A mongoose trap is a great practical joke. The basic prop for the trick is a box that includes a fully enclosed portion and a mesh area. The tail of a mongoose is displayed in the wire mesh section with the assumption that the body is in the enclosed area.
There are many options for fading jeans at home, but not all are safe for your clothing. Bleach can damage the fibers of fabric, but products like Rit Color Remover can fade jeans without causing damage. Rit Color Remover includes sodium hydrosulfite, a chemical that reacts to blue dyes by removing all color from them.
Making a paper mache volcano is a fun and easy way to teach kids about science. With a little creativity, and just a few household items, kids can create a unique volcano that really works. This exploding volcano can be a terrific science project or just a great way to entertain kids on a rainy afternoon.
The playground is full of the usual toys for kids to enjoy such as slides and teeter totters, both of which allow kids to have fun and get a little exercise. Rope nets can also be found in some playgrounds or parks and are a fun and challenging source of exercise as the kids learn how to climb them.
Televisions are common objects in most households; create a TV prop using a cardboard box to use for theater productions to complete the look of the set. The prop can be large or small, square or flat-screen. Arrange chairs and a coffee table near the TV to make the scene more realistic.
If you have one large room that you want to use as two small rooms, but don't want to go to the expense and trouble of major renovations, consider building a plywood divider than can act as an attractive and versatile accent within your living space.
A strut is a part of the front and rear-end assemblies. It is a structural part of the suspension. The strut combines the function of a shock absorber and a coil to dampen bumps in the road. If the car is bouncing as you drive, this is a sign of a failed strut which should be replaced. If you hear annoying squeaks from the car, this is a sign that the strut should be greased where it attaches to the vehicle.
The underlayment for laminate floors is a material that provides a sound barrier or protects the laminate from moisture, depending on the type of underlayment you use.
Homeowners reclaim used doors or remove floor coverings, and find themselves with a door that is too short for the opening. Large gaps under the door allow sound to escape the room, air to flow in or out, and provide a passageway for bugs or vermin to enter the home.
Keeping your hot tub clean is vital to maintaining its condition and preventing the spread of germs and bacteria. Chlorine-based products are typically used to keep a hot tub clean and sanitary, but these products leave an unpleasant, bleach-like smell.