Dropping a heavy item on ceramic tile floors or slamming doorknobs into a wall can cause breaks, cracks or other unsightly dents. Removing a tile from either one is a…
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Your bathroom is your sanctuary, your retreat from the chaos of this world. Or, at least, that’s the way it should be. Creating this kind of spa-like retreat starts with…
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How to clean mosaic tiles without damaging them
by Larry Rogeby Larry RogeMosaic tiles are a style of flooring and wall decoration that is steeped in centuries of rich history, and their popularity shows no signs of waning – even in 2013.…
Before there were smartphones and electronic digital clocks, people used gravity as the basis for telling time. The gravity clock relies upon a swinging pendulum to keep time. A pendulum…
A gazebo can last for decades as a comfortably shaded outdoor gathering place — unless it has not been properly cared for. Gazebo care is not extremely labor-intensive if routine…
Traditionally LIMEWASH was the principal finish applied externally and internally to historic buildings, quite often applied directly to the masonry or brickwork and more commonly to pre-applied lime coatings (i.e.…
Historically, lime wash was used to protect and decorate the exterior and interior of buildings. Today, lime washes are used in the restoration of historical buildings and structures, as well…
Rocket experiments demonstrate several theories of physics — motion, force, gravity and friction. Your bottle rocket design helps dictate how far and fast your bottle rocket flies, however so does…
Homemade rockets are a fun family activity for the holidays, for science fairs or to teach your kids about Newton’s laws of physics. Recycle two-liter soda bottles and make a…
In the cases of standing water or water under pressure – caused, for example, by burst pipes or a rising water table – the question arises, what steps should be…