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DIY Sink Cabinets
One of the focal points of a kitchen or bathroom is the sink, which brings attention to the sink cabinet. In turn, this affects the overall personality of the room. Knowing the construction of sink cabinets will help you devise a practical approach to improving the look of your kitchen or bathroom.
What Product Can I Purchase to Fill in Scratches in a Hardwood Floor?
Although it periodically comes in and out of favor, hardwood has been a popular choice for floor covering for centuries because it is durable, beautiful and easy to care for compared to some other types of floor covering. Beyond sweeping with a good quality broom and immediately wiping up any liquid
Disadvantages of a Cladding System
Cladding can improve the aesthetics of a building.cladding job 6543 image by jazzid from Fotolia.comCladding--or 'siding', as it is sometimes known- is a means of covering the external wall of a building with another material, such as wood, concrete or metal. Cladding serves two main...
How to Create a Basement Out of a Crawl Space
If you need extra room or storage space in your home, you may be thinking of converting your crawl space into a finished basement. Depending on your construction expertise, you may want to hire a contractor to do the job or at least to let you know what issues you can expect to encounter if you do i
How to Use Foam on Replacement Windows
Air leaks around windows can be a source of major heat loss, resulting in high energy costs. Windows are often replaced to increase energy efficiency, but if the cracks around the windows are not properly sealed, the investment may be wasted. Spray foam insulation is readily available and effective
How to Grout Mosaic Porcelain Tile
Grout is the cement substance that fills the spaces between tiles on your floor or wall. It's applied immediately after the tiles are installed, using a rubber trowel called a ``float.'' With mosaic tiles, the process is the same as with any other kind of tile, except there are many more spaces, sin
How do I Install Perforated Field Tile?
Perforated field tile is actually plastic pipe with 1/8-inch holes in its surface named for its original clay tile-like construction. Rather than allowing water to saturate soil and sit against concrete and masonry structures, install perforated field tile to collect and divert excess water in the s
How to Install Engineered Wood Flooring on Concrete
Hardwood flooring can add a traditional and timeless elegance to any home. The problem is that hardwood flooring can only be installed above grade. This presents a problem if you want the hardwood look in your basement over a concrete floor. The solution: engineered wood flooring. Engineered wood fl
The Law on Dividing Fences
The Dividing Fences Act of 1953 relates to Queensland, Australia, while the Dividing Fences Act of 1991 relates to New South Wales. These acts have been designed to ensure that adjoining neighbors have an equal say in the fence that separates their properties.
DIY Basement Crack Repair
Most basements have poured concrete walls and floors. Concrete is strong and relatively inexpensive as a building material, which makes it an excellent choice for foundations. However, because concrete is a porous material, it will develop cracks from time to time, especially in regions that see a d
How to Nail a Hip Rafter
A hip rafter runs from the ridge of the rafter plate at a 45-degree angle. Hip rafters are most commonly found in roofs that come to a point at the top, meeting at the ridge at the top of the roof. Sheathing or another type of plywood is then installed on top of the hip rafters before the shingles a
How to Measure Square Footage If an Area Is Curvy
If you plan to someday sell a home or landscape an outdoor area, you will need to know the square footage. While most people can figure the area of a simple, rectangular-shaped building or lot, many individuals are stumped by shapes that contain curves. You can figure the square footage of a curvy a
How to Build a Backyard Wooden Fence
There comes a time in the life of your home that you become ready for some privacy from your neighbors. Whatever your reasons may be, a backyard wooden fence can be a great option to give you the privacy you desire without breaking the bank.
How to Install a Delta Shower
Revolutionary. Efficient. Bold. Modern. Clean. Simple.Delta Faucet Company uses these terms to describe its full line of kitchen and bathroom faucets and accessories. Delta truly produces a beautiful and fashionable fixture--one that will add a touch of elegance to your home and to your life e
How to Install Laminate Through Doorways
Laminate flooring options provide homeowners a durable, easy-clean and cost-effective alternative to hardwood floors. The planks snap together with tongue-and-groove joints, forming a floating floor that is not nailed to the subfloor. However, fitting the flooring planks through doorways requires so
Hail Damage on Cedar Shakes Wood Shingles - Replace or Tear off
Hail storms damage thousands of roofs each year, causing more than $1 billion in damage in the U.S., according to Penn State University. While cedar shingles withstand hail damage better than some roofing materials, they are not indestructible. Repair of the shingles is possible under some circumsta
The History of Fallout Shelters
Any American old enough to remember the Cold War will be familiar with fallout shelters, which were intended to protect people from the effects of a nuclear explosion. Fallout shelters were designed to provide a safe place until radiation levels had dropped.
How to Fix Laminated Cabinets That Are Peeling Off
Laminate cabinets are wood or particle board cabinets that are covered in a layer of clear plastic that encases a piece of decorative paper. Laminate often mimics the pattern of wood grain. Over time, the adhesive backing on the laminate may loosen and the laminate will begin to peel off the cabinet
How to Install a Hi-hat Drop Clutch
The clutch is what holds the top hi-hat cymbal to the hi-hat stand. Pressing the foot pedal then moves the top hi-hat cymbal up and down. A drop clutch is a special kind of clutch that has a lever that is pressed to drop the top hi-hat cymbal from the clutch. The top hi-hat cymbal then rests on top
Wood & Brick Waterproofing Products
Wood and brick are both porous materials that are used in many outdoor applications, such as decks, patios, walkways, landscaping, fencing and home exteriors. In all of these roles, wood and brick can be damaged by excessive exposure to water or a lack of proper drying and drainage. Wood and brick c