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Given how hot Texas summers can get, you may assume that landlords in the area are required to provide air conditioning to tenants. They are not, however, unless they have agreed to do so in the lease.
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Shark steamers help clean and sanitize sealed hard floors. Some units use water, and others use Shark cleaning products, but all warn against the use of scented products, such as essential oils, in the steamer.
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Peel and stick tile adhesive that comes on the tiles doesn't always work well or hold up over time. You can add extra adhesive carefully to help the flooring stick well to the subfloor.
Read MorePower surges can affect a smoke detector, which may beep or completely fail, requiring a manual reset or replacement. A number of factors cause power surges.
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Floor registers allow the circulation of hot and cold air throughout your home. Older homes sometimes feature gravity heating, which uses a furnace centralized in the home. The heat slowly moves through the house and rises through the floor registers.
Read MoreMoving a counter-top microwave oven to a mount in your kitchen frees counter space, giving you more room for kitchen work.
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Even the best or most expensive mattresses develop bulges and bumps with regular use. As you sleep on the same spot night after night, the pressure from your body pushes the mattress into the form of your body.
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Owning a gas stove comes with the potential risk of a gas leak. When natural gas leaks, it causes a physical reaction in humans and animals, which worsens with prolonged exposure. Left untreated, the leak increases the risk of an explosion from a spark or other source.
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Manufacturers produce fiberglass showers in a variety of colors and patterns, suitable for a wide range of bathroom designs. If you want a different look, you might consider tiling over the existing shower. Before acting on those thoughts, stop because you cannot apply tile to fiberglass.
Read MoreThe DustBuster 9.6 is a hand-held cleaning machine manufactured by Black & Decker. The device lets you quickly clean up spills and messes around your home. The DustBuster uses an internal battery that charges when plugged into the wall.
Read MoreMicrofiber fabrics have a texture and feel similar to suede. The main difference between the two materials is that microfiber is easier to clean and is much cheaper. As microfiber is a synthetic material, it has a strong and durable surface that does not show much damage.
Read MoreWeathered brick has a rough exterior that shows the wear and tear on every brick. The chips and damage on the brick peels away the newer layers of paint, which reveals the other paint colors and the original shade of the brick.
Read MoreA wobbly or shaky mattress changes the way you sleep at night. Every time you make even the slightest movement, the bed shakes and moves. You even experience problems caused by your spouse or significant other moving at night.
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Lamp oil is a necessary item for outdoor enthusiasts and those living in areas where electricity is not readily available. If you live in an area where electricity fluctuates often, based on environmental factors, then you should invest in lamps that run on lamp oil.
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Using wood for a barbecue gives your meat a rich and smoky flavor. Oak wood is suitable for game, like elk or deer, fish and even red meat. Live oak refers to oak trees that share a similar look to evergreen trees.
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The state of California bans the removal of certain native trees, including oak trees. Oak trees existed in the state during ancient times, according to the city of Los Angeles, and were used by Native Americans and Spaniards living in the area.
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Color safe bleach or nonchlorine bleach contains a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The bleach is regarded as safer for the environment and will not harm colored fabrics the way regular bleach does. Regular bleach contains different toxic chemicals that kill bacteria and germs, while also cleaning clothes.
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Every time you take your dog or cat outside, you risk your pet coming back inside with fleas. The fleas feed off the pet’s blood, and even one flea can lead to an infestation. The fleas settle into your pet’s bedding and other areas of your house. Before the fleas become a larger problem, kill the pests in your yard.
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Muriatic acid, or hydrochloric acid as it’s also known, is an extremely harsh acid that’s sometimes used in the industrial world. Homeowners sometimes use it to clean and etch aluminum surfaces.
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Grasshoppers pose a problem if you have a garden or if the pests find a way into your home. Chemical sprays are costly and problematic, but distilled white vinegar may work equally well.
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Acetone is an extremely harsh chemical often found in nail polish remover. While it may remove certain stains, acetone is extremely dangerous to use on wood floors.
Read MoreOutdoor play equipment, including jungle gyms and swing sets, are specifically designed for use outside, but that doesn’t mean the pieces hold up well to the environment. The rays from the sun, water from rain and even snow and ice during the winter months cause the pieces to fade and lose the original color or luster.
Read MoreMuriatic acid is a harsh chemical, sometimes referred to as hydrochloric acid. Pool supply stores sell the product because it’s designed to stabilize the pH balance in swimming pools. Even when used around the house, you mix the acid water first, which dilutes the harshness of the chemical.
Read MoreCompleting home improvement projects around the house often requires the use of plywood. Plywood is also used in some types of furniture, particularly inexpensive bookshelves. When you bring the wood into your home, you’ll typically notice a musty smell, which is the smell of the plywood.
Read MoreFaux leather resembles natural leather but isn’t as expensive. You’ll also find that faux leather is easier to clean than real leather. Products that aren’t suitable for traditional leather will work on a fake leather couch and remove any stains on the surface.
Read MoreAraldite is an extremely strong and durable epoxy product. It’s safe to use on wood, metal, glass, ceramic and even fabric surfaces. The problem is that the substance is resistant to solvents, which means you can’t use a solvent to remove the adhesive.
Read MoreBrasso is a type of metal polish that cleans and polishes metal surfaces. When used properly, it is also safe to use on other surfaces, including CDs, glass and plastic. A small amount of the polish cleans the surface of the item and the product can even remove scratches.
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