A pond can be a wonderful water feature in your yard or garden. Whether it’s just for a relaxing waterfall or if you keep expensive koi, you will need a filter. Most pond filters rely on gravity to return the filtered water to the pond. They can be very unattractive because they must be located above ground, above the surface of your pond. However, you can use some clever ways to hide the filter through cunning use of landscaping materials that will add to the ambiance of your pond’s surroundings.
A dye magnet is a cleaning product that prevents fabric colors from bleeding onto each other in the washing machine. This product looks like a cloth and users put it into the machine along with their wash. Dye released into the water from the fabric is sucked up by the dye magnet so it doesn't stain other items. Although there is no way to create an exact replica of the dye magnet at home, there is a good way to simulate its effects.
Many direct-current devices intended for household use have a detachable power cable. Over time, the electrical contacts on the device may become worn or loose. When this happens, the device may lose power intermittently, or may cease to function altogether. If the input jack becomes loose or broken, it may be necessary to remove the jack and hard wire the power plug to the electrical device.
Many household devices are powered using a DC power adapter.
The ideal placement for a dumbwaiter requires a hidden two-story wall cavity near the stairwell. Building an enclosed shaft is a possibility, too. You can load heavy items to travel up or down the miniature elevator, saving many steps.
A hollow wall adjacent to stairs can hold a dumbwaiter. Things You Will Need + Measuring tools 2-by-4-inch boards Circular saw Dumbwaiter pulley system Wood screws 1-by-6-inches by 8-foot pine boards Dumbwaiter shelf unit Nails 3/4-inch plywood Lock or heavy-duty latch Sending laundry down from second-floor bedrooms or trash from a condo with upper-floor living space is ideal.
Setting your Dometic refrigerator to the correct temperature prolongs the life of your fresh food and reduces the speed of food spoilage. You might find water drips from your refrigerator if it is set too hot; ice starts to form when the refrigerator is set too cold.
Having your refrigerator operate at its ideal temperature keeps your food fresher for longer. Configuring your refrigerator is straightforward using the digital temperature controls.
Douglas Fir is commonly used in porch decks because it's easy to work with and relatively inexpensive. For porch decking, the wood is milled, as with other types of decking, so that the boards fit together via tongue-and-groove fittings along the sides. It's important that you weatherize and paint the boards, as tongue-and-groove boards usually aren't weatherized during the milling process.
Lay out the Douglas fir decking on an open work area, upside down.
The beauty of a stone fireplace always draws guests to gather around it. Over time soot buildup makes the fireplace look dirty and uncared for. This can be an embarrassing problem. Scrubbing with soap and water alone will not remove the residue.
Things You Will Need + Gloves Safety glasses Liquid detergent Bucket Scrub brush Phosphoric acid masonry cleaner Spray bottle Rags Sponge Make your fireplace stones gleam like new with phosphoric acid masonry cleaner and water.
Using materials you have on hand for use as a flower pot saves money and allows you to customize the size of the pot. PVC pipe, used extensively in plumbing, provides a sturdy material that withstands water and weathering with little to no damage.
Things You Will Need + PVC pipe Saw PVC pipe cap Drill PVC glue Sandpaper The pipes come in nearly any size required, from narrow pipes suitable for small plants to large pipes that make excellent planters for small shrubs and trees.
Pool and spar automated control systems allow owners to program water flow direction through a series of components, including pool-side remote switches, wired and wireless computer interface control panels, telephone remote control and valve actuators. Pentair valve actuators are specifically designed to mount on a 3-port Compool, Ortega or Jandy PTV2Y valves. Penatir valve actuators feature maximum torque with a 24-VAC bi-directional motor, which operates automatically to initiate the valve on a preset time table.
If your Honda EU3000 generator battery stops holding a charge, you can replace it yourself to get your generator back up and running. The EU3000 uses a 12-volt battery that provides the power source to start the generator. Buy a replacement battery from an auto parts or home repair store and save the substantial fees associated with shipping the unit back to the manufacturer.
Step 1 Remove the four bolts on the generator's front cover with a socket and ratchet.