SunSetter Awnings are an added benefit for enjoyment of outdoor events. They come in handy even when you just want to lay back relax and enjoy nature without the sun or rain to bother you, or when you have a barbeque with friends and family on your patio. Nevertheless, these awnings are bound to get dirty with prolonged daily use. Awnings can wear out quickly if not cleaned thoroughly and often.

The Dyson Animal is the best vacuum out there to clean carpeted or uncarpeted homes. It's intended for pet owners who have a lot of hair to pick up, but works for all types of vacuuming. Sometimes your purple Dyson Animal vacuum starts to smell strongly of dust or your pet and lose a little suction. Clean Your Dyson Animal Vacuum Cyclone Component This means it's time to rinse out its cyclone component.

Stainless steel dishwashers are found in many homes, providing a durable and attractive dishwashing unit that fits in well with most decor styles. Bosch is a German-based company that manufactures what it considers to be the most water and energy efficient dishwasher units available in the United States. With an emphasis on low noise output and high quality manufacturing, the Bosch company offers dishwasher units in a number of price points and designs.

Remodeling and home design was the realm of qualified professionals. The Internet makes it possible for you to design your ideal porch to the specifications you set, print out the design, and take it to the nearest do-it-yourself center to purchase the materials. This saves you time and money by giving the professionals at the center a finished plan that they can work from to get you the right tools and supplies necessary to build the porch with maximum efficiency.

When they are not cleaned regularly, fiberglass tubs become gritty and gross. Mold and residue can cause discoloration, and water spots can cause the fiberglass to rust over time. However, fiberglass is easily cleaned and restored to good condition. Fiberglass tubs require daily upkeep to stay pristine. Things You Will Need + Soft sponge or cloth Bathroom cleaner spray Baking soda Water Tub White vinegar Towel Bleach Calcium, lime and rust remover 32 ounce spray bottle If you have a fiberglass tub, you can make it look new again with just a few simple steps.

Foam is a porous, soft material used mainly to provide comfort in bedding and furniture or padding under carpets. It acts like a sponge, soaking up any liquids that it comes in contact with. This characteristic of foam leads to bacteria, mold, mildew and odors being trapped inside. Pet bedding is one type of foam item that may need sanitation. Things You Will Need + Vacuum with a soft brush attachment Plastic or vinyl tarp Spray bottle Gentle laundry detergent Garden hose Distilled white vinegar Electric fan Whether you have cushions, a mattress, pillows or baby bath mats that need cleaning, the process is the same.

A brick house on a concrete slab might seem impenetrable to termites. These wood-destroying insects are known for tunneling through siding and other wooden portions of a home. Brick and concrete houses are a little more difficult for them to enter, but they're not a barrier to severe termite infestations. Close-up of termites eating through wood. Unless there's no wood in your home at all, termites will find something on which to feed.

A floating slab is the basic foundation structure used for buildings that do not have basements (garages, sheds, barns, and even some homes in high water table or coastal areas). Concrete floating slabs can and, in areas that experience freezing temperatures, should be insulated. Because there are no footings on this type of foundation the insulation is either built directly into the concrete by sandwiching it between layers of concrete or by laying it directly on top of the concrete.

A lighthouse ornament can make your backyard more attractive, as it is an addition that, with its built-in light, draws attention both during the day and at night. Making a lighthouse ornament requires good woodworking skills. Things You Will Need + One 2×8-foot sheet of half-inch plywood Motorized saw with bevel gauge Finishing nails 7 dowel rods Battery-powered light bulb Acrylic paint However, making a lighthouse ornament from scratch can be a challenging task If you are not experienced in forming specific shapes from plywood with a saw and in using a hammer and nails.

Washing your hands with bar soap makes sinks susceptible to soap scum, which forms when waterborne minerals react with the fats in soap. Mildew and skin oils also contribute to soap scum's cloudy residue on sinks. Although regular cleaning often prevents soap scum on sinks, the cloudy residue is inevitable as long as homeowners continue using bar soaps. While you can completely remove soap scum from sinks, the longer soap scum residue stays on sinks, the more stubborn it becomes.