If you are building your own alternative energy system at your home, then at some point you will need to connect your power supply to an AC inverter, battery and circuit breaker so that you can utilize the electricity produced. Some of the steps and requirements for this activity involve a delicate process that could cause damages to your electrical system. If at any point you feel that you are in over your head, consult a licensed electrician so that the work is done properly and safely.

There is a lot of discussion about front loaders, high-efficiency washing machines and whether or not to have an agitator. Many consumers are returning to the old-school washing machine for the simple reason that a top-loading washing machine does an excellent job of cleaning clothes. Instructions for Old Top Loading Washing Machines Washing machines have come far with the latest technology and design, but is all that necessary? The old-fashioned, top-loading agitator washing machine is making a comeback for its ease of use and affordability.

A Robertshaw 9600 is a popular budget-priced programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat can help you save money on your heating and cooling bill by allowing you to reduce the heating or cooling in your home automatically when you are away or asleep. The Robertshaw comes with many useful features, such as an LED readout and freeze protection, which automatically turns the heat on if the temperature drops below 40 degrees.

Porcelain that was manufactured by a company called “Porzellanfabrik Kalk” is known as Kalk porcelain. Kalk is a suburb of the German city of Koln, and it is in this city that the original Kalk factory was located. Founders Before taking the name of Kalk, Porzellanfabrik was a stoneware manufacturer owned and run by Wilhelm Geyer and his brother-in-law, surnamed Korbitz. The factory was built in 1882 and officially registered in 1890.

Add a touch of western nostalgia to any room by assembling a cowboy boot lamp. This style of lamp is a welcome addition to a child's bedroom, playroom or in a rustic-style living room or den. Choose a boot with a family history or create some history around the lamp with a well-chosen story of its origins. Constructing the cowboy boot lamp is a quick process of drilling, pouring and assembling.

UHMW (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) is the thermoplastic with the highest impact strength, and is therefore a very difficult material to bond to other substances. By using the correct type of epoxy, however, you can create a permanent bond between UHMW and carbon steel that will be weather- and moisture-resistant and suitable for industrial applications. You can securely bond UHMW to steel using epoxy. Step 1 Put on a pair of nitrile gloves.

Aluminum storm doors normally protect an inside door from outside elements such as dust, dirt, wind and rain. Over time, the aluminum's outside finish dulls and looks old. Proper cleaning will restore its original shine. Aluminum cleaners that are sold at most auto stores and used on aluminum wheels also can be used on aluminum storm doors. Things You Will Need + Rubber gloves Bucket Water Dish detergent Large sponge Nylon brush Clean dry rags Aluminum cleaner Soft cloths Tip Remove rust from metal door hinges by rubbing with a steel wool pad or fine sandpaper.

The pickaxe is an ancient and very useful tool. It is used to break up soil and rock (using the pointed end) and to shovel and remove dirt (using the flattened end). A pickaxe comes in two pieces, a head and a handle. The head remains loose and slides onto the handle for use. Old, well-used pickaxe. The head on most pickaxes will sit firmly on the handle, leaving an inch or two beyond the end of the head when the head is snugly in place.

Stumps in your yard are not only an eyesore, but they also make it difficult to mow the grass, much less make any major landscaping improvements. You can arrange to have the stump removed, or try to excavate it yourself. This stump is just about the right height for grinding. However, if you just want to get the stump out of your sight and don't need to take all of it out, you can turn a walk-behind gas edger into a homemade stump grinder.

Copper pipe is used in the installation of household water supply pipes. Available in 8-foot lengths, the pipe is generally installed in 1/2 or 3/4-inch diameters. Once cut to the required length, the pipe sections join together with copper couplings which are soldered into place. However, the copper pipe ends and insides of the couplings must first be sanded using emery cloth to create a clean, though slightly abrasive, surface before soldering paste is applied and the seam between the pipe and coupling is soldered.