A window awning is installed directly above a window on the exterior of a house. It helps keep shade over the window. Awnings are typically made with a metal frame and are composed of some type of fabric. The width and projection away from the house will vary depending on the size of window you have. You can make a window awning with PVC pipe. If you want to make a stationary window awning, you can do it with PVC pipe and fabric.

When attaching a deck to your home, whether at the front or back of your house, there are important preparatory steps you need to take. Most decks are elevated off the ground, so the space underneath us a concern. What you do with that space contributes to the your deck construction's success or failure. Drainage Issues The space underneath a deck needs to drain excess water. The biggest issue contributing to decking success or failure is drainage.

One of the amenities that add to the character of a kitchen is a raised bar. In most cases, a raised bar in a kitchen is used to eat without having to go to the dining room. This type of raised bar is a countertop that sits above the height of the base cabinets by 6 inches and is 18 inches in depth. New Wall New Bar Things You Will Need + 3 pieces 2-by-4-by-48-inch lumber (top/bottom plate) Carpenter's square 4 pieces 2-by-4-by-37½-inch lumber (studs) 1 piece 48-by-42-by-¾-plywood (back) 1 piece 48-by-42-by-¼-inch paneling (front) 1 piece 42-by-4 ½-by-¼--inch paneling (end) 4) 10-by-4-by-5-inch Corbels 1 piece 1-by-12-by-44-inch oak lumber (back plate) Variable speed drill Philips head screw tip 2 ½-inch drywall screws 1 ¼-inch drywall screws 1-outside corner mold 42-inches long Electric miter saw 1 piece of baseboard 8-feet long 1 piece 48-by-17-by-¾-inch plywood 1 piece 49 1/2-by-18-by-¾-inch oak plywood 2 pieces 1½-by-96-by-¾-inch oak lumber 1/16-inch drill bit Paneling nails 6d finish nails Wood glue For the purpose of this article, we will build a raised bar that is 48 inches long.

Mouse droppings collected on top of ceiling gypsum wall board -- a building material panel that is commonly called drywall or "sheet rock," after a well-known trademarked brand of wall board -- can cause an unpleasant odor in a home if left unchecked. The feces creates unsanitary conditions in an attic and needs to be addressed. The attic of a home where mice build nests and move around without fear of humans can become a breeding ground for disease and can cause damage to a structure.

Remodeling the interior of a house is often as much about removing existing elements as it is adding new features. With the right combination of elbow grease and time, wainscoting, or wood panels and frames attached to the bottom half of a wall, can be removed to drastically alter a room's look. Things You Will Need + Flat pry bar or crowbar Hammer claw Removing Wainscoting Take off the top piece of moulding with the flat edge of a pry bar or crowbar.

Plumbing fixtures such as toilets and sinks are usually mounted on the floor, especially in residential structures. This simplifies installation because strengthened wall supports are not required. Urinals are normally mounted on walls. If you are mounting urinals or need additional floor space or are using commercial spaces, fixtures are mounted on walls, with much of the plumbing buried within the studs. Authority Local and state building authorities develop construction codes based on the needs of their jurisdiction.

The Galileo thermometer was the first of it's kind to determine air temperature. The glass-enclosed tube contains water and the bubbles are filled with either alcohol or water and food coloring. Each bubble has a different tag representing a temperature. The bubble that hangs in the middle is the current temperature. Galileo thermometers are used for decoration in homes and offices. While accurate, these thermometers are now considered decoration items and can be found at a number of retailers.

Rust, caused by iron in the water or by rusty water pipes, can occur on any metal surface in the bathroom, including a silver shower rod. Removing rust takes a little elbow grease but is not difficult to do. Take the shower rod down and remove the curtain before you begin. Place the shower rod on a sturdy work surface. Keep in mind that the rust will return in time.

With careful consideration of the appropriate solution for your uneven floor problem, you should end up with a perfectly flat overall covering. It is usually best to tackle the problem at the flooring sub-level, which is above the original flooring and underneath the surface covering. Carpets lay badly on uneven sub-floors, potentially creating a safety hazard. As well as eliminating a potential health hazard from accidental trips and falls, top coverings will wear better and live longer if you even up the flooring at the sub-level.

Rit dye is ideal for dyeing clothing, drapes and other fabrics, but it can also be messy to work with. Even though you try your hardest, sometimes the dye might end up where you don’t want it, like on your carpet. Treat Rit dye stains on carpet at first sight for best results. Whether the dye is blue, red or green, you likely don’t want the spot to be a permanent part of your carpet.