If you are a contractor or do-it-yourselfer, you need to have a rough idea as to how big your roof is before you can start buying materials and making repairs. Determining the quantity of roofing supplies you need will help you make a budget for the project. But it can be difficult to get up on a roof and hand-measure it. Laser distance measurers, however, can make this process easier.
DCS is the brand name for a line of stainless-steel gas grills manufactured by Fisher & Paykel. The electric ignition system works with a 9-volt battery to light the gas burners, eliminating push-button igniter systems that have mechanical parts that can fail.
Fisher & Paykel recommends replacing the battery once a year, but you may need to install a new battery more frequently depending on how often you grill. Changing the battery takes less than five minutes, and no special tools are needed.
The Scooba is a Floor Cleaning Robot that washes floors while sanitizing them of bacteria and other microbes. The Scooba runs on a rechargeable battery. The Scooba is not immune to mechanical or firmware problems. At times the device will lock up or its battery will refuse to charge.
If this occurs while the device is unattended, it may stay stuck and refuse to charge its battery. When this happens, you will need to reset the machine before it will be able to operate and recharge.
Gasoline is a dangerous, highly flammable liquid with a low spark point, meaning it is easy to cause it to catch fire. When gasoline is spilled on a driveway, it is important to neutralize it quickly and dispose of the results carefully, lest you leave a fire hazard in a regularly used area.
When neutralized quickly, gasoline will not stain the driveway. Things You Will Need + Cat litter Dustpan Brush Cement mix Baking soda Scouring brush Gasoline will also stain a driveway, giving you a further reason to dispose of the problem quickly.
Installing a water-pressure tank will allow you to have even water pressure. It is a required part of a well system for proper operation. Following the proper steps, you can have a perfectly installed pressure tank.
Things You Will Need + Plumber's wrench Teflon pipe tape Check valve matching size of threads on pipe from well T joiner matching thread size on pipe from well Piping to match size of pipe from well By doing it yourself, you will save money and gain experience in servicing your well system when needed repairs arise.
A fluorescent light is a type of gas-discharge bulb that uses electricity and mercury vapor to produce a visible light. According to J.R. Coaton and A.M. Marsden, authors of "Lamps and Lighting," the process within a fluorescent light is complex and easily disrupted by external factors such as high humidity.
Hermetic Seal Fluorescent bulbs use lower amounts of energy than incandescent light bulbs. According to Junior Energy, fluorescent bulbs use a hermetic seal, which means no humidity will penetrate the bulb itself.
Roof shingles become dirty over time. They are exposed to wind, rain and other weather elements that not only cause dirt to form on the shingles, but also mold and mildew. Stained shingles take away from the overall neat appearance of the exterior of the home. You can successfully clean shingles by using oxygen bleach.
Unlike chlorine bleach, oxygen (oxy) bleach will not discolor or damage the shingles. When oxy bleach is used, oxygen is released for cleaning and bleaching stains without distorting the color.
Homeowners mount flagpoles to their brick homes so they can display their patriotism by flying the American flag or their state flag. Some also display decorative flags to mark holidays or the change of seasons. A flagpoles is placed in wall-mounted brackets that has two or four holes to secure the bracket, depending its size. Screws are included with the bracket for mounting on wood or other siding. Mounting a flagpole bracket on a brick wall requires installing masonry anchors to hold the pole securely in position.
The vent hose helps a dryer disperse its excess hot air into the atmosphere. Vent hoses are typically attached to dryer vents that lead to the outside. A hose clamp holds the dryer hose in place on the back of the vent. Typically these vents are installed towards the back of the dryer but they can be located just about anywhere as needed. You can move your dryer's vent hose from the back to the side, for example, without much trouble.
Advances in basketball goal designs give homeowners more options. If you do not want to deal with all the digging or the unattractive pole associated with a pole-mounted system, use a basketball goal that is adjustable and versatile enough to mount to any pitched roof. Many roof-mounted basketball systems are able to adjust up to four feet in height with the use of slide assemblies and nut-and-bolt lock-downs. They also give the option of choosing different backgrounds and rims, creating a package to your liking.