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Archive for December, 2009

Refrigerator repairs diy

Thursday, December 31, 2009
posted by Craig

The refrigerator is one of the hardest working appliances in the home. It is working constantly and usually so silently many people tend to take it for granted. They use it daily but do not think about it otherwise until something happens to it.NOTE: find your owners manual and read up.refrigerator ice maker troubleshoot

Refrigerator repairs can be very expensive if they are not taken care of immediately when the owners first notice something is not quite right with the unit. It is very important to take care of the unit immediately when the first sign something is wrong. This can avoid having to make other serious repairs.

1.The refrigerator is not cool or not cooling at all.
2.The refrigerator leaks water on the floor.
3.The refrigerator creates an odor that goes into the food.
4.The refrigerator does not run or stops completely.

All of these problems are in the category of “serious complaints” in regards to the refrigerator. The problems must be taken seriously when they happen. The best option is to take care of any of the problems immediately once they are noticed. Since these problems can be serious, our aim is to aide in your DIY refrigerator repairs, if not then try to contact the manufacturer of the refrigerator.

Home design software

Thursday, December 31, 2009
posted by Craig
Anyone with a dream and a computer can draw floor plans, house elevations, and 3D pictures using these easy home design software programs. All of these programs are affordable, and some are even free. Which is best? For tips in choosing, see: Home design software DIYUpdated: DEC 09

1.IMSI turbo FLOORPLAN INSTANT ARCHITECCT 

IMSI TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Architect - Architecture Software
IMSI TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Architect Version 12 offers instant gratification for the beginner. This home design software program doesn’t have all the “bells and whistles,” but includes more than enough options to create floor plans, cost estimates, landscape designs, and masterful 3D illustrations. Plus, Instant Architect is budget-priced.

How to Garbage disposal

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
posted by Craig


PROBLEM: Disposal Will Not Turn On (no noise)

Garbage Disposal Reset Button

Reset Button

Let’s get to the bottom of this potential “Garbage Disposal Repair”.  Be extra aware that the switch is off before putting anything into the disposers hole in the kitchen sink.

Now, let’s take a step by step overview at fixing this important piece of kitchen appliance.

PROBLEM:
Disposal Will Not Turn On (no noise)

If the disposal will not turn on and it is NOT making a humming sound, then there is an electrical problem.

  • This may seem obvious, but make sure the disposal is plugged in.
  • If it is plugged in then press the Reset button found on the bottom of the unit. If it has reset, the button will be popped out.
  • If that does not work, check to see if the circuit breaker has tripped and turned off in the electrical service panel.
  • If the breaker has not tripped and the reset button is not popped out, then it’s either a faulty switch or a faulty garbage disposal. First locate the switch that powers the disposal unit. It should be located on the wall but may be under the sink.
  • Turn off the circuit breaker at the service panel which powers the disposal.
  • replace the switch
  • Turn power back on at the service panel and check the disposal for operation.
  • If the disposal will still not turn on and makes no noise, the garbage disposal is beyond repair and needs to be replaced.

Bamboo Flooring (how to)

Sunday, December 27, 2009
posted by Craig

Installing bamboo is straight forward and easy process for a fantastic home improvement. You can install bamboo floors above or below grade and on top of wood or concrete. If installing on a cement floor, glue down application is your best bet. Work in small sections, connecting the boards as you go. Using certain flooring tools to ensure a tight fit. bamboo flooring choices

Otherwise, bamboo flooring can be nailed down or you can create a floating floor as strips snap together on top of a layer of foam.  A horizontal cut will give you a wider strip versus a narrow vertical cut. A horizontal cut usually shows more bamboo markings. Bamboo is also easy to maintain, but like wood, it can dent or scratch. It stays fresh looking by sweeping with a soft broom and mopping with natural cleaners. Look closely at your products warranty, because most suppliers offer a lifetime structural warranty and a 15-year finished warranty. Buy a scratch repair kit and burn repair kit from the flooring company you used.

