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How to Mix Ceramic Tiles
While some homeowners prefer single-tile patterns when it comes to ceramic tile, others prefer mixing and matching various types and styles of stone and tile to create unique patterns to fit their own specific needs. There are hundreds of different styles, sizes, shapes and thicknesses of ceramic ti
How to Locate Leaks In A Metal Roof
Finding leaks in a metal roof can be a bit of a challenge. Here are some ways to find leaks in metal roofing.
How to Design a Basement Bar
A basement area is a good place to entertain throughout the year. By installing a bar, you can use the basement for family fun and entertaining guests. You can build the bar from high-tech metal materials, old-fashioned wood or recycled materials. By creating a workable plan in detail, you can const
How to Cut Molding for Your Home
Molding can be used to add a decorative touch to your home. It is a strip of material that has various cross sections. Cutting molding can be a bit tricky if you are not accustomed to cutting it. Many homeowners are opting to cut their own molding. This prevents them from having to hire a profession
How to Steam Clean Marble Floors
Marble is a porous material that can absorb stains and germs quite easily. Mopping with a traditional mop can lift the surface stain and rid the spot of bacteria, however, there is still a layer of grime deep beneath the surface. To lift away the germs that could later cause mold or discolor your ma
How to Cover Mirrored Glass Doors
Mirrored glass doors are items that people tend to either love or despise depending on their individual tastes. Some homeowners enjoy having extra mirrors positioned throughout the house while others want nothing more than to find a way to attractively conceal them. Fortunately, if you want to cover
Do I Need Underlayment on Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring offers all the rich beauty of hardwood flooring without the expense and hassle of keeping the floor buffed and polished. Laminate flooring is easy to install, maintain and the flooring only takes about a day to install. You must purchase some supplies before installing your laminat
How to Install Cement Forms Fast
Cement forms are prefabricated cardboard forms that cement is poured into and removed after the cement sets. Installing these forms fast will allow you to pour your concrete faster and speed up the construction process overall. In addition, the faster you get to pouring, the more you can take advant
Types of Roofing Materials: Shakes
Homeowners have choices when deciding what type of material to use for their roof. Shingles can be made from asphalt, metal, tile, slate and shakes. Made from evergreen cedar trees, shakes can improve a home's appearance and give it a rustic and distinctive look. As with all other roofing materials,
Types of Antique Kitchen Furniture
Antique furniture and cabinets predate the modern built-in units.cabinet image by charles taylor from Fotolia.comToday's kitchens usually feature built-in cabinets and drawers that give a streamlined look to the kitchen. In the past, the cabinets that held foods, cooking utensils and...
Cherry Floor Installation
Cherry hardwood flooring is a beautiful addition to any home. When choosing your flooring, be sure you get what you want. There are two types of cherry wood flooring. American cherry is a soft wood with orange and blond shades that does not hold up well in heavy traffic areas. Brazilian cherry is no
How to Build a Pyramid for a School Project Made Out of Cookies
Cookie choice is important when building a pyramid for a school project. Round cookies are delicious, but difficult to use as building materials. Instead, choose wafer cookies. Most commonly sold in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, these cookies are already long rectangles, just like bricks. These
River Stone Tile Inlay Ideas
River stone tiles are small stones that have been grouped by size and color and attached to a square mesh. They can be installed as tiles or they can be combined with other materials as mosaic borders and inlays on floors, counter tops and walls. River stone tiles are one way to bring the beauty of
Do it Yourself Trex Porch Floor Installation
Trex is a composite wood alternative that is ideal for building a home porch. It is weather resistant and exceptionally durable. Installing Trex is similar to installing wood for a porch floor, but keep a few tips in mind if you install Trex on your own.
How to Move Heavy Furniture from a Carpet to a Wood Floor
Moving heavy, bulky objects from a carpeted floor to a wood floor can be a challenge if you do not have moving men to lend a hand. There are sliding tools available to make the task easier or you can improvise with materials found around the house. For professional movers or home stagers, investing
How to Sanitize Laminate Floors
Many websites, such as Good Housekeeping's online "Do-it-All Cleaning Guide," recommend cleaning laminate floors with a mop dampened with only warm water. If your laminate floors have recently experienced some sort of serious soiling, however, you'll want to do more than just clean them off; you'll
What Are Granicrete Countertops?
Cost, environmental impact and durability are all concerns of homeowners looking to replace or upgrade countertops. Granicrete, a material that, when applied correctly, can mimic the qualities of almost any stone countertop, may be an option for a long-lasting material that saves money and reduces c
How to Clean the Film From Baltic Brown Granite Countertops
Baltic Brown granite is a deep brown stone quarried in Finland. While called granite, this stone is actually softer than most granites, and can therefore only be polished to a dull sheen, rather than a high gloss finish. For this reason, soap, grease, and other substances can cause a film to appear
How to Whitewash Wood Floors
Whitewashing is a technique used often on walls and paneling to give a refreshing light feeling to a room. Well you can also whitewash wood floors as well. The technique for whitewashing wood floors is very similar to whitewashing walls.
How to Remove a Tongue & Groove Ceiling
Nails hold tongue-and-groove ceiling boards to the ceiling joists. The nails go through the tongue side of the board, and then the groove side of the next board goes over the tongue. This unique design hides all of the nail heads for a seemingly nailless finish. Trim work around the edges of the cei