The use of plastic lattice to decorate around gardens, garden tubs, hot tubs, porches, gazebos and many other areas inside and outside the home has become increasingly popular. The benefits of not having to paint or stain, coupled with durability, make plastic lattice a popular home decorating choice. Cleaning is as easy as wiping down the surface with soapy water and rinsing. This lattice will appear freshly painted all year long with only a few minutes of work.
Painting over plaster can enhance the look of the plaster, accenting the workmanship that went into the plaster application. Before painting though, the wall must be properly prepared, including repairing any damage. A flaw present in the plaster before painting will remain visible afterward.
Before painting plaster, repair damage like cracks or holes. Things You Will Need + Putty knife Rags Patching plaster Sponge Joint compound Fortunately, repairing the plaster is mostly a matter of creating a continuous surface.
If your State water heater is not producing enough hot water or has developed a leak, troubleshoot it yourself before you call a technician. The problem is often caused by one or two inexpensive and easy-to-replace parts. Make sure you use only State-compatible parts if you are making any replacements.
Make sure your shower stays hot by troubleshooting your State water heater Consult the State website or your owner's manual for a listing of part numbers.
Aluminum percolator coffee pots were all the rage before modern electric coffee makers took over the job. Efficient and widely available, some coffee aficionados still swear by them, and many vintage designs such as the Comet are easily obtained. Using these old stand-by coffee makers is a good experience, and it never hurts to have one on hand if you need that jolt of morning caffeine, and find yourself without electricity.
A sloped driveway is an attractive addition to your home, but it can also cause unwanted problems. A sloped driveway can make travel difficult and can limit access to your garage, parking areas and entryways making it unsafe for visitors.
A sloped driveway can crack. Sloped driveways are susceptible to erosion and can lead to drainage problems in low-lying areas of your home. Many of these problems can be solved by hiring professionals to construct, repair or regrade your driveway.
Household items made from cement such as pavers, benches and countertops can be quite expensive to purchase. Many of these items are easy to complete by do-it-yourselfers, and most projects begin as poured pieces that harden in simple square or rectangular molds and are then assembled or laid into place.
Constructing one of these uncomplicated molds requires only a few supplies and a little bit of time.
Things You Will Need + Lumber (preferably coated) Tape measure Pencil Hammer Carpentry nails Tip Coat your mold with a thin layer of form-release oil before pouring your cement, if you did not use coated lumber, so the cement does not stick too firmly.
When you turn on a Kenmore F11, you can lock the door to the oven. This is a safety feature to keep children out of a hot oven. The lock also disables all of the keys on the keypad except for one. This prevents children from opening the door, and it prevents them from adjusting the temperature or cooling settings.
Locate the "Loc" icon next to the clock on the display setting.
Children are not the only culprits when it comes to carpet stains; peanut butter is a widely used and highly mobile snack that finds its way all over the house. Peanut butter stains on carpet are completely removable when they are addressed as soon as they occur.
Remove peanut butter stains from carpet by reacting quickly and decisively. Things You Will Need + Butter knife Acetone Absorbent towel White vinegar Liquid detergent Sponge Use common household cleansers that are immediately available, so it isn’t necessary to run to the store while the peanut butter stain sets in.
Wrought metals are those that have been shaped by hammers and other tools, as opposed to cast metals, which are melted into a mold, or extruded metals, which are forced through a die.
Wrought iron is a common material for gates and fences. This is one of the oldest metalworking techniques; the word “wrought” actually comes from a form of “to work,” so wrought metal is “worked” metal. This material can be found in a wide range of decorative art objects and consumer products.
Homeowners wanting to drastically change the look of a basement or garage while simultaneously adding extra comfort can choose to lay carpet over concrete flooring. A thick layer of padding underneath the carpet helps ease stress on feet even more. However, the hardness of the material and the unique atmospheric conditions often found in rooms with concrete floors requires a homeowner to use slightly different tools and techniques when he lays carpet padding on concrete rather than traditional wooden floors.