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How to Connect Heat Ducts
An efficient heating system needs a good furnace unit and a good duct work system to distribute heated air throughout the house. Duct work must be sized to the airflow output of the unit and installed to move air with minimal disruptions, such as twists and bends. Ducts must be secured to floor jois
How to Insulate Between a Baseboard & a Carpet
When you are replacing a carpet or have an end of the carpet open that is exposed to an exterior wall, you have the perfect opportunity to add some insulation. it is a simple process that involves using a spray foam that will expand. After you allow it to dry, you can cut it away with a razor knife.
How to Shingle a Tower
A tower sometimes can be a stand-alone building or can be part of a larger building. They tend to be tall and narrow, with windows or open spaces near the roof on all sides. Some towers have sharp right angles, and some are circular in nature. Many towers have roofs that are conical in shape. Puttin
Fresh Ideas for a Bathroom
Transform your bathroom into a fresh showcase of your artistic bent.Anastassios Mentis/Pixland/Getty ImagesThe bathroom is perhaps the most functional room in the house. Regardless of how distasteful some of the functions that are performed inside the bathroom are, utilitarianism alone...
How to Install Porcelain Tile Over a Concrete Floor
Laying porcelain tile on a concrete floor on your own is a job that requires planning and preparation. Installing tile on your own is much less expensive than hiring a professional, and if you do it right, you can easily achieve the same professional results. In the end, your room will be transforme
How to Build With Corinthian Columns
Corinthian columns are the newest style of column from ancient Greece, as well as the most decorative style. With comparatively elaborate capitals that depict flowers and laurel leaves, these columns are also the most popular with modern home designers. Building with Corinthian columns can involve a
How to Bend a Roof Drip Edge
A drip edge is a strip of flashing material which is nailed along the edge of the roof to prevent water from getting under the roofing material. Roofing professionals use special equipment to bend drip edge. Bending tools may be cost effective for professionals using a high quantity of drip edge but
How to Add Plants to a Window in Your Living Room
Houseplants can do more than just add a decorative touch to your living room. While it's true that plants can bring color and texture to your home, keeping houseplants also comes with many health benefits. Plants can reduce carbon monoxide and remove contaminants in the air as well as help you fight
Backsplash Painting Ideas
A great way to spruce up your kitchen and add an element of interest is to paint a backsplash. Considerably less expensive than a traditional tile backsplash, you can even paint a faux tile motif to make it look like tile. Other options include stenciling and sponging, and just plain painting, which
How to Replace Cedar Shakes on a House
Cedar shakes are a traditional siding material that has been used for hundreds of years in parts of the Eastern United States. Properly preserved and maintained, cedar shakes should last for decades. However, harsh weather conditions, lack of maintenance, or inferior material quality can lead to dam
How to Make a Bat's Nest
Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. This comes in handy due to the fact that 70 percent of bats live on a diet comprised solely of insects. Because of the bat's natural ability to keep the insect population down, many homeowners and gardeners welcome these flying mammals into their yar
Kitchen Bar Design Ideas
A bar space in the kitchen can work well for cooking and social gathering. Multiple cooks can use a bar area while family members or friends are seated for conversation. The amount of space you have to work with will determine a lot about your design, but look at options for various shapes, workable
How to Install Vinyl Tile Over a Concrete Floor
Vinyl floor tiles offer the realistic look of stone tile without the complicated installation. In fact, the most popular method for installing vinyl tile is to simply peel and stick. Best of all, this vinyl flooring can be placed on a subfloor pad to ensure softer walking.
How to Adjust the Rollers on a Sliding Glass Door
As a sliding door ages, it will be necessary to adjust the rollers from time to time. All sliding doors use roller assemblies on the bottom edge of the door. These roller assemblies are adjustable to accommodate the expansion and contraction of the door frame opening. Adjusting the rollers will take
How to Patch Travertine Tile
Appreciated for its color shades and lasting durability, travertine is a natural stone similar to limestone. Travertine is used in residential kitchens and bathrooms. Although sturdy, travertine tile contains naturally occurring holes that vary in size and shape. Gas bubbles trapped in travertine du
How to Bake With Vintage Cookware
Vintage cookware is not only fun to collect, but also useful in the kitchen. It is important to take care of vintage cookware, however, because it wasn't made to withstand microwave ovens and dishwashers. Vintage cookware is often easy to find at thrift stores and quite affordable.
How to Stain Ceiling Cabinets
It can be rather tricky to stain ceiling cabinets, since you must do almost all the work by reaching up. It is not impossible, however, and the results of stained ceiling cabinets can be quite stunning when the project is complete. An updated set of cabinets can be yours within a few days, if you wo
How to Hang on a Concrete Wall
Decorating your basement can make the space more usable and welcoming. One common issue, however, when decorating some basements is hanging items on concrete walls. Some simply stick adhesive hooks to the wall, but these cannot support a lot of weight and may be unable to adhere to the porous surfac
How to Measure Openings for Shutters
Shutters for your house can be functional or just for aesthetics. When deciding on a style and size of shutters, you need to determine if they will be operable. Another consideration is the material that the shutters are made from. Some shutters are made of a plastic resin and will not stand up to h