A deck provides a decorative and functional outdoor lounging area, but it can also cause erosion problems in your yard. As water runs off your deck or through the deck slabs, the impact of the falling water and the resulting runoff can erode the soil under the deck. This can cause the supports of the deck to become unstable. There are steps you can take to prevent erosion of the stabilizing soil under your deck.

Finding rust in your well water can prove disheartening. The water may be a strange reddish-brown color and may also have a funny aftertaste that makes it undrinkable if there is a high concentration of rust. Too much rust in your well water can also lead to the stains on laundry and other items. You should routinely check the quality of your well water for the presence of rust.

Taking a Roper washing machine apart is a job that can be done in less than 30 minutes. The Roper washer is similar in design to many GE and Whirlpool brands, using a one-piece cabinet that covers the top, front and both sides of the washing machine. Taking the washer apart requires removing a few parts. Taking a Roper washing machine apart is a job that can be done in less than 30 minutes.

Safety 1st is a brand of baby and children products manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group. Safety 1st products include car seats, strollers and light-switch extenders. A light-switch extender enables small children, people in wheelchairs and the elderly to switch a light on or off more easily. The extender can be a rod or a long switch attached to the main switch. Extenders are available in different lengths, depending on people's needs.

A fireplace is often the focal point of a living space. Conveying both comfort and sophistication, the addition of tiles around a fireplace can make the area even more appealing. Tin tiles are traditionally used on ceilings and backsplashes in Victorian-era houses. Faux tin tiles are now made out of PVC and other plastic materials and then embossed, painted and finished to look like real tin. Faux tin tiles are easier to place and install, making them available for many home improvement projects.

Click-N-Clean nozzle technology on Husky electric power washers makes it very easy to adjust the pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure or force you use while pressure washing. As easy as it is to adjust the pressure, it’s just as important to do so whenever necessary so you don’t use more pressure and more water than what is necessary, nor use too little pressure and thus too much time to complete the task.

Wood pellet stoves have become increasingly popular in the U.S. since the late 1990s. In 2009, approximately 800,000 homes were using wood pellets for heat. Different brands and varieties of pellets can contain various amounts of dust and small broken pellets, which can affect the performance of your stove's auger, or pellet-feeding mechanism. This "scrap" pellet material also can add to the amount of ash that builds up in your stove, increasing how often you have to clean.

Ballpoint pen ink is water-based, so it is washable when it gets on most surfaces. When the ballpoint ink is on a delicate surface such as a book, you risk ruining the pages and/or cover when you remove the ink. Regular pencil erasers can erase ink marks in books safely. Things You Will Need + Large pencil eraser Weighted objects With older and more valuable books, removing the ink can be delicate process so that you do not further damage the book or its value.

Small appliances refer to portable or semi-portable home appliances which are used on countertops or tabletops. They are easily moved. These products include toaster ovens, microwaves, toasters, blenders, coffee-makers, rice cookers and mixers. In contrast to small appliances, major appliances cannot be easily moved and include appliances like refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc. Popular manufactures of small household appliances include Cuisinart, Black & Decker, Hamilton Beach, George Foreman and Kitchen Aid.

Mealworms, or insects of the Coleoptera order, are insects that regularly appear in the wild. Typically harmless, these bugs spend the majority of their lives assisting in the biodegradation. Outside of the wild, mealworms are used for fishing and studying. If they are left unchecked, however, mealworms can become pests and affect homes by burrowing in carpet. Identifying Mealworms Adult mealworms are small, black beetles with hard wings known as elytra.