Q:I like the look of floating shelves for my kitchen. How do they mount to the wall without shelf brackets?
A: Floating shelves are basically made of flat, hollow boxes that have no visible mounting hardware. Depending on the method of construction, the hollow shelf mounts to either metal rods or a wooden cleat that fit inside the rear of the box and supports it from within. The rods or cleat are fastened securely into the wall studs for the best holding power.
Q: When I mow my lawn, how high or low should I cut the grass? A: When mowing, far too many people will set their mowers too low or “scalp” the lawn. This leads to thin and dying grass and shallow root systems. Each grass type has a height range that it prefers to be mowed to be healthier, look […]
Q: When my garage door closes it immediately opens back up. How do I fix it? A: These situations are often caused by the garage door sensors at the bottom corners of the door. As a safety device, the sensors transmit a laser to detect any obstructions. Start by ensuring that there are not any items blocking the sensors at […]
Q: Are there any rules about how to build a mailbox? A: As far as the aesthetic design of the mailbox, you should check with municipal codes and your homeowner’s association, if you have one, for any restrictions in your area. As far as the mailbox dimensions and proximity to the street, according to the US Postal service your local […]
Q: Is shellac really made from insects? A: Shellac wood finish is made from a resin secreted by the female lac bug, on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. Shellac is scraped from the bark of the trees to be processed and sold as dry flakes which are then dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac. The liquid […]
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