Open any toilet tank lid, and you’ll see a collection of parts integral to the operation of the toilet. One such part, the flapper, comes in various models to suit different designs of toilet, but each model satisfies the same basic purpose -- allowing water to flow in and out of the tank. A flapper allows water in and out of the toilet tank. A little primer on the workings of the flapper can help the homeowner in maintaining and replacing, if necessary, this essential part.

Instant hot water pots supply an immediate source of hot water for drinks such as tea or coffee or food products like oatmeal. Because these pots usually only contain water, they rarely require much cleaning. On a daily basis, all that is needed is a general cleaning. A modern electric kettle requires a bit of extra work in homes with hard water. If you notice any calcium deposits -- often the result of hard water -- a more thorough cleaning and decalcification is necessary.

Nutria rats are rodents that are originally native to South America; they have been trans-located to North America by various individuals, as well as state and federal agencies. Nutria rats mainly cause damage by burrowing and feeding. Things You Will Need + Leg hold trap Bait (chunks of carrots or sweet potatoes) Live trap Their burrows serve to weaken flood control and water-retaining levees to the degree that they have to undergo reconstruction.

Even if your bedroom leads outside to a patio, you may never use it. Covering it up may give you more options for room arrangement. It also provides an opportunity to create an eye-catching floor-to-ceiling decorative piece. Decide how to cover up the door based on elements your room may need, such as extra storage space, a burst of color or a touch of texture. In the Bedroom Install a lattice and vine on the patio door's exterior.

Bar stools, also sometimes called counter stools, are prone to becoming dirty and stained, because that's where people often sit to eat or drink, especially if you are entertaining in your home. Accidentally dropping one greasy appetizer or spilling a little red wine can create a permanent mark that disfigures the entire stool. However, recovering your high-backed counter stools is not a difficult project, and can make your seats look almost new again.

Wax has been in use by humans since the dawn of time. It is useful, attractive—and sticky. Wax is harder to clean off of some things than others, so if you have wax on your polyurethane floor, don’t panic. Getting wax off polyurethane is not that difficult. The main thing is to not damage your floor, so try the simplest wax removal methods first. If you are stripping waxed polyurethane rather than spot-cleaning a spill, you are still in luck.

Remodeling an old building is the process of performing a number of small jobs to make a big difference in appearance. One small job you may encounter when remodeling an old building is removing an exterior door. One of the most effective ways to eliminate an exterior door and make the wall as sound and secure as possible is to use cement blocks to fill the hole. Cement blocks can be placed in the hole so they are flush with the exterior wall of the structure.

Using the Coleman Power Chill Iceless 12-Volt Cooler can make the difference between having warm drinks and perfectly chilled treats. The Coleman cooler works best in hot, dry weather because of its electrical power usage. You should always shelter your cooler if it starts to rain or snow. If water touches the electrical cord of the cooler, the result may be a fire, personal injury or a malfunctioning cooler. Using the portable cooler can help make your travels a lot more enjoyable.

A barbecue not only can cook your meat to perfection, it can add a unique smokey flavor to fish, beef, chicken, pork and even vegetables. The portable BBQ Grillware by Lowe's provides a barbecue experience anywhere you have a flat surface. You can easily turn a park table into a gourmet cook-top. The BBQ Grillware portable table comes pre-assembled and the only thing you need to do is connect it to your gas regulator.

Marble veneer is a thin layer of real marble installed over another surface to make it appear that the entire surface is real marble. This is done as a cost-cutting technique, and is common in marble furniture and countertops. Because the marble veneer is real marble, it must be cared for in the same way you would care for marble. Never use acids or abrasive cleaners, as they can scratch, etch, or discolor the marble surface.