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Your water heater may be the origin of two common health dangers: the chance of scalding and the chance of infection from bacteria that thrive in hot water inside the heater. These can be inconsistent hazards since eliminating one possibly makes the other more likely unless additional safeguards are taken. The temperature on gas-fired and…
Fixing minor cracks and seams at a fiberglass shower pan may restore the pan into a uniform finish. While big cracks often indicate problems that patching may not correct, minor repairs are rather easy for a do-it-yourselfer. Gelcoat repair kits for marine and other wet fiberglass repairs are available at many home centers and marine…
The word “veneer” has gotten a bad reputation for referring to cheap, ill-made, ready-to-assemble furniture, but this is really a recent conceit. Veneers simply are thin layers of wood placed above less-expensive timber or other substances. The most beautiful Hepplewhite and Chippendale antiques were produced with veneers. Whether you have a valuable antique or a…
Outdoor water fountains come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials so you can tailor them to your yard or garden. Over the years, the weather and other forces can make these fountains to crack or chip. Most cracks in flats can be repaired, provided you catch them before they become serious. The specific…
An appropriate lawn maintenance routine typically includes practices like mowing grass at the appropriate height, providing the turf with supplementary water and, when necessary, applying fertilizer. Proper fertilizer use encourages healthy, vigorous grass growth and development. But if you apply fertilizer badly, fail to spread it evenly, over-fertilize or accidentally spill the material, affected turf…
Coloring leather isn’t all that distinct from coloring wood. You can use either a dye or a pigment; the distinction between them is that a dye consists of smaller particles which penetrate deeper into the material’s pores. Most white leather isn’t dyed — it is colorized with a pigment and then top-coated with a transparent…
Hardwood flooring finishes are tough, but they can turn cloudy when you clean with the incorrect chemicals, so producers recommend using gentle, pH-neutral cleaners. A combination of mild soap and water does not always get all the stains out, particularly the white ones left by tough or salty water. A vinegar solution can take care…
Give pretty much any object, metal or not, the expression of pewter by layering and texturing glaze over a gray or silvery base coat. The secret to a successful artificial pewter impact is to utilize matte or non-shiny paints, otherwise the artificial finish may appear more like aged steel or silver. Cover the work surface…
A healthy, thriving garden begins with good soil, one that’s best-suited for the sort of plants that you grow. Clay, silt and sand are the 3 key types of dirt, and loamy soil is a blend of three soil types. Although of the soil types clay retains water it runs the danger of becoming waterlogged,…