Table of Contents Empty the Cabinet Vacuum the Cabinet Spray the Shelves Scrape the Cleaner and Grease Scrub the Shelves Wipe the Shelves Add Clean Items A lazy Susan is a corner kitchen cabinet that rotates on the inside, allowing you to fit more in the cabinet. The rotating also allows you to turn the shelves so you can easily reach whatever it is you want without having to take everything out of the cabinet.

Table of Contents Most Common Popular Substitutes Cheaper Varieties Exotics Environmentally Sound Choose wood for a cutting board on the basis of stability and durability as well as beauty. Many common woods will serve and nearly every region provides locally grown wood of good value for this purpose. Commercially manufactured cutting boards are not necessarily the best choice.

Discovering that wasps have built a nest in your favorite chair can be a painful revelation. Wasps defend their nests by stinging intruders. Wasps that build nests on chairs are usually paper wasps or mud daubers and not yellow jackets or hornets. This is good news because paper wasps and mud daubers are less aggressive than yellow jackets and easier to control. Paper Wasps Paper wasps (Polistes spp.) are about 3/4 to 1 inch long, and black with yellow or orange markings.

T8 lamps in a parabolic louver troffer provide evenly distributed lighting. T8 and T12 are two types of fluorescent lamps, which also are called fluorescent tubes. T12 lamps were first used with magnetic ballasts. Newer technology allows them also to be used with electronic ballasts, which weigh less than the old ballasts and create less noticeable light flicker. T8 lamps all use electronic ballasts made especially for this size lamp.

Manufacturers' Recommendations How far to place an outdoor wood boiler from the house depends greatly on the manufacturer and the size of the unit. Every manufacturer has specific recommendations for each of their models. Central Boiler, a manufacturer of outdoor wood boilers, states that their boilers can be placed within 30 to 500 feet from a house, business or other structure. Zoning Regulations Zoning regulations, if any, dictate the minimum distance from an outdoor wood boiler to the house or other structures.

When you are installing steel pipe, you often have a termination point in the steel pipe closed off by a steel cap. Steel caps are either weld-on or threaded and the type you use will vary depending on the application. For the majority of home piping, you will use a threaded steel cap. A threaded steel cap has internal female threads that match the common male threads found on the steel pipe.

Stiffel is a company that manufactured and sold a variety of lamps for over 75 years, but no longer offers new lamps. The previous lamps contained intricate detailing and consisted of brass, bronze and pewter finishes. Like most metals, the Stiffel lamps develop a dark cloudy coating over time called tarnish. Tarnishing is the result of oxidation caused by exposure to air. Removing the tarnish from Stiffel lamps requires only the use of a mildly abrasive polishing paste.

The Ronson butane lighter must be filled correctly or you will let air into the lighter and it will not work properly. You should use butane that is recommended by the manufacturer or the Ronson lighter inlet valve and the burner valve could become clogged. Things You Will Need + Butane Micro flat tip screwdriver Tip Always hold the lighter away from the face before lighting after it is freshly filled with butane.

Table of Contents Check for Colorfastness Removing Light Stains Remove Moderate Stains or Yellowing Remove Heavy Stains Removing Fresh Stains Vintage linens range from intricate garments to simple handkerchiefs. Woven from flax, linen is a natural fiber material that has been worn since the time of the pyramids. Its fibers are hollow at the core which allows them to wick moisture and keep you feeling cool on a hot day.

A split-rail fence is an inexpensive way to create a light-duty fence. Split-rail fences can mark a boundary, create a rustic look or hold livestock that is too large to fit through the fence. A split-rail fence can add a rustic touch to your property. Many fencing companies will create and sell the posts and rails so that you can assemble a split-rail fence, but you can also make them yourself with just a few tools.