While a piano is invaluable to those who can play it, they do little more than take up space in the home of a non-musician. Luckily, if you have an unwanted piano on your hands, it’s easy to get in touch with someone who will greatly appreciate having it. Donating a piano to an individual … Read more
If you have a radiator in your home, it can make jobs such as painting and wallpapering a little more difficult. Deciding to ignore the wall that is behind the radiator is the equivalent of leaving the redecorating job half done.Although you can have a professional remove the radiator for you, that can be somewhat … Read more
Most garages come equipped with a side entry outswing door that allows homeowners to enter and exit the garage space without having to raise and lower the large garage door. Like most exterior doors, these garage doors come equipped with a lock to secure the garage. But as with other locks, these can become frozen … Read more
Rubies are the fiery red gemstones that traditionally are known as the birthstone of July. The ruby is a variety of corundum. Other colours of corundum are classified as sapphires. The ruby was synthesised by the Verneuil process in 1902, and since that time many rubies that appear in the marketplace are synthetic. To determine … Read more
One of the best-selling city cars in the world, the Ford Ka has been in production since 1996. A small, compact vehicle that features nimble handling for cornering around tight spaces in city environments where the streets are too narrow for larger cars, the Ka has a number of components in common with other vehicles, … Read more
Toadstool leather coral belongs to the sarcophyton glaucum family of corals. Toadstools are beautiful corals that do well in saltwater reef aquariums. Toadstools sting adjacent corals with their long tentacles that come out at night, so keep the toadstool away from nearby corals. Moving a toadstool leather mushroom in the saltwater aquarium is a bit … Read more
Snazaroo face paints are commonly used by professional face painters. Brushes and sponges are the two main tools used to draw lines, sponge patterns and mix colours. Mixing colours is a technique that can generate designs that look both beautiful and professional. There are many different face painting techniques that involve mixing colours. Here are … Read more
All models of the Ford Focus are equipped with the BeltMinder feature, which sounds a chime and flashes a warning light on the instrument panel if a seat is occupied but the seat belt is not fastened while driving. The BeltMinder feature is enabled by default, but it can be disabled. Note that the procedure … Read more
Chesterfield sofas, characterised by tufted leather, scrolled arms and brass-covered nails, have been a symbol of fine craftsmanship and durability since the late 1700s. While many manufactured knock-offs are sold through furniture dealers, authentic Chesterfield sofas, in addition to being handcrafted, have certain notable features.Sit on the sofa. Chesterfield Sofas, a U.K. online resource, specifies … Read more
Tea tree oil is used in many natural insect repellents and home remedies to dispel horse flies and other flying insects. Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia or paper bark tree. The tree or large shrub is a native species of Australia were the diluted oil has been used … Read more
The Mercedes Benz SLK 350 uses halogen headlights. As with any vehicle, the headlight bulbs naturally burn out after long use and you must replace them. Luckily the SLK 350 has a separate high-beam and low-beam bulb, so you do not have to replace the entire headlight assembly when one of the bulbs burns out. … Read more
A pond will bring an extra dimension to your garden and provide a haven for all manner of water insects and creatures. If your plot is on a slope you will have the added opportunity to include natural looking waterfalls and hear the sound of running water when you relax in your outside space.Mark out … Read more
Dermestid beetles often make their homes indoors when they come in through cracks and crevices or if they are brought in on plants. Though the adults feed on pollen and nectar, the larvae can cause damage to fabrics, carpet and food. The beetles can reproduce quickly, laying their eggs on fabrics, rugs, carpets, hair, and … Read more
Ford vans offer an alarm equipped with a passkey system that enables only someone with a key to disarm it. The programmed SecuriLock key enables you to disarm the alarm on your van if you lose your keyless entry keypad. The process is quick and easy, so you’ll have access to your van in a … Read more
Homeowners frequently complain that an outdoor light’s motion sensor is too sensitive; some even claim that a strong breeze sets off the light. Fortunately, light fixture manufacturers have made it easy to disable or adjust an outdoor light’s motion activation. Learn how to locate and operate your outdoor light’s motion sensor and adjust your fixture … Read more