Chandeliers usually hang over a dining room table or in an entry way or living room, and they add a touch of elegance to regular household lighting. In most cases a chandelier should hang 30 inches from the surface of a table or 6 ½ to 7 feet from the floor if it is in a living area. Chandeliers usually come with an extra length of chain. Most chandeliers come with an additional length of chain and wire so you can extend their length if you need to do so.

Fixing your microwave oven at home when it stops working is a thrifty way of saving money on repair visits. You might find the problem is caused by the power supply, the internal computer or the way food is loaded into the microwave oven. Microwave ovens are often affected by electrical or CPU faults. The best way of fixing a broken microwave with no specific symptoms is to rule out common problems one by one.

Sonotubes are tubular, concrete forms made of very heavy paper. Concrete forms are a way to “cast” fluid concrete into shapes in the same way that foundries cast fluid metal into shapes using molds. Sontotubes are used to cast columns. The tubes come in standard 12 and 20 foot lengths. Concrete is cast into innumerable shapes using forms. They can be filled all the way to the top without bursting.

KitchenAid dishwashers are manufactured by Whirlpool and are designed for installation below kitchen countertops. Occasionally, a component on your dishwasher will fail, at which point you must disassemble parts of the dishwasher and repair it. If repairing components such as the soap dispenser or door wiper gasket, you must remove the outer front panel of the door to access the components. Step 1 Turn off the dishwasher breaker in your home's service panel.

Floor tiles are usually laid out in a grid pattern that starts at the center of the floor, so the cuts at the edges of the floor will be consistent at opposite walls. To achieve this, you divide the floor into four quadrants that intersect in the middle of the room. Things You Will Need + Tape measure Pencil Chalk snap line Carpenter's square The quadrants have to be exactly square to each other, which is a problem in older homes where the room itself is unlikely to be truly square.

The Generac generator is used in homes to power devices when the power is out. Many people use this to keep their refrigerators and heating units running during winter storms. If you can’t get your Generac generator to start, there are several things that you can do before you call for a repair. Get your Generac generator working again through troubleshooting. The most common problems can be solved in just minutes.

Table of Contents Mildew Sulfur Sewage Solution Prevention Sump pumps are plumbing devices used to remove excess groundwater from the basement to outside the home. Without sump pumps, basements could be susceptible to potential flooding, which would cause major water damage to a home's furnishings and structural design. Most quality sump pumps come equipped with a backflow preventer valve to ensure that it pumps water in one direction.

If you install or remodel your stand-up shower, you will encounter the shower pan. This part is imperative to the operation of your showering area. Its main purpose is to funnel water into the drain, protecting your shower floor from water intrusion, rot and mold. There are many types of shower bases, and each has a similar purpose. Fiberglass Shower Pans A fiberglass shower pan is the most common type.

Table of Contents Adobe Indian Pueblo Spanish Mission Mediterranean Creating a Blend Festive Designs Using three separate cultural influences, a Spanish style home is composed of characteristics of Adobe Indian Pueblo, Spanish mission and Mediterranean accents. Often referred to as Spanish colonial revival, Hispanic or Spanish eclectic, this style is commonly found in the Southwestern United States.

Polywood is the brand name of outdoor, weather-resistant furniture created from recycled plastic. Polywood furniture comes in as many styles as wooden patio furniture, but Polywood is more durable. Although it is resistant to the elements, this does not mean that dirt or even mold will not collect on the pieces, making them look unattractive. However, Polywood is very easy to clean, and is not porous--mold may form on the surface, but will not penetrate the material.