Mattresses are being increasingly used in rooms other than the bedroom. Often these locations require that the mattress be fully covered in a durable fabric. If the mattress is being used in a living room, the fabric selected may be something typical for the living room. Cabana covered outdoor mattress. If the mattress is being used outside as a large cabana-style bed, the fabrics should be picked to be water or weather resistant.

Air purifiers, like the Amcor Ionizer, are good for clearing the air of allergens like dust, debris and other irritating substances. They are small devices that can run continuously, filtering the dirty air and redistributing clean air. Pet owners, allergy sufferers and those who want to reduce fungus, dander, and even cigarette smoke can get results with an air purifier. It is important to clean or change the filter often on the Amcor Ionizer to keep it in good running condition.

The Timber Tuff chain-saw sharpener is designed to sharpen the edges of saw chains that have a pitch between a 1/4 inch and 3/4 inch. The Timber Tuff sharpener can be mounted to any surface with its three-screw mounting system, which makes it easy and convenient to store and use. Sharpening the chain on your saw will increase its cutting power. Sharpen your saw chains regularly so that each time you use your chain saw, it cuts quickly and without any jerks because of dull areas on the blade.

Whether a drain is installed in a basement floor, sink, tub or shower, it has to be at the lowest point to be effective. To properly locate a shower drain, a stall manufacturer or tiler molds the base so that it has a continuous downward slope from the edges toward the drain. This doesn't mean the drain has to be in the center, however, and offset drains are common in prefabricated and custom stalls alike.

Some hard-frame water beds include a pedestal base with drawers for storage. The drawers and frames act as the center support, taking the place of the plain pedestal base and hidden center supports used in regular hard-frame beds. Most of the installation process is the same, requiring few tools but attention to detail. Each step must be followed carefully, as the integrity of the frame depends upon it being stacked squarely on top of the base.

Drumming is a favorite form of self-expression for many people, and for those who've dedicated their life to the instrument, there's probably nothing more welcome than a space that's dedicated totally to drumming. Things You Will Need + Paint Paint supplies Building materials Egg crate foam Shelves Storage cubbies CD covers Large glass covered frame Drumming posters and photos Old records in frames Drum-themed novelty clock Drum-related accessories for the desk Drums from around the world Decorating a room that would please a drummer is a mix of practical planning with lots of creative expression thrown in.

If you have located a hole in your down comforter, you need to repair it right away. Allowing a hole to remain in a down comforter may lead to feathers flying out or insects getting in. Use fabric glue used to repair seams to patch small holes. Patch large holes with fabric glue and a swatch of fabric. Things You Will Need + Fabric glue Fabric Scissors Iron-on tape Iron Squeeze fabric glue around the edges of a small hole and bring the sides together.

Burnt butter, or food of any kind, can make for a tough cleaning job. When scrubbing with soap and water doesn’t do the trick, there are other options available to help the cause. There are even some solutions that are probably already in your house that to help loosen the burnt residue right off your cooking pan. Remove burnt butter from a pan with items in your home. Things You Will Need + Cream of tartar Fabric Softener Salt Dish soap Dish rag Using Cream of Tartar Pour a quart of water into the burnt butter pan.

A flag is hoisted up a flag pole using a pulley system--or a rope attached to a pole with a simple pulley, rope and a rope cleat at the bottom to keep the rope in place. It's a project that provides enjoyment for years to come as small flags can be hoisted for all occasions such as holidays, birthdays and parties. With a few tools and supplies, it's possible to make a hoist and pulley system for a small flag at home.

The Moen/Stanadyne cartridge is the part of the shower valve that is designed to open the valve and let the water pass through the pipe into the shower head. The cartridge can become corroded or worn out to the point that it no longer turns properly. It can also develop deposits on the cartridge that prevent the water from shutting off completely. Removing the Stanadyne cartridge can be done in about a half hour using some basic shop tools.