Keeping your Driveway Clean

Keeping your driveway completely clean is going to be a big part of allowing it to last a long time while maintaining the attractiveness as well. It is important that you clean up oil spills, other spills and other forms of contamination as quickly as you can before the chemicals are given a chance to damage your driveway by seeping into it. In order for you to clean up a dirty asphalt driveway, you should perform the following steps:

1. Use an ice chipper, a spade or a lawn edging tool to scrape out any weeds, debris or grass that have gotten into the cracks in the driveway, as well as from around the edges of the driveway.
2. Use a hose or an air compressor to create a strong blast that you can use to remove loose bits of asphalt from damaged areas or cracks present in the driveway surface.
3. Bring out a broom and use it to brush away any debris or loose asphalt that you shook loose.
4. Dilute a driveway cleaner and use it to scrub your driveway, removing any dirt or oil. Repeat this scrubbing process as needed until you have removed all of the stains. If there are oil stains that are excessive you may want to use a primer for oil spots and other stains that you cannot simply scrub away.
5. Hose the driveway down thoroughly, using as much pressure as you possibly can. When you go about hosing the driveway down, it is best that you begin at the top and work down and to the sides as you go.
6. You can use a shop vacuum cleaner to remove loose debris from the cracks in the asphalt as well. Keep in mind that the driveway has to be very clean and dry before you can repair it with filler.
7. Now you are going to want to allow your driveway to dry completely before you make the necessary repairs to it.

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To test electric outlets, first turn off the power. Get what's known as a continuity tester and insert one probe in each of the plug slots. Do this for both receptacles on the outlet. The tester will glow if the plugs-ins are working.

Unscrew the screws holding the cover plate in place and remove. Then remove the screws that hold the receptacle in place, and pull it out. Turn the power back on, and very carefully touch only one of the probes from the continuity tester to a brass terminal and the other to the silver terminal. If it doesn't glow, then use the tester to check across the neutral and hot wire coming into the box. Do not touch it to the bare ground wire. If you check the hot and neutral wire and it glows, then power is in the wires and it's just not coming through the receptacle. It's time to replace the electric outlets.

To replace electric outlets, turn the power off again. A circuit tester is an inexpensive tool, so get one and use it to make sure the power is off before you attempt to replace the outlet. Remove the screws holding the cover plate in place, and then remove the screws holding the receptacle in place. Don't touch terminals or wires. And be sure that when you're working with the receptacle that you're careful with the wires to avoid pull them and breaking on far behind the wall.

Now's a good time to just look at the old receptacle so you can see exactly how you have to wire the new one. You may have to insert bare wires in the back, or use side mounted terminal screws. Unscrew these screws on the old receptacle and gently pull the wires away. Don't yank, jerk or over-bend these wires. Be sure the ends of the wire are clean and stripped at least one-quarter of an inch in.

Wire the new electric outlets the same way the old one was attached. Generally, white wires are connected to silver terminals, and any colored or black wire is connected to the brass one. Electric tape should be used to cover any bare wires or terminals. Carefully fold the wires in and push the receptacle into the wall. Screw on the cover place and turn the power back on. You can use a receptacle tester to ensure that the power is flowing through this receptacle properly.

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It is a good idea to measure your windows before you purchase the screening material to ensure that you are getting the right size. Most rolls of material are pretty standard in size, but if you have very large windows, you may need to custom order screens. The vast majority of windows can be fixed with this material however, and the rolls are usually inexpensive.

You’ll have a choice between fabric material as well as metal. If you have a problem with cats or other small animals hanging off of your screens, you may want to think about metal screening material. Be advised however that it can rust, and it is more difficult to work with. A good durable fabric can usually withstand most animals and will be much easier to install.

Now that you have all of your materials on hand, you’re ready to get started.

Step One –

Remove the screen from the window. Your screen will be in a small frame that can be lifted out of the whole window. Do this gently to avoid warping the frame. Most can be easily taken out, but if you have an older home, you may need to use a small screwdriver to pry the screen out.

Step Two –

Remove the old screening material. If you look closely at the screen frame, you should see some stripping that is holding the material in place. Find the end and gently pull the stripping out of the frame. If you don’t have new stripping, you’ll need to make sure that you keep the original intact. Once the stripping has been removed, simply pull the screen out and throw it away.

