Aluminum is one of the most common metals found in our homes. It is in our kitchen pots and pans it is also used in our cars for wheels and window frames and door jams. Other uses of aluminum include paint pigments, electrical wires and components, castings for camera bodies, siding for home exteriors, car engines, and any place where light and durable metal parts are needed.
Aluminum does not rust like Iron or Steel but it does oxidize and discolor.
It can …
It dosen’t matter how careful everyone tries to be… the fact is there will always be accidents but a few simple tricks should let you keep your sanity.
The most important thing is catching the stain as soon as you can.
1) Blot the area with a dry towel as soon as you can to remove the largest volume of the spill.
2) Once you have removed as much of the wine or other liquid …
Many older floor materials contained asbestos as a strengthener. It was used in a similar way that glass fibers are used in Fiberglass but unfortunately we have later found that asbestos can cause serious health problems.
For remodelers there seems to be no field test that we can use to findout if the tile we are removing has Asbestos in it so regulations usualy assume that all flooring that could contain it should be handled in a way as asbestos made products.
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Too often people will try to cover up or quick fix a wood floor problem by sticking asphalt or adhesives backed tiles down. When the house is sold the headache of removing the cheap tile job and repairing the wood floor is handed to the new owner.
To restore the floors finish you first have to remove the tiles. There is no easy way to do this other then a mixture of different scrapers and puddy knives. While removing the tile …
There are a variety of air cleaning systems that can help you make the air you breath cleaner and healthier. When used in conjunction with green home building methods humidifiers, dehumidifiers and heating and cooling systems you can dramatically improve your living area and your health.
So, lets take a look at some of the appliances and products you can use to clean your air.
If your home has a forced …
There are many reasons that you may need to use a home Dehumidifier including both comfort and to reduce the growth of mold. In this HowTo we will cover some of the features that can help you make your purchase decision and cover some of the operation and maintenance considerations.
How Does a Dehumidifier work?
Dehumidifiers work on the principle of condensation of air moisture on cold surfaces. Everyone has taken …
The Holidays are suppose to be a time to remember family and friends and celebrate your religious beliefs here are a few reminders to get you through it safely.
Fire Safety
Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers are probably the last thing on peoples minds around the holidays but this is the most likely time that you will need them. With all of the extra lighting and electrical devices we install and all of cooking that we do chances are higher during this time …
Here we will take a quick look at how steel beams can be used in commercial construction to extend the span between the outside walls of a building.
Commercial Construction is often very different then residential construction.
First many of the loads are different since the buildings are often taller and larger.
For the most part the safety aspects of construction are the same …
Lets start off and say sandblasting is a messy job. It can also be somewhat dangerous so when you attempt to remove rust or paint from metal you need to take some precautions.
In this HowTo we will show you how to use a handheld sandblaster to remove rust from some tree climbing bucks. The same principles would …
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Choosing an air compressor is not black art but often you can get lost in the features when making a choice. We will try to cover some of the important choices that you have and give you a better understanding of what an air compressor really does.
The most important thing when deciding which compressor is right for you is finding out if it will meet the minimum requirements of …
Installing your Electric Service is not the most complex part of building a home or even wiring your homes electrical circuits but it must be done with extreme care because the risk for electrocution is pretty good.
I say this because unlike the wiring inside your home there is no circuit breaker to limit the amount of electricity that can be passed through the service line. Any part prior to the …