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You always need to prepare a guitar in a very particular way before you put it into long-term storage. Prep a guitar for long-term storage with help from an experienced audio engineer in this free video clip.
When it comes to a stolen car, the insurance check is going to go to a very particular person. Find out who gets the insurance check for a stolen car with help from an independent insurance agent and small business owner in this free video clip.
Electric motors help convert electricity into mechanical energy. Several types of electric motors are used to run engines and turbines for various applications including fans, blowers, pumps and other household appliances. Motors often vary in the type of power source they use and their output. WEG Electric Corp is a Latin America-based electric motor manufacturer that offers a wide range of pump, metric and general purpose motors for sale across the American continents.
PIP, an abbreviation for Picture In Picture, is a feature present in television receivers and similar hardware. Using PIP, you can view two channels at once, one on the full TV screen and the second in an inset window. However, you need to have two sources, such as cable and satellite, connected to your TV because PIP is unable to display two channels from the same source. If your receiver supports PIP, your remote has a PIP button.
The vehicle identification number on your Suburban acts sort of like the DNA of a human, as each VIN is specific to only one vehicle. The VIN began its life in the 1950s as a way for manufacturers to describe mass-produced automobiles. The VIN has since morphed into a 17-character alpha-numeric numbering system that the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration requires on all vehicles. The VIN can also tell you a great deal about the equipment that the manufacturer installed on your 2004 Suburban, including engine and drivetrain as well as other important information.
The commutative property is used in a variety of different types of math problems. Find out if the commutative property can be used for subtracting integers with help from an experienced math tutor in this free video clip.
Whether your back plate is scuffed and damaged or you’re just looking to change the appearance of your iPhone, installing a new housing plate is easy. The housing plate is a third-party part not released by Apple, the company that manufactures the iPhone. Plates are made from a variety of materials, from bamboo to plastic or brushed metal. Regardless of the material used, the replacement process remains the same. All that’s needed is a small jeweler’s screwdriver and about ten minutes of disassembly and reassembly time.
Cars need to be transported for various reasons, such as in the case of mechanical breakdown or simply transporting the car from one area to another. One of the most important aspects of transporting a car involves securing it firmly to the trailer bed, using appropriate and safe hardware. To insure proper transport, a vehicle owner should know the gross weight of his vehicle, plus the capacity of the transport trailer, making sure they are both within safe towing limits, allowing for an adequate safety margin.
Hurricane straps are used to secure a home to the foundation. The goal is to minimize structural damage during a hurricane. The term hurricane strap may bring to mind a fabric or leather strip that ties the house to the foundation, but hurricane straps are actually metal clips with pre-spaced holes for bolts to fit through. You attach the clips to the bottom structure of the house and to the foundation. Hurricane straps attaching the home to the foundation through the sill plate are often used in combination with hurricane straps that attach the roof trusses to the sidewall studs.
During a bathroom remodel, you can remove and replace your brass-plated aluminum shower frame. The aluminum frame is held into place by screws and wall anchors, so removing it should not damage your walls. Removing the shower frame does not require much time.
Vehicle camber plates, also called caster-camber plates, consist of a mechanical plate of manufactured steel with slotted adjustment holes that can set an individual vehicle tire at a negative or positive angle. Changing the angle of the tire directly affects the suspension and the turning or handling characteristics of the vehicle. Camber plates are made for any vehicle type and suspension that has the McPherson or coil-over shock design, for front or rear installation. A vehicle owner should know what a camber plate is and how it functions before installing an aftermarket variety on his vehicle.
Auto-RP is a feature of Cisco networks that allows automatic routing of group-to-RP mappings within a PIM network. Auto-RP simplifies the use of multiple RPs (rendezvous points) serving different group ranges. It automatically distributes RP address information to routers, preventing conflicts and inconsistencies on the network. Auto-RP works by using a router designated as a mapping agent to receive requests from RPs, resolve any conflicts, and send out multicast group RP mappings to other routers on the network. You can prevent Auto-RP messages from being forwarded by issuing interface commands to the router in Global Configuration Mode.
Modern gas station pumps feature many safety features designed to reduce fire and environmental hazards. The “auto shut-off” safety feature works by monitoring the amount of air displaced from the vehicle's fuel tank during the filling procedure. When fuel reaches the fill nozzle, after displacing the air inside of the fuel tank, the automatic shut-off mechanism within the pump handle disables the flow of fuel. Reporting a malfunctioning gas station pump helps promote safety, reduces unnecessary costs for the consumer and environmental impact related to gas spillage.
