The Miller moth, also called the army cutworm moth, is a common household pest, even though they don’t damage clothing or any other property and are harmless to people and pets. Gray or brown with spots or squiggly blunt lines on its delta-shaped wings, Miller moths are about an inch in length, and the caterpillar that becomes the moth feeds on leaves, especially those of grains. The extent of the damage they cause may be a dusty residue on windows they bump into, but for many people the Miller moth is a nuisance.

Ink stains can be difficult to remove from canvas shoes and other apparel. You will receive the best results if you treat the stain immediately after it happens. Luckily, most canvas shoes are washable, so the chance of successfully removing the stain is better. Ink stains can be stubborn. You do not have to use expensive commercial products to remove the stain; common products found in most homes are effective in removing the stubborn ink from the canvas.

The Brookstone Grill Alert consists of a probe and wireless transmitter unit. The probe is inserted into food, and the transmitter unit displays the cooking temperature. The two units can be placed a distance away from each other, but too much distance can cause signal problems. Couple barbecuing on grill outdoors. The units have a built-in system to assist with troubleshooting; it alerts you with beeps or voice prompts to the status of the cooking process.

If your single panel window treatment is looking a little bland, a valance can add depth and detail to your window decor. A simple style of drapery that runs horizontally across the top of a window, a valance can give a bare window a little color or add a charming layer under or on top of plain panels. Traditional Look If a traditional look is what you want, make your window valances at least 1/5 to 1/6 the height of the window, according to Deb Barrett of Window Dressings in Kaneville, Illinois.

Anchoring systems for boat docks vary. Several factors must be considered before deciding on a docking system. The water depth and distance the dock must be from the shore to operate efficiently and safely are important. If the dock will be subject to frequent changes in water level or heavily stressed by high winds and heavy wave action, the anchoring system must be adjusted. Better anchoring leads to a longer lasting dock that needs less maintenance.

Attaching a trellis to stucco can be a challenge. If you do not secure it correctly, the stucco can crack or the trellis can fall. Stucco is a masonry finish that goes on top of sheathing, which includes plywood, boards or OSB (insulated boards). The trick to securing anything to stucco is having the ability to go through the stucco and into the wood surface. This process takes two different types of drill bits that include masonry and normal twist bits.

A berm may look like a simple, long mound of soil, but careful planning and building are required to make a berm that is stable and has a natural, attractive effect. Berms separate garden areas, screen wind and noise, prevent or direct water runoff and provide privacy. They also provide raised, well-drained growing areas for plants. Because plant roots don't grow deeply into a berm, usually only a berm's surface layer is topsoil, and its lower layers are less expensive materials.

Whether you have a glass block shower or glass block windows they will inevitably get dirty. To keep your glass block looking as good as new you will want to make sure that you spend they time needed for their upkeep. A gentle once a week cleaning will do the trick. Things You Will Need + Warm water Soft cloth soap Toothbrush Dish Mild abrasive cleanser Squeegee Clean Glass Block Once a week you will want to clean your glass block with a solution of warm water, a mild soap, and a soft cloth.

Filing cabinets typically contain a variety of papers and documents necessary in a professional or private capacity, or they carry sentimental value for the owner of the cabinet. Most filing cabinets come outfitted with a lock to protect the confidentiality of such papers. Don't let a locked filing cabinet keep you from your files. When the key to the lock cannot be found, panic and a hasty search are not necessary.

Concrete is often used to repair cracks in foundations and driveways. A concrete patch is good if the earth doesn’t continue to move. If the foundation of the building continues to shift, or the driveway flexes, than it is only a matter of time until the crack reappears. Concrete can be mixed with epoxy to repair cracks. However, if concrete is mixed with epoxy, the patch is able to flex with the movement of the foundation.