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Classic Ceramic Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Do something interesting with your backsplash.kitchen stove image by weim from Fotolia.comBacksplashes are an awkward space made interesting; that one or two feet of wall space between your kitchen bench or stovetop and the cabinets or oven range gain new life with tiles. The tiles, of...
How to Install a Stair Runner Using the Bars
Providing the sound-deadening qualities of carpeting, yet exposing the warmth of the wooden steps, carpet runners are much easier to install on stairs than wall-to-wall carpeting. Although stair runners can be installed without them, using decorative runner rods or bars results in a more formal, fin
How to Remove Paint From a Door Screen
Nothing makes a drab looking house pop like a fresh coat of quality paint. Unfortunately, when do-it-yourselfers take on a large painting project, a few drips and splatters are likely to occur. More often than not, paint can easily be removed from most surfaces with a metal putty knife, a wet rag an
How to Replace a Crawl Space Vent
Crawl space vents are installed to provide proper ventilation under the structure of a house that doesn't have a basement. Often, the perimeter walls of homes with crawl space construction use masonry. At regular intervals along the crawl space, adjustable screened vents are installed that are opera
How to Install a Moulding on a Kitchen Cabinet
Any builder's grade kitchen cabinet can look customized and expensive. The key is to add crown molding. Adding crown molding to a kitchen cabinet is a simple and cost effective way to update your cabinetry. Homeowners should learn more about installing molding on their cabinetry.
How to Install Ceramic Tile With Adhesives
Proper installation of ceramic tile requires the use of a tile adhesive. Homeowners should learn more about installing ceramic tile with adhesives such as thin set mortar. Ceramic tile will look beautiful in your home and will stand up to heavy use. Knowing where to begin will help you get started i
About Carpets
Carpet is soft floor covering that includes any loom woven textile or grass item. It is found in almost every American home and many homes worldwide, and is a major design and decorating element. Many choose carpet for its cost effectiveness. Others choose it for style. Regardless of why you may wan
How to Operate a Smoker
Smoking meat gives it an entirely different taste from cooking it with any other method. A meat smoker slow-roasts the food while keeping it moist and infusing the unique flavor. There is a fire at the base of the unit, with mingles with steam, releasing the smoky flavor. Any seasonings on the outsi
Removing Etched Marks From Travertine Floors
Travertine is a natural, calcite-based stone that is easily susceptible to etching. Common household cleaners and items -- including orange juice and soda pop -- will leave etch marks when they come in contact with a travertine surface. You cannot remove the etching by cleaning the travertine floors
Custom Decor Signs
Decorator signs can say a lot about who we are. A racing fan might collect auto ad signs, or oil signs. Amateur chefs might collect restaurant or grocery product signs. Custom signs can show team pride, or brag about our hometown. Personalizing our space is a great way to make a mark on a...
Is There a Lamanate Floor Covering for Stairs?
Manufacturers’ laminate coverings for stairs are usually a combination of standard floor planks and coordinating stair parts. Installing floor coverings on stairs isn't complicated, but precise cutting is important to achieve a professional finish. The durability of laminate coverings can be p
Can You Put Faux Stone Over a Tile Fireplace?
Refacing a fireplace is a big job, any way you slice it. If you have a drab tile fireplace in need of a facelift, make sure you take the time to make any shortcuts successful. While you can't just stick a faux stone finish on top of tiles, it is possible to redo your fireplace without removing the t
Milliken Carpet Colors
Since its founding in 1865, Milliken & Company has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of pattern carpets in the world. With 11,000 employees and a global network of 60 manufacturing locations, the company prides itself on the quality, durability and varied color options...
How to Cover Up Rit Dye on a Carpet
A dye spill on the carpet may seem like the end of a good carpet. If replacing the carpet isn't in the budget and stain removal attempts failed, there's still a way to return harmony and a decorator finish to the room with the dye stain. Rethink the room and plan a different way to arrange it. In on
How to Clean Pencil Marks From Porcelain Tile
Smudges and marks on porcelain tile can be irritating, and should be removed in order to give your bath tub that professionally cleaned, shiny, polished appearance. Removing pencil marks from porcelain tile is simple; all you need is a little steel wool and a vacuum.
The Standard Measurement of Interior Doors
Anyone who has lived in a pre-20th century home has probably experienced ducking or twisting to pass through oddly shaped or compact interior door spaces. Standard measurements for doors did not exist until after World War II, when the massive boom in construction spawned uniformity.
DIY Foam Core
Foam core or foam board refers to a wide range of construction and building materials composed of an extruded lightweight plastic or polymer filling that has a foamy texture. Generally, these materials have high insulation properties and thermal resistance. Because of this, they are commonly used in
How to Choose Carpet
To choose carpet for your home, be especially concerned with the quality of the product, as well as the cost. Carpet not only adds comfort, warmth and color to your home's decor, but also serves useful purposes such as absorbing sound. Making an informed decision will provide you with satisfaction t
Standard Regulations for Bunk Beds
For families who have children sharing a room, bunk beds provide a space-saving, cost-effective place for childhood slumber. Although this piece of furniture's safety is sometimes questioned, parents can rest easier knowing bunk-bed construction is heavily regulated in the United States.
How to Install Travertine on Drywall
Travertine is a type of stone tile that has patterns of holes and craters in the surface, the result of mineral formations in the stone. When you hang travertine on drywall, you need to decide whether you're going to leave those holes “opened” or “closed.” Closing off the hol