If you installed the Swype beta version on your HTC EVO, you will have two versions of the app on your phone, because HTC released a production version of Swype in a firmware update. When you try to use Swype, it may crash or tell you that you need to disable it to generate a license. To fix this problem, delete the Swype beta version.
Long periods of inactivity when your motorcycle is in storage can damage the engine and other components. Certain environments, such as areas close to marine waters with high humidity and airborne salt content, can exacerbate the damage. Proper maintenance of the motorcycle before storage will minimize the damage to the engine and other components and preserve the vehicle.
Flitch plate beams consist of a steel plate laminated between framing lumber. Builders use flitch plate beams for several applications, including headers over large openings, ridge beams and girders. In bi-level house construction, flitch plate beams often function as girders that span the lower level to support the second level's floor joists. Like conventional wooden beams, flitch plate beams rest on top of posts or load-bearing walls at intervals prescribed by an engineer or architect. Consult an architect or engineer to determine the appropriate flitch beam material and assembly requirements for your project.
The sill plate attaches the house frame to the foundation. It is commonly pressure treated 2 by 6 wood. When building a new structure, the sill plate is attached using cast-in-place anchor bolts. These are "J" shaped bolts that are placed in the foundation at the time of the pour. You then drill holes in the sill plate and slip it over the cast-in-place anchor bolts. Attaching a sill plate to an existing foundation is more labor-intensive, but it can still be a do-it-yourself job, using wedge anchors.
Many states require you to display a front license plate along with your rear plate. The Evo plate mount is a license bracket that has been designed to display the front license plate of a Mitsubishi Lancer. It is usually installed toward the side of the bumper, and fits Lancer’s Evolution X, Ralliart and GTS models. The Evo plate mount can be purchased at the Lancer website and from your local auto dealer for between $30 and $60. The kit will include the license plate bracket, back plate, mounting screws, rubber plugs and basic instructions.
The fuel pump, like the rest of the fueling system, is a fairly simple device. Fuel pump failures almost always result in a drop in fuel pressure, which may affect fuel economy: just not the way you think. If you suspect your fuel system of costing you dollars at the pump, then consider every aspect of it before sinking your money into a new pump.
The VIN, which stands for vehicle identification number, displays a unique list of numbers and letters that identify one vehicle from another. The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has a 13-digit VIN that identifies several manufacturing and production aspects of the vehicle. The VIN number is also stamped on various parts of the vehicle frame, as a theft preventive-recovery measure. Deciphering the VIN code is easy once you know the meanings of the digit identifiers.
Suzuki's RM125 dirt bikes rely on a series of 15 steel and fiber clutch plates to generate friction against the clutch basket, allowing the transmission to be engaged and disengaged from the engine at will. The clutch plates will begin to wear with time, allowing the clutch plates to slowly lose their grip. This results in clutch slip, often felt as a momentary lack of power as the engine races to a higher rpm. This can result in unpredictable power delivery that can cause a loss of control. Although the task may appear difficult, most RM125 owners can replace the…
Mending plates are small pieces of metal that have pre-drilled, countersunk holes for flat-head screws. Some are also made with spikes on one side and are hammered into the wood as a complete plate. Mending plates are used to reinforce joints in construction, woodwork and furniture. Sofas, which can become wobbly and unstable after being used for years, are sometimes just held together with wood glue and heavy duty staples. Mending plates are added to the sofa's wooden frame to reinforce its structure.
A sill plate is the bottom part of the wood framing wall in home construction. It is where the 2-by-4-inch wall studs are attached at the bottom of the wall. It must be securely attached to the concrete slab to keep the walls from caving in or falling down. The best way to do this for the do-it-yourself homeowner is to attach the sill plate using wedge anchors specifically manufactured for use in concrete. After you securely attach the sill plate to the concrete foundation, you can build the walls with confidence, knowing they are secure and will stand for…
Because many basements have concrete block walls or another form of cement or concrete, if you finish your basement you will want to build different walls. These walls may cost you a little space, but will make your basement look more like the rest of your home. However, you can't just stand the wall frame up and hope it stays. Instead, you must attach the base plate and top plate to something to hold the wall in place.
If you have a car with manual transmission, you should be very aware of how that car brakes. Learn to brake a car with manual transmission with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Sinkholes pose a serious risk to your home's stability and are a serious issue in areas where the natural geological structure contributes to formation. If you have a sinkhole on your property, it's crucial to act fast and follow the proper channels to ensure you have a safe living environment and protect the investment you have in your home.
