When homeowners are deciding what type of flooring to put in their house, rubber flooring is often a popular choice. There are many advantages to a rubber flooring. For example, rubber flooring comes in many textures, designs and colors. Also, rubber flooring is comfortable to walk on, is a durable material and is a great sound insulator. There are also some disadvantages to rubber flooring though.
Slippery Any flooring can be dangerous if something is spilled, because the floor becomes slippery.
Roof shingles protect interior spaces from weather elements to increase a home’s lifespan. They are constantly exposed to airborne dirt particles and organic debris that attract mold, mildew and algae. Shingles in damp climates may also acquire moss growth from nearby trees and vegetation.
Clean roof shingles can increase a home's resale value. Things You Will Need + Garden hose Plastic drop cloths Long clothing Eye protection Rubber gloves Slip resistant shoes 1 gallon Clorox bleach Clean bucket 3-gallon pump sprayer tank Nylon scrub brush Besides being unsightly, moss restricts water drainage off shingles, causing leaks and roof deterioration.
A brass lamp looks its best when it is clean and shiny. While cleaning a brass lamp is usually easy and inexpensive, a heavily tarnished lamp will require a bit more elbow grease and patience. Regardless on how dirty your lamp is, the same basic method will eventually clean even the dirtiest brass.
An old toothbrush is handy for cleaning a brass lamp. The reward will be a gleaming lamp that will require only a little regular dusting and polishing when necessary.
Decorating mobile home skirting with natural rock can be done if the the skirting is wood or there is a wood frame around the bottom and top of the skirting. This is necessary to hold the wire that in turn holds the rock facing. If your mobile home skirting is fiberglass or plastic, this process will not be successful.
Give your mobile home skirting a natural stone look. There is nothing to attach the screening to and the material is not strong enough to support the weight of the stone.
An Oster "Quick Freeze" refers to an Oster Ice Cream Maker. The machine constantly stirs a canister filled with ice cream ingredients while surrounded by ice and salt that rapidly freezes the mixture. Salt is necessary as it will draw heat away from the ice cream mixture while it melts the ice, creating the cold temperature needed to freeze the mixture. Make sure you wash all of the parts except for the Ice Bucket and Motor Base before beginning to make ice cream.
Table of Contents What Is Lime Powder? How Lime Powder Works as an Insecticide Lime Powder for Pet Protection Insects in the Garden Lime Powder Insecticidal Spray Lime for Rodent Control Lime powder works well on many levels in a number of ways in both indoor and outdoor spaces. It is a natural, nontoxic pest and insect repellent for gardeners and those who prefer not to have winged pests populate their vegetables, fruits and flowers.
Dometic thermostats are a brand of thermostats that regulate the operation of your furnace and air-conditioning system to maintain the temperature of your home at a desired level. Proper setting of a thermostat can help lower your utility bill. When you leave your home, set the temperature higher in the summer and lower in the winter. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save 5 to 15 percent on your annual utility payments by doing so.
If you do not clean and maintain your home air conditioning (AC) regularly it may start to produce unclean air and start to suffer electrical or motor problems. The good news is you can perform general maintenance without the help of an HVAC technician. The downside is that you must dismantle the AC unit, which can be a time-consuming project, especially if it is something you've never done.
Dismantle your AC unit for general maintenance and cleaning.
Table of Contents Identification Habitat Problems Prevention/Solution Warning People have seen them but may be unsure of what they are. Perhaps a light has been turned on in the middle of the night and something darts across the floor---not a roach, but something quick and small. These are most likely a common household pest referred to as a silverfish.
Table of Contents Lacking Insulation Easily Damaged Repairing Colors Toxic Issue Moisture Issue Vinyl siding is durable, available in a number of colors and not hard to maintain. The material is made out of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and doesn't require any special hardware to install. Vinyl siding also lets you cover structures, including wood, that may not be in the best shape due to aging or weathering.