Obtaining the correct measurements is particularly important in carpets with patterns because you have to ensure that the pattern matches. Adding an extra amount to your measurements allows you to accommodate any waste during the installation. Waste occurs when the installer has to form seams in the flooring and cut the carpet for irregular shapes. Lining up the carpet pattern during installation -- particularly detailed patterns, such as plaids -- ensures that the carpeting has a unified look.

The Vicks brand V5100NS Ultrasonic Humidifier is a cool mist humidifier that moisturizes the air with up to 20 hours of cool mist between water tank fillings. Its features include an optional vapor therapy using Vicks scent pads to help combat allergy, cold and flu symptoms. Although the humidifier generates cool mist, it can promote bacteria growth and accumulate mineral deposits. Daily and weekly cleaning is necessary to maintain the unit, as well as to remove dust, dirt and smudges that build up with use and handling.

Sinks and bathtubs alike contain drains to allow for the disposal of wastewater. When filling the sink or bathtub, your Kohler drain stopper prevents water from escaping. Opening the stopper offers water a passage into the drain. In time, mold and soap scum clinging to the bottom of the stopper prevent water from flowing effectively. Taking the proper steps when removing your Kohler stopper -- for cleaning or other maintenance -- avoids potential damage to the stopper or its lift assembly.

Cleaning the exterior of a home is a chore that often gets put off. It does require a bit of stamina, but the results are well worth the effort. Siding begins looking stained and discolored from things like pollen and mold. Pollen is a common food source for mold and sets up your home for damage if it is not brought under control. All remnants of pollen stain are removable by most homeowners in a few hours.

Do-it-yourselfers often assume that breaking up concrete involves back-breaking labor and time-consuming methods. However, with a suitable set of demolition tools, breaking up concrete for demolition and renovations is clean and relatively quick. Jackhammers are used to pound concrete with chisel-like tips. Construction and demolition professionals save time and effort during concrete removal by using heavy-duty saws to score concrete before pounding the slab with hammering tools. Walk-behind Concrete Saw Demolition professionals often saw concrete into manageable chunks before breaking it up.

Bosch automatic dishwashers are built with a water filtration system to strain food particles and dirt before the appliance pumps out the dirty water. If your dishes are coated in grit after a wash cycle, this may be due to clogs in the filter system. What feels like grit could actually be small food particles that have hardened to dishes after the Bosch completes a heated drying cycle. Cleaning the filter takes only a few minutes.

Essentially, an electromagnet consists of a soft iron core and turns, or windings, of electrically conducting wire. Increasing the size of the core, the number of windings and the level of current that flows through the wire can produce a magnet much stronger than any natural magnet. Control Even the strongest natural magnet cannot lift a heavy steel object, such as an automobile, but industrial electromagnets can. Another advantage of electromagnets is that the magnetic force can be controlled by switching the current that flows through it on or off.

Miele is a high-end vacuum cleaner that uses innovative technology and has gained a strong market share in the upscale appliances market. Despite relatively strong customer reviews and a high satisfaction rating, repair may sometimes be required. Some of the most common repairs, irrespective of the model, include repairs to the motor and repairs to the cord winder. Common Problems A Miele is a specialized vacuum cleaner. Product lines include the Miele S7 Tango, the Capricorn and S163.

Although the exteriors of steam cleaners—upright or handheld suction and nonsuction models—vary by manufacturer in the terms of color and shape, most steam cleaners have the same basic design that includes nozzles, attachments, a hose and a water tank for water recovery or steam generation. As a result, cleaning a steam cleaner only requires learning a few tricks for removing and dislodging dirt and debris based on your model type—suction or nonsuction.

Mulling two or more windows together is technically just fancy words for joining the windows together. This allows for a larger window view that is not obstructed by a wall or other structure between the windows. Some homeowners choose to have the mulling process completed at the factory when they purchase the windows. Windows allow natural light into your home. Things You Will Need + Blanket Pliers Mulling kit Rubber mallet Screwdriver Power drill 3/16-inch drill bit Sealant container Caulking gun Another option is to purchase a mulling kit and mull the windows together yourself.