Metal roofing is held down more securely by screws than by nails, because screws have threads that dig into the wood underneath the metal roofing and give resistance to any forces that pull up on the roofing. Metal roofs can be slippery--use extra caution when repairing them. Things You Will Need + Drill or screw gun with clutch Roofing screws with rubber gaskets Tape measure Whether you are screwing down an existing metal roof from which old nails have worked loose, or a new metal roof that is being screwed down for the first time, the process is the same.

The Euro-Pro Omega Steam Zapper is a steam cleaner designed to clean countertops, tile, windows, mirrors, patio furniture, decks, cars, grills and sinks. It can also be used to steam clean clothing items and upholstery. Sold online and in select home retail stores, the Omega Steam Zapper does not use chemicals, which may make the device appealing to those with allergies or individuals looking for a more environmentally friendly option than cleaners that use chemical formulas.

Trane XR12 air conditioners and heaters are high-efficiency air conditioner or heater units that come in four models with seven specification settings per model. These units can be installed in homes or commercial business. Each of the XR12 models come with a five-year warranty from the Trane company. While still sold by dealers, the XR12 is no longer available on the Trane website. Models The Trane XR12 comes in two models in the air conditioning division — the R22 refrigerant and the R410-A refrigerant.

Springs are installed in upholstered chairs to give you a firm or springy seat. Most springs are coated to prevent corrosion and made of tempered steel of varying gauges. For a softer seat, you'd have a higher gauge (11 gauge, for example) and for a firmer seat, a lower gauge of steel wire would be used for the spring. Three main types of springs are used in chair seats: coil, sinuous and marshall.

Fluorescent bulbs offer highly effective and cost-efficient home lighting options. Though the price of a fluorescent bulb is typically more than that of an incandescent bulb, the cost of operation is significantly less for several reasons. When compared to incandescent bulbs, fluorescent bulbs have longer life spans, use less energy to make the same amount of light, and create less heat when lit, keeping rooms cool and air conditioning bills low.

Perhaps the fabric on your couch isn't quite the color you'd like, or the slipcovers you bought for your chairs don't match the new coat of paint you gave your living room. You don't have to buy new furniture just to get it all to match. You can dye upholstery in a single afternoon for only a fraction of the cost. Dye Upholstery Learn how to dye upholstery and add a bright new look to your furniture.

Foam mattresses include plush mattress toppers as well as memory foam mattress products. These items eventually lose their signature support and comfortable texture after years of use. When your foam mattress reaches the end of its lifespan -- about 10 years on average -- don't throw it in the landfill. Recycle old foam mattresses. Planet Green notes that a good recycling center can turn 90 percent of the old mattress into usable material (including foam, fabric, springs and wood backing).

Clothes dryers are designed with comfort and convenience in mind, quietly spinning clothes dry in a heated chamber. Still, like many electronic appliances, clothes dryers can malfunction and even lose their ability to spin silently. What results is a cacophony of squeaks, squeals, bangs and thumps. Fortunately, this problem is repairable by several possible solutions. Start Up A dryer that is newly bought but squeaks while drying clothes may simply be “breaking in” its parts.

Table of Contents Handrail Baluster Newel Post Finial Tread Whether you're building a new staircase or replacing an old, broken piece of your stair railing, knowing the difference between one part and the next can help make the job go quicker. Even if your staircase is done in an unusual style, the parts of the staircase and stair railing are called the same thing.

Molds exist all around you. In most cases, they remain unnoticed, but under the proper environmental conditions, their tiny reproductive structures, called spores, can begin to germinate and multiply. If you understand mold spores, you can better identify, prevent and remove them. By actively working to keep mold under control, you can save thousands of dollars in removal costs. General Definition Mold spores are microscopic, multi-cellular organisms that reproduce asexually.