The U.S. Fire Administration is always releasing tips and tricks to create a fire-safe America. Their goal is to improve the livelihood of Americans by seriously reducing fire damage. Too many people are affected every year from deadly blazes that originate in the home. The great thing about the industrial revolution is that it has sparked so many amazing advances in technologies that help to protect the lives and homes of Americans.
The first thing you are going to want to do is measure the old, existing window. Old windows over time can warp or slightly be altered. So when measuring the old window, make measurements in many different areas. Use the smallest measurement of your measurements to ensure that the new window will fit in the hole. Measure out the height, the width, and check to see if the window is square by measuring diagonally across the window from both corners.
Your frustration is completely understandable. Most other bad smells don't stand a chance against the methods you used.What you need to remember is that smoke is another beast altogether. Smoke smell penetrates much deeper into a structure than your regular pet dander or stinky garbage smell. It seeps into the walls and furniture. It infects anything absorbent and it won't leave without a fight, much less a war.
Each of these offers convenience to you everyday life. When these luxuries are misused or neglected, however, they can each become a fire hazard. In a recent report, the U.S. Fire Administration reported the dangers of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. According to the report, an estimated 2,900 dryers start fires in residential buildings each year resulting in 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35,000 in property damage.
Second, if there are couches or chairs involved, find ways to remove the coverings and wash them well in your machine washer. Do it a second and third time in a row if it doesn't remove the smell. Most couch cushions and pillows have zipped coverings that you can remove and throw in a washer. When you come across chairs or cushions that can't come apart, you should try your hand at cleaning them by hand or with carpet cleaner.
Before installing the new window, make sure that the 2x4s that will hold the window in place are free of anything such as nails or screws. This will ensure that your new window won't get caught up on anything during the installation. Once the window is in the hole, use shims to get the window in the correct location.
Third, for carpets, get a good carpet cleaner and work in the cleaning solution in a slow and thorough cleaning of the floor. The first try won't get it alone. Expect to have to do this every other week. The process will take a few months to complete, but you'll be left with a more normalized smelling carpet before you know it.
Once shims have been placed and the window is level, then screw through the edges of the window, through the shims, into the 2x4s. This will secure the shims and will guarantee that the window doesn't move. Fill the remaining space in between the window and 2x4s with some kind of foam insulation. This will help keep cold air from leaking into your house. Once the window is insulated and screwed in, replace the old molding and any cosmetic things you had.
Just be sure to get a reliable source to teach you how to do it. The dryer should be a convenience, not a threat for fire damage. Protect your family and home by maintaining your dryer. You'll never regret the time or money it took.
The first thing you are going to want to do is measure the old, existing window. Old windows over time can warp or slightly be altered. So when measuring the old window, make measurements in many different areas. Use the smallest measurement of your measurements to ensure that the new window will fit in the hole. Measure out the height, the width, and check to see if the window is square by measuring diagonally across the window from both corners.
Your frustration is completely understandable. Most other bad smells don't stand a chance against the methods you used.What you need to remember is that smoke is another beast altogether. Smoke smell penetrates much deeper into a structure than your regular pet dander or stinky garbage smell. It seeps into the walls and furniture. It infects anything absorbent and it won't leave without a fight, much less a war.
Each of these offers convenience to you everyday life. When these luxuries are misused or neglected, however, they can each become a fire hazard. In a recent report, the U.S. Fire Administration reported the dangers of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. According to the report, an estimated 2,900 dryers start fires in residential buildings each year resulting in 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35,000 in property damage.
Second, if there are couches or chairs involved, find ways to remove the coverings and wash them well in your machine washer. Do it a second and third time in a row if it doesn't remove the smell. Most couch cushions and pillows have zipped coverings that you can remove and throw in a washer. When you come across chairs or cushions that can't come apart, you should try your hand at cleaning them by hand or with carpet cleaner.
Before installing the new window, make sure that the 2x4s that will hold the window in place are free of anything such as nails or screws. This will ensure that your new window won't get caught up on anything during the installation. Once the window is in the hole, use shims to get the window in the correct location.
Third, for carpets, get a good carpet cleaner and work in the cleaning solution in a slow and thorough cleaning of the floor. The first try won't get it alone. Expect to have to do this every other week. The process will take a few months to complete, but you'll be left with a more normalized smelling carpet before you know it.
Once shims have been placed and the window is level, then screw through the edges of the window, through the shims, into the 2x4s. This will secure the shims and will guarantee that the window doesn't move. Fill the remaining space in between the window and 2x4s with some kind of foam insulation. This will help keep cold air from leaking into your house. Once the window is insulated and screwed in, replace the old molding and any cosmetic things you had.
Just be sure to get a reliable source to teach you how to do it. The dryer should be a convenience, not a threat for fire damage. Protect your family and home by maintaining your dryer. You'll never regret the time or money it took.
About the Author:
MBA Construction is a general contractor in Williston ND. We specialize in design-build, build-to-print and construction management in the energy, industrial & medical industries.
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