To quote Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." If this is true, then how do you make a good fence? Beyond solid construction and top-quality wood, no good fence would be complete without a great staining. The stain brings out the true "woodiness" of the wood and adds the final touch of beauty and protection that is so necessary. But let's say that you just finished putting up your fence and a strong storm is approaching.

While some use the words "sofa," "couch" or "davenport" interchangeably, a davenport originally meant a sofa designed by the A.H. Davenport Company. As with other brand names throughout the ages, the term "davenport" worked its way into common language during a specific time period generations back, used in place of the term "sofa" or "couch." Davenport Defined By the end of the 1800s, sofa manufacture was big business. Several sofa brands became so popular that the company names became household terms, such as Chesterfield or Davenport.

If you're remodeling an existing bathroom or kitchen or building a new one, the sheer number of design decisions you have to make might seem overwhelming. When you've already selected your faucet and cabinet hardware, you'll need to choose lighting with a hardware finish that complements it. Kitchen hardware and lighting make an impact on the feel of the space. Whether that lighting hardware must match the existing hardware depends on the look you're trying to achieve.

Whether you are cleaning your rifle, pistol or shotgun or inspecting a used one, being able to clearly see the condition of the bore is very useful. Visually inspecting the bore is difficult under regular lighting conditions, fortunately, the Hoppe's Bore Light makes the process easy. The light is powered by two AAA batteries and features a clear plastic tube that channels the light into the bore of your firearm.

Static in a vacuum hose isn't so much caused by the hose, as it is caused by the surroundings where it is being used. The actual hose will conduct static electricity from other objects, and things like carpeting and dry households are static magnets. You can get rid of static electricity in any vacuum hose. The process is created by the friction between a vacuum hose and everything else it is rubbed against, which is particularly the case during vacuuming.

The key to installing clips for a frameless mirror is to measure carefully to ensure the mirror hangs straight and the clips are symmetrical. Installing the clips for a frameless mirror seems like an easy enough task -- and it is -- but it's also easy to mess up if you don't make accurate measurements. If you neglect this part of the job, your mirror may hang askew or the clips may be distributed asymmetrically around the mirror.

Glass is a material used in windows, tables and numerous other household items. Glass scratches quite easily. A single scratch can detract from the overall appearance of a glass surface. Scratches that are not too deep can easily be buffed out using cerium oxide. Scratched glass windows are unsightly. Scratches that are too deep will be impossible to polish out, and the glass will have to be replaced. Things You Will Need + Cerium oxide powder Rubber gloves Lint-free cloth Warm water Electric buffer with polishing pad Ammonia Spray bottle Goggles Apply cerium oxide to the electric buffer's polishing pad.

Tannin, the same substance that makes wine stains such a chore to clean up, can also pose problems for concrete outside. Concrete is a porous material and, due to that fact, can easily become discolored from natural environmental factors. Tannin from surrounding acorns and trees can cause brown stains on concrete. If you only employ soap and water, you won't have a great deal of success removing the stains. A few special ingredients can make the task far easier and you don't even need to be exact in your measurements

Old wood has great character and charm that many wood-workers want to add to their projects. Old barns and other buildings that are being torn down are a source of reclaimed lumber. You can also buy it online from many sources. Wherever you get the reclaimed lumber, you will need to prepare if for use in your projects. Old reclaimed lumber. Things You Will Need + Pry bar Trim pry bar Hammer Wire brush Metal detector Planer The do-it-yourself handyman can use reclaimed wood by surfacing it with a planer and a jointer.

Fiber beds and featherbeds serve the same basic purpose: You put them over the top of a conventional mattress to provide you with added support or comfort. The only real difference between the two is the materials from which they are made. However, that difference leads to a few issues you might want to consider before you buy. Material You can make a bed more comfortable by laying a featherbed on top of the mattress.