Having a garden can be a rewarding hobby, and having a dog can be equally gratifying. However, sometimes the two do not go well together, particularly when the family pooch has taken to relieving himself in the vegetable patch. Dog urine saturates the soil, and the scent tends to linger. Even outdoors, the odor of dog urine can be overwhelming. The odor can be particularly strong in the hot summer weather when most gardening activity takes place.

Jacuzzi is perhaps the oldest spa manufacturer in the United States. The company blends a mixture of quality jets in its hot tubs to create a soothing and relaxing experience when using the spa. The pump located in the hot tub beneath the external skirt is typically the hardest working piece of equipment in the spa. Priming the pump properly is the first step to getting the spa in good working order.

The acrylic urethane clear coat on ceramic tile gets dinged over time. In order to paint the ceramic or re glaze, the clear coat will need to be removed. Sanding this product off is not possible as it will crack the tiles. A strong solvent is needed to break it down. Ceramic tile gets scratches and dings in the acrylic urethane surface over time. Things You Will Need + Safety glasses Gloves Ventilator mask Masking tape Broom Rags Acrylic urethane stripper Putty knife Push broom Cleaning brush Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Mop Though this process is relatively labor intensive, the results are similar to new tile at a fraction of the price.

Nothing makes a drab looking house pop like a fresh coat of quality paint. Unfortunately, when do-it-yourselfers take on a large painting project, a few drips and splatters are likely to occur. More often than not, paint can easily be removed from most surfaces with a metal putty knife, a wet rag and a little elbow grease. When paint drips on screen mesh, however, it can be difficult to remove.

Using rough-cut lumber as a siding material can be an affordable way to side a building. Sealing the lumber helps preserve it and protects it against the weather, although the sun may discolor unpainted rough-cut lumber even if it has a coat of sealer on it. Applying sealer to rough-cut lumber preserves wood. Some find the look of weathered wood attractive, and keeping the wood sealed over time prolongs the life of the wood and protects it against rot caused by humidity or rain.

Table of Contents Polybutylene Pipes Failed Class Action Lawsuits States and Municipalities Ban Polybutylene Resin Discontinued Polybutylene No Longer Available Polybutylene is a plastic resin used to manufacture water pipes from 1975 to 1996. Inexpensive and easy to install, polybutylene pipes were used extensively in the construction of new homes in place of copper pipes.

Mobile homes can provide a sense of comfort and security in a small area. Applying a new layer of stain to cabinets in mobile homes is a great way to spruce up the look of the home and make it feel fresh or new. Things You Will Need + Stain Screwdriver Caulk Sandpaper Paintbrush Protective coating Because many mobile home cabinets are made of cheaper wood, such as imitation oak, you should follow a few different steps when staining.

Flying a flag is a way to show national pride or display the flag of a specific organization. They are also used by bands who carry flags during their performances. Before you can hang up the flag, you have to install a flagpole to hold it. Flagpoles are available in a variety of materials, including aluminum and fiberglass. When deciding on what type of flagpole to buy you should compare the two materials and see which fits your purpose best.

How to Fill a Water Balloon With Jello. A twist on the traditionally filled water balloon involves jell-O. Instead of filling those balloons with water, many adults and kids use jell-O for their water balloon events. Things You Will Need + Funnel Balloons Jell-O Packets Imagine a person's surprise when that balloon goes splat and cherry red or lime green jell-O gushes out. Select a box of the Jell-O flavor of your choice.

Repairing a Revere ware tea kettle whistle can be a challenge. Spare parts for these sturdy kettles aren't easily found. If your kettle's whistle has gone silent, something may be blocking the steam from escaping the small hole in a pressurized stream, or a crack in the plastic top is creating a hole too large for the steam to build up enough pressure to make sound. Either way, you'll have to fix it or tolerate a quiet kettle from now on.