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Sometimes, grass just has to go. Maybe you want to plant a garden, or perhaps you want to replace your sod with grass of a different type. Regardless of the reason, removing sod can prove difficult once it's rooted.
Read MoreRock fireplaces add a majestic, natural feel to a room, but owning a rock fireplace comes with its own share of unique maintenance problems, not least of which is cleaning the accumulated soot and grime. Depending on the type of rock, a simple soapy water wash may not penetrate the porous surface of the stone.
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Get rid of brown algae by scrubbing if off the sides of the pool, shocking the water, and then floccing the pool water and vacuuming.
Read MoreGalvanized metal is most typically found on outdoor items or those likely to stay in contact with moisture or water, such as storage sheds, chain-link fences, and metal on boats. Galvanized metal is coated with a layer of zinc to protect the iron or steel underneath.
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Dial bore gauges are typically used by machinists to measure the inner diameter of bores in motor engines. Tresna Instruments says the cost associated with bore gauges means they are often found only in the hands of professionals.
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Vernier calipers are a tool from the caliper family allowing users to measure the inner or outer dimensions of items, and step or hole depths. Created by Pierre Vernier, a French mathematician, properly-calibrated vernier calipers hold a high degree of precision, able to measure tolerances in 0.05mm or 0.
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