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How Are Roofing Materials Made?
AsphaltAsphalt roofing is the most widely used roofing material in the US, and is available in rolled or shingle varieties. Traditional asphalt roofing begins with a layer of heavy paper or roof felt. This base layer is sprayed with asphalt, a bituminous product derived from petroleum...
Basement Dehumidifiers Problems
Basements are notorious for having mold and bacteria caused by humidity. A basement dehumidifier will eliminate water vapor in the area and control the growth of these potentially hazardous conditions. The conditions of the basement as well as the temperature can cause problems with humidifiers, but
Easy Backsplash Ideas
Use wood paneling for your backsplash as an alternative to stone.panel image by Dave from Fotolia.comInstalling a backsplash of ceramic, porcelain or clay tile is expensive and time consuming. To create an effective backsplash, use material that is fireproof and easily cleaned. Install a...
About the Advantages of Having Brazillian Teak Wood Flooring
The word "thekku" in the Indian Malayalam language of Southeast Asia refers to a tree that produces a dense, oily wood used for centuries for furniture and building. In the West, it is called "teak." It is indigenous to Southeast Asia and the Philippines, and species also grow in tropical...
How to Install Nailed-Down Hardwood Floors
Nailed-down hardwood floors are installed primarily with nails shot through the sides of the boards (except for the starting course), so the heads of the nails are hidden by the next course of flooring. A floor nailer, available for rent at your local home improvement store, is designed to install t
How to Lay Cement Under Tile
Tiles are used frequently in kitchens and bathrooms on floors, backsplashes, and walls. If you are planning to lay tile yourself, learn how to properly apply thin-set tile mortar--a smooth foundation is the key to successful, professional-looking tile installation. Laying down the tile mortar is a v
How to Order Yellow & White Kitchen Cabinets
Ordering kitchen cabinets to match your décor can be tricky, especially if you need multiple colors. Yellow and white cabinets can blend well into your kitchen, especially if it is decorated with the same color scheme. In addition, choosing kitchen cabinets in this color palette can also help
How to Design a Kitchen Nook
A breakfast nook generally sits off to the side of a kitchen, giving the owner a small area to eat, complete paperwork or just sit and relax in. When you are decorating the rest of your home, the question of how to best utilize your nook may come up. In particular, a kitchen nook should be a warm, c
How to Install Glass Doorknobs
Glass doorknobs are a beautiful and elegant way to add flair to a room. Glass doorknobs catch the light and add a touch of vintage charm to your door. You will find that the simple addition of a glass doorknob in your home adds interest to even the dullest room. The installation process for glass d
Stair Hand Railing Ideas
There are a variety of hand rail styles to match all kinds of home decor.stairs image by Dmitry Nikolaev from Fotolia.comA stairway handrail is more than just a tool to help you get down the stairs, although it does serve that purpose well. A stair rail is also a decorative element that...
How to Cut Tile Around Outlets
You're doing a great job tiling the kitchen backsplash, but now you have a dilemma. You have outlets on the wall and the tiles don't come even to the edge: You need to cut the tiles to fit around the outlet and you haven't a clue how to do it. Before you throw down your trowel in despair, grab your
How to Install Kitchen Cabinet & New Hardware
An empty kitchen free of appliances, cabinets and furniture offers a completely blank slate. You can choose any finish and design as well as arrange your kitchen in exactly the layout that works for you. Whether you are ordering your cabinets from a home improvement center or a cabinet design center
How to Use Lite Weight Evercoat Primer
Founded in 1953, Evercoat is a company that produces auto body repair fillers and putties, as well as products to patch and repair marine vehicles. Of the products offered by the company, the Lite Weight Plastic Body Filler, is used to fill and repair damaged body panels of the steel surface of auto
How to Install 16X16 Shower Wall Tiles
There's no better looking wall covering for shower stalls than hard tiles. Whether it's ceramic, porcelain or any of the many other choices, hard tiles give a solid, sturdy yet civilized look to the whole project. Using unusually large tiles of 12 to 16 inches wide looks especially dramatic, but com
How to Build Wooden Saw Horses
A saw horse is a simple structure--often temporary--that carpenters use to bring materials they want to work on up to waist level. The name comes from the fact that they are roughly horse shaped (4 legs). It is much simpler to saw a board to a proper length if the board is resting on a solid platfo
How to Protect Wooden Floors
Wooden floors are simple to care for if you are diligent and smart about how you treat them. Not only do they require careful cleaning once a week, you should also make sure they are not scratched by furniture or shoes, and get them refinished every three to five years.
How to Build a Squirrel House for Free
You can build a squirrel house for free by recycling and collecting a few items you already have laying around. A squirrel house is a basic single entry feeder box where tree squirrels come to visit and have a snack. The dimensions of most squirrel houses are similar to that of the average rectangul
What Is the Rule of Thumb for Laying a Hardwood Floor Concerning the Direction of the Wood?
Flooring direction makes a difference. Running it parallel to the longest wall can make the room appear longer, and running it toward a feature in the room, like a fireplace, can highlight the feature. Moreover, installing the floor diagonally can add an element of complexity to an otherwise feature
How to Install Exterior Tile on a Concrete Slab
Tiling an exterior space is essentially the same project as tiling an interior space, in that you lay out the tiles from the middle of the floor and build a grid toward the edges. The difference is in some of the materials you need. Temperature variation outdoors will cause a concrete slab or any ot