Outdoor living space is a great addition to any home. Building a small in-ground deck, where you excavate a hole just deep enough for the deck to sit flush with the surrounding yard, is a job that you can easily do yourself with a little skill, a few tools and some preparation. The natural texture of a deck is a big selling point for many. Compared with other outdoor living space options, in-ground decks are cheaper and less labor-intensive than interlocking stone patios, simpler than raised decks, and offer the warm texture of wood or composite decking.

Sometimes getting rid of head lice can seem like an impossible task. The problem is usually not that the lice on a person’s head survives treatment, it's that it remains on furnishings, only to re-infect everyone in the household after treatments are complete. The only way to ensure you have gotten rid of lice is to treat your furniture as carefully as you treat your scalp. It takes effort but is well worth it to eliminate the possibility of re-infestation.

Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller founded the company of Vera Bradley in 1982. Since their company's conception, Vera Bradley purses have become a desired choice for women because of their function and appearance. Keep your purse looking like new by removing stains. Things You Will Need + Water Stain remover Washing machine Color-safe detergent Because their signature collection handbags are constructed of all cotton, you can clean stains off the purses to keep them looking like new.

Corrugated metal siding is a fast and easy way to side a home, barn, or shed. It is a versatile building material, used for both commercial and residential applications. Corrugated metal siding looks great and is very durable. Using a few tools, you can have your siding in place very quickly, giving you even more time to enjoy the durable, professional look that corrugated metal can provide. Things You Will Need + Corrugated steel or aluminum siding Siding nails Corner edge pieces Steel saw and tin snips (optional) Make sure the building frame is ready to accept corrugated metal siding.

The Sears Craftsman reciprocating saw is a useful tool for any number of household chores. A dull blade might need changing or replacing sooner than expected. Things You Will Need + 1/2 inch universal blade shank Allen wrench (supplied with the saw) Tip Inserting the blade is equally as simple--do everything in reverse. Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source. Remove the Allen wrench from the saw's holder.

Chair casters increase the functionality of office chairs. However, when a chair caster is faulty, you may be tempted to replace the entire chair. Instead, simply remove the chair casters from your office or desk chair, and take them to a hardware store for replacements. Remove the casters and replace them with new ones. Chair casters secure to the chair without fasteners and removing them is often a matter of simply pulling them out.

The Kenmore 665 dishwasher is an under-counter dishwasher that offers several options, such as water inlet openings in the tub wall, overfill protection float, upper and lower spray arms, an ultra flow water tube and a rinse aid dispenser. Available for purchase online and in many home repair stores and appliance stores, the dishwasher is relatively easy to operate. However, if problems with the unit occur, some troubleshooting efforts may be useful in finding and fixing the issue without the need for professional repair assistance.

The Kenmore HE4t Elite washing machine is a front-loading washing machine. Occasionally, the washing machine display may flash error codes when the washing machine is malfunctioning. If you have seen a F11 code or FDL code flashing, chances are your washing machine door is stuck in the “Locked” position. You can manually unlock the Kenmore HE3t’s door if you need to remove laundry from the washer, but you may need to call a professional if it happens repeatedly, as there may be a greater issue with the washing machine.

Some homes are equipped with washer and dryer hookups in the kitchen area. Due to the high-traffic demands and cooking requirements in a kitchen, the noise associated with a running washer and dryer can be annoying and problematic, disrupting family meal time and other activities. Quieting down these noisy appliances can be a rewarding task. Use Foam as Insulation Quiet a noisy washer and dryer in the kitchen. One of the best ways to reduce the noise that results from a clothes washer or dryer in the kitchen is to insulate the sides of the appliance.

CLR is a product formulated to remove calcium, lime and rust, hence its acronym. It requires no scrubbing as it dissolves deposits automatically. Use it as a general washing machine cleaner to remove hard water deposits as well as other residue. The manufacturer also claims it's effective for removing the moldy smell from front loading washers. Cleaning directions do vary based on whether you are cleaning a front- or top-loading washer.