Whether it’s washing the windows, cleaning the gutters or painting, one of the first tools you need is a ladder. For general use around the home a ladder should last a lifetime, so you need to choose one that is going to suit your present and future needs.
Hopefully the following information will help you to decide. Also included are safety tips on how to correctly use your new ladder.
The black Portuguese millipede, Ommatoiulus moreleti, is a native of Portugal and was accidentally introduced to Australia, first appearing in South Australia in 1953. They have since invaded all the southern mainland states.
They are attracted to light and will enter buildings at night, although once inside they do not breed and will eventually die.
If you have a ceramic tile that has been cracked or broken, don’t despair, this is a job that the handyperson can easily do (provided you have a spare tile).
The level of difficulty is only determined by the type of adhesive (glue) and the type of substrate (what the tile is attached to).
About the Lifecycle
Ants are social insects and live in colonies. Usually there are 3 distinct castes: workers, queens and males. Some species also have “soldiers”.
Eggs are laid by the queen, then develop into larvae, pupate and become adults. The workers feed and care for the queens and developing brood, and are the ones seen foraging for food and water, often at great distances from the colony.
Replacing incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFLs is not only better for the environment but will also save you money.
It should be noted however, that energy-saving CFLs do contain small quantities of elemental mercury.
While most modern CFLs contain fewer than 5 milligrams, which is approximately equivalent to the tip of a ballpoint pen, you should always handle the lamps with care and store them appropriately to prevent the likelihood of breakage.
The best way to keep your oven clean is by practising prevention. You can do this by wiping up spills as soon as you can after they happen, and if you are able, line the base of your oven with aluminium foil (don’t cover any vents) to catch any drips and fat.
However no matter how careful you are, at some point you will need to give your oven a good clean.
Over time a padlock can become hard to close or difficult to turn or remove the key.
While this can be a frustrating problem it is one that can be easily fixed by simply using some graphite and following the steps below.
If whatever you are hanging does not already have picture wire attached, don’t worry, it is a very easy job you can do yourself.
I used screw eyes as the fasteners due to having some already in my toolbox, however as there are a number of different types of fasteners available; you may wish to discuss with your local hardware representative what is the best type to use for your situation.
Just as there are many types of towel rails, there are also just as many ways of installing them.
Although the quick guide below details only one method, the basics will apply to any situation.
In this example the rail is being attached to a plastered masonry wall, so you may also like to read A Quick Guide to Using Wall Plugs and A Quick Guide to Using a Masonry Drill Bit.
As a general rule, heating will increase your swimming season, depending on the location and type of heating used.
Popular pool heating systems include gas, electric and solar. They may be installed at the time of construction or added later and they are all compatible with most types of filter and reticulation systems.
