With the invention of the hydraulic log splitter the task of splitting firewood has been simplified. Despite the durability of most log splitters, from time to time, they will require maintenance and upkeep. One common form of log splitter repair is the replacement of a tire. With a few tools and a new tire, this task can be easily accomplished. Buy a replacement tire and rim at any farm supply store.

Marble fireplace surrounds are attractive and often easy to simply wipe down with a damp cloth if they become dusty or sooty. But to protect this type of natural stone from being burned or stained, it should be adequately covered. Cover a marble fireplace surround with sealer to protect it. Things You Will Need + Soap Water Rag Topical masonry or natural stone sealer Soft cloths The correct type of cover for marble or granite is a masonry sealer, which will continue to cover and protect your surround if you reapply it each year.

Because trailer homes are usually somewhat raised above the ground, and because of the way they are manufactured, there are several more openings and ways that mice and other rodents can make their way in. There are several different methods to catching and killing rodents, in addition to taking additional precautions to ensure that mice do not continue to come into the trailer home. Things You Will Need + Mouse traps Mouse poison Sealant Use mice traps.

If you have plain, dull ceiling tiles in your house, consider covering the ceiling tiles with plaster or drywall and paint to give the space a more customized look. Of these two options, drywall is far more simple and straightforward to install than plaster. Installing drywall over ceiling tiles rather than plaster saves you the burden of having to mix and spread the plaster. Moreover, you can faux finish drywall for a bold, fresh look.

Resistors are electrical components that serve to restrict the flow of current. When electrical current flows across a resistor, there is a voltage drop. This voltage drop can serve many electronic purposes, such as developing a voltage difference in order to turn a transistor on or off. Replace Resistors Things You Will Need + Diagonal cutters Soldering iron Solder Needle nose pliers Resistors are easy to find if they have become defective because they can be measured with the electronic device turned off.

If you do not clean and maintain your home air conditioning (AC) regularly it may start to produce unclean air and start to suffer electrical or motor problems. The good news is you can perform general maintenance without the help of an HVAC technician. The downside is that you must dismantle the AC unit, which can be a time-consuming project, especially if it is something you've never done. Dismantle your AC unit for general maintenance and cleaning.

Table of Contents Odors Wet Areas Algae Growth Slow Drainage Sewage Back-Ups Well Water Tests Septic tanks capture wastewater and treat it with anaerobic bacteria to make it safe to discharge. Anaerobic bacteria function in environments without oxygen, such as a septic tank. A slowly draining sink can be a warning sign of septic tank problems.

Table of Contents Identification Habitat Problems Prevention/Solution Warning People have seen them but may be unsure of what they are. Perhaps a light has been turned on in the middle of the night and something darts across the floor---not a roach, but something quick and small. These are most likely a common household pest referred to as a silverfish.

Table of Contents Lacking Insulation Easily Damaged Repairing Colors Toxic Issue Moisture Issue Vinyl siding is durable, available in a number of colors and not hard to maintain. The material is made out of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and doesn't require any special hardware to install. Vinyl siding also lets you cover structures, including wood, that may not be in the best shape due to aging or weathering.

Sprinkler systems should be blown out with compressed air before winter. The blowout procedure requires the right size compressor. Blowing out your sprinkler system with compressed air is the best way to prepare it for winter. This is a potentially hazardous procedure and one for which you need the right compressor. If you aren't confident that you can do it yourself, don't hesitate to call a service pro, who will likely contract with you to return in the spring and start your system up correctly.