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How to Dissolve Salt Deposits in Basements
Concrete is a durable material but often shows stains because of its typically gray coloring. Rust, salt and grease frequently stain concrete floors, especially in garages and basements. Salt stains come from moisture build-up or from road salt being tracked across the concrete from people's shoes.
How to Grout a Pebble Shower Floor
Pebble stone installed on a shower floor adds good looks. A common concern is if the product is comfortable for the feet. The pebbles selected for tile are sorted for thickness consistent enough to create a level surface. The pebbles attach to a flexible substrate that simplifies installation. Grout
How to Melt Roofing Tar
A bucket of roofing tar is hot, smelly and useful for making a durable roof. A tar roof is low maintenance and adaptable to most environments. The beginning of a well-laid tar roof is a good kettle of roofing tar. You can get the right mix with practice heating small batches.
Do it Yourself Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
A do-it-yourself crawl space vapor barrier can help improve your home's comfort level. Also called a vapor retarder, it can also make your home healthier and prevent damage from moisture and mold and mildew. Do not look at your crawl space as separate from your home. Water vapors from the ground are
How to Use Shutters to Make Basement Windows Appear Larger
When you own your own home, you want it to look good from the inside and from the outside. On the inside, you coordinate your furniture, paint colors and accessories to create a unified look and feel; on the outside, you might hire landscapers to make your yard look picture perfect. To make the exte
How to Install a Wall Mounted Handrail by Myself
Handrails not only provide the function of giving hand support while ascending or descending stairs, but also provide a visual accent to your home décor. Unfinished wood handrails and hanging brackets can be purchased and cut to your specifications at home improvement stores. Handrails and bra
How to Store Firewood for the Winter
Firewood is a good alternative to other home heating methods. The storage of firewood is important to protect both your home and investment. You must have the appropriate space and equipment to access and care for your firewood.
How to Glue Base Trim to Plastic
In commercial buildings, bathrooms and other spaces, plastic-based materials commonly line walls or make up the exteriors of fixtures like shower stalls and cabinets. Non-porous and smooth, plastic prevents moisture damage and cleans up easily, making the maintenance of a sanitary environment much e
Making Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Type of WoodKitchen cabinet doors will inevitably wear out before the cabinet itself. Making your own doors may save you some money and provide the exact type of door you want. Finding the right wood for the project is the top priority. There are many types of wood on the market, some...
How to Get the Toggles on an Evo
The HTC Evo 4G has multiple toggle widgets that can be added to the smartphone's home screen. The widgets can toggle certain features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Airplane mode, on or off. Toggle widgets provide shortcuts to these features, replacing the need to navigate the Settings menu to e
How to Remove Chalk Line Marks From Concrete
Concrete is a solid surface that lasts a lifetime if it has been properly installed. Unfortunately this permanent surface also holds certain substances for long periods. A chalk line is one of those substances. It is meant to make a line on a surface that will be used to guide a saw or line up a wal
How to Repair Gouges in Hardwood Floors With a Poly Finish
A gouge in a hardwood floor is not just unsightly; it can lead to further degradation of the wood and produce cracks. To repair a gouge in a hardwood floor that has a polyurethane finish, apply polyurethane to the area once you fill the gouge. The supplies come from a hardware store or home and gard
Can Exterior Plywood Be Used Inside As an Underlayment?
Of the many theories on underlayments for different types of flooring, not all are correct. Some types of plywood are fine if used with certain types of flooring but plywood is not ideal for all types of floors and installations. If you plan to use exterior plywood as an underlayment, you have sever
What Is Murano Aventurine Glass?
Murano glass has been highly valued by consumers and collectors for centuries. A trip to Venice is not complete without a visit to the island of Murano to see the glass factories.
How to Build Your Own Daybed Trundle
Trundle beds are nice to have because they take up no space except when they are in use. They can provide an extra bed for overnight company. Trundle beds are also great for kids' rooms since they are usually the size of a twin bed. You can make your own twin-size trundle bed, perfect for sliding un
How Can I Seal a Damp Concrete Floor?
Damp concrete floors are often common in garages. Chances are that when the concrete was poured, no plastic was laid beneath it to form a vapor barrier. Basements with this problem may have to use a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from the area. Lack of air circulation or a bad seal between t
How to Troubleshoot Mercury Vapor Lights
Mercury vapor lights consist of a gas-filled glass chamber, protective glass bulb, electrodes and a ballast. The ballast sends electrical power to the electrodes, which excites the gas and makes it glow. The protective bulb filters out harmful ultraviolet light and keeps the mercury gas contained if
DIY Home Remodeling Tips
Remodeling your home is one of the most complicated projects that you will ever undertake. Ten years ago, the average homeowner would have avoided remodeling. Today it is quiet common for the homeowner to complete all of his or her remodeling.
How to Install Floor Molding
Floor molding is the wide, flat trim where the edge of the floor meets the bottom of the wall. It provides a clean border between the wall and floor and gives you the opportunity to dress up the room with either color or rich-looking wood and decorative designs. Installing floor molding isn't diffic
How to Remove a Roof Vent Cap
A roof vent cap goes on a roof vent pipe to seal out the weather, any intrusions from small animals seeking warmth or shelter, and any objects like leaves that might fall into the pipe. Anchoring nails or screws normally hold the caps in place, but you can remove them if you need to, such as in the