Wood floors are highly sought after by many people. They can add shine and beauty to any home or business. That is, they can if they are well taken care of and still look somewhat new. To keep your wood floors from becoming dingy and an eyesore, you can spot clean your floors with mineral spirits. Clean Wood Floors With Mineral Spirits While this isn't quite the same as a refinishing job, it can help make your floors look nicer during the couple decades in between refinishings.

Stucco is a mortarlike coating applied to a house’s exterior to create a strong, long-lasting, weather-resistant coating that can be painted or allowed to weather naturally. Stucco applied to a house’s exterior creates a strong, weather-resistant coating. Things You Will Need + Tape measure Utility knife Power screwdriver with Phillips-head bit Coated backer-board screws Cement bonding agent Stucco Bucket Finishing trowel Plasterer’s rake Brush or sponge While stucco can be applied directly to many surfaces, for maximum durability a specially designed backer board is usually installed against the existing wall.

The planet Earth is such an immediately recognizable object that, even when it has been depicted by a person with limited skills in art, it is almost always identifiable on sight. The ability to paint a representation of the earth is a useful addition to anyone's repertoire. Paint the swirls of clouds over the atmosphere to complete the image. Things You Will Need + Paint (blue, brown or green, white) Paintbrushes (various sizes) Such images can be displayed on Earth Day posters, environmental posters, school reports, and many other graphic designs.

Pressure washers with direct drive water pumps are a popular tool with both the homeowner and the professional contractor. These units are economical, well-designed machines with few moving parts. Pump replacement or repair is possible with only a few tools and limited know-how, and can be a good way to save on repair bills. Removing the pump from your pressure washer usually involves removing only four bolts. Check your particular model's manual for the pump diagrams and location of the mounting bolts.

Pump jacks have numerous applications, from installing siding on a house to washing windows. Specifically, the jack is used to raise and lower a platform attached to a scaffolding system. Unlike a ladder, a pump jack and scaffold allows you to work at a set and constant distance from the building. While a pump jack and scaffold often provide more security than a ladder, follow all safety precautions and read the pump jack's owner’s manual.

Adding a 10-by-10-foot wood shed to your backyard or garden adds value to your property. Knowing the weight of the shed comes in handy when attempting to move one, or if you want to order a kit and get it shipped to your home. Wood sheds provide extra storage for tools and household goods. You also need to know the weight of the shed in order to make sure the foundation supports the weight.

Rods are a simple and cheap way to keep curtains where the belong--covering your windows. There are many strategies for securing a rod so that it does not sag in the middle and make your curtains bunch up. With a few extra minutes and some simple parts and tools, you can find a foolproof way to keep your curtain rods straight and true. Brackets The simplest solution is to use a pre-fabricated bracket.

Table of Contents Universal Absorbents Oil Absorbents Absorbent Pillows and Pads Absorbent Socks Loose Absorbents Specialty Absorbents Reusable Absorbents Booms and Skimmers Hazmat Absorbents Traffic Rugs Absorbents are materials that will keep your workplace clean and safe. There are various types of absorbents and it depends on the spill or mess that needs to be handled that will determine your choice of absorbent.

You can apply stain in several different ways: brushing, rolling, wiping and spraying; however, the quickest of all the possibilities is spraying. The procedure will require some additional prep work in order to prepare the spray gun, but when the sprayer is ready, you will work circles around those who choose to brush, roll, or wipe their stains on. The average do-it-yourself homeowner can spray on stain with little difficulty, and, depending on the size of the project, in less than six hours.

The Ryobi Scrolll Saw can be used on a wide range of materials. It's variable speed settings along with its cast-iron base allows for an almost vibration-free cut. This saw comes with a 16" blade and a sawdust blower to keep the cut-line clean and visible. Changing the blade on this saw is simple compared to most saws. There are no tools necessary and this task can be accomplished in minutes.