Author: Ause1977

The quantity of effort you want to put into restoring an old door is dependent largely on whether or not it is an outside door. If the door is not exposed to the weather, you may be able to get by with a touch-up. Sun and rain wreak havoc on most finishes, though, and you will probably have to strip an outside door and sand the wood to do a decent restoration. While it’s possible to strip and sand a doorway whenever it’s hanging, it is much easier — and you will do a much better job — should you take it down. Pull the hinge pins and then take down the door. Lat it flat on a set of sawhorses and cover the floor using a drop cloth. Take off all the door hardware, including the knob, latch and hinges, with a screwdriver. If the door has a window,…

Some rocking chairs date back decades. If they are still solid, you may get extra decades of enjoyment from it. If the chair is grayish or rough with flaking paint or varnish, do not be worried about it. It is possible to upgrade that chair in 1 day with some sandpaper and a few finishing materials. Stripping In case you’ve got a rocking chair in need of refinishing, it likely still has varnish on it that needs to be removed. Don’t knock yourself out trying to sand it away. Chemical stripper will dissolve any finish in a couple of minutes. Place the chair on a drop cloth. Don protective glasses and plastic gloves. Dip a brush to a open can of stripper and generously paint the chair using the stripper. When you finish painting it, use a putty knife to scrape the gelled finish from the chair. Use small, sharpened…

Fixing the mortar joints and cracks in stone masonry is also known as re-pointing, or tuck-pointing. An unrepaired joint or crack in stone or brick foundations can result in more severe problems down the road. Since the base settles, the rest of the home settles using the changes at the base, which can manifest in plaster cracks, or doors and windows being difficult to open or close correctly. Once you properly repair cracks in stone masonry, you also can slow the consequences of the settling. Cracks in Stone Masonry Wash the crack using a wire brush. Eliminate any bigger loose particles using a chisel and hammer as required. Don safety glasses and a dust mask. Blow the debris out using the compressor attachment of an air compressor hose to eliminate any fine particles from the crack. Use a pointed trowel to thoroughly fill the washed crack with vinyl concrete patcher…

No pool is all of the piece — pumps and motors circulate water during debris-catching filters and cleaning feeders, pushing the water in and out of the pool vacuum ports and returns, also called “jets .” Even though it takes a whole group of components to keep your pool trucking, the points at which various components meet are the most susceptible to leaks. To pickup leaks yourself, turn to a different knockout combo — two-part “pool putty” epoxy. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and fill out a dropper-like tester bottle — the type that comes with pool testing kits — with red food coloring. The red shade contrasts with blue chlorine, assisting you to identify the leak’s particular position. Position yourself at the edge of the pool so you can reach the leaky jet by lying safely on your stomach, if you’re working with an in-ground pool. For…

The way you eliminate a rubbed-on couch color from the wall is usually less about the stain and also more concerning the wall. It’s ideal to start with a gentle cleaning method, then transfer to stronger options for the finishing type, if needed. Whenever possible, check with the paint or wallpaper manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations to avoid damage. On Paint If the couch color doesn’t come off with a soft sponge and mild, soapy water, try out a 16-to-1 component vinegar-to-water solution on flat paint, or even a baking-soda glue on shiny paint. Use a soft cloth and gentle pressure. Generally, shiny paints are more washable than flat paints, but initial test either finish for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area. On Paper For washable vinyl wallpaper, try taking away the shade rub with a soft sponge and soapy water. Wring out the sponge, work from the seams’ management, and rinse and…