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Frigidaire air conditioners are single-room air conditioners that can be mounted in a wall or in a window. The front of the Frigidaire air conditioner unit has a panel that houses the evaporator. Behind the evaporator are the cooling coils that cool the air the air conditioner sucks in.
Read MoreA chain lock is a common type of lock that is found in homes and hotel rooms. It consists of a chain that is connected to the wall and fits into a metal casing on the door. When the door is opened, the chain prevents anyone on the outside from coming in; it does not allow the door to open more than a couple of inches.
Read MoreLarson storm doors come with an optional retractable screen. Unlike other screens, the Larson retractable screen rolls up into a cassette at the top of your door to keep it safe when not in use. If your screen is damaged you can replace it with a new screen by replacing the cassette and screen.
Read MoreGalvanizing metal is the process of dipping it in a solution of molten zinc. Once dry, the metal, usually iron or steel, is protected from corrosion and rust. The surface of galvanized metal is usually shiny, but over time the shine can become milky or cloudy.
Read MoreBeds are certain number of inches from the ground, usually 18 to 24. While most beds are on frames that leave little room for storage beneath them, only 6 to 8 inches, some wooden bed frames are adjustable.
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Modern lawn mowers have a kill switch -- a device that automatically turns off the lawn mower when you press it in case of an emergency. Older lawn mowers might not have a kill switch, but you can still turn them off quickly if need be. A throttle supplies gas to the mower which powers the lawn mower.
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Like many washing machines, Kenmore washing machines have lint traps in the agitator. The lint trap collects material that sheds from the clothes and other material you wash in order to keep it from getting all over your laundry.
Read MoreHeather (Calluna vulgaris) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe, Asia and North America. The plant features white, pink or purple flowering stems, depending on variety, and flourishes in the acidic soil of moors and bogs and other areas many plants won’t grow.
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