By Lola James
If your Homelite string trimmer is giving you problems there may be a better option than taking it to a repair shop. If you're trimmer is sputtering, missing at idle or simply not starting, this could mean that it's engine and carburetor are in need of cleaning. It would be easier and cost efficient for you to clean your trimmer's engine and carburetor yourself rather than spend the time and ...
By Annie Mueller
If you can master a few simple repairs, however, you can save the time and inconvenience of running to the repair shop and get yourself back up and running before the afternoon is gone. Use your owner's manual to determine how the line should be strung on your particular trimmer. Every brand is different; some trimmer heads require a clockwise rotation when putting on the line, others require ...
By Macdonald
It is not that difficult and with some basic materials and tools, a professional looking repair can be done over a weekend. Understand how the old lathe and plaster was originally done. Thin strips of wood called lathe were nailed in rows to the studs and ceiling joists. Over this was spread a layer of mortar, often with horse hair or even chicken feathers mixed in to give it strength and flexibility. ...
By Macdonald
Doing a repair without removing all the loose plaster first guarantees it will need to be repaired again within months. Thin cracks can be caulked and patched with spackle, but more extensive damage requires patching with sheetrock. Remove all the loose and damaged plaster. Cover the area below with plastic sheeting or drop cloths because it's a messy job. Cut out a rectangular or square area ...
By Annie Mueller
Fortunately, it's not always difficult to find the method of repair for these problems. First you'll want to trouble shoot exactly what's going wrong; once you've determined the problem, you're halfway through fixing it. Test the battery. Start simple, and you may find the problem right away! Use a volt-ohm meter to check the voltage in the battery when it is sitting; the average battery needs ...
By Malcolm Tatum
And like carpet sweepers, a lawn sweeper will require some type of repair from time to time. For this reason, it is important to know how to make minor repairs when your lawn sweeper doesn't work properly. Here are some basic tips on how to check and fix minor issues with just about any brand of lawn sweeper. Take a look at the vacuum hose and chamber. When experiencing a reduction in the suction ...
By Love to Write
By utilizing a few tools one can easily repair their hardwood floors to restore beauty and luster to the room. Analyze the type of wood that needs to be replaced---cut out the damaged piece or pieces with a chisel and pry bar to take to the hardwood supplier to find an exact match. Measure the floor area where the missing piece used to be and record the measurements. ...
By Bambi Turner
Drywall is one of the most versatile and widely used building materials available today. It is used for constructing walls, ceilings and specialty architectural features. While it is surprisingly durable, it can be damaged by sharp impacts. These kinds of impacts from people or furniture can tear holes in the material and damage its appearance. Fortunately, repairing a large hole in drywall is...
By Macdonald
Prior to the advent of modern drywall in the 1940s, plaster was the construction material of choice for walls and ceilings. Since most plaster is in older homes, time and moisture eventually lead to damage. High humidity in the attic can result in your plaster ceiling literally falling from the joists. Repairing it can be a bit more of a challenge that repairing drywall, and sometimes the easiest ...
By Laura H.
Plaster can be used for several type of repairs. They can be as small as a crack or as a big a hole in the ceiling. For example, if you want to patch up an area that a light fixture was removed from, then you can use plaster to fill up the hole. To learn how to apply plaster to your ceiling, follow the steps below. Use an 8-inch plaster knife to apply plaster to the ceiling. By using the knife,...