It is acceptable and within building code guidelines to use either 2×10 or 2×12 dimensional lumber to create a set of stairs; however, a stair stringer should not be less than 3.5 inches wide at its narrowest point to provide … Continue reading →

Can handrails overlap door maneuvering clearances? No, door maneuvering clearances must be free of any overlapping objects, even those providing knee and toe clearance, which can interfere with maneuvering at doors and doorways. Can handrails encroach into door clearance? No, … Continue reading →

What makes a tiger shark a tiger shark? The tiger shark gets its name from the characteristic vertical bars that cover the sides of its body. Though these bars fade slightly as individuals reach adulthood, they are very noticeable in … Continue reading →

The following rules must be met: The individual rise must be between 150mm and 220mm. The individual going must be between 220mm and 300mm. The Pitch of the stair cannot be greater than 42 degrees. Do you need building regs … Continue reading →

Re: Steel wool for metal polishing… when to use and when not to use? Steel wool particles left behind will eventually rust, so be prepared for that. The steel will scratch the stainless, leaving a matte type of finish. Is … Continue reading →

Building Regs specify a minimum distance of 220mm to a maximum of 300mm. Nosing The edge of the tread which projects beyond the riser. Rise The vertical distance from the top of the tread to the top of the next … Continue reading →

Landing or Platform A landing is the area of a floor near the top or bottom step of a stair. An intermediate landing is a small platform that is built as part of the stair between main floor levels and … Continue reading →

Benefits of circle hooks Reduced deep hooking – improved survival of released fish and decreased loss of fishing tackle. Improved hook-up and landing rates for many species. The strike time is not as crucial for hook-up of fish. What is … Continue reading →

Use a gentle detergent on the aluminum. During regular use, hammered aluminum can be cleaned like any metal dishware. Alternatives to dish detergent include an orange cleaner, lemon juice, or a degreaser such as Dawn Power Dissolver. Lemon juice is … Continue reading →

By combining distilled water with either pure lemon juice or white vinegar, and then gently agitating the corroded area with a mild scrubbing pad, most mild cases of aluminum corrosion can be removed. How do you get corrosion off aluminum … Continue reading →

ONLY USE MAGNESIUM ANODES IN FRESH WATER! The salt content found in brackish or salt water dramatically increases the rate of corrosion. If a magnesium anode is used in salt/brackish water it will corrode very quickly, possibly lasting only a … Continue reading →

Painting, anodizing or any surface treatment that forms a coating on the aluminium surface will protect the surface from pitting attack. In applications when you want to preserve the aluminium look and still have a surface resistant to pitting, a … Continue reading →

H.E.L.M. The H.E.L.M. or Hub for Emergency Logistics and Maneuvers is a Vanguard operations outpost set up within a hangar of The Last City. Where is the helm located in Destiny 2? the TowerThe HELM is a new hub area … Continue reading →

Spoons have a few major features that separate them from other lure types commonly used for walleyes. Spoons run much faster than most other walleye baits, and allow you to fish higher speeds than most presentations. This does two things: … Continue reading →

Mix 1 gallon of water with 1 tbsp. garden detergent. Dip a soft-bristled brush into the mixture, and brush over the surface of the wrought-iron furniture to remove the rest of the algae. How do you get green moss off … Continue reading →