Balsa wood is the material of choice for the construction of model aircraft, for good reason — it is light and soft, yet very strong. During World War II, balsa wood was even used to produce a full-scale airplane: the de Havilland Mosquito, a fast-moving bomber also known as "the Wooden Wonder." Things You Will Need + Balsa wood Container of appropriate size Warm water Ammonia Arch template Masking tape Balsa wood can easily be shaped into curves and arches, although following some specific practices is necessary to ensure that the wood will arch without splitting or breaking.

Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home, but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates. Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding, the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough. With the use of the correct nails, the finished product will be a home with a low-maintenance exterior to be proud of for years to come.

Installing or replacing a submersible water well pump is not a difficult undertaking for the motivated do-it-yourselfer. Installing the pump yourself will save 50 to 60 percent of the cost of having a plumbing contractor do the job. Submersible Pump Assembly Things You Will Need + Socket wrench (sized for hex nut) Winch (for well deeper than 100 feet) Submersible pump assembly Kit Bleach The first consideration in deciding whether to attempt the pump installation yourself is the depth of the well.

Concrete fish ponds bring interest to any outdoor setting. Keeping up with fish pond maintenance requires a serious time and financial investment. Fish must be fed and regularly monitored to ensure they are healthy, and the pond itself must be kept clean. Cleaning and maintaining concrete fish ponds is a tedious job, proving stressful for both you and your fish. However, the hard work leaves you with a fresh pond to show off and continued good health of your fish.

Manufacturers cast cinder block, also known as concrete masonry units, from pumice or clay and concrete to form a lightweight, hollow block. Cracks in basement walls allow water to enter the basement, which leads to mold and mildew growth. Save money by repairing cracked cinder blocks yourself. Filling a small and moderate crack is necessary to prevent unhealthy conditions in the home. Large, unstable or growing cracks require a professional inspection to determine the structural stability of the basement before filling.

Coal is combustible sedimentary rock found in coal beds. The brownish-black or black rocks are layers of petrified plant matter. Coal is used as fuel to heat homes, cook food and create steam, among other things. Coal is a valuable fuel source for millions of people. Since coal is waterproof and not attractive to insects, mold or other bacteria, storing coal in your home is easy and inexpensive. Bags Coal purchased for residential use in old stoves, furnaces or fireplaces typically comes in heavy duty, paper or plastic reinforced bags.

Bathroom remodeling can be very labor-intensive, and traditional materials like tile can be hard to clean afterward. That's why many people are going with a bathroom remodeler like Bath Fitter®. Bath Fitter® will install a custom acrylic bathtub, shower or surround in one day. Not only is the installation quick, but cleaning and maintaining the finished surface doesn't require a lot of scrubbing or hard work. Approved Products for Bath Fitter® Bathtubs Bath Fitter® bath tubs can be cleaned with most common household cleaners.

California ceiling texture--also known as knock-down ceiling texture--helps to break up the flatness of most ceilings without adding the high peaks of popcorn texture commonly used in new homes throughout the country. When sprayed into place, the texture appears as a random series of irregularly shaped hills with the tops cut off. Application consists of two primary parts: spraying the texture material, then knocking down the material peaks. After completion, though, no painting is required, and the texture covers any minor flaws that may be present in the current ceiling covering.

Redecorating with ceramic tile may sometimes mean removing items screwed to the tile surfaces. Removing those items will reveal the holes drilled through the tile to mount the objects. Leaving the holes in place can create moisture problems for the tile and presenting a less-than-attractive appearance. To correct the problem, you can fill in the holes in the tile with a patch of auto body filler. The filler creates a patch that's long-lasting and as smooth as the surface of the tile.

When you have to replace drum rollers or the drum boot it will be necessary to move the drum out of the way. By learning how to remove a dryer drum, you will be able to access these parts. Dryers are relatively the same, and the disassembly process is universal. Depending upon your particular model, the dryer drum can be removed within thirty minutes. Disconnect the power supply to the dryer by unplugging it from the wall.