Home How-to Tips-Fall Weather Proofing Part 1

Fall Weather Proofing Part 1

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Wood Floor Moldings & Trim, Steps with Wood Floors,Wood Stairs, Stair Treads and Stair Parts

How to Use Whitening Gel for the Teeth

Brush and floss teeth as normally would. Try on the whitening trays before using the first time without any whitening gel to check for for fit. The bleaching trays should beclean and dry before applying the whitening gel.
Place very tiny drops of tooth whitening gel half way to the center front part leaving the edges free of gel.
Place the whitening tray in the mouth over the teeth, making sure the tray is firmly against the teeth. Wipe any excess gel that oozes over the edge of the tray and onto your gums with a tissue.
You can wear the trays for 30 minutes to 1 hour the first time and increase the wearing time if there is no sensetivity. Remove the tray,then rinse your teeth. Brush any remaining gel away. Clean and dry whitening trays after each use.

Home How-to Tips-How to Repaint a Interior Door

Whether you are painting a new interior door or repainting an existing interior door, the process is the same.

Things You’ll Need:

* sand paper
* primer (if new door or changing colors of an existing door)
* Semi gloss interior latex paint
* good paint brush

Step1
New interior doors need to be sanded first before any paint product is applied. As with any paint job the most important step is your prep work for achieve the desired results and it is very easy to achieve a professional look with the better quality paint brush, which will cost about $12 to $14 dollars.
Step2
Now that you have sanded the door to be painted, use a primer paint. This is necessary if you are changing the color of the door and for new interior doors. Primer can be applied with a cheaper paint brush. Let the primer coat dry, the using your sand paper, smooth the surface, running your hand along the door as you go, feeling for any imperfections.
Step3
Now you are ready for the top coats, using your better quality paint brush, this is where you will be glad for spending the extra money on the better brush. Starting at the top of the door and working your way to the bottom of the door is the best way to paint, you will eliminate any drips and runs on the door. If you do get runs, brush them out as soon as possible.

Home How-to Tips-How to Choose A Wall Mural

Wall murals are probably the oldest form of art recorded in human history. Cave drawings where the first art work that was displayed in a living space. Cave men used them to tell stories or their adventures and maybe how someone in their family group died. Wall murals have progressed through time as Egypt used the to honor their king or also tell stories. Wall murals have been used to mark periods of time through out the centuries. Today we use them much like the cave men did millions of years ago.

* creative imagination

Step1
Choose the wall where you want your mural to live. Take into to consideration your present decor and room theme.
Step2
Now that you have choose the wall and the room,it's time to choose the type of mural you want on the wall. Wallpaper mural or painted mural. True to life mural are much like wall paper, they have to be hung the same way. A painted theme take about the same amount of time but is much more personal.
Step3
Your next choice is to decide if you want to do this your self or hire a professional. If you love to draw to have a knack for wall paper, go for it. Other wise call in a pro.

Home How-to Tips-How to Paint Over Vinyl Siding

We all know that the reason we put vinyl siding on our homes is so that we never have to paint the exterior again. What happen when you decide you don't like the color of the vinyl anymore?


Things You’ll Need:

* pressure washer
* ladder
* paint

Step1
Pressure wash the exterior to remove any debris and any mold and mildew the has built up. This should be done at least once a year if your home has trees close to it. Shade and moisture will produce mold and mildew on any type of siding.
Step2
Preparation: This is the most important step to any paint job, whether you are a do it yourself or a professional. Tape off windows and shutters (unless you want to scrap paint off your windows)
Step3
Use a primer paint in the same color as the one that you choose. (A bonding prime is the best)
Using a paint sprayer is the best way to apply paint to vinyl siding. It will produce a smoother finish with out brush marks and will look as if it came from the factory in the color you chose. If you are not a experienced painter, I would not advise using a paint sprayer.

Home How-to Tips-How to Paint a Wall Mural

Part two to How to choose a Wall Mural. Now that you have decided to paint your mural and

chosen the theme, now you have to decide on whether you paint it or if you will hire a

pro. My suggestion is if you are handy with a pencil and can draw an outline, then you

can paint it yourself and the felling of accomplishment will be overwhelming. I am going

to show you how in three easy steps. Depending on where you are painting your mural will

determine the kind of paint you will want to use. Outdoor mural: Exterior paint in

eggshell.
Baths: Interior latex paint in semigloss or eggshell
Living, dining or bedroom: interior latex in eggshell.


Things You’ll Need:

* Over head projectoe
* transparency
* fine point marker (black)
* your print
* pencil
* paint

Step1
Trace you print using transparency film. Don't try to trace every detail just the major

outlines.
Step2
Protect your flooring with tarps and begin to pencil you transparency drawing on the wall

with the overhead projector.
Step3
Once you have penciled your mural on the intended wall, painting begins. Start at the top

and work your way down the wall to avoid dripping paint on areas you have already

painted.

Home How-to Tips-How to Create Brick Steps Designs

Designing a brick step can be as simple or elaborate as you desire. The sky is you limit when designing a Brick Step. Take into consideration the design of your home and how much you have in your budget for this project, then you can go for it. Making your entry way the focus of your home.


