A new coat of paint can bring life back to old, dull walls. But while painting is a quick and inexpensive way to change the look of a room, incorrect preparation can leave your walls looking worse than before. If you don't take care to get your walls ready to paint, you could end up with paint that does not adhere evenly to your walls. Careful cleaning and priming will help your new paint stick to your walls.
Acrylic shower pans are a common sight in modern homes. Though acrylic material makes for a fine shower pan (due to its water-resistant properties) it is very important that it is taken care of, as cleaning an acrylic shower pan with the wrong materials can damage or degrade your shower pan over time.
Cleaning your acrylic shower pan only reqires a sponge and some soap. Things You Will Need + Dish soap Sponge Fortunately, cleaning you shower pan correctly does not take much time or effort.
Stripping is a necessary step in refinishing an object made of wood. If you want to restain or paint a table, piece of furniture or another wooden object, removing the stain with a chemical stripper is necessary. Strippers are highly caustic and can burn the skin on your hands. As such, it's always important to wear the appropriate gloves for the task.
Rubber Gloves Basic latex gloves don't provide adequate protection for stripping wood.
Because old windows offer less insulation and air tightness than their modern counterparts, many homeowners choose to remove them, close up the gap and reap the benefits of a more energy-efficient home. The void created by removing an old window may be filled with a variety of exterior and interior wall finishes.
Drywall may be used to cover the interior of an old window frame. Become familiar with the options for closing up old window frames and choose a finish that matches your home or makes a bold, contrasting statement.
A barrel roof is a curved roof. The term barrel roof comes from the fact that, when viewed from below, they resemble the interior of a barrel. A barrel roof is essentially a half cylinder constructed by placing a number of arches side by side. The ends can either be flat or curved. Unlike a dome roof, a barrel roof can be used to cover a rectangular building because it has a uniform cross section.
Installing a window in a brick façade wall is a special consideration during original construction, when the wall framing is being built and before the brick facing is added. It is an even bigger challenge during remodeling, when the exterior is faced with brick and the interior has drywall or other covering. It requires careful planning and a lot of temporary bracing, but once the wall is opened and proper framing is completed, installing the window is fairly simple.
Stainless-steel appliances are corrosion-resistant, but not entirely maintenance-free. Some materials can cause staining or corrosion and, if not cleaned regularly, can acquire a layer of grime that reduces the natural luster. If dealt with immediately, most discoloration, even rust, can be cleaned away and your appliance restored to its original appearance.
Cleaning Products Stainless-steel appliances are attractive and hygenic, but require care and cleaning. Muriatic or hydrochloric acid may corrode a stainless-steel surface.
Brick walls are beautiful. They add a sense of warmth and style to homes and commercial buildings. However, when you wish to put screws into brick, take a few more steps to ensure the screw will penetrate the brick and stay there without destroying it.
Things You Will Need + Concrete fastener Marker Masonry drill bit Variable speed drill Decide if it is truly necessary to drill into the brick.
LG dishwashers have an extra tall tub which allows you to load very large items in both the upper and lower racks, so it’s great for gourmet kitchens. The dishwasher uses what LG calls a “hybrid” drying system which effectively dries dishes without using a heating element. This reduces energy consumption significantly.
The drying system is dependent on a rinse aid. The drying system is dependent on a rinse aid though, and a lamp will illuminate if the rinse aid is low.
If you find that you have water leaking from around the base of your toilet, your wax ring may not be functioning properly. If you have recently replaced the wax ring, the problem may be the base of your toilet is too far from the floor. In this case, you can consider using two wax rings instead of one. Note that this is not an ideal fix, but it is certainly cheaper than having the floor of your bathroom leveled.