With the increased popularity of log furniture, as well as for firewood use, pine logs have become more popular than ever. It's essential to cure pine logs before trying to use them. As wood cures, it shrinks. If dried too fast, it cracks and splits. Logs need to cure for about one year. Most log furniture builders like pine logs that are between eight and 10 inches in diameter, cured for one year and cut into lengths that can be picked up by one person.

Patio umbrellas require you to cut an accurately-sized hole in the patio table to ensure the umbrella's stability. If the hole is too large, heavy winds can pull out the umbrella and the umbrella will not sit straight in the hole. Mark the Center of a Rectangular Table Patio umbrellas require an accurate hole to hold them in place. Lay a long straightedge diagonally across the top of the table.

When moths get into your home, they can wreak destruction on many different kinds of textiles, including your clothes, making them, possibly, a very expensive and damaging infestation. Many people, however, fear touching moths as much as they fear touching many insects. Moths can ruin your clothing. Though touching moths won't hurt you, there are a variety of other less unpleasant ways to get rid of these fluttering visitors.

Remodeling your bathroom can increase the value of your home and make living in it more comfortable. Removing a bathroom wall may be part of the project; just make sure it is not a load-bearing wall or exterior bearing wall. Removing a load-bearing wall needs to be done by a professional. Removing a bathroom wall is a one day project as long as it is not load bearing. Things You Will Need + Plastic sheeting Duct tape Gloves Eye mask Face mask Hard hat Steel-toe shoes or work boots Utility knife Hammer Crowbar Screwdriver Saw Removing a non-load bearing bathroom wall is a project easily done in one afternoon.

Whirlpool produces the Cabrio top-loader washer range, which features an electronically controlled end-of-cycle signal. The signal alerts you when the washer cycle completes and continues to beep until you stop it from sounding. The design idea actively encourages you to remove your laundry from the washer while your clean clothes are in optimum condition. This helps to prevent the need to rewash clothes that lie forgotten in the washer drum and begin to smell due to bacterial and mold growth.

Removing wallpaper from the interior of a home often turns into a bigger task than homeowners anticipate. A trip to your local home improvement store will reveal a multitude of products and solutions that claim to make the job easier. Remove wallpaper with fabric softener or vinegar Things You Will Need + Spray bottle Hot water Fabric softener Wallpaper scorer Bucket White vinegar Spoon While some of the mechanical tools are useful, the glue softening solutions are often no better than what you can make yourself.

Milgard windows are vinyl replacement units that are fairly easy to install. The key to window installation is ensuring that the window opening is properly prepared to accept the window. It is a job that can be completed by a homeowner with some carpentry skills. Milgard offers varying styles of windows such as double-hung, slider and casement. The company also offers specialty windows designed for hurricane-prone areas or for sound abatement.

Wood items--especially those without a protective finish--can easily be damaged by everyday dust or dust from sources like coal. Most coal dust contains silica, clay and limestone, in addition to coal particles. The silica particles have sharp edges that can damage wood during cleaning if you aren’t careful. Improper dusting can damage delicate wood items. Things You Will Need + Vacuum with brush attachment Handheld vacuum Artist's brush Microfiber dusting cloth Spot remover, bleach or oxalic acid Other kinds of dust can also damage wood items if improperly cleaned.

Stargazer lilies have pollen that contains thousands of microscopic granules. When you accidentally brush up against one of these lilies the tiny grains seem to stick to your clothing like glue. While instinct might tell you to simply brush off the pollen, this actually makes the stain worse. Stargazer lilies make a fragrant, long-lasting addition to gardens or bouquets. Things You Will Need + Masking tape Towel Prewash stain remover Laundry detergent Oxygen bleach Rather than smearing stargazer lily pollen stains into the fabric, proper technique and supplies help you remove these stains so the pollen doesn't end up transferring to other surfaces.

Scribing is a technique used when you're installing laminate flooring against an uneven wall. Most walls aren't perfectly straight, but having a straight first row with a uniform expansion gap is critical when you lay flooring. Scibing laminate flooring is critical to a professional-looking installation. There are two different scribing methods to choose from, and neither method involves expensive tools, equipment or special skills. Take the time to lay the first row of laminate flooring correctly for a professional-looking installation.