Borate chemicals are highly toxic to wood boring insects, like termites and fungi but are safe for humans and animals. They come in powdery mixes and can be applied to existing wood. Make sure the one you buy is marked as a wood preservative.
Filtering the air inside your home is very important. Today's newer homes are so tight, little outside air enters that might otherwise help to improve air quality. There are many different filter options, but I love my rinsable electrostatic air filter.
A steam shower or steam bath will relax and soothe. Steam showers and steam baths require moderate skills to install.
Whole house fans move lots of air quickly. They can even provide a breeze through your rooms. Air conditioning should be used when the attic fan cannot provide comfort.
A walk through inspection checklist may make your builder uncomfortable. A complete list made as you walk through the new home of every problem or defect as well as everything that is in perfect condition will be worth its weight in gold.
Lead paint is in tens of millions of older homes in the USA. This lead-based paint is an enormous hidden health hazard. Toxic lead poison dust can be created by scraping or sanding this paint. Proper lead paint removal is extremely expensive. Covering it with lead-free paint is often the best choice. If a contractor is going to work on or around painted surfaces in your home, you likely will need to sign a lead paint disclosure form.
Water vapor can condense and cause musty smells in your home. Odor from crawl spaces can be stopped with the use of high quality vapor barriers.
Loft beds are an excellent way to save space in a small dorm room or apartment. The following plan is based on a standard twin mattress, a floor space only 48 inches in width, 78 inches of length and a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet.
Sandpaper needs to match your job. Select from different sandpaper types, sandpaper grades, sandpaper grits and sandpaper numbers to complete your specific job to perfection.
Do you remember all of the hysteria and the buildup to January 1, 2000? A bunch of doomsdayers predicted the world was going to end. Heck, you would think Superman was going to be called in to stop the rotation of the Earth so we could go back in time and take the necessary time to fix all of the goofed up computers. It was hilarious if you want my opinion.
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