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How to Compare Different Types of Flooring
Before replacing floor tiles, take time to decide which type of flooring will look and work best in your home. Some examples of flooring include solid wood, engineered wood, vinyl, plastic laminate, linoleum and ceramic tiles. All have pros and cons concerning durability, and you can eliminate some
How to Install Beadboard Panel Over Tile
Installing beadboard is a simple and economical way to improve the look of a room; it installs over most surfaces. With tile, you either must tear it out or cover it up. Placing beadboard over the tile requires first preparing the tile surface and applying the boards over the top. Beadboard is avail
How to Install Marble Mosaic Tile
Marble mosaic tile is a simple way to add beauty to your kitchen or bath. You can install tile in a large variety of styles and colors. Whether you use it as a backsplash in the kitchen or as a wall or floor treatment in the bathroom, you are sure to have many years of wear from marble mosaic tile.
How to Use Treated Lumber on an Interior Basement Wall
Treated lumber can be used anywhere that untreated lumber is used and is preferable for use in damp places, like basements, due to its increased resistance to rot. Basement walls are made from either concrete or cinder blocks, both of which require specialized fasteners to attach the treated lumber
Cork Flooring & Pets
Sustainably harvested natural cork has been used as flooring for centuries. Today you can buy it in a wide range of textures and colors. It is durable, easy to care for and well suited to most pets.
How to Estimate a Building Extension
Adding on to a building can be a difficult task. With the necessary building knowledge, such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills, you can accomplish it yourself safely and according to local codes. You also have to read the building plans to properly calculate the types and quantity of cons
How to Make a Gutter Vac Using a Leaf Vacuumn
The only thing worse than a bunch of leaves in your yard is the leaves and debris that build up in the gutters. Cleaning the gutters on a house can be arduous because it requires moving a ladder countless times just to do one side. Designing and implementing a gutter vacuum attachment on your leaf
How to Remove Flat Roofing Material
Removing flat roofing material is labor intensive. But properly setting up the job site can reduce the amount of work. When removing roofing, caution also must be taken around penetrations, flashings or attachments to avoid creating extra expenses. Following these steps can make the job easier and q
Ceramic Roof Tile Installation
Ceramic roofing tiles have been around for centuries and are produced in a variety of colors, shapes and patterns. Ceramic tile is kiln-fired and formed using a mold that creates an interlocking mechanism and rain channels. A properly glazed, installed and maintained ceramic tile roof will last u
How to Fix Bumpy Walls
Bumpy walls may be the result of an undercoat of dirt under the paint or cracked or shifting drywall. It's also possible that your wall has a texturing effect you no longer desire. No matter the reason for the bumps, the way to fix them is to apply successive, thin coats of drywall joint compound wi
About Self-Stick Vinyl Tile Floor
With the rise in popularity of do-it-yourself projects, vinyl tiles have become one of the most popular flooring options. They are easy to install and come in a variety of sizes, colors and levels of durability. When the tile is well-maintained, it can last for decades. There is a vinyl tile to fit
How to Bleach Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are a sophisticated addition to any home, but occasionally, you will need to treat them with bleach. The most common reason to bleach a wood floor is to remove stains, but you can also do it if you are remodeling or redecorating the room and the stain in the floor is too dark to matc
Do Double Pane Windows Have Nitrogen Gas or Very Dry Air?
Double-pane windows feature two individual panes of glass separated by empty space. That space contains a gas meant to stifle the transfer of heat between the two panes. Some gases are thought to add energy efficiency to the double-pane windows, so the type of gas between the panes adds to the cost
How to Change the Look of Laminate Countertops
Laminate is a type of surfacing material used to fabricate kitchen countertops. Laminate countertops cost significantly less than many other countertop materials, such as granite and marble. If you don't have the money to replace your laminate countertops, you may want to find a way to change the lo
How to Paint a Treated Wood Deck Floor
Treated deck wood is protected from rotting but over time the color of the wood starts to turn a dark gray. This may not be appealing to the average home owner. So painting a weathered deck becomes an important step in preserving its good looks. You need to take few precautions when painting a deck
Kitchen Remodeling Questions
The right kitchen model can require time and money.Kitchen image by armanxo from Fotolia.comThe kitchen remodeling process is not one that you can simply launch into without proper planning and forethought, according to "Ultimate Guide to Kitchens". Remodeling a kitchen can be expensive...
Types of Moble Home Skirting
Many mobile homes are set into place with block columns rather than surrounding foundations. Mobile home skirts fill the void between the bottom of the mobile home and the ground. The skirt conserves energy used for heating and cooling and insulates pipes underneath the mobile home. There are differ
Perennials for a Wooded Area
Choosing perennial plants for a wooded area can benefit the landscaper by providing years of beauty. Perennials return each season and spread or multiply with minimal care. The plants usually require very little maintenance once established. To thrive in a woodland garden setting the perennial varie
How to Anchor a Stair Railing to Concrete Steps
Railings are an important safety feature on cement stairs, and they can also add a touch of flair. Attaching a stair railing to the concrete can be a challenge and must be completed correctly so the railing will not become loose over time. You can anchor a stair railing to cement stairs using a stra
How to Estimate the Cost of a Brick Fence
Brick walls add charm and privacy to your yard. Using brick to build a garden wall is more complicated than just slapping some mortar and brick together. You will need to design, budget and plan the wall well before you begin building. One of the most important aspects of planning the design of a br