your countertops endure regular wear and tear, there will be a need to either replace them or refinish. Refinishing granite is more affordable than replacing it. Refinishing the granite will not only restore its beauty, but add longevity to the countertop.
In order to maintain its shine, cleaning the granite countertop on a regular basis is a must and spills should be removed immediately.