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Putty for Refinishing Bamboo Floors
Bamboo floors are as durable as most types of hardwood flooring, but come with a much smaller price tag. As with any wood flooring, bamboo is susceptible to damage from wear and tear. If your floor sustains any heavy damage, such as deep scratches or nicks, you can repair the floor with wood putty b
What Color Tinted Lighting Do Plants Like?
Light pouring down to Earth from the sun appears clear to the human eye but, in fact, consists of all colors of the visible spectrum, from red to violet. Plants depend on light in order to manufacture food for themselves, but they use different wavelengths, or colors, within that light differently.
DIY Fitting Stair Carpet
Carpeted stairs softens and absorbs sound waves of your foot. A carpeted stairway is safer than hard-surface stairs, as they minimize your chances of slipping caused by loss of balance. Keep the beauty of a wooden stairway but have all the comfort, soundproofing and safety features when you install
How to Use Tide for Roof Moss
Accumulation of moss on your roof could eventually do serious damage to tiles or shingles. There are a number of methods to get rid of roof moss, from hiring a private contractor to doing it yourself. You can use simple household cleaners, including Tide laundry detergent, to get rid of roof moss.
How to Size Condensate Traps
A condensate trap prevents sewer gases from entering your home. They are used in modern high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioners to safely discharge the moisture collected into the home's plumbing system. They are only necessary if the discharge tube terminates in a location that is downstream
How to Cover Plaster & Lath Walls With Joint Compound
Most homes built prior to the 1960s were constructed with plaster and lath walls instead of drywall. Over the years the plaster can become pitted and nicked and may even become uneven. This can make it difficult to achieve a quality result when wallpapering or painting. The solution to the problem i
How to Grow Herbs From Cuttings in the Window Sill
In winter, outdoor herbs can be damaged due to low temperatures and snow. A great solution is to take cuttings from your outdoor herb garden before the temperatures drop and bring them indoors to start a window sill herb garden. There are many kinds of herbs which grow very easily in containers and
How to Replace a Window Casing
If your window casing is damaged or you simply want better looking trim, replacing the casing can be done yourself without hiring a contractor. The challenge with removing window casing is removing it without damaging the wall or window jamb. A glazing bar is an essential and inexpensive tool that w
How to Insulate Walls Better
If you're remodeling an old home, and you've got the walls ripped open and the studs exposed, this is the time to fully insulate those walls. Modern insulation prevents airflow through the walls by filling the spaces between the studs with thick fiberglass, which holds down your heating and cooling
How Does a Poured Foundation Differ From Block Foundation?
A poured foundation for a home or business acts in the same way as a block foundation, they both create a firm pad for the wood or steel framing to rest on. With out a firm foundation the framing of a home would move with the elements of the weather. Too much rain and the home may sink...
How do I Install a Remote Control Chain Link Gate?
A remote control chain link gate is a common site in rural parts of the country, although the popularity is growing in more suburban neighborhoods, too. Remote control gates serve two main purposes. The first purpose is security. A closed gate is one obstacle to keep intruders and burglars off of yo
How to Protect Cabinet Shelves
Cabinets are convenient for storage but use care to ensure they don't become damaged over time. Overfilled cabinets can cause the shelves to warp or crack. Likewise, leaks or exposure to corrosive materials can stain shelves. Protect cabinet shelves against such damage and help them last longer and
How to Lay Bamboo Flooring on Concrete
Bamboo flooring has a richer, more intricate look than basic wood flooring, with complex grain patterns and wide shade variations in the surface color. But in terms of the installation methods, it's almost the same. Like wood flooring, bamboo floors can be nailed or glued down, with the glue-down me
How to Take Out Wood Concrete Spacers
When pouring concrete, spacers are used to create expansion joints. These joints allow the concrete to expand and contract with weather changes and not crack or buckle. Most spacers are designed to be removed after the concrete has been poured and sets overnight, but sometimes they get left in the p
Brass Screws vs. Steel Screws
Each construction project requires its own set of hardware and tools. The types of screws vary as each has specific characteristics and designs. A variety of brass and steel screws are available. A standard steel screw will rust, but one that is galvanized will not.
How to Make a Box Bed Frame
As home decor becomes more simple and artsy, many people have forgone a traditional bed frame for something more useful. These frames can be anything from huge pieces of furniture to a very minimal one. A great way to hold your mattress is to build a box frame. These bed frames sit low on the grou
How to Fill in Holes Around a Door With Laminate Flooring
One of the trickier parts of laying a laminate floor is dealing with the area around any doors in the room you're working in. If you've nearly completed your whole room and are left with a few gaps around your door frame, there are a few tricks you can employ to make the process a lot easier.
How to Decorate a Kitchen Backsplash
The backsplash is the space between the bottom of the cabinets and the top of your counters in the kitchen. It is the ideal place to add a little spice or color to your kitchen. There are many ways to decorate the backsplash to reflect your individual lifestyle.
How to Plug a Tie Hole in Concrete Wall
When a home or building is constructed with concrete, the walls are framed with forms. The builder pours concrete into these forms, and the spaces left between the framing pieces are known as tie holes. Once the walls are completely dried and solid, the tie holes are typically filled in with concret