Wednesday, April 29, 2015

How to Remove Bottom Brick from a Block Wall

Fig.1 Block wall
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Rotary Hammer
Spline Shank Cold Chisel
Trash can 

Mr. Holudu called to have a backyard cement brick removed from his fence. He wanted a hole so he could move his watering hose from the backyard to the side yard.

This post shows the five steps to remove brick block fence. 
 
Step 1: Fig.1 shows a new block wall that needs to be worked on.
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the rotary hammer with chisel that was used to remove the brick from the bottom of the wall.

Fig.2 Rotary Hammer


Step 3: Fig.3 shows the Rotary Hammer highlights.
Fig.3 Rotary hammer highlights

Step 4: Fig.4 shows the Spline Shank Cold Chisel (12-inch or longer) to chisel away the brick part. Do not cut the bottom brick on the footer. This will damage the wall. Cut the brick above the footer brick and the wall will still be fine.
Fig.4 Chiseled out hole
Step 5: Fig.5 shows a close up view of the brick removed.
Fig.5 Brick removed, job finished


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How to Protect Fruit trees from Rodents

Fig.1 E-Z Protect
tree trunk protector®
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools
E-Z Protect Tree Trunk Protector ®

George had a grove of fruit tree located in Ontario California. The local squirrels and hungry rodents were eating the tree trunks and thus killing his production of fruit. The Home Depot had trunk protectors that could be installed to slow down the rodents. This post shows how easy it was to protect George's grove.

This post shows the six steps on how to protect your fruit trees from rodents.

Step 1: The Home Depot sells (12-Pack) of E-Z Protect Tree Trunk Protector® for $29.97, this is the perfect product for George to protect his grove of fruit trees. Fig.1 shows E-Z Protect Tree Trunk Protector® laying on the ground that will be used to protect George's trees. These tree trunks protectors also protect all trees from gardening string trimmers, gardening tools, and small pests.
Step 2: Fig.2 shows an open protector preparing to be inserted into a tree trunk.
Fig.2 Opened tree protector
Step 3: Fig.3 and fig.4 shows a nine inch coil protector on the tree. If the tree is large than 4 inches two protector can be attached with plastic tabs align horizontal to its counterpart thus allowing expansion for trees larger trees.
Fig.3 Top tab
Fig.4 Top view of top tab
Step 4: Fig.5 shows the slotted design provides airflow to help prevent bark rot and each are 100% recycled plastic construction.
Fig.5 Trunk view

Step 6: Fig.6 shows the final product placed on a tree trunk providing years of protection from rodents.
Fig.6 Job finished 


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Saturday, April 25, 2015

How to Replace L-brackets with Saddle Brackets in a Commercial Toilet

Fig.1 Old crossbar
By Gary Boutin
 
Supplies and Tools:

Hexadecimal chrome screws

pipe black 1/2 inch
U-shape chrome bracket with screws

These pictures were taken from a public bathroom. Its funny how these stalls are used. Today, the middle bar that hold the walls from falling over was someone pull up bar. Yes, its true bathroom stall now come with exercise equipment so young people can stay fit.

This post shows the three steps to correct this problem.

Step 1: Fig.1 above and fig.2 below shows an L-bracket with Phillip screws was used to hold up a bathroom stall side rail. The L-bracket is not strong enough to hold the bar if customers decided to do their gym exercises in the restroom. The screws appeared that they may have been tampered with and tried to remove the stall support. The solution below should help your your customers do not show any common sense.
Fig.2 Bent crossbar
Step 2: The difference between fig.1 the chrome L-bracket and fig.3 and fig.4 shows the aaddle chrome bracket is that the saddle holds the entire bar. When the bar was re-installed a pipe bar was added to the aluminum bar to give it more strength. This will help the youngsters from falling on their bottoms and also prevent the wall from falling onto innocent customers.
Fig.3 Right Saddle
Fig.4 New 
hexadecimal screws
Step 3: Fig.5 shows the left side of the new top rail is ready to be used again and prevent the wall from falling on any gym customers.
Fig.5 Saddle left side


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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

How BPA-Free and Melamine (Formaldehyde) Free Plastic Food Cover Protect our Food

Fig.1 Food Cover
By Gary Boutin
 
Supplies and Tools:

Coffee cups full (Example)
Glass measuring 4 cup
Food cover BPA-free
Microwave Directions 
Oatmeal raw (Example)
Pasta plate (Example)

Prepworks from Progressive International PMSC-10, is a quality microwave food splatter cover that is frosted yet clear enough to see the food get hot. The lid can handle two different sizes dinner plates and it locks on each plate. The holes (Vented lid) on the top allow for steam go pass through it without any concerns of plastic chemical being placed on the food. This cover is BPA-free and has Melamine (Formaldehyde) free plastic. The middle top of the lid has a handle to lift the cover without burning fingers. This cover is dishwasher safe and can be hand washed with warm, soapy water. The dimensions overall are Height - Top to Bottom: 3.25 Inches, Overall Width - Side to Side: 10.25 Inches, Overall Depth - Front to Back: 10.25 Inches, Overall Product Weight: 0.25 Pounds. This product has a limited inherit;">manufacturer warranty but you can call them at this number (800) 426-7101 or information@progressiveintl.com. This item original price was $20.99 and Wallmart regular price was $15.99 but on sale was purchased for $11.95. 


BPA stands for bisphenol A. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles. They may also be used in other consumer goods. Some research has shown that BPA can seep into food or beverages from containers that are made with BPA. Exposure to BPA is a concern because of possible health effects of BPA on the brain, behavior, prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. This information was presented by Healthy Lifestyle Nutrition and healthy eating by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. 

This post shows the seven steps about BPA-Free and Melamine Free Plastic Food cover.

Step 1: Fig.1 and fig.2 shows a new Prepworks from Progressive International Microwave Food Cover container box cover with direction inside the cardboard cover.
Fig.2 Directions


Step 2: Fig.3 and fig.4 shows the food cover warning printed on the description cardboard. For example: Use "Caution from hot steam when removing cover." Fig.4 also shows that there is information about a complete satisfaction guarantee. Progressive International Corp, Kent, Washington 98032, USA.

Fig.3 Microwave warning
Fig.4 Microwave guarantee
Step 3: Fig.5 shows the food cover UPC sticker and fig.6 gives the diameter of the food cover and that the cover releases steam as the food is warmed up.

Fig.5 UPC for microwave
Fig.6 Microwave diameter
Step 4: Fig.7 and fig.8 shows an actual plate of food placed on a china plate. If the food was left unattended then the food would spatter up on the walls of the microwave. But using a plastic food cover allows the food to be warmed up and not spatter food all over the microwave.

Fig.7 meal uncovered
Fig.8 No food spatter
Step 5: Fig.9 and fig.10 shows this is a 1-quart glass container cooking oatmeal into the microwave. After three minutes with the cover on there was no food splatter within the walls of the microwave. Job accomplished.
Fig.9 Oatmeal
Fig.10 Oatmeal covered
Step 6
: Fig.11 and fig.12 shows spaghetti with rip olives placed in a bowl. Job accomplished.
Fig.11 Pasta with olives
Fig.12 Pasta covered
Step 7: Fig.13 shows two cups of Hazelnut coffee warming up in the microwave. This is not needed coffee does not spatter up the microwave. Fig.14 shows that one cup of coffee was placed underneath the plastic lid, also not needed. Job accomplished.
Fig.13 Two coffee cups
Fig.14 One coffee cup



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