Stair building doesn't have to be a daunting task. It's possible to build a set of simple exterior stairs in a few hours if you have the right tools. It also helps to have a helper or two around, but it's not really necessary, as long as you can lift a couple heavy pieces of lumber by yourself. You can build simple exterior stairs in a few hours. Things You Will Need + Pressure-treated lumber, 2 inches by 12 inches, for stringers, steps and header Pressure-treated lumber, 2 inches by 4 inches, for railings Steel angle braces 16d galvanized framing nails 3-inch exterior-grade decking screws Measuring tape Pencils Ladder Plumb bob Framing hammer 2-foot level Circular saw Cordless drill Use the right materials, and your stairs can remain strong and solid for years to come.

White leather tennis shoes can become dingy and dirty from wear. Leather requires special care and maintenance to prevent damage and stains. This natural material is porous, and it tends to absorb stains. Clean and condition your white leather tennis shoes to restore their appearance and prevent future stains. Clean dirty white tennis shoes to restore a bright, fresh appearance. Although you can wash some leather tennis shoes in the washing machine, hand washing them helps keep their shape.

Tempur-Pedic mattresses are wonderful for sleeping. They offer great support and comfort, but if they get wet, plan on waiting awhile before you sleep on them. The same principle that makes them comfortable to sleep on, the little micro cells of air, also hold water like a massive sponge. Tempur-Pedic Mattress Layers However, it is not impossible to get them to dry. Open the cover of your mattress. You are going to have to expose it to as much air as possible.

Unframed mirrors are a common fixture in bathrooms in houses and apartments. Normally held against the wall with glue and plastic clips at the edges, adding a frame to this style of mirror gives it a new look. Foam spacers are widely available and come in various dimensions. When glued to the back of a custom mirror frame, they push the frame away from the glass and lift it above the surface of the plastic clip.

Johnson Controls model A19ABC-24C is a single-stage digital temperature control. The A19ABC-24C features a liquid crystal display, a switch-activated temperature offset function and a locking front panel. The temperature control has numerous applications including walk-in coolers and freezers, supermarket display cases and condenser fan cycling for air conditioners, like the portable air conditioners made by Danby. The temperature display can be connected to the Danby air conditioner. Connection time will take approximately one hour.

If you need a new mattress but don't have the resources to buy one, it would help to know how to make a mattress from foam. When you open a mattress case, you can see that expensive mattresses are often only layers of foam. It is something you can easily do for yourself with or without a mattress case. Make your own foam mattress. Things You Will Need + One 6-inch layer of extra-firm foam Two 4-inch layer of memory foam Plywood board for base Mattress cover (optional) Tip A serrated knife works well if you need to cut the foam to fit your bed.

Henredon furniture is made of fine wood finished with a natural clear shellac. Henredon is considered solid wood furniture, not laminated or composite wood furniture. This means, if you have a piece of Henredon furniture that has seen better days, you can restore it to bring back the beauty and shine it originally had when new. However, if you feel your Henredon furniture is old, seek assistance from a qualified appraiser, since removing the patina state of furniture can diminish its valve.

According to the Washington Post, you should replace high-efficiency filters every three months and older, standard furnace filters once a month. When black soot appears on your filter, it can be dangerous to your health. A burning candle can cause soot deposits on furnace filters. Finding the cause of the soot deposit will not only help you solve the problem, but prevent it from happening again. Inadequate Combustion Air Soot deposits can be due to inadequate combustion air, which can cause oil to burn inefficiently.

Rechargeable batteries cost more, but they are cheaper than single-use batteries in the long run. A disadvantage is that rechargeable batteries have relatively short shelf lives. Single-use batteries are usually more suitable for low-drain or infrequently needed applications. Advantages and Disadvantages of Rechargeable Batteries Advances in energy storage technology have led to growth in the popularity and utility of rechargeable batteries. However, renewable batteries have their limitations, and for some applications single-use batteries still have the edge.

It would be nice if time were more like money. However, you cannot save it or stash it away for a rainy day. You must spend all 24 hours, every day. Time commitments, career commitments, family commitments all vying for your attention sometimes leave precious little time for anything else. The result can be a home that feels out of control and you feeling frazzled. Do not become sad and depressed, as the situation is not hopeless.