Egress windows let light and air into basement living spaces, and provide a means of escape in case of fire. But since part of the windows are below ground level, they create a well into which small animals can fall and become trapped.
Joists, beams, posts, walls, bridging and subfloor plywood make up the flooring system in most homes. Bracing the subfloor adds structural integrity to the floor system.
Wedge cutting jigs make it simple and quick for someone to cut wedges and shims out of wood. Wedges have long been used to split logs, rocks and other large objects. Today, they are commonly used to split wood, tighten joints and cut tree branches.
While mobile homes are often a cozy space at a bargain price, the sparse square footage and close dimensions can make you feel as if the walls are closing in.
Young women in the colonial era often donned mob caps, which were bonnets that tastefully covered their hair. Cap construction typically uses thin fabric, but you can replicate the look using sturdy paper. Adults leading girls through this activity can use it to introduce lessons on colonial living, as well.
Knitting can be done using only knitting needles, or it can be completed on a loom. Looms have a series of pegs around which yarn is wrapped to create loops. These loops are then pulled through one another in a pattern according to the knitting technique being used.
Some lightweight backpackers eschew tents entirely and use tarps as shelter. In a survival situation, as when a day hike turns into an overnight ordeal, a couple of tarps stowed in the backpack can save your life, or at least make your time in the wild more comfortable.
Phosphorous is an important soil nutrient that plays a role in the overall health of lawns, crops, garden vegetables and other plants. Trisodium phosphate, or TSP, is a form of phosphorous that can help protect the health of your plants, although it is not one of the more common forms of phosphorous fertilizer.
Decorative artwork and photographs are typically slid right into standard picture frames purchased from a department store. However, it is difficult to find a frame deep enough to fit a painting created on hardboard, which is thicker than a photograph or piece of paper-based artwork.
You don't need a needle and thread to make a stylish, adult-size tutu. Making one requires only a few supplies, most of which you probably have around the house. A no-sew, tie-at-the-waist tutu can be customized to suit any personal style, waist size, length or amount of fluffiness.