Step Three –

Cut the new material to fit. Take your roll of new screening material and roll it out over the screen frame. Leave a few inches on each side of the frame to ensure that you have enough material to work with and then cut off the material.

Step Four –

Center the material and install the stripping. Center your screening material over the frame, pick a corner and begin the process of putting the stripping back in. Tamp it down in one corner, and then use your screening tool to gently push the stripping back into the frame. Keep pulling the material tight as you do this to ensure a good fit. Once you go around all four corners, cut off any existing stripping and tuck the end in well.

Your screen is now ready to reinstall!

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Originally posted 2008-11-06 05:19:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Generally, replacing a light fixture is easier than installing a brand new one. You won’t have to worry about running wires to a new switch and you should be able to simply use the old connection to the switch in the wall. However, it is important to make sure that you will have a compatible unit before you begin this process.

Shop for a light fixture based not only on its uses, but also its electrical rating and the overall size. Unless you want to do a lot of drilling and wiring, it is simply easier to limit your search to models that will fit precisely where the old one used to. Measure the base of your current fixture and write down all of its measurements before you head to the store. This will help you determine what models will work best for your needs.

Once you have your new light fixture, you are ready to start. Turn off the electricity to your house before you begin. Make sure that everyone knows why the electricity is off to ensure that it does not get turned back on unexpectedly. The process for installation does not take that long, so you will not be out of power for an extended period of time.

After the power is off, remove the old light fixture, taking care with the wires. Newer models will allow you to simply unplug the electrical wires and reattach them to the new model, but with older fixtures that were hard wired, you may need to actually cut the wires, strip them and attach them to the new fixture.

Unpack your new fixture and carefully read the instructions twice. This is done to make sure that you don’t miss anything. Prepare the fixture as per the instructions and then get ready to reattach the wires. Once this is complete, you can simply attach the fixture to the ceiling and test it. Turn the electricity back on and make sure the switch works. If you followed all of the instructions to the letter, it should operate perfectly. If not, you will need to troubleshoot.

Once again, turn off that electricity before proceeding. Check your wire connections on the new fixture and see if something is lose or hooked up wrong. Keep going over this process, turning of the electricity each and every time until the unit works.

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Originally posted 2008-10-16 05:05:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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1. Refreshing a kitchen.

If you don’t have the time or money to do a complete remodel on your kitchen, refreshing it can be just as good. Purchase some paint that is rated for use on metal and use it to completely paint your stove, built in oven or any other metal based appliances. This is a great way to turn an old, tired color scheme into something brand new for less than $20. You can also repaint your kitchen cabinets, or even add stencils to give them more visual interest. Adding a new light fixture is another little touch that can have a big impact on your kitchen.

2. Redo your bathroom floor.

Bathroom floors take a lot of abuse and it doesn’t take long before they end up looking a little dingy. If you have a carpeted bathroom, you may also be dealing with mold or mildew. You can easily add a new floor to your bathroom using either laminate wood flooring, or even peel and stick tiles. Since bathrooms are not typically very large, this is a project that you can usually accomplish for less than $100. If you do change to a hard floor after having carpet, don’t forget to put down some rugs to minimize the risk of slipping.

3. Refinish your front porch.

This is another high traffic area that gets a lot of abuse, but there are several inexpensive ways that you can give it a whole new look. Repair or replace any older wrought iron, and add a brand new mailbox to the front of your home. A new set of house numbers can also add a nice quick touch to the front of your home. You can power wash a concrete porch, or even get concrete paint to give it a whole new color. Bricks can also be cleaned or even painted to given them a quick refresh.

4. Change out your home’s electric outlets and switch faceplates.

This is a very easy fix that won’t cost a lot of money. If you don’t feel like replacing all of them, they can be painted and you can add designs with small stencils.

Take a look at your home and see what other small projects you can tackle. By continually making small changes to your home, over the long term you can end up with a house that has been completely redone – on your time and on your budget. This is the easiest way to remodel any home.

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Originally posted 2008-10-07 05:07:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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