All about plumbing , part 2

Usually, plumbing is strictly related to the design you choose for your system. There are three common designs that people use all around the world. Their configuration goes like this: Type 1 – the fish tank is placed underneath the grow beds, which means the water gets pumped up to them. This uses the gravity for getting the water back into the tank and requires no sump. It is a small system ...

Install a ceiling access panel

Every house needs a ceiling access panel. This way to ensure that you have an access point to the attic for renewing the insulation or for depositing some old stuff. Things You Will Need: 1-2x4 or 2x6 board 1-Piece of 1/2 in or 3/4 plywood Drill Screws Finishing nails Saw Safety goggles Ladder Casing Step1. Choosing a location for the access panel This is a tricky part. ...

Why to choose metal fence panels

These panels are mainly formed from an alloy of iron, but depending of other metal alloys characteristics they can be used to produce fence panels from them. Some of these metals are copper, tungsten, manganese, cobalt, silicon nickel and a few others. Steel is not used only for metal fencing but also for fabrication of different building requirements. Materials If you need a metal panel ...

Expanding a kitchen island

Sometimes it may happen that your kitchen island is too small for you to use. You may have designed it wrong or maybe you have bought the house and the kitchen island was there. There are ways to extend a kitchen island and gain more storage space and also more counter-top space. Some of the materials that you will need for the job is: 2×4 lumber ½-inch plywood Pine tongue and g ...

How to prevent pests and disease

Some say that a hydroponic garden is safe when it comes to pests. But you have to consider the fact that you are placing a great amount of different plants in a closed environment. This will make you prone to face some rapid spreading of diseases and pests if an intruder manages to get in. As it happens with the traditional gardening, it is better to prevent than to fight it. The most important ...

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