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Kohler toilets have two types of float systems to regulate the water in the toilet tank: the ball float system and the Fluidmaster float system. Each can be repaired using parts from nearly any hardware store.
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To troubleshoot a Fluidmaster fill valve, check the refill tube to make sure it's securely seated. Adjust the water level clip to raise the water level or replace the toilet flapper. Clear any debris that may be clogging the unit.
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Echo string trimmers are designed to make them easy to restring, but you do have to follow a particular procedure if you want the string to advance properly.
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Antiquing kitchen cabinets involves rubbing over the existing paint with a stain, preferably gel stain, and protecting it with a clear polyurethane finish.
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A variety of buzzing, rattling and sighing noises are normal in fridges. Knowing when a noisy fridge indicates problems requires a bit of basic troubleshooting.
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In pursuit of dust control, there are a couple of tried and true methods and some more modern approaches that may work as well as, or better than, anything that has been done before.
Read MoreTermite infestation occurs throughout the United States, but it is far more predominant in the southern half of the country. Termites gain access to wood from ground level and use termite tubes made of mud to cross distances over non-wood articles like concrete, steel and brick.
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Dishwater residue is a fairly common occurrence, and several things can cause it. Even the newest dishwashers may leave residue, and it might have nothing to do with the actual dishwasher function itself.
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Heat from any source naturally rises. This is because heated air is thinner and less dense than cooler air. In an enclosed room, the hottest air will always be at the top or near the ceiling, which is why ceiling fans are used to circulate heated air from top to bottom.
Read MoreWhen you want to attach wood to a steel I-beam, there are two acceptable ways to do it. The first and most traditional way is to pack the web between the I-beam flanges with multiple pieces of wood, then bolt them together. This is a very strong connection, but it wastes a lot of time and raw materials in the process.
Read MoreKitchenAid mixers have been around for the consumer since 1919. The first models were known as the H-5 Stand Mixer, and they were referred to as "the best kitchen aid" by an executive's wife. That name stuck and became the product name for the entire line of products that the modern KitchenAid company markets.
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The Echo product line of power equipment includes the Echo 225 series string trimmers. They all feature a 21.2-cc engine with reduced-effort starting technology.
Read MoreBagworms are actually caterpillars from various moth species. They make a cocoon-like bag in which to live, while they hang on the branches of trees and shrubs to feed. Typical insecticides will have no effect when sprayed on the bag full of caterpillars.
Read MoreHomemade concrete dye involves some type of pigment, either liquid or powdered, being added to the actual concrete mixture. Concrete is mixed with water and therefore, any concrete dye must also be water soluble.
Read MoreA dishwasher does not have to be used with detergent. There is a wash cycle and a rinse cycle on dishwashers, and depending on which model you own, only the rinse cycle needs to be used. An entire dish washing cycle consumes twice as much water as hand-washing dishes in a dishpan.
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A chainsaw blade is the cutting tooth attached to every chainsaw chain. These teeth must be installed correctly for any cutting application. The actual blades themselves sit on top of the chain and do the cutting. These blades are very sharp and cut into the wood with each rotation of the chain on the bar.
Read MoreA black plastic gas tank on a lawn mower is made of polyethylene. This plastic resists the chemicals in gasoline. Black plastic gas tanks are found on a variety of lawn mowers by all makes and manufacturers. Although tough and resilient, through accidents or abuse, they can crack, split, break or spring a leak.
Read MoreThere are two types of ground wires: a household AC, or alternating current, and an automotive-type DC, or direct current. The household ground wire, when working properly, should not carry any current at all.
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When your refrigerator suddenly stops cooling, that is a main cause for alarm. Not only do you stand a chance to lose a lot of frozen and refrigerator food that you have been storing, but you also are quite possibly looking at either a big repair bill or having to purchase a brand new refrigerator.
Read MoreWooden furniture generally comes in two types--natural or laminated. A laminated piece of furniture uses a very thin covering of a different type of wood or particle board that is stained or finished to look like a more expensive or exotic type of wood.
Read MoreThe carburetor on a Stihl chainsaw channels a mixture of two-cycle oil and gasoline into the engine. That mixture, plus dirt or debris that makes it way past the air filter, can cause a gummy sticky mess that will affect the proper function of a carburetor. In time it can cause engine damage.
Read MoreGarden sprayers are very handy for distributing pesticides, fertilizers and weed killers around your home and garden. As such, anyone might think that a sprayer is just like any other sprayer, and if it works well enough for one type of application, it will work well for any application.
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The starter solenoid on a riding lawn mower is essentially an electromagnetic switch. This switch closes when you turn the ignition key, allowing electricity to flow to the starter.
Read MoreRough cut or nipped ceramic tiles will almost always have sharp edges to deal. In particular, nipped edges will not only be sharp but serrated as well and, for any practical purpose, they need to be smoothed over--if not for safety's sake then for the aesthetic appearance.
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All starters on riding lawn mowers get their electricity from the on-board battery.
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