People with disabilities understand the complications of lugging a mobility scooter around everywhere they go. Extended trips and airplane rides cause further difficulties. In response to the growing need for mobility scooter rentals, several companies now provide these services for all types of situations. Some even offer personal delivery. Whether you have trouble walking, get tired quickly or simply need a convenient way to get around, you can arrange to have a scooter packaged with a car or van rental and ready for immediate use.
The Remington chainsaw is used for residential and commercial use. While using this tool, the blades can become quite hot. In order to keep the blade cool and cutting efficiently, the chainsaw utilizes an oil pump which automatically feeds oil from a special pump onto the saw blade while it is cutting. If the chainsaw bar oiler stops working, it means the oiler pump likely needs to be replaced. Changing the bar oiler pump will take about an hour.
Businesses, corporations and self-employed workers using vehicles, including cars, trucks or boats, as a regular part of the company operations have the option to write off the costs of purchasing the vehicle and the expenses of operation and maintenance, provided the expenses meet Internal Revenue Service terms for a qualifying vehicle deduction. Cars fully depreciate at various rates, depending on the accounting system used for the business or self-employment tax filing.
A wet basement can cause damage to walls and floors, destroy carpeting and furniture, dampen insulation and lead to mold. Your basement may become wet due to events such as a burst water pipe, a broken hose on a washing machine or heavy rainfall. Costs will vary considerably depending on how much water is covering your basement, the kind of water in your basement and whether you hire a professional or do the repairs yourself.
When your paid or trial license for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 is close to expiring, your system tray begins to periodically display notifications letting you know that your system's virus protection will end soon. However, after the first time you see the notification, you may wish that you could disable it because repeated reminders distract you from other tasks. Use the options menu in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 to disable the event notification for an expiring license and prevent the pop-up message from appearing.
The first automobile to fill up in a gas station was driven by Bertha Benz in 1888 on her trip from Manheim to Pforzheim, Germany, a 350-kilometer journey; it was the first time a vehicle had been driven that distance. At the beginning of the trip, the vehicle quickly ran out of gas. She refilled at a pharmacy that sold Ligroin, a detergent that could also be used as fuel. The gas pumps that were built in response to Benz's need weren't roughly attached to a detergent bottle; they were beautifully crafted and colorful designs that are now valued by…
Invision Power Board (IPB) is a paid message board software. In order to take advantage of the software's functions, webmasters must pay a fee to obtain a license. This license is used to access the downloadable forum files, allowing webmasters to install the software on their hosting accounts. An individual who loses his license number can recover it by logging into his client center and opening the appropriate menu.
Camtasia Studio computer screen video capture software requires you to enter your license number when installing the software to access the full features of the software. The license number location is determined by the method you obtained the software. You'll find the license number in a different location if you purchased and downloaded it online, compared to purchasing a CD with the software on it. In addition, you can find the license number in the software once it's installed on your computer, should you need it when receiving support.
The Keynote iPad application is the mobile version of Apple's Keynote desktop presentation program. The application lets you create, edit and view Keynote presentations directly on your iPad tablet. If you do not take steps to prevent your iPad from auto-locking while you are viewing your Keynote presentation, however, you may find your slideshow going blank when the auto-lock feature is activated. Thankfully, you can prevent this from happening through the iPad's Settings menu.
A commutator is an internal part of the alternator on the Ford Escort. The commutator is a switch inside the alternator which reverses the current of the rotor. This process of reversing the current direction in the motor produces torque for the engine. The alternator will not charge effectively if the commutator is not working. The Escort alternator must first be removed in order to access and remove the commutator. It takes approximately two hours to remove the commutator from the Ford Escort.
The vehicle identification number, or VIN, can give you useful information about a car. If you are buying a Mitsubishi vehicle, the seller typically provides the VIN, and you can use it to double-check details such as the year, body style, transmission and number of engine cylinders. If you already own the car, the VIN can tell you interesting information, such as the country and the plant at which the car was manufactured.
Up to 50 percent of the calories in sunflower seeds come from fat, according to "Whole Food Facts" by Evelyn Roehl. Most of this fat is healthy, polyunsaturated fat, but in the wrong conditions, the fat can oxidize and turn rancid or fungus can invade the store of seeds. Though the hull of the seed will protect the kernel inside for a short time, the environmental storage conditions still matter. Creating the optimum temperature and humidity levels for your sunflower seeds will keep them fresh for the long term.
