Tools & DIY ~: December 2009

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Hiding a cloves step by step

It is very important that we nail protruding from a wooden surface. Of course aesthetics are important, but in this case, the reasons go beyond a question of accuracy. A nail that sticks can be a danger, however minor.
For that reason, when driving a nail into a wood to hide is a very important step.
First we use a nail set dumper or you, to make stay away from the surface. The problem is that is a small hole that we fill.
The next step is to make a paste with newspaper or even toilet paper and carpenter's glue. In this paste the need to include specific hue of the wood being used. DIY houses sold for all types of wood.
Fill the hole, let dry and sand with care to make it neat. If it is necessary to correct the color.

How to choose the length of a curtain

The curtains are important decorative elements but also add other benefits such as insulation and visual. The curtain style, color, texture and shape allows us to play with great latitude in what combinations are concerned. For each window is a perfect curtain style.
However, there are some rules that are important to consider before making a decision. The length of the curtains is very important.
In a door window, obviously that the curtain has to come to the floor. This is not just for aesthetic reasons but because of the isolation we spoke at first.
In a normal window, the length has to be about 20 cm below the bottom edge. If the window is very narrow, we use a more important long, but the effect is not always good.
If the window is particularly close, we have the resources to put curtains on both sides two fixed, outside the actual width, which gives the feeling of being more broadly.

An ideal solution: cube-shaped plugs

Those of us tinkering as a hobby, we usually use several power tools. Of course not limited only to when we're doing a specific job of tinkering, but usually in a home are becoming more items that require electricity, and sometimes this is a problem.
What we generally do is use a slipper or horizontal strip, where 5 or 6 things plugged. One of the problems that occur most often order these plugs, because if we put in the 1st place certain thing, does not fall on the 2.
To remedy this, the cube-shaped plugs are ideal. Allows plug 5 things at once, and as each one goes in one side of the cube, no problem of space between each plug.
One of the most interesting features is that it folds its interior r when we are not using all the options, so it is completely flat.

How to Create a Wall with Impact

A resource is very interesting decorative wall create a great visual impact. It might not completely cover the entire wall space may be limited to an area bounded, but the idea is that by color, texture or idea stand out very special. The possibilities are many.
One could be to create a textured area of a contrasting color.
But today I present a very funny idea, that the impact is to create a puzzle by pasting on the wall.
First we have to delimit the area. An interesting effect is achieved when going from ceiling to floor in a rectangle of variable width according to the dimensions of the room.
We painted with a base color that area, preferably contrasting with the rest of the wall.
Then we took the pieces of several puzzles and pasting we randomly.'s Not about putting together a puzzle, but to achieve an effect very different texture and color.

How to Repair a Hole in a Wall

It can happen during a move or accidentally, one of the interior walls of our house suffers damage that creates a hole. If the size is too big we can not fix it easily.
The first thing to do is use a chisel to clean so the hole, without enlarge it a lot, but achieving a more regular surface inside.
The next step is to take a small piece of wood smaller than that hole to fill. Nailed on all sides except on the surface remains small-headed nails. The idea is that they are sticking a little, to give better anchorage for our cue.
Fill the hole halfway with plaster, then to have dampened inside. We place our timber now, taking care to let us face that has no nails. We complete the filling with plaster, helping with a spatula, taking care that the wad is flush with the surface. Let it dry for three days, and we can sand and paint.

Maintenance of Heating Equipments

Accidents occur every winter with heating equipment. Unfortunately many of them are fatal, and in the best cases, serious material damage. In a high percentage of these cases, the misuse or improper maintenance of equipment are primarily responsible for these problems.
This is the time to perform these maintenance tasks, and our strong recommendation is to do with personnel.
In the case of heating with gas, all elements must be examined and replaced if necessary. While we ourselves can replace any defective part, only highly skilled staff can do a thorough review of the system.
Chimneys should be cleaned in a rigorous way, because if otherwise pose a serious fire hazard.
If at this moment we can not afford the maintenance of our heating, for then we can not use. I would have is an act of irresponsibility that we can prove costly to us or even our neighbors.

