HowTos

HowTo – Proper Storage Of Gasoline For Lawnmowers & Power Tools

At the time of writing this HowTo we are now in Spring and entering into Summer but year round we may have reason to store Gasoline in our Garages and Sheds for use in lawnmowers, weed wackers other garden tools and in the winter we should have a supply ready for use in our gasoline powered snow blowers.

The first thing you should understand after knowing that Gasoline can cause fires is that storing gasoline …

How To – Choosing A Vanity Sink For Your Bathroom

Search : Danco 33387 Sierra Vanity Kit with Sink, Countertop, and FaucetReplacing a bathroom vanity or doing a full remodel is something that you tackle once every 10 years or longer. Often it is a project that makes a new home yours but it can also be something you decide to do so you can extend your stay in your current home.

Every person has their own personal desire of style and when …

HowTo – Concrete Backer Board & Drywall For Bathroom Remodeling

Search : Modern Bathroom Vanity Sink Basin Cabinet Set 3138Depending on the age of your home and the extent of your bathroom remodeling project you may or may not have to remove the drywall or plaster lath that make up the surfaces for your walls.

If your home was built before 1960 and you will be doing more then just replacing a vanity and toilet then you should probably consider a total remake of …

How To – Using A MultiMeter To Test Electrical Circuits

Search : Sinometer DT830B 20-Range DMM & Battery TesterEvery Good toolbox should have a couple different types of Electrical Testers. For testing if electricity is present at a wall outlet you may want to use a non-contact electrical tester pen that costs about $10 and can sense electricity within a shielded wire and will light up to tell you the circuit is hot. This is very similar to a timing light that is used in …

How To – Building And Installing A Fence Gate

Tools & Hardware : Adjust-A-Gate AG 60-36 2-Rail Contractor Quality Gate Kit, 60-Inch to 96-Inch by 36-Inch HeightFence Gates that allow passage of lawn tractors in the rear of your home or automobiles at your driveway are larger then an average door opening that you may have for access of people into your fenced in backyard.
Gates begin at 36 inches wide and can be as wide as necessary to allow passage into or out of …

How To – Design Ideas To Make A Small Room Feel Bigger

There are a number of ways to make a smaller room feel a bit larger then it is and the first thing you should consider is the best way to utilize every portion to its fullest.

When purchasing furniture for the room you should buy size appropriate furniture and not try to fit larger pieces in the room. If you are decorating a bedroom you will need to use the smallest bed that you can …

Toyota Explains That Problem Parts Were Designed By Parts Suppliers

 : 1985 Toyota Corolla (Sprinter Trueno GT Apex) diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by AUTOart - White 78791The CEO and grandson of the Founder of Toyota Motors testified before Congress today and reveled some of the most important facts in the recent problems with their vehicles.

When questioned by the subcommittee the CEO was presented with two different models of floor peddles that have caused problems. One of the parts …

How To – Growing Your Own Mushrooms – Shiitake Portabella Oyster

Kitchen & Housewares : Shiitake Mushroom Growing PlugsMushrooms are now playing a larger part in our diets but the cost of buying some of our favorite varieties means they are often served at special meals or not as often as we may want.

If you have parents old enough you may have heard stories about their going to the woods and gathering wild mushrooms but unless you have a decent amount of skill and training this …

How To – Installing An Electric Range Or Stove

Search : Bosch : HES7052U Evolution 700 Series 30in Freestanding Electric Range - Stainless SteelInstalling a new electric range is something that most home owners can do themselves with just a few simple tools and depending on where you purchased your range it may save you upwards of $150 on labor costs.

The hardest part physically will be moving the new range into position and removing the old one. Many appliance centers will have a free …

How To – Replacing A Clothes Washing Machine Water Pump

large imageClothes Washing Machines use the use the water pressure in your home’s water lines to fill the drum but to get the dirty water out of the machine they need to use a water  pump.

When the pump begins to go bad you will probably hear a screeching type noise telling you that the bearings are going bad. This to the untrained ear can often be mistaken for a bad accessory belt and some …