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Aluminum foil and vinegar can be used to clean tarnished silver due to a chemical process called ion exchange. A vinegar and salt solution transfers some of the silver molecules to the foil, removing the tarnished surface and showing the bright silver beneath.
Read MoreA concrete patio may have a smooth, shiny surface that makes it slick when wet or that prevents paint or sealer from adhering. Acid washing etches the upper layer of cement, exposing more of the sand in the concrete mixture and making the surface feel rougher. Acid washing also removes stubborn stains.
Read MoreRust-Oleum sells its rust-preventative paint in spray cans, but if you're painting a large area like a car or tractor, you may find it easier and cheaper to purchase Rust-Oleum paint in a regular can and spray it through your own spray gun.
Read MoreA bird's mouth cut lets a rafter sit squarely down on the top of the wall, rather than resting against it at an angle. For the rafter to fit correctly, you need to cut the bird's mouth exactly where the rafter will meet the wall.
Read MoreScrews go in more easily and hold more tightly if you drill the right hole size. Wood screws may need three different-sized drill bits, one for the pilot hole, one for the shank hole and one to countersink the head. Even sheet metal screws that tap their own threads need a pilot hole to get them started.
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