Wall-mounted hair dryers with a retractable cord are a brilliant invention. Your hair dryer is exactly where you need it and you don't have to stow long cords. Luckily, these dryers are not just in hotels anymore. Conair makes a home version that is easily mounted to the wall, using common home repair tools. Common tools are used to mount the Conair Wall Mount hair dryer. In only a few minutes, you can securely affix your Conair hair dryer to the wall.

R-value refers to resistance of heat transfer. We want our homes to stay a steady temperature. So, if the temperature outdoors is different from the temperature in your home, the temperatures tend to coalesce through heat transfer. Air is a very poor heat conductor. Materials trapping and isolating air in cells limit the heat transfer. The greater the limitation, the greater the R value, so R-11 has lower insulative properties than R-15.

Burning wood is an effective way to save money on your heating bills. It is important, though, to buy the proper amount of wood. If you don't buy enough, you can run out in the middle of the winter, when firewood is unavailable or more expensive. If you buy too much, your wood might rot or become excessively dry as it sits around until the following winter. A few calculations will allow you to make a fairly accurate prediction of your annual firewood needs.

How many small pipes does it take to carry as much mass as one large pipe? If you do not have room or the money for one large pipe, how many smaller and narrower pipes are required to carry the same volume? The answer to that question depends on the substance being transported and the sizes of the pipes. Calculation for Pipes Carrying Gases or Steam The carrying capacity of pipes depends on the substance being carried.

Bamboo flooring is a great renewable choice for flooring. It's beautiful, wears well and is fairly easy to install. The only real challenge with bamboo flooring is getting a nice, smooth cut. The strand-like composition of bamboo means that it splinters easily, and the ends can fray if it is not cut correctly. The fibers in bamboo flooring make it difficult to cut, but it is possible to get a good cut with the right equipment.

Ceramic flower pots can make an attractive addition to anyone's home or outdoor living space. Pots that are painted by the manufacturer can be purchased at many home improvement stores or gardening centers, but some of these can have a lofty price tag. Personalize your own ceramic flower pot. Things You Will Need + Ceramic flower pot Newspaper Chisel Soft cloth Water Paintbrushes High-adhesion acrylic primer Pencil Stencil High-quality acrylic paint Acrylic gloss Save money and find a time-consuming new hobby at the same time by painting ceramic flower pots in your home.

Over time, water, moisture can cause roof overhang structures to deteriorate. When this happens, water can seep inside a home’s wood structure and cause rot to spread. Replacing a roof overhang involves removing fascia and soffit materials. Applying sealant coatings to the new pieces can help prolong the life of a new overhang structure. Replacing a roof overhang involves dismantling the fascia and soffit. Step 1 Pry off the shingle molding that runs along the top edge of the fascia with a crowbar.

Kenmore dryers like any appliance can malfunction. When your Kenmore dryer breaks down and doesn't produce heat there are a couple of things you can do. You can opt to identify the dryer's problem and fix it yourself or have a professional who is familiar with Kenmore appliances repair it. Identifying the Problem Identify why the heater is not working. Generally, there are a few common things that will stop a Kenmore dryer from heating up.

If you have a new or existing driveway that needs to be laid with concrete but you are nervous about the price of cement and labor cost then maybe you should consider pavers. Driveway covered in pavers Laying pavers down your driveway doesn't require a cement truck pulling up to your house nor does it require a skilled and professional group of workers. Laying pavers is something you can do yourself.

Household items made from cement such as pavers, benches and countertops can be quite expensive to purchase. Many of these items are easy to complete by do-it-yourselfers, and most projects begin as poured pieces that harden in simple square or rectangular molds and are then assembled or laid into place. Constructing one of these uncomplicated molds requires only a few supplies and a little bit of time. Things You Will Need + Lumber (preferably coated) Tape measure Pencil Hammer Carpentry nails Tip Coat your mold with a thin layer of form-release oil before pouring your cement, if you did not use coated lumber, so the cement does not stick too firmly.