Occasionally, the drive belt of the Maytag washing machine will need to be replaced because of wear or damage. The motor on the washer is held on by tension springs, but due to constant movement during operation, the belt can become worn out or break from usage. You can replace the drive belt yourself in less than an hour, saving the time and expense of calling a repairman to fix the washing machine for you.

For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. In terms of real estate, a kitchen can sometimes make or break a sale. It's no wonder that people obsess over every last detail when it comes to remodeling or building a kitchen. An especially important element is the range or stove top, which is something people can choose to suit their culinary tastes. Open-Coil Electric The stove top can be a key element in kitchen design.

Fiberglass is a composite material made of glass filament and a plastic resin. The glass filament is made of thin fibers of glass that are less than 25 micrometers in diameter. The bulk of the fiberglass is made of this filament. The resin holds the filaments together to form one solid piece of material. Fiberglass falls apart once the resin dissolves. Polyester is the most common resin, with epoxy being somewhat less common.

Table of Contents Commercial Cleaning Home Cleaning: Trisodium Phosphate Home Cleaning: Muriatic Acid Home Cleaning: Household Cleaners Considerations Brick fireplaces can enhance the appearance and elegance of a room. Dirty fireplaces with soot deposits can make a clean room appear dirty and worn down. Cleaning a brick fireplace can be done by a commercial cleaning service, or by the homeowner using a scrubbing method using standard and specialized home cleaners.

A surfactant or sticker is a widely used agricultural agent that, when properly mixed with liquid fertilizers, helps the chemical to spread more evenly and thoroughly over the plants. This means that you end up using fewer chemicals and your pesticide is more efficient. Many of these surfactants you do not need to buy for they are lying around the house. Surfactants are highly used in the cosmetic industry and so when looking for a good sticker you just might find one on your wife’s vanity.

Dropping a lid into the bathtub drain and getting it stuck is a more common problem than some people may think. It can be a real challenge to get the lid out. Calling a plumber and paying a large fee for a service call can be an option that is not very desirable. Grasp the edge of the lid with needle nose pliers and pull it out of the drain.

Over time, wallpaper often begins to peel or look outdated. Although you may be tempted to paint over the existing wallpaper, the best course of action is to remove it. However, you don’t need to hire a painting contractor for this job. Replace outdated wallpaper with painted walls. Things You Will Need + Latex or vinyl gloves Safety glasses Drop cloth Wallpaper remover solution Bucket Scraper Sponge Sander Plaster (optional) Plaster knife (optional) Primer 3-inch paintbrush Low-tack painter’s tape Paint roller Removing the old wallpaper by spraying, peeling and scraping is somewhat physically demanding, but satisfying when you see the progress.

A damaged or loose pipe can have disastrous consequences for your home. A slow drip of water can lead to major water damage over time. If your pipes are leaking, the most likely source of the problem is where one pipe connects to another. The solution is to seal the pipe joint connections with silicone caulk. Caulk forms an airtight and watertight seal that will correct the problem. He's ready to fix the problem.

Socket wrench sets contain different sized enclosed socket heads that are used to tighten or remove nuts, bolts and bolt-shaped screw heads. The enclosed socket head creates more leverage as it completely surrounds the nut or bolt head. Use a bolt-sizing gauge to determine the correct socket head size. Most socket heads have either 6 or 12 points to grip the bolt and decrease any possibility of slippage while being used.

You already have the fan installed, but you need to know how to wire the new fan to a switch to make sure that all your hard work isn’t for nothing and the new fan runs correctly. Things You Will Need + Wire strippers Needlenose pliers Scrap wire Screwdrivers (Phillips and flat-head) Wire nuts Circuit tester You already have the fan installed, but you need to know how to wire the new fan to a switch to make sure that all your hard work isn’t for nothing and the new fan runs correctly.