The two-in-one feature of a day bed makes it an ideal furniture piece that provides both seating and sleeping space. Another feature of the day bed is the abundant space beneath the bed. Knowing the typical clearance under a day bed determines what can fit in that space. Compact and stylish, it is easy to appreciate why day beds are popular in bedrooms, guestrooms and even dens. The Measurements A daybed functions as a couch and a bed.

Homeowners looking to update their bathrooms often choose acrylic bathtubs because acrylic tubs have nonporous surfaces easy to maintain and harbor less bacteria buildup and mold. Acrylic tubs come in the traditional white, gray and beige, but other colors such as red, green and black can be found as well. Cleaning an acrylic tub is a simple process. Because of its surface, cleaning the bathtub does not require an expensive bathroom product.

Modern home styling favors clean lines and sleek looks. Many homes built in the 1960s and afterward used brick around their fireplaces, a look that seems dated to many homeowners today. A good way to fix this decorating problem is with drywall. Considerations You must ensure that the surface you are planning on drywalling will not be exposed to heat. If you have a brick wall that is an active part of the chimney, drywall is not recommended because it is a paper-based product.

Often mistaken for bees, yellow jacket wasps deliver a painful sting and annoyingly buzz around people eating and socializing outside. Though yellow jackets benefit gardens by eating insect pests, large numbers of the wasps can ruin outdoor leisure time and pose serious health threats to people with allergies. If yellow jackets are a problem in your area, you can target their nests and eliminate them with laundry detergent. Treating their nests with laundry detergent puts an end to your wasp problem without poisoning beneficial insects or wildlife.

Free-handing perfect diagonal lines is nearly impossible. Achieve crisp-edged results on any surface with a few simple techniques. Free-handing perfect diagonal lines is nearly impossible, but you can achieve crisp-edged results with a few simple techniques. Add visual interest to a wall, headboard or coffee table by adding colorful diagonal lines with your favorite acrylic paints! Things You Will Need + Painter's tape  Yardstick  Pencil  Acrylic paint  Paint brushes  Paint roller Stretched canvas, plywood or primed wall Mark Center Using a yardstick, measure the width of the surface and mark its vertical centerline at both ends.

Over time, all mortar joints will soon begin to weaken and give way. Repointing a stone fireplace is a simple task by following simple steps. The process is time consuming but the results can be beautiful and enhance the value of the home. Things You Will Need + Safety glasses Tarp Hammer Mortar chisel Small paint brush Step ladder Wheel barrow Hoe Mortar ready mix Small shovel Mortar point Mortar board Spray bottle Bucket Clean sponge Spread the tarp around the work area and place the safety glasses over your eyes.

The Frigidaire Affinity dryer is part of a new series of washers and dryers with time saving, energy efficient features. Like every appliance, from time to time your Frigidaire Affinity dryer may not operate properly. Some simple dryer troubleshooting might save you a call to a service technician. The Frigidaire Affinity dryer is part of a new series of washers and dryers with time saving, energy efficient features. Like every appliance, from time to time your Frigidaire Affinity dryer may not operate properly.

Frankincense has been being used for thousands of years in the Middle East. Egyptian and Chinese civilizations used it and it is referenced in the Bible more than 50 times. The majority of frankincense is from trees in Somali and throughout the Arabian Peninsula but it is in markets around the world in its hardened form. Once the sap from the tree hardens, the resulting product is then known as frankincense resin.

A residential toilet flange is basically either one of two diameters, which makes obtaining a new one, when necessary, just a matter of measuring to see which diameter you need. The flange rests directly above the top of the drainpipe underneath the toilet and has to be a certain size diameter because of the drainpipe diameter. Two Different Diameters The diameter of the toilet flange will be either 3 or 4 inches, which is the diameter of the flange hole, not the diameter of the flange's outside perimeter.

VCT, or Vinyl Composition Tile, is relatively simple to install and lends a polished look to kitchen or bathroom floors. Typically, limestone or calcium carbonate with small amounts of vinyl and plasticizers compose vinyl tile. It is easy to maintain, only requiring occasional waxing or buffing to keep its sheen. Installing tiles on a smooth, level surface can prevent many problems. The most common problem vinyl tile owners report, however, is the appearance of shrinkage.