Put them all in a dry bag, or two, and you’re safe in the knowledge that they won’t get wet. Waterproof waist packs. Waterproof waist packs, aka bum bags or fanny packs are a great way of carrying a light … Continue reading →

Spandrel. If there is not another flight of stairs immediately underneath, the triangular space underneath the stairs is called a “spandrel”. It is frequently used as a closet. — What do you call the bottom of the stairs? The landing … Continue reading →

Sandpaper readily scratches metal, and the scratch marks aren’t as easy to remove as they are from wood. When choosing the best sandpaper for metal (to remove rust or to deburr an edge), you shouldn’t use sandpaper with a grit … Continue reading →

Don’t leave CLR for longer than two minutes. Again, CLR is acidic, which makes it effective, but also means it can cause damage if left in contact with surfaces for too long. How long should CLR sit? Test on a … Continue reading →

Reynold’s says a reaction happens when aluminum foil comes in contact with salt, vinegar, highly acidic foods — such as tomatoes — or highly spiced foods. The foil seems to dissolve or get eaten away, but what happens is it … Continue reading →

How to Get Oxidation Off of Painted Aluminum Pour chemical paint stripper recommended for use on aluminum onto a rag. Spray the aluminum with oven cleaner. Rub some rough-grit polishing compound onto a buffing cloth. Repaint the surface of the … Continue reading →

Do you use water with steel wool? The disadvantage of steel wool is that it can rust when it gets wet. This means it’s not suitable for use between layers of water-based finishes or paint. Small pieces of the wool … Continue reading →

While all of these are important, the painting and organic coating of aluminum (and other metals) exposed to an aggressive environment is by far the most common means of corrosion protection. How do you protect aluminum from corrosion? How to … Continue reading →

The easiest and most popular paint for your boat is the aluminum boat paint green or Aluma Hawk (white, blue, Jon boat green, black, aluminum grey, sand). These are both a paint/primer in one that can be applied to most … Continue reading →

Can you fix stairs that are too steep? Adding more steps to the stairs. Increasing the length of the stair’s treads (the step of the stair) Creating more space to accommodate these changes. Redesigning the layout of the floor. Increasing … Continue reading →

Most loft conversions are considered permitted development, which means you won’t need to get planning permisson as long as the building work fits certain criteria. So, if you’re looking to get a simple conversion with roof windows, you generally don’t … Continue reading →

Add 1 to your number of spaces to get the number of battens on the wall. Now multiply your batten width by the number of battens. Subtract that number from your total wall length. Divide that number by the number … Continue reading →

Shrimp boats are vessels, often outrigger trawlers, used for catching shrimp. They have outriggers at the boat’s mast where trawls can attach. They also include an aft or superstructure forward. Capstans and warp winches get positioned on the deck to … Continue reading →

Reel with the tip relatively low until you’re rod fully bent over, the drag is slipping and the fish is pulling hard in the other direction. (Optional) Set the hook. Totally not necessary, but some people just can’t resist. What … Continue reading →

Drill a pilot hole through the tabs. Insert screws from the brackets assembly kit through the holes in the tabs to attach both sides of the bottom rail to the bracket. The assembly kit might also have vinyl covers for … Continue reading →