Rain that gets into an attic through vents during a storm can result in costly damage to the home. Mold and mildew growth, rotting wood and water damage are among the most common problems that result from rain getting into the attic. While attic vents are designed to keep rain and snow out, there are some tricks to keeping the rain from blowing into the attic vents. Install turbine vents.

Table of Contents Jamb Anatomy Doorstop Pre-hung Versus Piece by Piece Measure With Math Measure a Rough Opening Measure Jamb Thickness Measure For Trim Learn how to measure a door jamb. Instructions for drywall or wall coverings, with examples of average sizes. Width is important if you're replacing a door jamb.

One of the most important steps when painting your home is to remove the furniture or cover it completely with dropcloths so it doesn’t get dripped with paint. Despite your diligence, however, wet paint may still find its way to your furniture. Supervise your children during craft time to avoid paint spills on your fabric couch. Things You Will Need + Water Mild liquid dish soap Cloths Toothbrush Plastic spoon Hair spray Paper towels Removing it from couch fabric can be tricky, especially if the paint has been on it for a long time.

If you've noticed a wrinkled texture in an area of your wall, it's most likely a problem with the tape used at the seam. Drywall is hung in sheets with the seams between them ``taped'' with joint compound (plaster) and drywall tape. Things You Will Need + 4-inch putty knife Razor knife Mesh drywall tape 12-inch putty knife Joint compound Drywall sanding pad with paper Paint and brushes Dust Mask Mesh tape sticks directly to the wall, but paper tape must be embedded in plaster, which is more complicated.

Some sweaters and stuffed animals indicate that they should be air-dried after being washed. Instead of waiting hours for that favorite sweater to be ready to wear, consider using your Samsung’s dryer rack instead, intended for quickly drying delicate items that can get stretched or become misshapen in a normal tumble-dry cycle. Open the dryer and hook the two rear legs of the drying rack into the indentations along the back drum wall of the dryer.

Building front porch steps is a simple task if you have basic carpentry skills. There are only three major components in the project: the stringers, the risers and the treads. Once you have decided to do this project on your own, it is important for you to contact your building codes office to obtain the local building codes for building front porch steps and incorporate them into the project. Once you have confirmed your local building codes as they pertain to this specific type of project, you are ready to begin building your simple steps for your front porch.

Since it began in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, Steelcase has been making office furniture that is durable and practical. The company officially was named Steelcase in 1954 and began manufacturing cubicles in 1968. Because Steelcase products last so long, there is always a plethora of used product on the market. While dealers of Steelcase cubicle systems typically provide installation, you can save money by installing the work areas yourself.

If you're tired of watching your dirty clothes pile up because you're afraid to descend to your laundry room dungeon, follow a few interior design tips to turn your creepy basement into a cheerful station for fresh, clean clothes. Brighten your basement laundry room with paint. Things You Will Need + Paint Tile Area rugs Folding tables Shelves Bins Lamps Even if your laundry room is windowless, you can manipulate color and artificial light to mimic natural illumination.

Surell solid surface counters are manufactured by Formica. They are similar to Corian and other solid surfaces. Solid-surface counters are good for kitchens and baths because they are durable and stain-resistant They are also easier to clean than tile counters because they don't have grout that needs to be scrubbed. Over time, Surell counters will begin to scratch and the surface may become dull. You can hire a professional to refinish your Surell counters or refinish the surface yourself.

Tillers, such as those from Troy-Bilt, are tools that allow you to remove weeds and till the soil of your yard with relative ease. However, when your Troy-Bilt tiller is not running or performing properly you will need to troubleshoot to find the cause of the problem. Lawns can be rototilled with a Troy-Bilt tiller. Problems that you may encounter with your Troy-Bilt tiller include the engine not starting and sub-par tilling performance.