Things You'll Need:

* Bricks
* Mortar


Step 1

You may need brick step to create a walkway through your yard. This design would be perfect for that purpose.

Step 2

Or a simple Brick step design for the front door, with a circular bottom step design. This one is perfect for a smaller cottage home.

Step 3

If you want to get a little more elaborate with your brick step design, this one is perfect for an elagant walkway to your front door.

Step 4

This one is simple in design and is the perfect entryway brick steps. Remember if you want to keep it simple, follow your plans and you will stay within your budget with designing your brick steps.

Home How-to Tips-How to Install Ceiling Molding in your Home

Installing ceiling molding in a room will not only add dimension to the ceiling but will also add to the overall value of your home. You can be as ornate or as simple as you want.

Things You'll Need:

* Tape measure
* Miter saw
* Finish nails
* Caulking and Spackle
* Any flat edge molding

Step 1

To create the circular ceiling molding, kits are available at any home improvement centers and are easy to install, because all the cutting measuring has already been done for you.

Step 2

For a more simpler installations of ceiling molding, use of straight molding and the mitering the corners is the preferred method. Use your imagination for this step. Any pattern that you desire is acceptable.

Step 3

The easiest installation is using 1 inch molding around the perimeter of the room, coming out from the edge where the wall and the ceiling meet, about 6 inches, then starting your ceiling molding at that point. Working around the room.

Step 4

Once you have the ceiling molding installed with finish nail, caulking is not necessary, but setting the finish nails and then spackle the nails holes will create a smoother finish after you have painted the ceiling molding with a latex semi-gloss paint.

Home How-to Tips-How to Care for Your New Marble Flooring

Everyone loves the look of marble floors and maintenance of your marble floor is easy with the right to know how and supplies. Keeping them looking new and looking there best, cleaning is as simple as in the pantry.

Step1
Marble floors can be damp-mopped with either plain water, all-purpose detergent in hot water, or a mixture of 1 cup of fabric softener and
1/2 gallon of water or, better still, is 2 liters of warm water, 1 cup vinegar.
Step2
The wax-polishing liquid is the fastest, and creates a shiny surface of marble. But sometimes forget, you need to strip wax accumulation and re-wax. After using stripper, according to the manufacturer's instructions, rinse the floor thoroughly, then wax.
Step3
Either the application has marble floors can be scratched and will lead to a boring time. Marble floors should be closed if they are newly installed or closed after has been corrected.

Home How-to Tips-How to Instantly Change your Yard with an Outdoor Pond

Adding an outdoor pond to your yard and property,can add to your property values. You and your family will have hours of enjoyment from your outdoor pond. Adding to your outdoor pond, things such as fish and or plants will make your outdoor pond even more enjoyable.

Things You’ll Need:

* pond liner
* plants and fish (optional)
* pond pump

Step1
To install your Outdoor Pond a location that has adequate shade for your pond. If you are placing fish in the pond you will need to place the pond in an area of your yard that gets shade most of the day.
Step2
Digging up the ground for your Pond after you location is chosen, it's time to get the shovels and a few friends to help with this step. Depending on the size, you may need heavy equipment to dig the hole.
Step3
Pond liners. This involves choosing the type of liner for your pond. There are two kinds of liner, preformed and self forming. After all this choice have been made, you will need a pond pump to keep the water in the pond continuously moving. This helps with algae build up. Add your rocks, water, plants

Home How-to Tips-How to Apply Polyurethane to a Wood Surface

Applying Polyurethane takes time and pateince. Polyurethane might be hard, like fiberglass, squishy like upholstery foam, protective like varnish, bouncy like rubber wheels, or sticky like glue. Since its invention in the 40s, polyurethane has been used in everything from baby toys to airplane wings, and continues to be adapted for contemporary technology. Polyurethane is a substance categorized as a polymer based on its chemical structure. Depending on your particular application, usually being applied with a paint brush over an existing coat of paint or on unfinished wood for a more natural finish




* Depending on the size of your project: 1 quart can
* Paint Thinner for clean-up
* Oil based paint brush
* Or all paints Paint Brush
* Sand paper


Step 1
Lightly sand the surface that you want to apply the Polyurethane to. This will create a "toothe" effect for the Polyurethane to adhere to.

Step 2
Open your can of Polyurethane, remember not to shake to can, (will produce bubbles, if your Polyurethane can gets shaken, allow to settle for 24 hours). Apply the Polyurethane with a paint brush, using long, even strokes along the grain of the wood, or if the surface is already painted use long even strokes in one direction.

Step 3

Allow to dry for the recommended amount of time that is listed on the directs of the product that you are using. Usually 8 to 10 hours, after which you will need to lightly sand the surface again.
Step 4

Apply a second coat of Polyurethane and allow to dry before touching or using. Usual drying time varies depending of the temperature and climate of where you are at when applying the Polyurethane



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You will need mineral spirits to clean your brush with.
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Wear protective gloves while applying.
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Wear a mask while applying.