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How to Care for a Prefinished Wood Floor
Prefinished wood floors are an attractive flooring option. These floors are widely available from flooring companies and home improvement stores. They are often cheaper than site-finished floors and are less messy to install. Prefinished wood floors are also easy to maintain. All they require is sim
When Installing Wood Siding Should I Use Vapor Barrier or Tyvek?
Whether you should use a vapor barrier or Tyvek when installing wood siding depends on a variety of factors, such as the composition of the remaining wall system and the climate. It is important to get this part of the wood siding installation correct in order to prevent any problems with moisture a
Is Attic Insulation Safe?
When you go into your attic you may find it filled with fiberglass, cellulose, mineral rock wool or foam insulation. Most insulation is safe after installation. But during the installation process, fibers from fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose can cause irritations. Spray foam insulation is highly
Different Methods for Hand-Distressing Floors
Some people like to hand-distress their floors to make new wood look antiquated. Rather than using machines to provide an older, beat-up look to wood floors, contractors now use hand scrapers and a variety of other tools to create the same look. Distressing floors is an art form, so let your inner a
Causes of Nail Pops & Cracks in the Drywall of a New House
Cracks in drywall aren't limited to older homes. New homes are prone to developing cracks, especially within the first six months after completion. The builder can reduce the risk of cracking and nail pops by using only certain types of lumber. Nail pops occur when the dried joint compound used to f
How to Buy a Wood Paneling Trim
Wood trim or molding is used in the interior of a home to hide imperfections and add style to the edges of windows, ceilings, floors and other areas of the room. There are options available to conform to just about any design taste. When buying trim, take into account the type of wood, whether the t
What Kind of Flooring Do You Put on Outside Balconies?
If your home, condo or apartment has an outside balcony that needs new flooring, you may be wondering what kind of material is appropriate for this kind of surface. You actually have several options. You can go with almost any kind of flooring on an outside balcony that you would put anywhere else w
How to Measure Arches
Windows with an arch at the top and a rectangular window underneath require special measurements in order to purchase window treatments to fit the arch. Coordinating a window shade or blind on the top arch with the bottom treatment provides a finished appearance of the entire window. There are four
How to Install a GE Profile Cooktop
GE markets Profile branded cooktops as high-quality appliances with modern cooking technology and fresh styling at a reasonable price point. They are made in several sizes and burner configurations to suit varied kitchen designs. The induction cooktops are powered by electricity and can be installed
How to Paint Oakley Frames
Oakley sunglasses are a popular accessory for many people seeking protection for their eyes during outdoor activities. From recreational activities to law enforcement and military operations, Oakley sunglasses are available for a variety of applications in both men's and women's styles. It's possibl
How to Access Roofing & Gutters
Roof access comes from one of three entry ways: a ladder, a hatch in the roof or a window on an upper level of the building. Climb through the hatch or window, if possible, to access the midsection of the roof. Use a ladder to clean the gutters, unless the roof is flat or has safety guardrails along
Stamped Concrete FAQ
Stamped concrete, also called patterned concrete, has been colored, formed and designed to resemble other building and paving materials like brick, flagstone, cobblestone and even wood. It is made by coloring and stamping designs and textures into the mixed and formed concrete. Its...
How to Mudd & Tape Drywall
Walls erected using modern construction techniques are typically made of drywall. The drywall needs to be taped and mudded in order to give a seamless appearance. Presented in this tutorial is a method for taping and mudding that will leave beautifully seamed corners in any room. Only a few special
Luxury Playhouses for Kids
Your child can have a luxury playhouse that looks just like her real house.mansion,southern,plantation,fence,building,archite image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comIt's very common for children's play to mimic real life to the point of defining stereotypical roles of males and females,...
How to Safely Disconnect Solar Panels
Solar panels are designed to take light from the sun and convert it into electricity. As these devices become more popular in the residential community, safety becomes an issue. These units produce electricity as long as any amount of light hits the solar panels. This presents a safety concern becau
How to Remove Wood Glue From Clamps
Your clamps are a second set of hands for you. You use them to hold items you are working with and gluing together. Over time, wood glue builds up on your clamps and needs to be removed. You don't need a "special glue remover" or harsh chemicals to remove the wood glue buildup. All you need is some
Instructions on How to Mount a Dayton Blower
Dayton blowers are used to suck air out of areas such as barns, warehouses, sheds or greenhouses. They are mounted by their outtake valves. Often, a bracket will be built for attaching the blower. The bracket is mounted to an exterior wall where the intake valve can be positioned over a hole that wa
How to Make Furniture With an Old Dresser
Old dressers made from wood, plywood or MDF--medium-density fiberboard--can be converted into other useful furniture items once they are no longer useful for the original purpose. Projects that take advantage of the dresser's box shape, such as bookcases, allow craftspeople to make few cuts and salv
How to Remove an Oven Door
Removing the door from your oven isn't as daunting of a task as it may seem. Whether you're replacing the door, or just taking it off so that you can give it a good, deep clean, it's a relatively simple task that any homeowner should be able to handle.
How to Install a Six Volt Solar Fence Charger
Fence chargers supply electricity to a fence to electrify the wires for animal containment. Six-volt solar fence chargers rely on sunlight for energy to convert to electricity. Solar chargers can be installed in remote areas without the need for long electrical lines. This feature makes a solar char