Friday, April 29, 2011
Tools Made Of Iron
Iron was used to make the first railroad tracks. Pure iron is a soft metal and rarely found in nature. The only pure iron known to exist com...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
What Types Of Outdoor Furniture Should I Look For
What Types of Outdoor Furniture Should I Look For? There are many styles and designs of outdoor furniture, including aluminum, wrought iron ...
Paint A Wrought Iron Railing
Paint a Wrought Iron Railing Wrought iron railings are beautiful additions to any porch, stairway or yard. They speak of quality and strengt...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Decorate A Feng Shui Bedroom With The Color Salmon
Decorate a feng shui bedroom in salmon. Serenity and comfort can be experienced in a feng shui bedroom design. Decorating a feng shui bedro...
What Is The Composition Of Wrought Iron
Wrought iron can be shiny black, brown or painted. Wrought means "worked" in medieval English, a time when blacksmiths worked iron...
Differences Between Steel Pipe & Black Iron Pipe
The average homeowner is unaware of how much piping leads into and out of their home. There are the ever-present pipes underneath the sink o...
Choose Best Brick Fence Designs
Choose a color of brick that complements your home. Homeowners build fences for protection, privacy and aesthetic reasons. A brick fence ca...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Romantic Cheap Bedroom Ideas
Adding a chandelier makes any bedroom feel more romantic. Turn your bedroom into a romantic retreat no matter how small your budget. Creatin...
Install An Outdoor Stair Railing
Railings are essential to protect anyone who uses your home's exterior stairs from nasty tumbles, slips and falls that can result in ser...
Monday, April 25, 2011
Install An Aluminum Fence Post
Aluminum fences often look like wood or wrought iron. Aluminum fences have the traditional look of wrought-iron fences, but do not require ...
The History Of The Cast Iron Lawn Jockey
Historians search for a link between George Washington and the first lawn jockey statues. Often viewed as a symbol of racism, the cast iron...
Friday, April 22, 2011
Paint An Aluminum Mailbox
Do not use bonding primer to coat an aluminum mailbox. If you have driven down most any neighborhood street, you've likely noticed paint...
Fencing & Hedges For Privacy
While city life offers convenient access to restaurants, groceries, entertainment facilities and educational institutions, city dwellers oft...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Convert Pipe Size To Gpm
Pipe sizing is measured by the internal diameter of the pipe, not the overall outside diameter. Once determined, the overall volume can be c...
Repair Rusted Patio Furniture
Rust affects any metal surface exposed to moisture. Patio furniture is exposed to outdoor conditions on a daily basis. Exposed to too much m...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Gifts For A Sixth Anniversary
Take your sweetheart to a candy factory for a fun tour and to shop for candies. The traditional gifts for a sixth wedding anniversary are ca...
About Decorative Curtain Accessories
A tassel is one type of decorative curtain accessory. You’ll find an endless variety of types when choosing decorative curtain accessories. ...
Paint Castaluminum Wheels Black
Painting aluminum wheels black changes the look of your vehicle. Painting cast-aluminum wheels results in a new looking wheel without the ex...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Identify Cast Iron Chairs
A few easy tests identify cast-iron chairs. The popularity of cast-iron furniture reached its height in the 19th century. According to ...
Identify Brass Antique Markings
Brass antique markings can help you determine the age of your item. For centuries artisans have been placing their marks on the works they h...
Monday, April 18, 2011
Estimate Cost Of Building A Pergola
A pergola is a structure that is used to define outdoor space. It doesn't provide shelter from the sun or rain, but it looks nice when i...
Make A Headboard Out Of Barnboard
Red Barnboard Repurpose old barnboards into a custom headboard for your bedroom with a few simple steps. Barnboards are available online and...
Friday, April 15, 2011
Metal Furniture Paint Techniques
Begin with a cleaned, sanded and primed metal surface before adding a paint technique to metal furniture. Spraying painting works better th...
Cast A Salmon Reel
Fly and lure-bait fishermen use specific casts when going for salmon. Depending on your fishing preference, these casts are needed skills fo...
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuscan Home Design Ideas
Design a home inspired by the Tuscan countryside. A Tuscan-inspired home conjures images of a rustic Italian countryside, elegant yet practi...
Care For A Cast Iron Chiminea
Chimineas originated in Mexico and are usually made of clay. Cast iron or aluminum chimineas last longer than clay and may be more practical...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Identify Antique Table Fans
Early table fans operate on electricity, but without modern safety features. Fans from the turn of the 20th century had two or three running...
Tips On Painting A Baby Bed
You just received a hand-me-down baby bed, and it is in need of paint. You want to change the bed's color from blue to pink. The old pa...
Find Chinese Metal Wall Decor
Decorating homes and businesses with Asian influences can add a modern flair to a space while simultaneously referencing ancient traditions....
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Care For Martha Stewart Cookware
Metal spoons can scratch non-stick surfaces. The Martha Stewart brand of cookware offers a variety of pieces that will meet the needs of alm...
Outdoor Living Space Decorating Ideas
Enhance a lawn with a comfortable seating arrangement. Make the most of an outdoor living space by treating it as an extension of your home....
Monday, April 11, 2011
Hang An Aluminum Farm Gate On Posts
Merchants sell new aluminum farm gates in several styles and colors. Each gate includes a hardware kit with lag bolts and hinge clamps for h...
Heat With Coal Stoves
Learn heat with a coal stove. Coal- and wood-fired stoves were the standard methods of heating until the early 20th century, when other meth...
Repair Cast Iron By Brazing
Fill cast iron holes through brazing. Brazing is a process of joining two pieces of metal by a third piece of metal melted between them. The...
Friday, April 8, 2011
Make Bed Slats
Bed slats are horizontal supports for the box springs or mattress on a bed. The slats rest on a narrow shelf or ledge just inside the bed fr...
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