Every kid wants a tree house but not every tree is the best one for building a safe play area. In this HowTo we will look at some of the problems you will come across when trying to build a simple but safe tree house and some alternatives that can provide fun and safety at the same time.
Tree houses are temporary structures, they aren’t as much pretty or warm but when building one you …
How often has it happened you drive 45 minutes to your customers location and the first hole you drill or board you cut something happens that kills your favorite tool.
Everyone has been there, but what can you do to get your work done?
Here are a few ideas that might help.
First understand that every tool has a lifespan and one day or another there is going to be a need for Repair or Replacement.
If you …
Your water heater’s Thermocouple is used as a safety device to shut off your gas flow if your pilot light is not working.
The Thermocouple looks like a probe and because of its design there are no repairable parts.
When the end of the thermocouple is heated to a certain temperature the metal switch inside will allow voltage to flow back to your gas valve. If no heat is present then it will restrict electricity from reaching the gas valve and shut down gas supply to your heater.
If the device is installed correctly and has good connections then it should either work or not work.
Lets first start off with this warning. Tornado or Storm Safe Rooms are a very serious matter. They are your last resort in a natural disaster situation to save you and your family from death or serious injury. For this reason if you are looking for details about how to build one you will not find this information on this website. If you live in a storm prone area you can contact the following for detailed information:
Your Local FEMA Office.
Your …
When ordering your new windows you will need accurate measurments to match your existing openings.
Remember to make a small map of your home and give each window location a lable. > Kitchen East Wall Left, Kitchen East Wall Center, Kitchen East Wall Right …
Most windows within the same home and room are similar sizes but in older homes you never know so labeling and measuring each window is necessary.
For Brick homes
you will need to make a measurment from outside your …
We came across this website with a howto by Jeremy James at Humboldt State University on how to build a solar lawn mower.
We thought this project was kind of interesting because it was someone taking a stab at alternative fuels in their own life. In the past we have seen people trying to build portable generators from gas powered lawn mowers by mounting a car alternator and inverter on them which …
As a consumer you should fully understand how much a service for your vehicle will cost you but there are a few things that will end up costing you tons of money if you approach the estimate process without understanding.
The first thing you should understand is estimates come in a variety of forms.
Estimates for Order
This type of estimate is provided when you want the service performed and takes into account Labor Hours and Parts …
Metal roofing has long been used in commercial and farming for protecting buildings but in the past 15 years or so metal roofing is finding its way into residential communities because it is easy to care for, has a long life and the added features of fire prevention and the ability to collect water from rainfall.
If you are interested in installing a standing seam metal roof system on your home we will cover some …
Curing a Bathroom or Kitchen clog is one of the messy jobs that you will eventually have to do. Even if you would normally call a plumber or your Apartment Super there are times that fixing things yourself is just easier.
There are a few similarities of all clogs.
The first has to do with the type of pipe or fixture that is clogged.
Every plumbing appliance (Sink, Toilet, Bathtub) that is hooked to a Waste Line has a Trap of some type to restrict …
Broccoli is one of the most popular vegetables for home gardeners.
Although many people attempt growing broccoli from seed doing so will probably result in poor results for the beginner.
Belonging to the cole family along with cauliflower, brussels sprouts, collards, kale, kohlrabi and, of course, cabbage.
Start your plants early in spring or late summer. They like the bright cooler days 60F – 80F to promote good growth and will resist some colder days in fall.
Soil Quality
Soil should …