Folding tables come in rectangular, square and round shapes seating up to an average of 10 people. Rectangular tables are available in standard widths of 30 inches and lengths of 4, 6 and 8 feet. Square multipurpose tables typically measure 34 by 34 inches, while round versions come in three sizes, which are 3, 4 or 5 feet in diameter. Heights of folding tables are a standard 30 inches, although some designs allow flexibility with adjustable mechanisms.
According to Cooper Safety Supply, hard hats have an effective life of about five years in the field before companies must replace them because of a shock, chemical exposure, or sun damage. However, hard hats which are not safe for their original purpose are functional for creative home decoration and imaginative play.
Local construction companies are a good source for expired hard hats. Things You Will Need + Multi-tool Drill Chains Eye screws Bolts Ceiling hook After giving them a thorough cleaning, you can turn discarded hats into hanging baskets or shelf-mounted organizers.
Installing a new headboard in a bedroom is a great way to completely change the look of a room, as changing the headboard can often make it appear as if you have a completely new bed.
Adding a new headboard can really change the look of a room. Things You Will Need + Carpenter's level Drill Electric screwdriver Wood screws Stud finder Tip You need a frame to mount some headboards to the wall, rather than screwing into the wood.
Over time, an outdoor table with a glass tabletop can become grimy from pollen, leaves, twigs, spider webs, insect and bird droppings and other forms of dirt and debris without regular cleaning.
Removal of this debris is necessary to prevent the transfer of the dirt and debris to your cloth or skin as well as prevent illness that can occur from eating or sitting at an unclean table. Clean the top of your table once every two weeks or more often is heavy debris has built up.
Gas and charcoal barbecue grills are a fixture in many backyards and often that is where grills remain year-round. Even with a cover, the combination of regular use and humidity often causes the grill to rust and develop other problems.
A well-maintained grill adds to backyard fun. Rusty grills not only are unsightly, but using them as a cooking surface might even pose health risks. However, there is no need to discard a battered old grill when it can be refinished instead.
With age and regular use, a wood burning stove may need fresh paint periodically. Get a little creative with your painting project and consider choosing a bright or colorful paint that will coordinate with your other decor. After careful surface preparation, enamel a wood stove with a fresh coat of spray paint specially created to stay beautiful on high-heat surfaces.
Resurface a wood stove with a fresh coat of enamel paint.
Attaching hooks to exterior siding can be a relatively easy task with the right tools. Hooks provide convenient ways to hang things on the exterior, or display ornamental art or crafts on homes or buildings.
Hanging flower baskets add to the street appeal of buildings. Vinyl or aluminum siding has a lip behind the front face that makes it even easier to hang items with the hooks specially made for this type of siding.
Occasionally, the belt on a Speed Queen dryer will wear out from usage, requiring that it be changed. The dryer belt is constantly moving while the dryer is operating and is subject to extreme heat inside the cabinet, causing the belt to crack or dry out. The Speed Queen dryer is very similar to the Amana line of dryers, with the same cabinetry design and mechanical parts. Change the belt yourself in less than an hour and save some time and money.
Several types of material can be used as a fireplace mantel or around the fireplace, including brick, stone, granite or marble. While most of these materials are heat-resistant, burn marks might occur if embers from the fireplace, a lit match is set down or any other form of heat transfer occurs.
Marble is heat-resistant but burn marks can still happen. Removing burn marks from marble will require some household tools.
Choosing a roofing material is an important task when building a home or another type of building. Two possible choices for roofing material include steel or polycarbonate, a manufactured plastic material. Each type of material has its own benefits and disadvantages.
Metal roofing provides one option for a durable roofing material. When trying to decide between the two, weigh the pros and cons for your particular building project.
Durability When trying to decide between polycarbonate roofing and metal roofing, both could be seen as being particularly advantageous because of the durability they provide.