* Portable outdoor grill: An outdoor grill is always a safe bet for dad. However, some of today's high-end outdoor ranges can be a bit more than your gift-giving budget will allow. A nice alternative is a portable gas barbecue that can be used for tailgate parties, camping and picnicking. They are compact and collapsible, yet potent. Plan to spend about $150. * Portable power and entertainment centre: One of the coolest gifts that caught our eye was the portable power and entertainment centre. Essentially, it's a boom box on steroids. Though the features vary by manufacturer, most of these products consist of an AM/FM radio, a compact-disc player, an MP3 jack, an on-board battery charger for cordless tools and multiple electrical outlets. Prices range from $75 to $175. Another cool idea...
...* Pressure washer: No dad should be without a pressure washer...
Although spiders are a huge benefit to our world, they do in some cases make a mess. The easiest way to clean your siding is to use a pressure washer. Read the washer instructions carefully before use. Be sure to hold the pressure washer straight at eye level to keep the water on top of the siding where it can clean most effectively. Do not aim the washer upward as water may be driven behind the siding. Make sure to follow the siding manufacturer's recommendations, because some manufacturers don't want pressure washers used on their products. Others allow them, but have limitations on the amount of pressure and the cleaners that can be used. Most will caution against the use of pressure washers around any opening in the wall, such as windows, doors, electrical wiring and plumbing. WD-40...
* Finally, apply a wood preservative. We suggest one that is pigmented (coloured), because these last longer than the clear ones. Don't over-apply the preservative. If it puddles, you've applied too much. Wipe any excess away with an old cloth. * Apply your favourite cleaner, scrub and then rinse with a pressure washer. For metal, canned spray paint can be used to brighten the finish in less than five minutes for most pieces of furniture. Count on using a can or two on each piece. You also can paint plastic, but it simply won't last. We recommend scrubbing only. * Water will raise the grains in the wood and you may end up sitting in a bed of splinters if you aren't careful. After the cleaning, follow with a very light sanding and an even lighter coat of wood preservative. Apply the pres...
. When organizing and cleaning the garage, consider finishing the floor. Keep in mind that garage floor paint may blister and peel because of the heat coming from your tires. A better but more expensive option is garage floor epoxy, which gives a garage floor new life and is easy to care for. On the higher end are coverings like garage floor tiles and garage floor mats. These options will cost you a lot more money, but they are extremely durable. . Grease spots on the garage floor? Pour cola on the oily or dry stained areas, and leave overnight. Apply a generous amount of dishwashing liquid and water to the area and wash, rinse with a garden hose. Or sprinkle baking soda, cornmeal, kitty litter or sawdust onto oily spots. If the stain is dry, wet it first to make a scouring paste, s...
... resort wash with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid with extreme caution, follo...
... way to clean your siding is to use a pressure washer. Read the washer instructions carefully bef...
Question: My husband likes to cook on his grill out on the back porch instead of the patio. There are now oil stains out there from a large container of peanut oil that leaked, and from splattering when he actually cooks. I have tried almost every degreaser available, even automotive degreasers, and also tried using a pressure washer to clean it -- but nothing works!
... overhead door had been pried open and a pressure washer was stolen from inside. The caller said she...
... bombarding it with fine sand under high pressure. This is often used on older brick, concrete, or m... sand, you should be able to use a pressure washer that uses water. These devices are readily availab...
People spend a lot of money putting up a fence or a deck," says [Ralph Swan], a representative for Thompson's Water Seal. "Protecting it doesn't cost very much considering the cost factor of replacing that surface. "Always clean first, and then protect. Otherwise, you're not getting the benefit of the protectant -- it'll sit on the surface and won't adhere properly." "The biggest fault is people putting on too much," Swan says. "One thin coat is all you need -- if you over-apply, you're just going to create problems."
... can now be used immediately on new pressure-treated wood, avoiding the usual recommended 12-mo..., half a deck was cleaned with a pressure washer and the other half with deck cleaner; the deck was...
...Scrub or pressure wash the stain. As a last resort, combat tough spiills with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid following the manufacturer's direc...
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