“Wrap Teflon tape around both threads on the water filter unit to create a watertight seal.” READ: Should You Renovate Your Apartment? Step 4: Install the new shower filter. Install the new filter. If it’s an inline filter, De Meo says to screw the filter onto the shower arm and ...
If you have a vegetable garden, berry bush, or fruit tree in your yard, it could be another major food source for your local raccoons. You probably don’t want to get rid of your garden just to prevent raccoons, but you can put up a barrier to keep them away. The most effective wa...
Seal them with caulking or weather-stripping. Give wood decks and doors a coat of sealer before winter to extend the life of the wood. Electric wall plugs and switches can allow cold air to enter the house. Install simple, precut foam gaskets that fit behind the switch plate and ...
How To:Stop Glugging Liquids from Cartons for Smooth, Spill-Free Pouring ByNelson Aguilar 11/22/2012 4:07 am Beverages Opening a brand new carton of juice can be disastrous if you're not careful. The air pressure on the inside of the carton is waiting to exit, but does so in a vigo...
If you’re into tech or a gadget geek you’re going to love this! While you start that fireplace, turn the temperature up a notch, seal off your windows, and hunker down you may want to look at some tech savvy solutions. Rechargeable foot warmers are heated in-soles intended to be ...
7. The Fireplace Damper Trick There's nothing better than cozying up to a fire in the cold of winter. But, make sure to keep an eye on your chimney – it can act like an open window when the fireplace is not in use. Be sure the damper is closed after the fire is out so you ...
Finding rats inside your home is not a welcome occurrence — they can get into your food, make your home unsanitary, and carry diseases. Though rats can be quite large (some even measuring up to 1 foot in length), they can enter your home through an opening as small as a quarter in ...
What are some creative ways to use my DIY vase? Your DIY vase can be used in various creative ways: As a centerpiece for your dining table or coffee table To hold fresh flowers, dried flowers, or artificial plants As a decorative storage solution for pens, makeup brushes, or kitchen uten...
We promise — it’s not as much work as you might think, and the effort you put in will save you a ton of time when you’re ready to set everything up again. Holiday Decorations 101 Every family has its own special decorations that come out every holiday season, but for the purpose...
Step#2: Create an opening in your fireplace: If you don’t already have a vent hole in your fireplace, you need to make a hole. The bottom of the hole must be about 4 inches away from the floor of the fireplace. The spot can be in the sidewall or at the center of the fireplace...