Unless specifically regulated by local building authorities, french drains may be placed either above or below the frost line. However, the placement of a french drain relative to the frost line greatly affects the drain's performance. If you understand the advantages of placing a french drain below the frost line and the circumstances that might call for an installation above the frost line, you can determine the right type of layout for your drainage project.
Extend your living area and make the most of small spaces: Turn your balcony into a sunroom or an attractive reading nook by enclosing it with glass. The solar properties of glass will keep the room warm in winter, and if you install coated glass, you can help repel the heat in summer.
Fit glass windows to enclose your balcony to create a sunny nook. Enclosing the balcony can also act as a noise buffer, if you live on a busy street or overlook a school or park.
Rosemary's soothing aroma makes it a staple in potpourri mixtures and its delicious flavor can be recognized in many savory food dishes. Anyone who has ever grown rosemary knows the fragrant plant is not just hardy -- it is downright domineering.
Fragrant and soothing, rosemary is a great herb for sachets. Things You Will Need + Fresh rosemary Paper toweling Oven Baking sheet Zip-lock bags or airtight storage containers Two 4-in.
Plastic plates may become stuck in kitchen pots and pans when they are of similar size. In most cases, simply moving the plastic plate will dislodge it from the inside of the pot. However, plastic plates can become wedged inside and be difficult to remove. Cutting a hole in the plastic plate may create a point you can use to remove the plate. If cutting a hole in the plate to create an anchor point does not work, you may choose to apply heat to warp and dislodge the plate.
The use of cloth to create shade is not a new practice. Huge sails of cloth covered the Parthenon in ancient Rome and ancient Egyptians created shade structures as they trekked across the deserts. Using modern materials such as blue tarps and EMT (electrical metallic tubing) conduit, you can create your own shade structures that can give you a welcome respite from the heat of the sun.
Preparation Blue tarp can help you make a EMT conduit shade structure.
After just a few months, your workhorse computer desk can look almost like an ice rink after a hockey game. A good-looking cover conceals scrapes and scratches caused by the monitor stand, keyboard and mouse, and, depending on your preference and skill level, doesn't have to be difficult to install or apply. Choose a desktop cover option by deciding whether you want an updated look, a retro feel or something with visual snap.
Before you can begin a cooking cycle on your Frigidaire microwave, the door must be completely shut. In fact, if the door latch isn't snapped shut, the microwave won't function at all. One way a microwave door can cease to function properly is if the hinges are loose or damaged.
A microwave with a functional door hinge Tightening the hinges on your microwave door is a task you can perform yourself in a matter of minutes.
Table of Contents Where did you get the idea for the Garden Home Challenge? Can you describe the Garden Home's look and layout? What were the planning process and initial phases like? What did you learn from others on the project? What other ways did you use re-purposed materials? What are the energy saving aspects of the Garden Home?
If you have a light that will not turn on, your first response will be to change the bulb. After this step, you will probably check the circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the socket is receiving electrical power. If those steps have been completed and the light still doesn't work, it is time to see if the light socket is broken and needs to be replaced.
The proper construction of a deck is dependent on a solid, properly laid-out foundation of corner posts. Your corner posts must be laid out with the correct spacing and angles. Batter boards are used as part of the process of laying out square corner posts for your deck.
Use batter boards to square the corner posts of your deck. Things You Will Need + Tape measure 2-by-4 inch stakes Sledgehammer 1-by-6 inch boards Circular saw 8d nails Hammer Mason's twine Tape measure Marking paint Measure out from the wall of your home to the planned location of one corner of the deck.