Surface Preparation Clean. Epoxy bonding surfaces must be free of any contaminants such as grease, oil, wax or mold release. Clean contaminated surfaces with lacquer thinner, acetone or another appropriate solvent. Dry. All epoxy bonding surfaces must be as dry … Continue reading →

Liquid Nails Fuze It lived up to its 3x more strength promise, showing 1178 lbs sheer strength. In a separate experiment that pitted Gorilla Glue against Liquid Nails, Gorilla Glue performed better than Liquid Nails HD. Liquid Nails HD was … Continue reading →

Modern pipes made from tough PVC or other plastics have lower chances of failing. However, collapses can still happen in homes with newer pipes. How do I know if my pipes have collapsed? Top 5 Signs You Have a Collapsed … Continue reading →

Do doors need a sill pan? Most residential builders understand that window rough openings need sill pan flashing — either a site-built sill pan made with peel-and-stick tape, or a commercial sill pan made from metal or plastic.Not only that: … Continue reading →

Mark the exact position on a sheet of rigid plastic where you want to drive a screw by scoring the surface with the point of the screw or with an awl. Position the screw on the end of a magnetic … Continue reading →

One citation claims a salmon can swim 28 miles per hour. If showing lures to numbers of fish were the only key to success I’d get some high speed lures, figure out how to get them down to where the … Continue reading →

How do you drift walleye fish in Lake Erie? Cast from either the bow or the stern of the boat as the boat drifts sideways. Cast about 45 degrees upwind and close your bail right away. Walleyes feed, looking up … Continue reading →

PVC helps conserve energy and water by creating virtually leak-free pipes that are not prone to corrosion and resist environmental stress. PVC breakage rates are as low as one percent of the breakage rates of cast metal systems. The lack … Continue reading →

Mounting A Kick Plate for Your Door After you have the kick plate in place and properly aligned, you can place screws into the inner holes and then replace the tacks with screws last. Adhesive: Mounting with adhesive is a … Continue reading →

PVC ceilings are sturdy and durable. They can last for years, without major wear and tear. PVC ceiling panels lend a plastic look to the space. PVC ceilings are not brittle and are less likely to get damaged while handling. … Continue reading →

There is only one difference between PVC and uPVC and that is that ​PVC contains BPA and phthalates,​ which are two plasticizers that make it more flexible. The “u” in uPVC stands for “unplasticized,” and because it doesn’t have these … Continue reading →

P-Line Fluorocarbon Fishing Line is constructed of 100% pure fluorocarbon crystals, ensuring unbeatable knot and breaking strength. This premium fluoro line has a refractive index similar to water, making it virtually invisible under the surface. What are the three types … Continue reading →

Irregular Holes First, remove the door from the hinges so it’s easier to work on. Next, mix your wood filler and hardener and fill the hole. Use C-clamps and a piece of wood to cover the hole, but leave the … Continue reading →

When buying line you should check to see if the product is 100 percent fluorocarbon or a fluorocarbon-coated version. Fluoro-coated line is a copolymer line with a fluorocarbon outer coating that offers low visibility and easier casting but has less … Continue reading →

Polyphthalamide (aka. PPA, High Performance Polyamide) is a subset of thermoplastic synthetic resins in the polyamide (nylon) family defined as when 55% or more moles of the carboxylic acid portion of the repeating unit in the polymer chain is composed … Continue reading →