Dec
31
Introduction
Aluminum thresholds which are fixed at the base of the door frame are useful in preventing flow of air in or out of a room. This keeps your electricity and gas bills low by considerably reducing loss of hot or cool air. The threshold prevents entry of insects and other weather elements. Also, replacing aluminum thresholds is easier than replacing wooden ones.
Instructions
1. Open the door and take out the screws holding the threshold using a drill.
2. After removing the old threshold, any collected dirt and debris is swept out.
3. Take measurement of the old threshold.
4. With the help of a hacksaw, cut a new aluminum threshold to size. Make the edges smooth using a metal file.
5. Two or three holes are to be drilled in the center of the new threshold. You have to drill out holes in the wood door frame to match with the threshold holes.
6. Fix the new threshold in place once again by drilling into place with wood screws.
Dec
31
Introduction
It is likely that if your child is left alone with permanent markers, you shouldn’t be surprised to find the countertop colored when you are back. Your typical countertop cleaners will not be able to remove it completely. However you need not lose all hope. It is not impossible to remove the permanent marker stains and make your countertop clean.
By using the following method, you can remove the stains.
Instructions
1. First you should dampen the rag by inverting the can of Acetone upon it. Set the can down and take the rag aside.
2. With the damp rag rub the area which has the permanent marker stains. The solvent should absorb the marker stain into the rag.
3. Using the wet rag, wipe the area clean one more time so that no marker stains are left.
4. Wash the entire area to remove the acetone remains within the cleaner. Let your counter dry.
Jul
24
De-clogging Your Sink
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Introduction
Skin, hair and oils flowing down the drain cause your sink to clog
When you observe slowing down of the sink, a de-cogging liquid can be used. Otherwise, you have to use a few tools.
Instructions
1. After opening the inlet which is under the sink, using a wrench, loosen the pipe connection rings holding the P trap. Turn the wrench in counterclockwise direction. Remove the trap by pulling it out and clean it. If you feel the sink is de-clogged, put it back and run hot water to check. Else continue.
2. Check the small extension pipe connected to the house wall. Remove it.
3. Take a drain auger cable and insert it in the plumbing opening. Force it in till you reach the clog.
4. By turning the handle on the auger, twist the cable into the clog. You have to continue the process till it the clog gets cleared.
5. Slowly take out the cable from the opening along with the clog and put it in a bucket.