Exterior buildings, such as sheds or tents, are subject to high winds. Any building that is not secured blows over readily in a solid gust of wind. You should always anchor your buildings using materials made for that type of construction, but that can get expensive. A cheaper, do-it-yourself option involves using rebar and a shovel. The rebar is cheap and you can cut it to any size. The raised threads allow rebar to catch the ground better than smooth stakes and provide more stability than standard anchors.

Table of Contents Drywall Wood Plywood House Siding Metal Tiles Garages can be neglected places when a new house is built. You may find the area unfinished with ceilings that have exposed roof trusses. Adding or re-doing a garage ceiling can give a polished look to a space and potentially increase the value of your home.

Building wood blinds is relatively easy, but will require several hours of your time. Using wooden blinds on windows gives a room an elegant look. They also help keep out the heat during hot summers, but they can be rather expensive. You can build your own wood blinds and save a couple hundred dollars. Measure the width and length of the window. Take off a quarter of an inch from each side so that the blinds will be able to fit into the window frame.

Live oaks are hardy trees, capable of surviving most pests and blights. However, an attack by insects can quickly remove leaves from your tree, causing it undue stress and making it susceptible to further damages. Almost all the worms that attack live oaks are caterpillars. A healthy live oak tree Bringing the pests under control can not only boost the health of your tree, but also improve its appearance. While most caterpillars are not a serious threat to a live oak, many of them create unsightly webs and cocoons that can detract from the enjoyment of your landscape.

A refrigerator is one of the heaviest appliances the General Electric brand sells, yet it has to be moved often for maintenance. The company has tried to make it easier for owners by adding a small set of wheels on the back of the unit. If there’s a problem with the wheel assembly, you'll need to remove the wheels and replace them with new ones. The process can vary depending on the GE refrigerator model you own, but it’s generally something you can do with just a few minutes of your free time.

With time, your countertops will show the effects of water, heat, and daily wear and tear. Minor damage to laminate is inexpensive to fix. For more serious damage, it's best to replace the countertops entirely. Things You Will Need + Laminate Repair Paste Heavy Books Or Cans Contact Cement Masking Tape Lemon Oil Or Car Wax Distilled Vinegar Or Bleach Rubbing Alcohol Hair Dryer Or Iron Rolling Pin Small Knife Toothpicks Or Wood Strips Putty Knife For small areas of bubbling, reactivate the adhesive by heating the laminate.

Air regulators, commonly found on compressors, function as a metering device. They reduce downstream air pressure by using a valve or pin, along with a spring and sealed seat. The air regulator monitors downstream air to a working component or tool. Regulators routinely have an air gauge attached to them that can be adjusted manually by a knob, or have a fixed nut to monitor the set-point downstream flow. Some air regulators have an additional tank pressure gauge.

A septic tank performs an important function that helps maintain the safety of public health and the environment. Keeping a properly functioning septic tank increases the value of a home but requires due diligence. Features A septic tank is stored underground. All the wastewater from a house gets pumped into a septic tank, which is stored underground. The wastewater then separates into solid sludge and scum, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems.

Old water-wasting toilets are the ones most likely to whistle or scream. It sounds like whistling to some and screaming to others, but the high-pitched sound coming from your toilet tank while it's refilling just means your toilet -- or at least the fill valve -- isn't working as well as it used to. If you don't mind the sound, you can let it be for now, but it isn't difficult to fix.

Bright sun shining down on you while you try to relax on your porch can be a bother. One solution is to build a simple tin roof that will not only block direct sunlight but will also provide protection from inclement weather while you're occupying your porch and enjoying the outdoors. Corrugated tin roofing makes interesting runoff patterns. A tin roof over the porch can provide aesthetic appeal; and even the sound of rain hitting the tin emits a calming sound.