IKEA sells flat-packed furniture, but they also have a number of unique items, like the Vradal bed to which you can install a slide on one side. Kids can slide out of the half-lofted bed in the morning, use it during playtime and climb into bed at the end of the day. With a little work, you can build the bed slide and attach it to your Vradal bed.

Mini dachshunds have elongated backs that can cause a lot of stress and pain on the spine throughout their active years. To prevent back problems in young dogs and help older dogs with painful back problems, you can build a bed ramp that your dog can easily climb up and down to get to the bed. Building a bed ramp yourself is simple and can save you hundreds of dollars compared to purchasing a ramp from a store.

Extending or expanding an electrical circuit in your home will probably require you to add wiring. Romex is a trade name for non-metallic sheathed cable and consists of two or more insulated conductors within a plastic sheath. Usually the sheathed cable includes a bare ground conductor. Extending Romex past a receptacle or fixture means you'll have to tie into an existing circuit and run the cable to the new fixture, outlet or switch location.

A bedside rail is attached to the frame of a bed. It is often installed on beds of little children so they do not fall out. Bedside rails are also used in hospitals and nursing homes so patients and residents have something to grab onto when they are getting in and out of bed. Bedside rails can be made out of different materials, one of them being PVC piping. This piping is made of a thermoplastic polymer and can withstand all weather conditions.

Luan, also known as Philippine mahogany, is a soft wood usually found in 1/4-inch thick sheets. Used as an underlayment for vinyl atop hardwood or tiled floors, luan provides a smooth, level surface that prevents imperfections in the subfloor from telegraphing through thin vinyl, marring the look of the vinyl after installation. There are better substances for use as an underlayment for your vinyl floor covering, but luan is inexpensive and quick to install.

HotSprings Spas distributes a line of portable spas manufactured by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Portable spas are typically made of acrylic or thermoplastic and are not fixed to a location. A properly functioning HotSprings spa can be relaxing. While they still weigh up to a few hundred pounds empty, they can be transported unlike designs which are built into the ground. Portable spa owners can setup gazebos or decks around their portable spa for a more natural decor.

Concrete dries into a hard stonelike material, though over time most concrete will crack or crumble in some way. Concrete is often reinforced with rebar or a welded wire mesh, but you can accomplish the same task if you have chain link fencing left over from other projects. By weaving smaller metal bars into the chain fence you can create a sturdy reinforcement for your concrete that will combine the rigidity of rebar with the area coverage of wire mesh.

Though the differences between loveseats and settees are minor, which one you decide to purchase for your living room, bedroom or recreation room mainly depends on how you want to arrange your furniture and how much space you are working with. What Is the Difference Between a Loveseat and a Settee? Find antique loveseats and settees for your living room and cushy, modern versions for a living room or child's playroom, as some pieces are used more as decorative items than as functional seating.

Americast sinks, manufactured by the American Standard Company, are made of steel reinforced material with a porcelain overlay. Comparable to cast iron, Americast is a viable, lightweight alternative. Like cast iron, however, the porcelain finish is susceptible to scratches and chips. Things You Will Need + Bathroom cleaner Acetone Porcelain filler Plastic putty knife 220-grit sandpaper Tack cloth Porcelain touch-up paint Fill blemishes in an Americast sink with porcelain filler and refinish patched and scratched areas using the recommended porcelain touch up paint, known as “Porc-a-fix.

Wood burners make use of a renewable resource for generating heat in your home. Wood-burning stoves are built of a variety of materials, including cast iron and brick-lined steel. Determining whether you're better off with a cast iron stove or a brick-lined one will depend on how you intend to use it, the cost you are willing to pay and the lifespan required. Cast Iron The top surface of a cast-iron stove gets hot enough for cooking.