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Doorknobs and locks have internal mechanics that require proper lubrication to operate properly. While endothelial sprays are fine for cleaning a disassembled doorknob, they don’t supply the long-term lubrication the lock requirements. Consequently, the doorknob may get sticky and hard to lock, unlock or open. Instead, the best lubrication to repair a push-button doorknob is…
Nothing can ruin a cookout on a gorgeous night quicker than pests. Although the Bay Area has a reputation for being less hospitable to mosquitoes than other areas of the nation, they’re out there, and also can function as the driving force keeping you indoors on a summer night. Taking steps to make your yard…
Nematodes are microscopic roundworms that have earned a somewhat dubious reputation. Although there are nematodes that damage turf, such as lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus spp.) , ring nematodes (Mesocriconema spp.) , root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne naasi and Meloidogyne spp.) , seed and leaf gall nematodes (Anguina pacificae), spiral nematodes (Helicotylenchus spp.) , bite nematodes (Belonolaimus longicaudatus)…
Fungal diseases in color trees and other landscape plants can lead to disfigurement, stunted growth and even death. Treating the infection, or spraying the tree with fungicide to protect it from getting contaminated, requires special chemical compounds that eliminate particular fungi. Lime-sulfur preparations are used since the 1800s. Sulfur kills the pathogens, and grapefruit lessens…
After you have determined the website, perimeter and dimensions of the fence, it is time to determine the materials required for construction. Wood is frequently chosen over plastic or aluminum because of its aesthetic worth. But not all wood is made equal. The recommended wood for your own fence is contingent upon the quality and…
Add bright splashes of colour to window boxes, patio planters and garden beds using gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii). A part of the Asteraceae plant family and related to sunflowers, gerbera daisies are indigenous to Southern Africa. The 4-inch-round flowers bloom in shades of red, purple, purple, orange and white and resemble a large daisy. This…
Slab doors, consisting of two pieces of thin plywood laminated to a wooden frame, are builder standard for interior doorways and closets. There’s nothing wrong with them, they show hardwood grain patterns and have clean, simple lines, but they don’t just put set the layout world on fire. Every time a new color does not…
Cafe curtains are briefer compared to more formal window treatments and are used most frequently to offer a bit of breezy softness to a kitchen or breakfast nook. They are usually made of a light, sheer material and contain two lower panels plus a matching or coordinating valance. Cafe curtains are so easy to create…
Home equity loans offer people the chance to borrow cash from the equity in their homes. In order to be qualified for this type of loan, the homeowner needs to satisfy income and credit requirements put forth by the lender. You may request that a co-signer be added into this application to help overcome bad…
Building a wall is a comparatively straightforward endeavor. In the simplest terms, a wooden-framed wall contains vertical studs extending between flat top and bottom plates. Framing the wall takes several distinct steps: quantifying the lumber, cutting the timber and nailing the timber together to form the wall. Each measure can be accomplished with the most…