La-Z-Boy recliners feature a handle on the side of the chair to raise and lower the foot rest. Over time, the handle can wear or break, requiring a replacement. Getting a La-Z-Boy recliner handle off the chair takes patience and steady force. The handle mounts to a square shaft, which makes removing it difficult. You need to order a replacement handle through a La-Z-Boy dealer before removing the old handle, because many dealers do not have replacements in stock.

When you burnish something, you are making the object shiny using friction and pressure. Leather is usually burnished at the edges, such as on a belt, using a metal tool, like a spinning disk. Burnishing is different than polishing as no polish is used in the process. Burnishing leather means to polish it without a polish. Things You Will Need + Water Sponge or rag Smooth wood Metal burnishing pad Leather must be fairly moist when burnishing, but not wet.

Skeleton keys were originally designed to act as master keys and prevented locksmiths from having to produce individual keys for each lock they installed. Named for their unique shape, these keys have been around for over 100 years. You can remove the rust and other debris from a skeleton key without using harmful chemicals. Cleaning rust and other debris from these keys is necessary to ensure they continue to function properly.

River rock is a beautiful stone which comes in a wide variety of colors, and can be used in many different applications from driveways to fireplaces. In general, river rock is quite porous, and will need to be sealed when laid down and resealed every two to three years thereafter to protect the integrity of the surface and prevent staining and molding. Clean and sanitize the rock. Mix a four-to-one mixture of water to bleach in a large bucket, and apply the solution liberally to the river rock surface with a paint brush or sponge.

There are a variety of decor items you can make from sawed-off tree stumps, including bookends, candlesticks or picture display pieces. You can also seal tree stumps and place them in your home or garden as extra seating. Seal tree stumps after they’ve dried for several days to avoid rotting. Transform tree stumps into decor items. Purchase wood sealant at hardware or home improvement stores. Things You Will Need + Medium-grit sandpaper Fine-grit sandpaper Paintbrush Wood sealant Place the tree stump over several sheets of newspaper or a drop cloth.

Dial-style hose end sprayers mix water and chemical concentrates together at a predetermined rate for spraying lawns or other large areas. There is no premixing of chemicals and water in a container and then pouring them into a hand sprayer for this application process. Dial-style hose end sprayers kill ants over the entire lawn at once. Any remaining undiluted chemicals in the sprayer will pour back into the original package for a future use.

Your city’s pumping stations control water pressure in supply mains. Mains pressure is set at 200 PSI (pounds per square inch) to supply elevated installations such as water towers and high-rise buildings. However, this kind of pressure would damage domestic plumbing and appliances. Check your water pressure once a year. Consequently, pressure is lowered to manageable levels by installing adjustable pressure reducing valves between the mains supply and household plumbing.

Table of Contents Cracking and Splintering Moisture Retention Cutting Difficulty Adhesive Problems Environmental Concerns In any remodeling project, cost is a major factor. Sometimes, it is the determining factor. For that reason, alternative materials are often used to reduce overall cost, preferably without sacrificing too much in quality. Chipboard is inexpensive, but there are drawbacks Chipboard, a pressed alternative to plywood, is one such alternative, but there disadvantages to its use and manufacture that for some, might outweigh the cost benefits.

Thatch can block your lawn from getting the proper nutrients and moisture it needs to grow healthy and green. According to the University of California IPM Agricultural Program, “If your lawn has a bouncy feel to it when you walk on it, thatch is probably building up. ” Dethatching your lawn can be time-consuming, and it can be pricey if you choose to rent a dethatching machine. It is also hard work!

Maintenance or replacement of bladder tanks requires that they be bled of all air and water pressure. The bladder in a well system pressure tank expands when filled with water supplied by the system’s water pump. Compressed air surrounds the bladder, forcing the water to whatever tap or appliance demands it. As the volume of water from the bladder decreases, the pressure falls, causing the pump to supply more water.