How to Troubleshoot an AFP-200 Fire Alarm Panel

The AFP-200 is a line of fire alarm panels manufactured by Notifier Fire Systems. The AFP-200 is marketed as a small, economical alarm panel with features comparable to larger, more expensive fire alarm panels. Like most electrical equipment, the AFP-200 is susceptible to malfunctions and errors, but these breakdowns in communication can usually be resolved easily and quickly. Instructions Dead batteries or a loose battery connection can cause fire alarm panel issues.

The Best Arrangement for a Sofa, Loveseat, and Recliner in a Square Room

Square does not have to mean boring when it comes to arranging furniture in a square room. A sofa, loveseat and recliner can take on a variety of pleasing arrangements, depending on the room's size, function and architectural features. Add tables to pull the pieces together to achieve a beautiful, cohesive space. A square living space does not have to be boring. With a Focal Point If a television or fireplace in a corner or along one wall must be viewed from every seat in the room, arrange the sofa and loveseat along two opposite walls in an "

How do I Install a Buzzer Door Lock?

A door with a buzzer lock usually comes with an intercom system, which allows you to find out who your visitor is without having to go to the front door. This is security feature that can give you more peace of mind, especially if you are at home alone a lot. An intercom system allows you to find out who your visitor is before coming to the door. Step 1 Switch off the doorbell installed on your door.

How to Finish the Corners on 4x8 Siding

Of the many types of siding you can choose for your house, 4x8 sheets are probably the easiest to apply. The most common are T1-11, a type of plywood that usually has a rough-sawn surface, and oriented stand board (OSB), an inferior product made of wood fibers and resin pressed together. Sheet siding is almost always installed vertically. Things You Will Need + Tar paper or house wrap Staple gun 8d galvanized nails 1- by 4-inch lumber Circular saw Siliconized acrylic caulk Caulking gun It is almost always preferable to install sheet siding vertically.

How to Fix a Shower Switch

The shower switch inside your bathtub faucet is also called a diverter valve. It allows you to switch the water between the bathtub’s faucet and the shower head with the flip of a switch. If the diverter valve is broken, you won’t be able to get water to your shower. The only way to fix it is to replace the diverter. Luckily, the diverter is an easy valve to find and replace.

How to Frost Glass Windows

Table of Contents Preparing the Glass Window Designing the Frosted Window Frosted-Glass Spray Etching the Glass Using Frosted Window Film A frosted-glass window gives your home an updated look while adding privacy. You can have a professional do the job or buy a window with frosted glass, but a DIY window-frosting treatment is a more affordable method.

How to Hang Free Standing Curtains for a Wedding

Your wedding is a chance to go all out and show your creative side. Interesting and well thought out decor can not only provide your guests with an entertaining experience, it can also help control the flow of traffic at the ceremony or reception. Curtains can help frame and decorate your wedding. One of the best ways to do this is to use free standing curtains to decorate and separate your space.

How to Remove a Filter From a Maytag Dishwasher

Removing the filter from a Maytag dishwasher is a fairly simple process that can be completed in about 30 minutes. Maytag dishwashers use special Torx screws in the washer arm assembly and have a primary and secondary filter that can be removed by undoing just a few screws and taking the assembly apart. You can remove the filter from the dishwasher yourself and save the time and expense of calling a repairman to remove it for you.

The Drip System's Pressure Regulator Is Leaking

Drip irrigation is an alternative to overhead watering because it delivers water directly to the root system of plants through perforated tubes placed near the root zone. A typical drip irrigation system consists of a main water line, back-flow prevention device and tubing to bring water to the plants. To make the system work properly, a pressure regulator is also installed. The pressure regulator lowers the water pressure, defined as pounds per square inch (psi), of the water flowing into the drip irrigation system to bring it in line with the system manufacturer's suggested water pressure rate.

Tutorial for Creating a Side Table Using a Wire Basket

A video and written tutorial on how to make a trendy wire side table using a wire basket and cutting board. Calling all repurpose-aholics: This side table project gave new life to not just one, but two household items that I was this close to putting into the donation pile -- a wire laundry hamper and an old chopping board. And what a chic side table it turned out to be!