How to remove paint transfer from a car

I had my car swiped in a parking lot and transfer paint onto it. I called the manufacturer and they suggested getting a paste wax and buffing the transferred paint off.
It worked well for this situation. I was lucky the damage wasn't bad.

Low Flame on Propane Grill

If you have a low flame on your grill, it may be the way you are turning it on.
All new propane grills have a built in safety on the regulator. You need to start the grill in a specific way to keep the safety from shutting down or lowering the amount of gas that is allowed into the grill.
Shut off all burners and the propane tank when you finish grilling. When you are ready to start grilling again, lift the lid. Make sure all the burners are off. Turn the valve to the propane tank to full open. Wait at least one minute before you turn on the burner to start the grill. After one minute, you can start the grill. This will bypass the safety and allow you to get a full flame on your grill.

How to seal large bags around the house and garage.

 

For sealing large bags, I found an excellent product. It is called the Handy Camel Bag Clip.

If you have bags that needs to be resealed, this bag clip does a great job of locking down tight and preventing spills. I also really like the built in handle.

You can pick it up at the hardware store. If they don't have it, they can order it for you.

How to Use a Stud Finder

I show how to use a stud finder and a couple styles.
The basic stud finder will show you where the edges of the stud are. With a basic stud finder, you need to have the stud finder against the wall before you turn it on. Once you turn it on, you need to move the stud finder to locate the edge of the stud. Use a pencil to mark the edges and the outline of the stud.
For an easier to use stud finder, I like the Franklin Sensor stud finder. It can be turned on before you touch the wall and it will show the entire stud, not just the edges.

How to Mulch around Trees

Proper mulching can help protect trees. Mulch can reduce water loss from evaporation, control weed growth, improve soil quality and reduce plant disease. It will add a professional appearance and reduces damage from weed trimmers.

A 2 to 4 inch layer of mulch will protect the delicate roots that absorb water, oxygen and minerals. These roots are located in the top few inches of soil. Mulch helps control fluctuations in temperature and moisture.

You want to mulch wide rather than deep. Spread the mulch out to the width of the branches where possible. Keep the base of the tree and the root crown exposed. The root crown is the main root that breaks away from the trunk. This needs to breathe.

Do not pile up mulch around the base of the tree. This can cause the bark to rot, encourage disease and insect damage.

The best depth is 2 to 4 inches. Once a year, rake the mulch up to keep it from getting matted. You want water and oxygen to more through this layer.

Use natural mulch rather than rubber mulch. Rubber mulch can overheat and dry out  the delicate surface roots and the bark.

How Often Should You Water a Tree

You should water mature trees once every 2 to 4 weeks. Trees that are 2 years old or younger, should be watered once every 10 to 14 days.

You should give your tree about 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter.
If you are using a hose without an attachment, you will be watering about 10 gallons every 5 minutes. To be exact, you can time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket.

You want to water the tree from the base to the drip line, the width of the branches. One thorough watering is healthier than frequent shallow watering. You want the soil to dry out so the roots can absorb oxygen.

Rescreen with Pet Screen for Torn Screens from Dogs or Cats

I show how to rescreen a patio door with a pet screen.
Pet screen is a heavy duty screen that stands up to scratching from dogs and cats. I cover how to replace regular screen with pet screen and show some troubleshooting tips.