How to Prepare a Mixture of Plaster

The cast, which is calcium sulfate which is dehydrated and pulverized in a special procedure is used in wall coverings, among other uses. Good preparation is the same key so that the result is good. With inadequate preparation once placed can break, leading to having to remove it.

The density of the mixture varies according to type of cast that we get. The less dense, it takes a liter and a quarter of powder per liter of water, and the densest dust takes two liters of water per liter. The normal use is made by mixing a quart and three quarters of powder in a liter of water.

The mixture must be done in a particularly clean container. When we have two elements together, we wrap gentle movements until smooth. Let rest a few minutes, until slightly increases the volume and temperature. Since it can take. We must not reuse chunks of plaster that has been dried, which is called cast dead.

What's new in faucets: Shower for Children

The hygienic habits should be introduced in childhood in a clear manner. But children go through stages that need to be more encouraged to enjoy a good shower. Installing a shower with special design for children is a very simple procedure and there are several options.
One company that has marketed a product is attractive in that sense, is the German Hansgrohe.
The most interesting model is that of a frog, Froggy. It has a silicone sleeve that covers the shower itself, with the famous frog rolls his eyes and makes sounds. The interesting thing is that it has a mechanism that mixes water with air, giving various types of rain without affecting water consumption.
The other model is Joco, a dragon that is colorful, also in silicone. In this case you have two options, jet: soft and normal.

Stains on Tiles and Sinks

The spots on the tiles and toilets are really bad. Disfigure the image of the bathroom or kitchen giving the feeling of poor hygiene. The problem is that many of these spots are difficult to remove. However, there are tricks for everything.
In previous post we saw how to make cleaners, especially using baking soda, vinegar or lemon, and work very well. One important thing is to not let the stain settles.
But sometimes there are tough stains, especially if we have a reform and some material has stained the tiles.
A very effective trick is to use cleaner for glass ceramic. To have fun with a clean cloth so as not to cause streaks. A little patience and perseverance and the stain disappears.
Of course, if the damage is greater, as with some blows, and the coating is damaged, the only thing we can do is replace the part.

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How to Solve a Small Kitchen

Today they come with kitchen floors between small and very small. Not to mention the small apartments, so common in Spain. In these cases the area dedicated to the kitchen is a few inches, to be optimistic. The point is to maximize the minimal space, so you can play the role and also be aesthetically pleasing.
A good idea in these cases is multi-function appliances.
If space is really a minimum, we can solve the problem of cooking with a microwave with built-in hob top. With this small device, we can solve quite a dinner or whatever is necessary.
We have also seen an integrated dishwasher to the sink, which is more than aesthetically pleasing and works perfectly.
When the species is so little to solve the problem of the normal smells of the kitchen is key. Extractor a campaign which in turn has air conditioning gives us a solution to two problems.

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Original Outdoor Lighting: Lighthouse Ball

The lighting of outdoor spaces, is one of the most important keys to which will maximize the potential for use in addition to the aesthetic attributes of the same. The problem is not as easy to do well, and it's somewhat expensive. But being original is the greatest difficulty.
In Emmo Home have a brilliant idea: Lighthouse ball. It is a spherical oil lamps made in porcelain and steel. They come in white and black. Both colors are the simplest to combine.
The designer is none other than Christian Bjorn. They have two options: put them on a stand or directly supported on the floor or on a table. Even off during the day, are an interesting decorative element.
The largest measures 20 cm, and there are also smaller. The ideal is to make sets of different size and arrange them in a strategic way.

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Friday, December 25, 2009

How to Improve Household Water Quality

The quality of water reaching homes in Spain is very good from the standpoint of microbiological (bacterial contamination) but very variable from the chemical viewpoint. In some areas, such as the north is very good, and in other regions presents some problems.

Of these problems, the key is the content of lime. When is very high it is said that the water is hard.

Hard water is quite harmful in many ways. For the pipe itself produces serious problems. The deposit within the walls can cause partial obstruction.

Appliances that reduce their water use efficiency. For example, it takes a lot more detergent in a dishwasher.

Ideally, place a filter softener when we live in an area that has that problem. The quality and prices vary widely but it is very important to have this option in mind.

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