Apr
17
Have you unfortunately been a victim of a fire in your home? Fires are natural to happen if we get even a little careless. But now you should be focused on how to repair and restore your home after the disaster. The present look of your house might be like those bungalows in a horror movie, but you should know that with a little bit of effort, the same place can be restored to its old self or even better.
Firstly, you have to make a list of the things that were recoverable after the mishap. Then make a list of the necessities that were destroyed like beds, tables, refrigerator, TV, computer, etc. Get hold of your house insurance papers, which are supposed to be kept away from your home in some vault or something. Claim the money you are entitled to. Then hire professional to revamp your house with proper renovation, painting and furnishing.
Jan
18
Foam mattress covers are also known as mattress toppers. They are a unique piece of bedding that provides additional comfort by simply conforming to the sleeper’s body. They are available in various sizes and densities in most furniture and home décor stores.
To get the best of a foam mattress cover it makes sense to do a study of all the types available and their foam density and content.
Measure your bed accurately before you visit the store or order them online. Too small a foam topper is uncomfortable and too large is shabby. Keep in mind that the topper expands a little naturally so choose the size based on that.
Another thing to consider is quality of its content as cheap foam mattress toppers give off a very gassy smell for the first few days.
Opt for organic foam and ask about the warranty before you make your purchase.
Jan
12
Making Triple Sided Vanity Mirrors
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Triple sided vanity mirrors are not only a multi dimensional item of furniture but also provide a three way view for a better dressing up experience.
Once you decide on where to place the triple sided vanity and the design model, it’s easy to get mirrors etched or cut to any shape or size at most hardware stores or glass etching companies.
Draw an outline of the three mirrors by laying them flat on a sheet of paper. Transfer these templates on a sheet of plywood and cut them to shape. Sand them to provide a snag free work area and finish or stain if required. Apply silicon based glue on the inner side and stick the mirror on top.
Let it dry completely and proceed to join all three parts from right to left with the help of hinges that will allow flexibility to the mirrors once mounted.
Jan
6
An old chest of drawers can make a wonderful and practical TV stand with the right imagination and a few basic tools, provided it is strong enough to hold the TV.
A plywood shelf can be incorporated in this furniture transformation incase the depth of the chest of drawers is smaller than that of the TV.
Empty out the chest and pull out the drawers without damaging the rail. Place the chest on a work surface with the drawer edge facing up. Measure the distance from the outside rail to the parallel end at the back of the chest internally to make the shelves.
Cut out wood or plywood in the desired size and install and nail them to the side rails inside the chest. After that decide where you want your media players to be placed and drill holes on the back wall of the chest to that effect.
Dec
31
Hanging the Hardware Storage Bins
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Introduction
Hardware storage bins are useful in keeping your tools in one place. Hanging storage bins give you more space to work.
Instructions
1. To hang the hardware storage bins, press the ruler upwards against the wall a straight line is drawn. It is a guideline to hang your bins and rails evenly.
2. The storage bin rail is placed on the line drawn and attached to the wall using screws. To insert the screws easily, you should make starter holes in the wall using a hammer.
3. After completion of hanging the railing, you can hang your storage bins.
Make your Own
1. The piece of wood or molding which you decide to use must be thick enough for the back lip of your storage bins to stay firmly in one place. The wood should be long enough so that many storage bins can be hanged as per your need.
2. Measure the width of the wall space where you want your storage bins hanged.
3. Using a saw, cut the piece of wood according to the measurements you have taken.
4. Mark the position of the wood by drawing a straight line on the wall.
5. The wood or molding is attached to the wall with screws.
Dec
31
Introduction
According telephone cable 1 image by Vonora from Fotolia.com
to the standardized color code , the standard colors for connecting a single jack are green and red.
Instructions
1. The Network Interface Device (NID) on your home’s side is a gray box where your phone wires are connected with the phone company’s wires.
2. After opening the customer’s half of the NID, locate the module which has your line’s phone number and then open the door.
3. Insert the wires through the bottom of the NID and an inch of insulation is to be stripped from each wire with a knife. Loosen the green terminal screw in the NID, wrap the green wire around it and tighten the screw. Similarly, orange wire is to be connected to the red terminal. Close the module and NID’s door is to be screwed shut.
4. Wires are run to the jack’s location. Next step is to staple the wires to studs to keep them secure. A 3/8-inch hole is drilled in the floor exactly under the jack’s location and the wires are inserted through it.
5. The jack is screwed to the wall or baseboard, and the wires are run into the bottom.
6. Wires are connected to the same color screws you connected in the NID.
7. After the cover is screwed on the jack, then plug in the phone and test it.
Aug
19
Introduction
Hampton Bay is a branded in-house ceiling fan .These fans consist of a globe which has right-hand threads used to secure it in the house. When changing the light on a Hampton Bay fan, you have to turn the globe in the opposite direction unlike you would do when you unscrew a thread normally.
Instructions
1. First turn the switch off connected to the ceiling fan. Use a step ladder or a step stool and put it under the Hampton bay ceiling fan to access the globe easily.
2. By pressing on the globe with your hand, turn it clockwise and remove it from the base of the fan. The small amount of free-play between the globe resting position and pushing it up is often helpful in turning the globe.
3. After lowering the globe, you should unscrew the light bulb from its socket. A new light bulb of the same size should be installed in the same place.
4. After you lift the globe up to the housing, turn the globe counterclockwise and secure it.