Covering a pool with an inexpensive cover can save you a lot of time cleaning your pool. It can also help hold in some heat for heated pools during the winter months. PVC pipe pool covers are not that hard to make. You can pick up all the supplies from your local hardware store and can have you pool covered in no time. Things You Will Need + Eye protection Gloves Respirator Knee pads Measuring tape 10-foot sticks of 1-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe PVC cutter 1-inch PVC tees 1-inch PVC elbows 1-inch PVC couplings Glue/Primer in one Tarp Waterproof string Stones (to help hold down cover edges) Warning Install a pool cover at your own risk.

Wood pellet stoves are a popular way to heat your home. They're efficient and relatively easy to maintain, but they're not maintenance-free. One common problem with pellet stoves is that the glass can appear smoky over time. Things You Will Need + Wood pellet stove Fireplace glass cleaner How To Clean A Wood Pellet Window Even though the smoke on the glass is most likely the result of buildup from burning, you should check to make sure there are no leaks in your stove or piping that could point to a more serious problem.

A gravel road drag is a simple tool designed to scrape and flatten the top layer of a gravel road, removing debris and small bumps caused by erosion and/or vehicle breaking. Heavy drags grade the road surface, while light drags remove debris. A common example of the “light drag” is the chain link fencing dragged around a baseball infield during the 7th inning stretch. Heavy drags are a low-cost alternative to complex, heavy-duty box/ blade graders.

Captain's chairs are mid-size wooden chairs with vertical supports serving as a back rest and a horizontal support serving as the arm rests. These chairs work well as desk chairs, dining room chairs and are popular in restaurants. With use and age, the wood on your captain's chair may become worn, but you do not have to throw out your entire chair because of a few scuffs. With some advanced sewing skills and some craft supplies, you can make a slip cover to place over your worn captain's chair and make it as good as new.

The key to success when you paint a galvanized metal trailer is in the surface preparation. Galvanized metal is pre-coated with an oil that is designed to prevent rust from forming. Paint will not adhere to the oily residue. The oil must be removed and the metal primed prior to painting. These two steps are vital to preventing the paint from flaking and peeling later. Use a wire brush to remove rust and clean the trailer well with a degreasing cleaner such as TSP.

The Nespresso C100 is a popular make of domestic espresso machine---popular, that is, until it stops functioning just when you're ready for a java shot. Before you contact Nespresso Club, try some simple troubleshooting. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Light Indicator Fails to Illuminate The perfect cup of espresso will still be on the menu if you can successfully troubleshoot your Nespresso C100. Check to ensure your Nespresso C100's plug is securely in the wall socket.

Ceiling fans are great for keeping the temperature even in your home and can dramatically reduce your demand for air conditioning. But what good is a ceiling fan if its switch is broken? Since Harbor Breeze is one of the most commonly purchased brands of ceiling fans on the market, here is how to wire a Harbor Breeze ceiling fan switch. Turn off the circuit that delivers power to the ceiling fan.

Inconel, a product of Special Metals Corp., has a nickel, chromium and molybdenum composition. Inconel is resistant to corrosion and pitting and comes in several different alloys. Stainless steel is composed of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicone, chromium and nickel. Both Inconel and stainless steel use a numbering system for different alloys and strengths. These products have silver finishes, but different textures create matte or shiny surfaces. Appearance Inconel is used in fine wire that can be subjected to corrosion, and is sometimes used for chain maille jewelry.

The Polaris 360 is an automatic pool cleaner for in-ground pools. Though it is a useful machine that saves time when cleaning your pool, the 360 does not always operate as intended. On those occasions, you will have to make adjustments to the machine to restore performance. Troubleshoot the 360 to fix any errors in operation. Running with Less Power Than Normal Since the 360 is basically an automatic vacuum cleaner for your pool, there may be times when the machine starts to slow down due to the filters clogging with debris.

Dyson manufactures a variety of upright and floor-model vacuums for home or office use. The company's DC07, one of its first "Animal" models, was replaced by the DC14 in the early 2000s, which was subsequently upgraded to the DC17 and beyond. In 2011, neither model is featured in the company's catalog. Both look similar, but have a few things to set them apart. Similarities The Dyson DC07 was the seventh dual-cyclone model vacuum cleaner, but it was the first with the company's Root8Cyclone suction technology.