If you need a car but only have a few thousand dollars to spend, buying a car through an impound auction may be your best bet. In some cases, cars sold from an impound lot can be bought for as low as 10 percent of the book value. Cars that are impounded and unclaimed for a period of time, sometimes only 15 days, can be legally auctioned by a police department.
In general, the Internal Revenue Service allows you to deduct your state and local taxes against your federally taxable income. State and local taxes go well above and beyond just income taxes, though, and also include property taxes. In many states, your vehicle registration renewal contains a tax tied to the value of your car, which is, after all, your property. As such, you may be able to deduct this.
It's "EZ2C" why some Californians would want a personalized license plate. Their reasons aren't necessarily "SLFSH." At least 20 percent of Golden State drivers spend at least 45 minutes in the car getting between home and work. A little self-expression breaks the monotony of gridlocked freeways. Fill out a simple form and tell others of your hobbies, just like "ISWM2," "FOTONUT" and "ARTLVR" have. Or keep it simple with an homage to someone famous — but, sorry, "GIPPER" has been taken if you're after a Ronald Reagan plate.
Any items you keep in your car could potentially attract thieves -- especially valuable items. Since you leave your car alone for long periods and any passerby can peer into your car windows, do what you can to make your car an unattractive target for a burglar. You will find that a small amount of prevention is less hassle than potentially dealing with a damaged car and missing valuables. Always remain vigilant; it can take just a moment for a car thief to break into your car.
A wrecked vehicle that has been totaled is issued a salvage title in the state of Mississippi. Depending on the extent of damage that has occurred to the vehicle, an individual might repair the vehicle and have a clear or rebuilt title issued. The vehicle will have to pass an inspection, and the type of title that will be reissued depends on the type of salvage title originally assigned to the car and the number and type of parts that were repaired or replaced.
All Polaris vehicles ranging from ATVs to snowmobiles have a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, or MSO. Polaris dealers issue the original MSO at the time of purchase. The MSO includes valuable information that is useful for finding the right parts for your particular Polaris vehicle. The MSO includes the manufacturer’s name, manufacturing year, model number and the vehicle identification number. In the event that you did not receive the MSO or if it was lost, you can obtain a copy.
If you have full coverage or comprehensive insurance for your car, your insurance company will repair your vehicle to its original state after a covered claim. If your car was damaged by an insured driver, his insurance company will do the same. After your vehicle repair, you might not obtain a fair resale price when trying sell the car or when trading it toward another purchase because of its diminished value.
A number of auto-related tax deductions are available for businesses and individuals who use vehicles for qualified professional, work-related purposes. Determining whether you’ll get the better write-off by titling the vehicle under your name or the business name depends on several factors. Take into consideration how frequently the vehicle is used, whether it doubles as a personal vehicle and whether anyone other than you will be driving the car.
Can-Am vehicles -- which include roadsters, ATVs and side-by-side buggies -- are often used on off-road trails and can often take a beating. Installing skid plates on your 2011 Can-Am vehicle prevents the gas tank, oil pan and more from making contact with the ground. A skid plate is mounted with bolts that attach directly to the frame of the vehicle. Skid plates are not universal, so install models that are designed for your 2011 Can-Am vehicle; the correct size can be found in the owner’s manual.
In Texas, you have a five-day grace period after your vehicle registration expires to drive your car without being cited. But once that five-day period has ended, you must renew your registration or risk being pulled over by an eagle-eyed law-enforcement officer. The state does not give drivers with expired registrations the option to renew online or through the mail. Instead, you must visit a local county tax office -- which handles registration and titling -- and renew your registration in person.
A sole plate, or sill plate, is the bottom horizontal member of a wood-framed wall. Jack bolts, also known as J bolts, are specialty anchors that are set into a concrete foundation to attach the sole plate to the foundation, securing the wall in place. Framing and sole plate installation are simple enough to be done by a DIY carpenter, but J bolts need to be installed during the foundation-pouring process by a professional. Any deviance in spacing or plumb will result in bolts that may be unusable and may not pass inspection.
Car tags or licenses plates don’t follow the car, but the driver. When you sell your Georgia vehicle, plan what you’ll do with the tags. Remember that all vehicles must be fully insured, registered and inspected to be on the road and carry a Georgia tag. In Georgia, tags are supplied by the county tax commissioner.
