Skylights are supposed to bring light into your life, not rain on your parade--but sometimes they do spring a leak. In the event that your skylight starts leaking, here's how to analyze the problem and make a few of the simpler repairs yourself. Verify that the supposed leak is not actually excessive condensation that has moved along the underside of the glass toward the edge and then dripped down the side of the interior opening.

The Dirt Devil Breeze bagless upright vacuum comes equipped with an allergen filtration system, 25-foot-long power cord, 12 amp motor, headlight, 13-inch-wide cleaning path, automatic height adjustment and cyclone suction. The unit is sold in many home retail or appliance stores as well as on the Internet, and comes with a full set of accessory tools. Attaching these to the unit for cleaning hard-to-reach places or other surfaces is relatively simple to do.

Expanding economic development programs in Arkansas are dependent in part on man-made ponds. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 was a congressional mandate designed by US President Woodrow Wilson to legally authorize the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), state land-grant universities and local governments to create practical guidelines for agricultural education. Based on this mandate the state of Arkansas authorized the Arkansas Cooperative Extension to created comprehensive recommendations for pond construction.

Acrylic mirrors are often used in place of glass because they are much stronger and don’t shatter like glass. Acrylic is also lighter, so carrying it and hanging it on a wall is easier. They are the safest mirrors to use, especially around children. Acrylic mirrors weigh lighter than glass mirrors. It needs to be cut in a special way to get a clean and proper cut. Things You Will Need + Safety goggles Work gloves Ruler Scoring tool Tip Put on safety goggles and work gloves before you start cutting the mirror.

The defrost cycle on a Frigidaire freezer is typically set or started with the thermostat that is controlled or set by an electronic or mechanical timer. Newer Frigidaire refrigerator/freezers have a temperature control that you can use to manually force the defrost cycle or auto defrost mode. Electronic Timer Fridigaire refrigerators/freezers can be forced into auto-defrost mode. Open the door to the refrigerator or freezer section, depending on the type of unit you have.

Instead of replacing your asphalt shingles to give your home a new look, you can paint them with acrylic paint. Painting the asphalt shingles will cost less than replacing them, but it will not be a permanent fix. After you paint the asphalt shingles, they must be touched up and repainted to remain in good condition. Paint asphalt shingles to extend their life and give your roof a makeover. Painting your shingles does not require a lot of preparation work, and it will help improve your roof's look.

Jacuzzi is a company that pioneered the hot tub industry, according to the company website. The concept of the Jacuzzi tub stemmed from a pump that Jacuzzi invented that could move water with water. The J365 home Jacuzzi is a large tub that seats 6 to 7 adults, has 32 jets and a 500-gallon water volume. Jacuzzi is a dependable name in the hot tub world, but when minor problems do arise, you can attempt to troubleshoot before arranging a service call.

A built-in meat probe is included with GE's Profile Single-Double Wall Oven, a low-profile model that offers an alternating, dual bake element in both ovens and convection cooking in the lower oven. The two ovens together provide a 5. Tip GE Profile ovens equipped with a meat probe come with suggested temperature settings in the owner's manual. Warning Use an oven mitt to remove the probe by hand. Do not use tongs on the probe.

Flokati rugs have been handwoven from 100% wool and processed in a water bath to create the rich fluffy appearance. These rugs are maintained by regular brushing or raking to keep pile fluffy and attractive. Natural wool will repel dirt, but on those occasions when the rug must be washed it is possible to do it at home without damaging the rug. Hand Wash Rug Fill the bath tub to 6 inches with cool water.

Whether your wooden porch steps are brand new or just a few years old, there is a chance they may ooze sap. This is especially apparent in very blond wood, but it is visible even in darker wood that already has been finished. While oozing sap is not a structural problem, and it will not affect the integrity of your steps, you may find it unsightly or unattractive. Understanding this issue is the first step toward solving it.