The electric lamp is an invention that provides light for both working and leisure activities. Sometimes an electrical outlet is not present where electric light is needed. In these cases, a cordless light can provide adequate lighting.
Use batteries to power a cordless lamp Changing a lamp from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power requires minimal electrical knowledge. Create a cordless lamp using DC energy by attaching a battery pack to any electric lamp.
Pool tables and traditional tables both take up a significant amount of space in the home. Many rooms are simply not large enough to hold both items and still have any room for walking. A creative way to account for this is to quickly convert your pool table into a dining room table when the situation calls for it.
The pool table already has a nice size for dining. If you do this, you'll get twice the usage out of a pool table and save on space.
UGG is a shoe manufacturer that makes shoes out of sheepskin lined with sheep’s wool. Because you use these boots in the winter, they can get water, salt or dirt stains on them.
Things You Will Need + Brush Cloths Sheepskin detergent Paper towels Spot clean these stains regularly to keep the UGG boots looking new and pristine and to avoid having the stains soak deep into the leather boots, where they might take more work to remove.
Solar homes incorporate both active and passive design concepts including solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into usable energy as well as large, windowed south facing home orientations to collect sunlight as heat energy.
Convert an old shoebox into a model solar home. Things You Will Need + Cotton balls Glue Second shoebox Scissors Thin sheet of glass Glass cutter Mini-solar panel Soldering iron Wiring LED bulb Black paint Paint brush Thermometer Although these are just a few of the basic solar design principles in use by today's home designers and engineers, they can be easily modeled using a simple shoebox as a science experiment for a young student.
Storing winter blankets properly ensures they'll be clean and fresh the next time you need them. Learn the best ways to store them so they stay fresh.
Once warm weather takes hold, it's time to put those extra winter blankets away for a while. Storing the blankets improperly may lead to a few unpleasant surprises, such as mildew or musty odors. Instead, opt for breathable storage solutions that keep the blankets as fresh as they are after they've just been cleaned.
Swing sets and slides provide hours of entertainment for children in their backyards. Unfortunately, these items are exposed to all kinds of weather and can easily develop mold and mildew.
Remove mildew from slides with diluted bleach. Things You Will Need + Chlorine bleach Water Bucket Sponge Scrub brush or steel wool pad Garden hose Dish detergent Old towels Because of how they hold water near the bottom of the slide, slides are especially vulnerable to mildew growth, which can smell, attract insects and stain clothes.
It is a good idea to have annual maintenance performed on a furnace to prevent safety and health hazards. When you need to schedule furnace maintenance - or if the furnace breaks and needs to be repaired - you will need the model and serial number of your furnace. The labels on York furnaces are marked with an Underwriters Laboratory code, product specifications that are sometimes needed for ordering parts and making repairs, the model number, and the serial number.
A folding closet door that won't fully close leaves the area looking unkempt and doesn't keep your clothes hidden. A stubborn bifold closet door often simply needs a few adjustments to get the door working properly so you are able to open and close it freely without obstructions. Identifying the cause of the door's closing problems is an essential step in the process. Learning how to deal with common causes of a folding door that won't shut allows you to tackle this home improvement project on your own.
Bicycle hooks offer cyclists a safe, space-saving method of storing bikes. Rubberized portions of the hook hold the bike either by the frame or by the wheel rim. Install one hook if you intend to hang a bike by the front wheel; two hooks if you choose the frame method. Mount the hooks on any strong part of the garage frame such as a wall stud or a beam.
For more than two millennia, barrels have been used to transport and store goods. Originally, these barrels were made from wood. Today, plastic drums and barrels offer a cost-effective and durable alternative and can be purchased from a variety of vendors.
Traditional Retailers Pliny the Elder was one of the first to write about the use of barrels to age wine. Several traditional retailers carry plastic drums and barrels. Many home improvement stores, including Home Depot and Lowe's, carry plastic drum and barrels.