When it comes to cleaning, some objects in your home prove more difficult than others. Since some couch cushion covers cannot be removed, you cannot throw them into the washing machine as you do with curtains and/or bathroom mats. Instead, you must keep couches clean by manipulation, including the turning over of the cushions. Why Turn Over Couch Cushions Many couch cushions are flipped for freshness. When couch cushions remain in the same position over a long period of time, they gather dust from the air vents in your home or from outdoors.

An evaporative humidifier is the most common type of humidifier and one of the easiest to maintain. It has a wick that absorbs water from the humidifiers tank or reservoir and allows it to evaporate and add moisture to the air. As the wick becomes dirty, it no longer absorbs water efficiently and causes the humidifier to not work properly. While the wick can be replaced, it is more cost effective to clean the humidifier wick regularly.

Traverse rods are used to hang draperies that open by drawing the cords. If you are changing your draperies from two panels that open in the center to one panel that draws to right or left, you may want to convert the rod to one that draws to the right or left instead of buying a new rod. It is not a difficult process and will likely save you money.

Shiny brass tables may have been the rage in the 80s, but the design style has come and gone. However, tables can be given a quick makeover by transforming the glaring gold brass into a variety of different colors and finishes. Use a variety of spray paints for looks ranging from black wrought iron to hammered bronze. Remember the decorative painting method doesn't just have to be used on brass tables.

Carpets are popular for flooring, but sometimes due to children, pets or accidents, a carpet will develop missing fibers--a hole or a small burn in need of patching. Damage on carpet Things You Will Need + Vacuum Carpet adhesive Needle and thread Cloth Jar lid Utility knife Paper Brick Repairing small problems can be as simple as gluing fibers over a tiny spot or cutting out a small piece of replacement carpet and gluing it to the damaged area.

Houseboats are decorated and the interiors finished in a variety of styles. People fortunate enough to live aboard their floating home enjoy the same amenities found in a home on dry land. Houseboats range from luxurious to minimally equipped weekend getaways. Things You Will Need + Pry bar Gloves Screwdriver Hammer Chisel Paneling Tape measure Saw Stainless steel screws Paneling adhesive Interior walls install in the same manner as the walls in houses built on dry land.

If you are in the market for a used General Electric (GE) stove, or if you want to sell a stove yourself, you can find out the true age of the stove by looking at the serial number. General Electric has included serial numbers with the year since 1980. The serial number is made up of two letters and six digits and can be found in a variety of locations.

Husqvarna is one of the worldwide leaders in outdoor equipment. One of their most well-known products is their chainsaw. But like any other piece of machinery, chainsaws are susceptible to mechanical problems and issues. Before taking in your chainsaw for repair, however, you can follow a few troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue you're having with your Husqvarna chainsaw. Check to see if you have enough gasoline in the chainsaw's gas tank if you are experiencing problems during start-up.

While air conditioners are often thought of as making the room colder, air conditioners for home and commercial use such as central air conditioners feature both hot and cold temperature regulation. On the part of the air conditioner control that regulates heat, an air conditioner sequencer provides protection and increased control over the amount of heat generated by the unit. Types Air conditioning units feature one or more of three types of sequencers.

Bidets are bathroom fixtures that aren't usually found in the United States. They are frequently located next to the toilet and are similar in shape. A bidet has a water spigot that is adjustable in temperature and pressure so that a user can rinse his hands after using the toilet. Bidets are normally installed next to the toilet. Bidets are bathroom fixtures that aren't usually found in the United States.