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Broken flue cap repair
A damaged flue cap can be repaired by just about anyone, if you follow some simple instructions. The procedure itself is simple, but time consuming. Tools and materials needed Caulk Caulk applicator Pair of pliers Trowel Cold chisel Chimney brush Hammer Screwdriver Tighten screws Problems with a flue cap can be as common as the loosening of the screws that keep it in ...
Themes for a tropical bedroom
We will all love being at a beach and enjoying the sun all year long. Now it is possible by decorating the bedroom in a tropical theme. By choosing the right colors, furniture and accessories, you will create the relaxing and joyful atmosphere founded on a tropical island. Tropics mean beaches and rainforests and those are the central factors we use in designing a tropical bedroom. Here are ...
Plans for homemade entertainment center made of drywall
One of the cheapest materials used to build an entertainment center is drywall. You can use it to give personality to your books and media equipment storage unit by adding it a wooden frame and doors. It is very important to make a correct plan to divide the space you want to use for this purpose. Materials you need: Drywall, sketchpad, 2-by-2-inch framing materials, measuring tape, grap ...
Attractive colors to decorate rooms for boys
Parents who have boys know that their sons are very pretentious when it comes to their rooms. That it is why you should pay enough attention when choosing the color scheme to decorate your boy’s room. Always avoid using feminine colors like pink for this purpose because boy do not like them. At the same time, make sure you do not paint the walls in a color that makes it look childish. Usually, ...
Types of dry wood termite treatments
Dry wood termites are a serious danger for household wood items and furniture. They can survive with little moisture and are usually detected when it is too late. You can either adopt a whole structure termite treatment or a spot treatment to get rid of dry wood termites. The whole structure treatment needs to be used when the termites have infested the structural wood parts of the house, w ...
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