The transfer, or leaching, of chromium into food while cooking is an issue with modern cookware. Few of the cooking surfaces in pots and pans can be used without some sort of chemical transferring to the food. And while stainless steel may be the best recommended for safety, it contains chromium and nickel which can leach from the steel surface, depending on the type of food cooked. Sources Cookware contains chemicals which may leach in very small quantities into food.

In metalworking, a satin finish does not produce a high-gloss shine but it does have a smooth, silky feel. When you're buying or remodeling your home, terms like "satin finish" are very important. But it's not always as simple as buying doorknobs with a satin finish and picking out plumbing fixtures to match, because there are different types of satin finishes that make buying for your home confusing. Specifications Standards are in place to give metalworkers and other interested parties clear-cut definitions of satin finishes.

A Kenmore room air conditioner is designed to set in a window or a specially cut hole in the wall, where the back of the unit remains outside the opening. During the unit's cooling process, condensation is created inside the air conditioner and drains out onto the ground. There are several do-it-yourself solutions if the Kenmore air conditioner is not draining. Kenmore's Are Designed to Slant Toward the Back Each Kenmore room air conditioner was engineered with a simple drain system.

It's common for decorators and homeowners to place a slim table of some sort in the foyer or entryway of a home. However, there is no hard-and-fast rule regarding the exact size, depth, shape and original purpose of the table. In fact, as long as your foyer or entryway is large enough to hold the piece, you can even use a dining room buffet and hutch there. Purpose A hutch can serve in place of an entry table.

Virtually every type of desk fan is made the same way. A small electric motor with a protruding axle has a fan blade attached which spins at a high rate of speed, causing a cooling breeze to blow outwards. Sometimes a small oscillator mechanism is attached that will make the fan turn back and forth. A variable speed dial may be present, but all the mechanics, the wiring and the function is virtually the same with every desk fan.

A quality leatherette has the good look of leather without the high-maintenance requirements for cleaning and preservation. Regular vacuuming and cleaning keep this leather-like vinyl material in top shape. You don't need a specialized vinyl or faux leather cleaner; regular mild soap and water will do. Things You Will Need + Vacuum cleaner with crevice tool Dust cloth Bowl of warm water Mild dish or hand soap Soft, white hand towels or rags Cotton swabs Vacuum leatherette upholstered furniture to remove dust and debris.

A push bar for a wooden screen door absorbs the impact of constant pushing and pulling, providing a handle for gripping. Having a sturdy handle reduces the chance of pushing through or distorting the delicate screen material. Push bars are longer than push handles, and generally run horizontally across the center section of the screen door or vertically up the side panel. A quick trip to the hardware store should provide the materials for a durable, attractive wooden screen door push bar.

A backyard sanctuary with the musical sounds of a babbling brook is within reach of a suburban gardener with a plan, a shovel, some water and a pile of rocks. A rocky stream flowing from a small waterfall into a modest rock-lined pond is all you need for your own private nature reserve that will attract some local wildlife. A shallow draft at one end of the pond, sunny basking stones for butterflies, bee- and bird-friendly vines and bushes along the edge of the rocks, and water will make a newly built environment seem as if it has always been there.

Make your own flagstone stamp shapes out of upholstery foam to create a faux flagstone finish in paint. Stamp the paint-covered pieces over the cement area. Upgrade a plain cement slab or walkway with a flagstone-style finish using paint and homemade stone stamps. Upholstery foam or thick shipping foam cut into somewhat random flagstone-sized shapes serves as the stamp material. Mix and match several paint colors to recreate the natural shade variations found in a real flagstone floor or pathway.

If your carpet has a mildew smell, it's due to the presence of mildew in the carpet or in the room. As part of the fungus family, mildew spores and the accompanying odor thrive in consistently humid environments. In order to remove the odor, you must get rid of the mildew itself. Clean, mildew-free carpet is a place the family can enjoy being together. Things You Will Need + Vacuum Dehumidifier Space heater Bucket 1 cup rubbing alcohol Sponge Rug shampoo Baking soda Once the mildew is removed, steps can be taken to ensure neither the mildew nor smell return.