Question: How do you restore a cast iron tub?
Category: Home & Garden > Home Maintenance > Plumbing
Resource links:
https://www.miraclemethod.com/clawfoot-bathtub-refinishing.html https://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,1631531,00.html
Answer:
To restore a cast iron tub, disconnect the water supply lines, and unscrew the drain cover on the tub. Clean the tub thoroughly, and fill in any chips. Apply three coats of paint, and allow it to dry completely. Sand the tub surface, and buff it for a polished finish. Additional Details:
Cut away any caulk between the edge of the tub and the wall using a utility knife. Use painter’s tape to cover any areas that do not require painting. Clean the tub thoroughly with a scrub brush and standard bathroom cleaner. Rinse the tub with clean water, and scrape away any built-up soap scum and other deposits from the surface. Rinse the tub again, and allow it to dry completely. Wipe the entire surface with a rag dipped in denatured alcohol. Use auto body filler to fill in any chips on the surface, and sand the surface smoothly after the filler dries up. Use glazing putty to smooth out any remaining holes or imperfections, and sand the surface again until smooth. Apply an enamel bonding agent to the surface using a clean rag. Spray acrylic urethane enamel paint on the surface of the tub, and allow it to dry completely. Apply three coats of paint, and carefully sand the painted surface of the tub. Use a power buffer to give the tub a shiny, polished look.
Question: How do you build a roof for your patio or deck?
Category: Home & Garden > Outdoor > Deck & Patio
Resource links:
http://www.mycarpentry.com/patio-cover-plans.html
http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/building-on-slab-or-deck.html
Answer:
To build a roof for a patio or a deck, fasten a ledger board to the wall surface, and add aluminum flashing to the board. Cut out wooden boards to make rafters, attach the rafters to the joist hangers, and finish with a fascia board. Additional Details:
Position the ledger board at the correct height, as its placement determines the level of the roof. Ensure the header board is placed horizontally, and screw the board to the studs on the surface of the wall. Attach the joist hangers to the ledger board using lag screws or bolts through the wall surface. Tuck the aluminum flashing under the siding, and bend it over the ledger then down the face of the ledger board. Paint the rafters, and attach joist hangers to them. Use a sliding bevel to determine the angle at which to place the rafters against the ledger board. Attach rafters to the house with joist hangers to make beams. Place the rest of the rafters on 24-inch centers, and attach them to the beams. Add the rafters from each end, moving towards the center. Attach the rafters to the ledger first and then to the joists. Position the end rafters, and level the vertical end of the rafters. Secure the rafters, and do not extend the rafters over the beams for more than 1/3 of the overall rafters length. Add a fascia board to the ends of the rafters.
Question: How do you build an outdoor kayak rack?
Category: Home & Garden > Home Maintenance > Carpentry
Resource links:
http://www.atterberry.net/funstuff/homemade-kayak-storage-rack/
https://snapguide.com/guides/build-a-quick-kayak-rack/
Answer:
To build an outdoor kayak rack, measure the width and length of the kayaks to determine the correct size of the rack. Cut wooden boards according to the measurements, and make a frame. Cut out additional boards for beams and dividers, and nail them on the frame. Additional Details:
The width and height of the rack vary based on the number of kayaks, so measure the dimensions accordingly for the correct size. Saw four vertical corner pieces out of the wooden boards, and drill holes through their sides to make the pieces as outermost posts. Saw four pieces cut to length measurements, and four pieces to width measurements. Drill holes to the ends of the length and width sections. Use long wood screws to join the frame pieces together. Saw appropriate lengths of wooden boards for cross beams and vertical section dividers. Use the length and width measurements to cut out cross beams, and cut section dividers in the same height as the corner posts. Nail the cross beams and section dividers in place to make a wooden grid. Make diagonal corner supports to strengthen the structure for a large rack. Add a roof to prevent sun damage to the kayaks. Store each kayak in its own rack space.