Army combat uniforms require diligent care to keep them from being damaged, faded or worn out before their time, but it is possible. Although the updating of the uniforms cut the expense of dry cleaning, it added to the laundry chores of every household. Close all loop fasteners to prevent snags, and turn the uniform inside out before washing. Treat all stains before washing the uniform. Soak uniforms stained with coffee in a detergent and warm water solution for 20 minutes; and for oil stains, use dish detergent and water.

Shop Vac manufactures a 16-gallon model capable of cleaning wet and dry messes. Depending on the model you have, the process of emptying it may vary. For dry contents, you should always remove the tank lid to empty it. For wet contents, your 16-gallon Shop Vac may have a drain cap that you can remove for easier dumping. Shop Vac Without Tank Drain Turn off the 16-gallon Shop Vac and unplug it from the outlet.

Many Kenmore refrigerators have a water and ice dispenser located on the front of the door panel. The mechanism is controlled by a switch which, when pressed, delivers a jet of cold water into the glass held beneath the nozzle. The switch is prevented from working when the child lock is active or the mechanism is dirty. Troubleshooting the water dispenser switch will resolve and fix the most common problems.

Table of Contents Water Temperature is Too Low Detergent was Added at the Wrong Time Water Quality Collects Inside Laundry Consider Liquids If powder-based detergent isn't dissolving well in a washing machine, add the powder before the water, dissolve the powder in hot water first or reduce the amount of powdered detergent used.

If finding the perfect shelving unit to suit your modern taste has left you feeling like you're banging your head against a wall, just build it yourself. The process for this type of wooden shelf is straightforward and allows you the opportunity to customize every detail, right down to the paint colors. Things You'll Need Building your own custom shelf is easier than you'd think. 1 one-by-10 wooden board, 8 feet long 4 1-inch diameter wooden dowel rods, 4 feet long 4 premade 5-inch wooden feet with caps 4 metal angled brackets for wooden feet (screws included) Awl Measuring tape Ruler Safety goggles Face mask Saw Drill press 1-inch Forstner bit Wood glue Small detail paintbrush, such as a 1-inch flat wash Rag Foam paintbrush Foam paint roller Painter's tray White latex primer White latex interior paint Acrylic craft paint in colors of choice 1/4-inch masking tape Measure and Mark Your Shelves Start with an 8-foot board (the depth depends on your preference, but this board was 10 inches deep) and use measuring tape to mark the width of your shelves.

Distressing a rocking chair will give it a vintage, warm appearance. You do this by applying coats of paint of different colors, and then removing enough of the top coat to let the bottom show through in areas that would be naturally worn with use. You can distress used furniture as well as new. Distress naturally worn parts of the rocking chair. Paint a coat of latex primer on unfinished wood, or oil-based primer if you will be painting over used furniture.

Lowe’s portage stone is a product for use in outdoor garden and yard projects. The stone is essentially a type of paving stone with which you can create walkways, outdoor patio spaces and more similar to ones made of brick or concrete. Once installed, the portage stone resembles naturally found uncut stone. However it is actually precisely designed to be fit into a natural-looking interlocking pattern of any size.

Whether staining pine to match oak, cedar or bamboo, many of the same initial steps must be followed. One of the main obstacles in staining pine wood is the blotching and streaking that sometimes occurs. To protect against this, several steps must be taken. Pine must be conditioned before it is painted to match cedar. A final coat of western red, a popular color of cedar, can then be applied to match the two.

Condensation on metal roofs can be a problem once the weather starts to get cold. It can lead to roof leaks, even if rain has not occurred for several days. Condensation happens when moisture-filled air contacts anything that is below the dew point temperature. Metal gets cold faster than other items so condensation begins on metal first. This moisture can come from many things in a house including humidifiers, showers and laundry.

Using a Kobalt hopper gun to texture a ceiling adds a decorative element to a room and helps to hide flaws such as poorly taped drywall, sagging joists or cracks. Expect this project to be very messy. Wear old clothes with long sleeves, gloves, protective eyewear and a mask. Wear a hat or rag over your hair. The size of the spray hole creates different textures. Things You Will Need + Industrial air compressor Plastic sheeting Painter’s tape Canvas or old bed sheets Pre-mixed, all-purpose joint compound, 60-lb.