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Wall Insulation Ideas
Wall insulation is used to improve the energy efficiency of a home. It can help keep heated or cooled air from escaping through your walls, while blocking the infiltration of air from outdoors. This can make the home more comfortable for occupants while reducing energy consumption. When choosing ins
Removing Black Mastic From Particle Board
Black mastic is a strong adhesive used to adhere tiles to particleboard flooring. If you remove your tile to find black mastic beneath it, it's a good sign that you're dealing with old tile. Newer mastics are tan in color and much easier to remove. One of the only ways to remove black mastic without
What Is the Origin of the Term Lazy Susan?
The term Lazy Susan generally refers to two different types of kitchen items: a round, revolving tray used on a tabletop; or a corner cabinet that houses circular, rotating shelves. Both pieces are designed to provide easy access to items placed either on a table or inside a cabinet.
How to Paint a Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Along with serving a functional purpose, tile backsplashes help accent existing color schemes in a kitchen. If you've recently updated your cabinets or walls with new colors, however, you may need to adjust the backsplash color to match. New tile is expensive, but you can paint over an existing kitc
DIY Floor From Recycled Plywood
Recycled plywood need not be destined for the trash heap. If the wood is still in good shape with a smooth solid surface, put the plywood to good use as a DIY floor. While plywood floors are rare, with a proper installation and a well-applied coat of paint, the recycled wood can provide a solid, goo
How to Install Interior Molding
Interior molding can mean everything from floor trim to door frames to window molding, and more. Generally, molding refers to strips of wood used to cover the joints between different materials, such as the floor and the walls, or the window and the surrounding frame. The common element to most trim
How to Make Stainless Steel Silverware Sparkle
Stainless steel is a beautiful and shiny material for flatware, or silverware as it is commonly called. The shine and sparkle of the flatware may be the reason you purchased it in the first place but, over time, stainless steel silverware will become dull. If you want to bring back the shine on your
How to Install Ceramic Floor Tiles
Installing ceramic floor tiles is a job that requires precision as well as some special tools. However, though it takes some time and patience, the process is relatively straightforward. Installing ceramic floor tiles yourself instead of hiring a professional can save money and allows the homeowner
How to Calculate BTUs
The BTU (British Thermal Unit) is a standard measure used for rating the energy output of appliances (such as heating and cooling systems) and for measuring energy consumption. One BTU is equal to the energy needed to increase the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Calculati
How to Clean Roofing
Over the course of several years, wind, water, and dirt will beat on your shingles with no mercy. If the roof area is shady or there isn't much air circulation, moss or algae may appear on the roof. Moss and algae spread quickly, covering your roof in an unsightly manner. Regular cleaning of the roo
Reasons to Remodel a Bathroom
Any bathroom will need upgrades every three to five years. At a certain point, the flooring or fixtures can begin to look dated. For example, a yellow or pink bathtub or sink indicates they were installed in the 1970s. Even more importantly, flooring or ceilings can have water leaks and weak spots i
How Can I Stop the Splitting Between My Wall Trim & Ceiling When It's Cold in My House?
Many homeowners install wood moldings and trim in their homes to hide flaws, imperfections and gaps between the top of a wall and ceiling. Wood trim expands during periods of heat and humidity, causing crown moldings and wall trims to fit tightly to walls and up against ceilings. Cold, dry condition
How to Get Rid of the Efflorescence on the Grout Between Bricks
Efflorescence can be an ugly sight on brick surfaces. This crystallized substance can form on the grout in between bricks and create a white, chalk-like buildup around the bricks. How you clean it off depends on how serious the buildup is. You also need to wait for the film to settle before you can
How to Install New Power Outlets in a Room
The increased use of electrical appliances and electronics can make available electrical outlets in your home scarce. Installing new electrical outlets can solve this problem and is a basic home-improvement project that most homeowners can carry out without trouble. Be sure to follow local regulati
How to Repair Drywall Holes for Mitigation
Holes are cut into drywall for mold or flooding mitigation, to allow workers access to the interior walls and to allow excess humidity to dry. Unless the mitigation company included drywall repair and repainting in their work, you're left with a lot of holes to fix. If you're lucky, the holes are fa
How to Make Building Plans for Bed Frames
A quality bed frame is essential for a good night of sleep. Comfort is not solely reliant on the mattress or box springs, but also on the framework underneath. Individual preferences play an important role in the creation of an ideal frame. Materials will vary depending on the desired firmness of th
Cleaning Traditional Wall Tiles
Tiling the walls of your kitchen, shower, hallway or favorite room allows you to choose from a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and designs. While many tile manufacturers produce supplies made of ceramic and vinyl, traditional tiles are made from natural stone, such as sandstone or granite. These st
How to Install a Plywood Floor Over Concrete
Flooring is important to a remodeling project, as it sets the tone of a room. However, if you have a concrete floor and want other flooring, you will need a sub-floor. You'll need to install a plywood floor over the concrete.
What Is Spray Insulating Foam Made Of?
Spray polyurethane foam was introduced as an interior and exterior insulating and barrier material in the 1960s and 1970s. It gives higher insulation for homes than traditional insulation and also reduces air leakage and protects better against moisture. over many other kinds of insulation. Despite
How to Paint Flowers Over a Headboard
Flowers over a headboard can be a fun decorative idea for a girl's room, a guest room or a room with a gardening theme. Painting the flowers is a simple way to customize the look of the room. The flowers can be any color or type that suits the decor, or you can paint contrasting flowers for an inter