For residential applications, there are only three widely trusted brands, those being GE, Square D and Siemens. Siemens panels are standardized and can all be installed in a similar fashion, with a similar layout to one another. The standardization means that professional electricians or intrepid do-it-yourselfers don’t have to figure out where everything is every time they want to install a new electrical panel.
Step 1 Turn off the power coming to you home.
Bamboo reed fences come in long rolls that can be applied to an existing fence. This is an economical way to hide old, unsightly fences or give more privacy to chain-link fences. It is important to have a sturdy structure when installing a bamboo reed fence so that it can brave any weather.
A few important steps should be taken when you attach a bamboo reed fence to an existing fence.
Raising and lowering an extension ladder--one where part of the ladder is raised with a rope pulley--depends on maintaining control over the rope while raising and lowering the ladder.
Always face the ladder when climbing or descending Keeping control of the rope allows the ladder extension to lock in place properly when you raise the extension and also allows you to lower the extension in a safe and controlled manner.
Don't stifle your creativity by sticking to one type of hardwood flooring -- two can be better than one when done correctly. Expertly pair two different hardwoods by going with the natural contrast instead of fighting it – attempting a perfect match rarely ends in success. But by making the decision look purposeful, it becomes a unique design element instead of a lackluster hodgepodge of materials.
Choosing the Flooring More Ideas Tigerwood and bamboo: Balance tigerwood’s unforgettable swirls with a minimal-grain bamboo finished in a color that mimics the tigerwood's grain’s hue, like a neutral medium to dark brown.
Stainless steel and brass are metallic alloys utilized in lighting fixtures, door hardware, picture frames, candlesticks and other decorative items. Metal formulators have produced decorative brass statuary dating to ancient times, using a recipe composed primarily of copper and zinc. There are many ways to manufacture decorative items from stainless steel, but in all varieties, the primary ingredients are iron and chrome. Because modern home designers utilize brass for many of the same purposes as stainless steel, it's useful to distinguish the two so you can properly clean and maintain them.
Windows bring natural light indoors and serve as interior focal points. During new construction, or when adding a window to an existing wall, the builder frames a rough opening in the shape of a four-sided box in the stud wall to support the new window. The rough opening must be large enough to insert the new window and adjust it, but not so large that the nailing flange on the window doesn’t overlap the framing.
The frequency with which walls are cleaned is determined by the circumstances in the home. A couple, living alone, may need to clean walls once each season while a family with young children needs to do so much more often. Regular cleaning removes stains before they set in and become permanent. The walls may look clean but they brighten up the room when they are cleaned on a regular basis.
When your Whirlpool Duet dryer doesn't heat even though you have power to the dryer, you can save a lot of money by testing and repairing the dryer yourself. All you need to do is test the thermal cutoff to see if it has shorted out. If it has, you have to replace both the cutoff and the high-limit thermostat next to it. Follow the steps below to locate, test and change the thermostat on your Whirlpool dryer.
Installing a gravel driveway on a hill is an affordable, practical alternative to pavement. The permeable surface allows rainwater to drain through and adds subtle textural contrast to a yard.
A gravel driveway on a hill adds beauty and texture to a front yard. Do-it-yourselfers can excavate and grade the site manually, but renting proper equipment will help you achieve a consistent, safe slope. Plan a day or two for the installation to ensure the foundation and surface are thoroughly compacted.
For many people lampposts reflect something exciting and magical about life and the changing of seasons. Antique lampposts from the late 19th century evoke a feeling of wonder with their wrought-iron casting and acanthus leaf ornamentation -- a feeling that was crystallized by the Narnia books. Not all street lights retain that “classic” appearance, but decorating them remains a seasonal tradition that rekindles the old feeling of enchantment through a combination of ritual and sheer beauty.