If you're on a budget and trying to cut corners when remodeling, using carpet remnants from an outlet store to cover small rooms and stairways can save a significant amount of money versus purchasing carpeting from designer showrooms. To ensure that the carpet remnant you've chosen will provide enough raw materials to fashion a stair runner, measure the length and width of the remnant and compare its total square footage with the square footage you'll need to carpet your stairway.

Natural moth control, aromatic refreshed air and warm, glowing hues are a few characteristics of natural cedar wood that makes it a choice selection in closet design. Cedar closets are the natural alternative to using insecticides just to have fresh smelling garments and linens unaffected by bugs. Since the natural surface of an unfinished cedar closet can be a magnet to dust over time, cleaning it effectively requires using solutions that maintain the integrity of the cedar wood.

A J-hook is a special hook used to hang heavy framed items such as large mirrors or pieces of art. This type of hook is adjustable: Adjusting the hex nut on the threaded bolt that holds the two pieces together will move the bottom half up or down. The opening on the top of the hook allows you to make adjustments when the hook is in use. J-hooks allow you to make small height adjustments to framed items.

LG manufactures electric stoves designed for household use. These stoves are covered by a standard warranty, but troubleshooting the appliance is recommended before calling for service. This can save time waiting for a service call or prevent the cost of an unnecessary service call if the stove is no longer covered under warranty. Common issues are often resolved by making minor repairs or adjustments. Troubleshoot an LG Electric Stove Open the oven door, and place a level on the center rack if the oven is not level.

Wrapping in a luxurious, thirsty towel after a hot shower sounds very inviting. Two towel brands competing for this honor are Royal Velvet and Wamsutta. Both companies brag of indulgence and absorbency. Features Choose towels to match your decor. Both Royal Velvet and Wamsutta offer towels with two-ply thickness, machine-washable fabric and imported materials. Colors vary for both brands of towels. Identification Most of the Royal Velvet towels are slightly larger than the Wamsutta.

Table of Contents Plywood Anatomy Glue Problems Voids Mistreatment Fasteners Paper-Thin Separations Repair It Delamination means separation. With its numerous layers, plywood is prone to delamination if proper manufacturing processes are not observed. Other plywood separations can be blamed on mistreatment of the plywood, or failure to practice good woodworking techniques.

Electricity rates vary widely around the country. In most areas, even if the rates remain similar in winter and summer, you will pay more for electricity in the summer since people run air conditioners, which use a lot of power. In northern areas, people using electric heat will pay more in winter. Your electricity costs depend on a variety of things, not just the season. Where You Live The state you live in will affect your electric rates more than whether it's winter or summer.

Gunmetal is similar in appearance to the natural bluing that occurs to metal, including firearms, after years of exposure to heat. Achieving this dark blue, oxidized finish on the metal products around your home, including stair rails and metal sconces, is possible with metal finishing gel. The gel is applied to a clean surface and allowed to react with the metal until the desired depth of color is achieved. Before the first drop of finishing gel is applied, prep your metal to prevent any unwanted discolorations or imperfections.

If you are installing a fence to enclose a square area, you want the corners to form 90 degree angles. An effective method of plotting a perfect right angle on a fence is the 3-4-5 triangle method. This involves placing tape measures at the 3-foot, 4-foot and 5-foot marks, creating a triangle. Allow two to three hours for plotting the right angle of your fence. You need basic math and landscaping skills to complete this task.

Most people eventually end up with a stain on our good clothes. Men might like their dress pants to stay in top condition, but that isn't always the case, especially if they are cooking over hot grease or working on a car, bike, lawnmower or other appliance before changing. The result can be an unsightly grease stain on a clean pair of pants. There are a variety of ways to get the stain out and have the pants look as good as new.