DIY electric tool (dremel)

Saturday, December 26, 2009
posted by Craig

Super deal of the century has the Multi Max factory-reconditioned Dremel 6300-02LR 120 volt oscillating kit at over half price, this beauty comes with all the extras. Including blades and sanding disc’s plus the carrying case at under $70 US. In my professional opinion I could not have given a more valuable gift to my crew than this super duty bad to the bone electric tool for almost any detail cutting on the job site, every diy’er or pro has got to have one of these.  Amazon got this one nailed for sure.

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Self rimming bath sink

Friday, December 25, 2009
posted by Craig

Before completing the materials list, one option in bathroom sinks is the Self-rimming (top-mount) sink and they sit in appropriately-shaped holes roughly cut in the countertop (or substrate material) using a jigsaw or other cutter appropriate to the material at hand and are suspended by their rim. The rim then inherently forms a fairly close seal with the top surface of the countertop, especially when the sink is clamped into the hole from below.self rimming bathroom sink

The user(s) with this particular style of bath sink is less apt to get any extra water on the countertop because of the higher setting profile. Almost every type of bathroom sink will be available in bowl size, shape IE., oval, round or square, as well as colors. Accentuate the new bathroom remodel with a vibrant new bathroom sink.

Double Hung DIY window replacements

Thursday, December 24, 2009
posted by Craig

In a home makeover, there is no substitute for a stunning window. Double hung replacement windows, properly chosen and installed, revolutionize the look of a home, amplifying the beauty and increasing its value.

Ddbl hung replacement retro fit windowouble hung windows, are among the most common, yet aesthetically striking window styles. Double hung windows are windows in which the upper and lower sashes move independently of each other. They maximize the amount of light in a room, help sustain outdoor airflow, and completely shut out wind, rain and cold. The best ideas for double hung windows come from where to place them. Get inspired and DIY double hung your window before the real chill hits.

DIY Ceramic tile

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
posted by Craig

A tiledesigner ceramic tile floor is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass. Tiles are generally used for covering  floors, and walls, showers, or other objects such as tabletops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wood, typically used for wall and ceiling applications. Less precisely, the modern term can refer to any sort of construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games like a ceramic tile base game. The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of baked clay.

Ceramic Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex mosiacs. Tiles are most often made from ceramic, with a hard glaze finish, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, marble, granite, slate, and reformed ceramic slurry, which is cast in a muld and fired.

Renovating with floor tiles

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
posted by Craig

Perhaps the consideration of a pending remodel has some unanswered questions yet. Floor tiles of every nature is very popular now, ceramic floor tiles create several options with appearance, textures and color schemes. If installed correctly, this type of floor tile will give the longest life, with a high labor yield and price per footage.blended color floor tiles Vinyl floor tiles can certainly bring the same look with a lower profile and having a self stick capability for installing will save time with the labor pricing per foot. A full sheeted install is another choice that ends up more of a linoleum flooring style with several manufactures and grades of quality, but with similar patterns and styles available for the DIY’er as well as contractors in your area.

Gift Cards the perfect gift

Monday, December 21, 2009
posted by Craig

As we all well know, tis the season, and trends have been evolving since the beginning of recorded time. Time well spent this holiday season is bringing up the efficacy level of finding the perfect gift. Whether it may be a coworker, friend, family member or that proverbial someone special.DIY gift card The ever increasing popular gift card trend has been growing stronger, as every holiday comes and goes. In all actuality the gift card is the most practical present given out because the recipient as well as the shopper truly gets want they really do want. An even amount of capital to shop and spend in their very own favorite places to buy want they really do desire or what they really do need. It may also be true that this gift card giving exchange has taken a little bit of that personal touch away from the gift of giving, but it all gets ironed out in the end and sure beats the heck out of standing in lines and mall parking lots. Hard to say sometimes though, because another new tie will always find the right time and place to be wrapped around that someones neck….