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How to Plan Hot Water Heat Tubing in Concrete

Radiant floor heating takes the thermal mass of concrete and raises its temperature, then releases the heat into the room. This form of heating produces an even heat that radiates up from the ground. Radiant hydronic heating uses tubes in the concrete to circulate hot water to heats up the concrete

How to Get Tar Out of Your Dryer

Spots of tar in a clothes dryer require removal. Leaving the tar in the dryer will cause the tar to melt from the heat and deposit small bits onto clothing. Removing tar from the dryer requires use of a nonflammable solvent. Kerosene, gasoline and mineral spirits are proven tar solvents for metal su

How to Install Corner Entry Steps

Corner entry stairs can be challenging to design. Make your corner entry stairs semi-circular in shape, with the widest part of the curve straight out from the corner and you'll have a decorative and functional entry. Making your corner stairs semi-circular in shape allows you to determine the width

Is There a Way to Seal a Tile Shower?

Shower tile is prone to developing mold and mildew, issues that are both unsightly and potentially problematic to your health. In order to reduce the likelihood of mold and mildew in your bathroom, you should seal tile grout about once per year. Stone tiles with high porosity will also need to be se

How to Fix & Repair a Mobile Home Toilet

Toilets generally suffer from two different types of problems whether they are in a home or a mobile home---both of which involve leaking water. The first is water leaking into the tank. This is the common run-on you hear in a toilet and can be repaired by replacing the tank valve kit. The other is

How to Transfer Games to the Sony Ericsson K530i Mobile

You can transfer games to your Sony Ericsson K530i mobile phone using its mass storage capabilities. By downloading the games from an online mobile content providers, you can add games without incurring data charges or other fees associated with downloading them from your mobile service provider's g

A Do-It-Yourself Hardwood Floor Refinish

Hardwood floors are a desirable feature in a home. Properly finished and maintained hardwood floors can increase the resell value of your home 6 percent, says Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate. Scratched hardwood flooring with a dull stain, however, can be a detriment. Before putting your home

How to Keep a Pick Axe From Sliding

Used by cultures all over the world throughout history to perform basic tasks like breaking apart rocks and digging into hard terrain, the pick axe is a hand-held tool with a sharp pointed iron head. Because of the nature of the work done with a pick axe, namely heavy manual labor, usually under the

Steps to Pouring a Concrete Basement

Though never easy, pouring a concrete basement provides one of the strongest basement options known to the construction industry. Although installing a concrete basement requires much framing and forming, and lasts two days longer than, installing a block basement, you'll find the extra effort well

How to Install a Smoke Detector in a Drop Ceiling

Install a smoke alarm on each of your home's levels, including the basement. This ensures the earliest possible detection of smoke and buys you valuable escape time, which cuts you and your loved ones' risk of death in half in the event of a fire. Many basements have drop ceilings. If you do not wan

How to Repair Torn Drywall

Drywall is a basically pressed chalk sandwiched between two paper surfaces. That paper can tear if it's hit in just the right way, creating a small but aggravating problem, since the texture of the torn paper will look different than the rest of the wall if you just paint over it. A proper fix invol

Do-It-Yourself Stroller Canopy

Small, fold-up strollers often do not come with a sun-shielding canopy top. This makes hot days out in the sun more difficult or uncomfortable for young babies and toddlers. You can make your own canopy at home from a sturdy, coordinating fabric and attach the canopy with hook and loop fasteners so

Do it Yourself Thermoplastic Molding

Thermoplastic molding is a method of creating objects using a mold and heated plastic. When the plastic is heated, it becomes soft and is capable of being formed into a wide variety of shapes. It can be used as an inexpensive way to create replacement parts for plastic components or durable and att

Alternatives to a Pocket Door

Pocket doors are framed sliding doors that are often used for bathrooms and storage rooms. They are also common in RVs and mobile homes. The advantage is they do not swing into or out of a room, allowing for more freedom with floor plan design. The disadvantage is that installing one...

How to Clean Wooden Pestles & Mortars

A mortar and pestle is a bowl and a short club commonly made from stone, ceramic, iron or wood that's used to crush or grind spices and pills, or mash certain foods. A wooden mortar and pestle works best when used with dry foods or spices with similar flavors because of its high absorption quality.

The Best Ways to Glue Jewels Onto a Chair

Attach craft jewels to chairs with the correct glue.Beads and buttons isolated on white - craft supplies. image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.comThe best way to glue jewels onto a chair depends on the types of materials involved in the project. Craft jewels are typically made from glass or...

How to Build a Tin Roof Room

Adding a tin roof to a room is one of the more manageable tasks you can take on for home improvement. Tin is both cheap and durable, and is the roofing material of choice for those making renovations on a tight budget. If the room itself is an addition to an existing structure, you will want to bui

How to Remove an Aluminum Storm Window Screen

Aluminum storm window screens serve more than one purpose. They allow you to open your windows and allow fresh air into your home, while keeping pests out. They also protect the glass on your windows from breaking during violent thunderstorms. Aluminum is a popular choice of material for these scree

How to Change the Color of Ceramic Tile

If you want to change the appearance of ceramic tiles in your home but don't want to go through the mess and expense of tearing them out and replacing them, consider paint. You can also color match and paint tiles to seamlessly fill in gaps in an existing space. Painting is a cost-effective and mode

How to Install Drain Tile on Land

Installing a drain tile around your home is vital to keeping your basement or cellar free of water. When your home was built, drain tile should have been put in before the foundation was backfilled. If not, or you need a new drain tile, this article will help you with the basics of drain tile instal