Well it is that time of year again and if you haven’t begun your garden there is no time like now to get started.
This year we were lucky to have a winter cover crop of Collards and Spinach that survived and is growing well but our first harvest of this season is our radishes.
Radishes are one of the easiest crops to grow and you can start them after there is no chance of frost …
When installing appliances or working with heavy tools you should take special precautions to use the properly rated extension cords.
Tools like Air Compressors, Welders and appliances like Stoves, Washers and Dryers will use a lot of amperage. If the extension cord you use is not thick enough the cord will heat up and could cause a fire.
A simple method for getting the AMPs your item uses is
WATTS / VOLTS = AMPS
So if you have a 400 watt power supply on your computer and …
The amount of time that we spend in our kitchens seems to ever be growing so improving one of the most important parts of our home is something we all can benefit from.
When choosing green products for our kitchens it is always important to take a close look at the cost vs the benefit. If you find …
Driveways can be made of many different types of material and the selection you choose will vary on your need and the amount you are willing to pay.
Asphalt driveways are the standard for most people and provide a mixture of moderate cost and somewhat low maintenance. Other choices may be Crushed Stone which is low-cost, Concrete which is expensive and may tend to deteriorate in winter climates or Brick and Stone pavers which are the most expensive and also require high maintenance.
Since most home buyers are in the moderate expense range they require a material that is both low-cost and maintenance free. Asphalt provides that however this is not to say it is totally maintenance free. Emulsion based sealers are the best friend to asphalt driveways and will extend the life of your driveway by many years. They work best when applied in the late summer to early fall and will seal out the harshness of winter salts and ice damage.
Next we will step through the basic instillation of an asphalt driveway and explain some of the things you should look for in a good job.
At the time of writing this HowTo we are now in Spring and entering into Summer but year round we may have reason to store Gasoline in our Garages and Sheds for use in lawnmowers, weed wackers other garden tools and in the winter we should have a supply ready for use in our gasoline powered snow blowers.
The first thing you should understand after knowing that Gasoline can cause fires is that storing gasoline …
Replacing a bathroom vanity or doing a full remodel is something that you tackle once every 10 years or longer. Often it is a project that makes a new home yours but it can also be something you decide to do so you can extend your stay in your current home.
Every person has their own personal desire of style and when …
Depending on the age of your home and the extent of your bathroom remodeling project you may or may not have to remove the drywall or plaster lath that make up the surfaces for your walls.
If your home was built before 1960 and you will be doing more then just replacing a vanity and toilet then you should probably consider a total remake of …
Every Good toolbox should have a couple different types of Electrical Testers. For testing if electricity is present at a wall outlet you may want to use a non-contact electrical tester pen that costs about $10 and can sense electricity within a shielded wire and will light up to tell you the circuit is hot. This is very similar to a timing light that is used in …
Fence Gates that allow passage of lawn tractors in the rear of your home or automobiles at your driveway are larger then an average door opening that you may have for access of people into your fenced in backyard.
Gates begin at 36 inches wide and can be as wide as necessary to allow passage into or out of …
There are a number of ways to make a smaller room feel a bit larger then it is and the first thing you should consider is the best way to utilize every portion to its fullest.
When purchasing furniture for the room you should buy size appropriate furniture and not try to fit larger pieces in the room. If you are decorating a bedroom you will need to use the smallest bed that you can …