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How to Remove the Odor of Onions in the Air
The smell of onion can linger in a kitchen or home long after they have been cut and coked, but there are simple ways of getting rid of the unpleasant odor using common household items. Scented candles, canned air fresheners and plug-in scent producers are often not strong enough to combat onion odo
How Much Power Does a Solar Panel Generate?
Solar panels produce electric power according to their size, efficiency and how much sunlight they receive. For homeowners and small businesses, roof-mounted panels are a typical option. Solar panels rated at 100 to 200 watts cover about 10 square feet (1 square meter). The power you get from a 100-
How to Install Laminate Flooring With Baseboards Attached to Walls
Laminate flooring installation requires you to leave a small gap around the edge of the room to help prevent the floor from buckling when temperatures rise and the floor expands. This, however, can leave an uneven edge that you must cover up with trim. If you have a room with baseboards already atta
Removing the Baseboard From Laminate Flooring
Moisture damage from floods, spills and extreme humidity can cause thin laminate flooring sheets to bubble, curve and warp. When this occurs, the laminate should be removed to air out the underlying floorboards and prevent decay. Before removing laminate, you must pry off the baseboard trim at the b
Ideas for Cabin Closet Doors
Maintain your cabin's rustic feel with appropriately styled closet doors.log cabin image by Juliette Speers from Fotolia.comA cabin can be an excellent getaway, but because cabins are generally smaller than a home, space is at a premium. Whether your closet is a walk-in, single-door unit,...
How to Build Wood Scaffolds
Scaffolding is a supporting construction made from wood or metal, mostly steel. It is basically an elevated multi- or single-level working platform that can support a needed amount of weight (people, material, machines). Scaffolds are temporary structures that can provide support and help while buil
How Can Radon in a Microwave Affect You?
Radon is a potentially dangerous, naturally occurring gas that is known to be carcinogenic (cause cancer). Radon gas is the result of natural radioactive decay or breakdown of uranium in soil, rocks and water. Certain home-building materials, especially some types of bricks and concrete, store and e
How do I Protect a Kitchen Countertop From Electric Skillets, Crockpots, Etc.?
The convenience of crock pots, electric skillets and electric grills helps on-the-go cooks with preparing dinner. However, if not properly used, these appliances can ruin countertops, resulting in warped or burned tops that will have to be replaced. By taking the proper precautions while using an el
Problems With Bamboo Flooring in Colorado
Bamboo flooring is touted as being eco-friendly.bamboo image by cyndi Claessens from Fotolia.comBamboo flooring is becoming a popular choice in environmentally conscious Colorado. It is touted as affordable, durable and eco-friendly. Users of bamboo flooring nationwide share concerns,...
Video: How to Trim Oak Trees
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Hi, I'm Daniel Penselin, and this is how to prune your oak trees. The things you will need: hand pruners, gloves, and safety goggles. The first step is to get the proper tools. These will largely depend on the size of branch you will be pruning. For small branches, use...
How to Stop Limestone Tiles From Flaking
Limestone tiles offer a distinctive beauty and organic feel similar to other natural stones like granite or marble, but limestone is not quite as durable. In heavy traffic areas or high moisture environments like bathrooms, the stone is subject to flaking and pitting, which is known as spalling. S
How to Install Fiberglass Blanket Insulation
Adding insulation to your house can make your your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer for less money. One of the most common types of insulation is a fiberglass blanket. Here's how to install one.
How to Repair a Brick Wall With Concrete
When it comes to repairing brick walls around your home, concrete is the best filler. Concrete is a cement mixture of gravel, water, and sand, and is used to fill the cracks rather than replace a large area of bricks. All you need are the tools to patch up the area and complete the repair.
How to Determine Square Feet for Carpet Installation
Before you can install carpet or have it professionally installed, you need to know exactly how much carpet you need. Do not rely on a carpet dealer to obtain this information for you. Measure the carpet yourself and have the peace of mind that you are not paying for carpet you do not need. Taking t
How to Cover a Closet Flange
A closet flange is a pipe fitting that mounts a toilet to the floor. It also connects the toilet drain to the drain pipe. It is composed primarily of a PVC hub with a round steel mounting flange attached to the top. When installed, the closet flange is mounted on top of the floor while the hub is se
How to Lay Commercial Vinyl Tile Atop of Tile
Old ceramic tiles can be an eyesore in any room. This situation is true especially if the tile is damaged or outdated. Laying commercial vinyl tiles over the old floor is an inexpensive and easy way to cover the tiles. Before the commercial vinyl tiles can be laid down, the old tile floor must be st
How to Make Home Floor Plans
You can draw home floor plans manually, or you can use one of several inexpensive drafting programs designed specifically for home planning. If you are remodeling, begin your project by measuring the existing floor plan. If you are building a new home, begin by determining the area available for bui
Dripping Shower Repair
A dripping shower can be the source of annoying noise and water waste. Fixing a leaky shower head is a simple repair, since the leak is usually the result of a deteriorated washer. The washer between the shower head and the outlet pipe prevents leaks, but the washer can corrode over time and become
How to Repair a Laminate Hardwood Floor
Laminate hardwood floors are generally unattached ``floating'' floors, which means the floorboards aren't nailed or glued to anything, but merely connected together and laid on a foam underlayment. This makes it relatively easy to replace boards that are damaged by water or other issues: You simply
How to Pour Footings for a Modular Home
A modular home is pre-built and typically arrives at the site in several pieces. The home isn't simply placed on the ground but is placed instead on concrete footings. This not only provides stability but keeps moisture from being absorbed through the soil. Pouring the footings is a simple task, but