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How to Replace a Tub With a Shower Stall
Replacing a tub with a shower stall adds a new look to an old bathroom. However, the project is involved, and takes at least an entire day to complete. A new stand-up shower requires the installation of a new shower base and shower walls, while the removal of the tub requires a complete demolition o
How to Repair a Tipped Sidewalk
Sidewalks sometimes tip due to the growth of tree roots or other shifts in the soil under the sidewalk. In large-scale cases professional services may be necessary. Contractors use high pressure equipment to force mud under the sidewalk to raise the slab to the proper position. This is known as "mud
Planters- An Amazing Garden And Home Decor
Whether it's your lawn or any general public park, planters add an elegance wherever its placed. Generally, most of the people want their lawns to look amazingly beautiful and thus look out for several garden decor items which truly add charm to your lavish lush green lawns.
How to Replace an Old Sink
Installing a new sink can be challenging, but it does offer many benefits. You can get rid of old fixtures and a sink that has worn out and thus improve your sink's functionality. In addition, a new sink can add a new look to any kitchen or bathroom and even increase your home's value. Self-rimming
How to Remove an Old Deadbolt
A deadbolt on a door is generally separate from the door handle and above it. A deadbolt can become worn over time and with use, and may need to be replaced. Whether or not a new deadbolt is being installed, the old one can be removed by following a straightforward procedure. The task of removing a
How to Set Copper Rivets
Copper rivets are primarily used for joining pieces of fabric or leather together without sewing. Ancient suits of armor, modern jeans and leather saddles commonly use copper set rivets to keep the material together. Setting a rivet is also referred to as peening, which is how a ball peen hammer got
Kitchen Of Your Dream
Kitchen is the most important part of a home, without kitchen a home is incomplete. It should be carefully fitted as there is the presence of both electricity and water. It should be very clean and perfectly maintained because the food you eat is prepared in the kitchen only.
How to Use Mason Hammers
Mason hammers are commonly used in concrete applications and can serve more than one purpose. One side of the mason hammer is shaped like a regular hammer and is used to hammer nails into brick or block. The other side of the mason hammer is shaped like a chisel and is used to chisel out brick or bl
What Is Asbestos and How Can It Impact You?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber frequently used in building materials. It's commonly used in insulation and fire resistant materials because of its thermal qualities. In years past asbestos was widely used in many industrial, commercial and home applications. In recent years the
How to Troubleshoot Electrical Components
Troubleshooting simple circuits is relatively straightforward, but if the circuit is more complex then the process naturally becomes more complicated. The key to troubleshooting electrical components or anything else is to adopt a logical and systematic approach. While finding the problem may not be
How to Stone Around Vinyl Siding
Adding stone around vinyl siding is not a difficult project if you follow some basic plans. The stone needs to be hung on a section of chicken wire to keep the the mortar supported. If you are putting it up on concrete or over brick, you need to use masonry nails to hang the chicken wire. Once you h
Tobi Steamer Instructions
The Tobi Steamer is used to remove wrinkles and odors from clothing, upholstery and drapery. When the steamer is delivered to the consumer it comes in ten separate pieces. Tools are not required to assemble the Tobi Steamer. The ten pieces include the: water tank and valve cap, main unit, unit base,
How to Service a Poulan Chainsaw
Like any machine, your Poulan chain saw needs to be serviced regularly to keep it in top condition. A complete service should be performed every year before you begin using the saw. Maintenance is a simple prospect that will extend the life of your saw and take up half of a cold winter day. Running
Choose Doors With Style In Paignton
The English Riviera is a spectacular South Devon destination for many holidaymakers. Torquay, Paignton and Brixham make ideal beach resorts that encompass a Mediterranean life.
How to Install PEX Plumbing Fittings
Cross-linked polyethylene, or PEX, plumbing is a type of plumbing equipment used in water-based radiant heating systems and residential plumbing systems. The plastic that PEX is made from can withstand temperatures ranging from subfreezing to over 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The flexibility of PEX plumb
Foundation Repair Tips in Michigan
Pier support for existing foundations on weak or compressive soils generally comes in two forms: push piers or helical piers, each with advantages and disadvantages. They have wide applications and great flexibility in site uses. ...
Green Furniture
Spacify line of collection is committed to crafting furniture out of reclaimed material,crafting attractive and useful furniture and goods that are ultimately recyclable themselves;indeed, when an unfinished product is rejected, it is simply recast and used again.
With Having Gutters, You Need to Use Gutter Cleaning Tools
With anything that you purchase for your home, you need to have tools that will help you to maintain it and keep it working the way it should. This is no different for the gutters that you have installed on your home. There are many Gutter Cleaning tools that you will find on the market today.
How to Charge the Battery in a Wall Mounted Outside Door Opener
Keypad-style exterior garage door openers allow the user to open his garage door by walking up and typing in a code, rather than having to open the door from inside a vehicle with a standard opener. These keypad door openers are battery operated and require occasional maintenance. Typical battery li
Sofas Are A Must In Every Home Today
A house is never complete without the furniture and other pieces of decorations inside. From the front porch all the way to the backyard, houses are well adorned with items and equipments that not only complement one another but also offer functionality and comfort to the people using them.