I learned to fish jigs on a river system in current, which is quite the curveball compared to natural lakes. With moving water, you need to take into account more variables like sweep, casting angle, mono vs. braid, among others. … Continue reading →

You can fish from a yacht using various techniques, including anchored fishing, spinning, jigging, and trolling for big-game fish. Sportfishing yachts are suitable for all types of fishing and often have all the equipment and gear you need for an … Continue reading →

Electrolysis will work on any oxidized metal, iron, brass, aluminum. The secret is how it is done. If you put aluminum into a strong basic solution such as is typically recommended then you better be ready to pull out the … Continue reading →

Do hardwood floors need to match stairs? Interior designers and flooring experts universally agree on the answer. Stairs act as a transition between both floors, and therefore, should coordinate with both the upstairs and downstairs flooring. Should stairs be darker … Continue reading →

For silver that is heavily tarnished, mix a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Wet the silver and apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth (not paper towels). Work the paste into the crevices, turning … Continue reading →

between 34 and 38 inches. The top surface of the handrail should be between 34 and 38 inches above the floor, or above the Nosing Line. Some installation guides suggest marking the height by measuring from the nosings of the … Continue reading →

You can easily clean silver with aluminum foil, baking soda and hot water. This method uses electrolytic action instead of chemical-polish abrasion and removes the tarnish from oxidized silver without removing any of the underlying metal. This is great for … Continue reading →

While we haven’t figured out the secret to a 1-second clean-up just yet, it’s easy to keep your kitchen looking cleaner with minimal amounts of effort thanks a little help from your new secret weapon: aluminum foil. Why does foil … Continue reading →

Remove it by wiping some toothpaste onto the bottom of the iron (called the soleplate) with a damp cloth. Make sure the iron is cool and unplugged. Then wipe the soleplate clean with a second cloth. This also works for … Continue reading →

Step by Step Instructions for Galvanized Metal In a bucket, mix 2 gallons of water and a half cup of dish soap. Dip a bristle brush in the mixture. Use circular strokes to scrub the surface. Rinse and dry with … Continue reading →

The Construction of Steps Building regulations stipulate that staircase steps should all be level. In a private dwelling, regulations require a nosing overlap of at least 16mm. Do stairs have to have a nosing? You are not required to have … Continue reading →

Let’s be clear – footings and a landing pad or wooden box are not the same thing. Typically, most North American building codes require all deck steps to terminate on a minimum 3×3 foot landing pad. If your backyard is … Continue reading →

How much bait is needed for a 24 hour session? For me, a rough rule will be 20 to 50 baits per rod. This is usually less in a close margin spot, as they generally will be small intimate swims, … Continue reading →

Foods that carp naturally eat in the wild on the bottom include crayfish, mussels, snails, aquatic vegetation and small invertebrates. There are a lot of man-made baits for targeting carp that feed on the bottom including boilies, corn, pellet baits, … Continue reading →

You can use any type of vinegar to clean your stainless steel. This includes white and apple cider vinegar. You can also opt for specially-formulated cleaning vinegar. This is a bit stronger than white or apple cider vinegar, but may … Continue reading →