Attics act as a buffer between interior living spaces and the outdoor environment. They accumulate a great deal of heat and moisture that rises from the floors below. This heat and moisture can deteriorate roof structures and materials over time. Attic temperatures may exceed outdoor temperatures by many degrees. Things You Will Need + Temperature gauge Nail Hammer Aluminum foil Proper attic ventilation removes this excess heat and keeps air flowing in the attic to remove moisture and humidity.

Table of Contents Preparing the Zinc Attaching the Zinc Bending the Edges Soldering the Corners Considerations For a kitchen or bathroom with a sleek industrial style or a vintage country look, cover your countertops in zinc. It looks similar to stainless steel but over time develops a charming patina that resembles pewter. Zinc comes in thin sheets in a variety of thicknesses, though 0.

Toastmaster Belgian Waffle Makers are electric countertop waffle irons manufactured with non-stick baking griddles and a plastic exterior. Although slight variations in designs exist by model, cleanup of a Toastmaster Belgian Waffle Maker is the same across models. Cleaning requires little work beyond the removal of any food particles clinging to the non-stick surface after baking and any dust, grease or stains on the exterior and cord. Things You Will Need + Lint-free microfiber cloths Pastry brush (optional) Non-stick surface safe plastic scouring pad Vegetable oil Water Mild dish detergent Baking soda (optional) White distilled vinegar (optional) Tip If you can't remove a stain from the exterior of your Toastmaster Belgian Waffle Maker, sprinkle baking soda on a damp cloth and rub it on the stain or wipe the stain with undiluted white vinegar until it fades from the surface.

Hard water, as opposed to soft water, is high in minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. Hard water interferes with the effectiveness of many cleaning products. For example, soaps lather far easier in soft water than in hard water. Hard water corrodes pipes and plumbing fixtures and leaves rings on tubs and toilets. When you soften your home's water, you can reduce the amount of laundry detergent needed to wash a load of laundry.

A travertine tiled shower adds beauty and elegance to your bathroom. A natural stone made of limestone deposits, travertine is durable and long-lasting. Despite its durability, travertine tile is harder to clean than most other natural stones because of its dense, porous and rough texture. You can effectively clean your travertine shower tiles without damaging the stone if you use the right products and cleaning methods. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of hot water.

Shutters were used for hundreds of years providing ventilation and light into man-made structures. Shutters are now more decorative than functional. Installation is easy because there are no working hinges. This project takes one day, and may only take a few hours, depending on the number of windows. Modern shutters are more decorative than functional. Step 1 Choose your shutters. Measure your windows’ height and width. The shutters should be as high as the windows and half the width, so divide the window’s width by two.

Just like toilets in residential homes, commercial toilets sometimes need to be removed. The replacement of a commercial toilet is actually simpler than the replacement of a residential toilet because it does not have a toilet tank. Instead of a tank, the base of a commercial toilet is longer to accommodate the flushing valves behind the toilet seat. If you are replacing one commercial toilet, you will be able to turn off the water to just that toilet.

Septic tanks use special concrete drainage tanks, buried underground in your home's yard, to let waste products from the home decompose naturally. These tanks require a delicate balance of bacteria and enzymes to quickly break down waste, and some home cleaning products and detergents can disturb this balance. Using the right chemicals can prevent expensive tank maintenance and serious health problems. Natural Drain Cleaners Drain cleaning and clearing products often contain harsh degreasing agents and other toxic chemicals.

A swinging door may be the perfect solution to use between your kitchen and dining room. A spring-loaded hinge at the bottom of the door provides enough tension so that the door can be pushed open easily. When released, the door swings shut automatically. This is especially handy when you have your hands full and want the kitchen door to close behind you. A swinging door that has too little tension may not close properly, while one that has too much tension may cause injury to children or pets as it swings closed.

Church worship areas that include a choir space at the front of the church often include a modesty rail. This low wall shields the legs and lower body of the seated choir members from the view of the congregation. The project can be simple or rather complex depending on the design elements the congregation desires. Many churches prefer a portable modesty rail to improve flexibility in the usability of the worship space.