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How to Remove Carpet Tape From a Wood Floor
You've pulled up the carpet that was hiding your wood floor, but now you have another problem: old tape that was holding the carpet in place is stuck to your hardwood floor. Before you throw up your hands in defeat, you'll be pleased to learn it's not too tough to remove carpet tape from wood. With
How to Frame Internal Walls
An internal wall made of drywall begins with a frame. A frame consists of a top and bottom plate and vertical wall studs. Building an interior wall frame is not a complicated project, but it does need to be done properly to ensure a sturdy wall. Many homeowners build wall frames while finishing thei
How to Care for My Tarkett Vinyl Floor
High performance Tarkett Resilient Sheet Flooring offers design options from sheet vinyl to tiles. The flooring can be installed on almost any substrate, including concrete and plywood, and is suitable for installation over radiant heat floors. Resilient flooring is designed with an inner core that
How to Build a Tire House
A tire house -- often referred to as an Earthship -- is an energy efficient home made from primarily recycled materials. Tire houses make use of a readily-available and problematic waste product -- tires -- to create a supporting structure that can be filled with dirt to produce a high thermal mass
How to Fix Bad Drywall
Drywall is used in almost every home and can be damaged easily or incorrectly installed. You may need to patch a small hole or cover an exposed seam, but the process to fix these problems is usually the same. Most drywall is made from the mineral gypsum, which consists of water and calcium and is su
How to Demolish Sheetrock Walls
There is nuance to everything in construction, even the seemingly chaotic process of demolition. Removing Sheetrock, or drywall, from a wall can be messy, so the right demolition method is particularly important. Start by turning off the breakers in the main electrical panel that power the area wher
How Should Cardboard Vents Be Installed in an Attic Area When Blowing in Cellulose Insulation?
Adding cellulose insulation to the existing insulation in your attic will help keep your home feeling comfortable and reduce your energy costs year round. Correctly installing your insulation and proper ventilation are important to the performance of your insulation. Installing rafter vents is one w
How to Revive Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors get dingy and discolored after years of use. It's usually not the hardwood itself that is affected, but the gloss layer of varnish or other clear finish that suffers wear and tear. Seriously age-worn floors may require a full sanding down to bare wood and complete refinishing, which
How to Refinish Wood Paneling
Wood paneling takes time and effort to refurbish. In some cases, a thorough cleaning may be all that is necessary to bring the paneling back to life. But if the finish is old and worn, it typically requires more work. This involves stripping off the old finish, repairing holes and cracks and applyin
How to Repair a Marble Shower
Marble showers have a modern and spacious look. These showers are typically ornate, with light or dark marble and glass covering the enclosure. Though marble is durable, it is not impervious to damage and may become chipped or cracked. If your home has a marble shower with a chip or crack, you don't
About Vinyl Tile Flooring
Vinyl tiles are an inexpensive alternative to ceramic tiles or wood flooring. Because they are cheaper, come in a wide variety of patterns and colors, are waterproof and are easy to install, vinyl tiles may be ideal for you if you wish to improve a room yourself without straining your budget. Althou
Metal Roofs That Qualify for a Tax Credit
Installing the proper metal roof may qualify you for a tax credit.abstract red metal tiled roof background and chimney image by Avesun from Fotolia.comIn 2009, as part of the stimulus package, the administration granted a $1,500 tax credit for homeowners to make their homes more...
Burning Characteristics of Different Wood
Some woods are better for burning than others.fireplace image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.comIf you use a fireplace as a heat source, then you are aware that some woods make better fuel than others. It is not just a matter of how many BTUs of heat a given amount of wood can produce, but...
How to Repair a Parquet Wood Floor
Parquet floors were popular from the 1930s through the 1970s, so many older homes still have this type of hardwood flooring. If the home you live in has an old parquet floor, you can refinish and repair that floor by removing and replacing any damaged tiles. Checking the floor on a regular basis and
How to Install Handicap Bars in a Tile Shower
Installing handicap bars in a shower can act as a safety precaution and also as a necessity. In some cases, the Americans with Disabilites Act requires by law that certain showers be equipped with grab bars.
How to Install Plywood Over Concrete
While concrete creates a durable flooring surface, it is not very appealing or attractive if left bare. Homeowners who plan to install decorative flooring materials, such as hardwood floors, will need to lay a plywood subfloor directly on top of the existing concrete slab. When exterior and interior
The History of Particle Boards
Particle board is a man-made composite wood product that is used as an affordable substitute for more expensive hardwoods. To create particle board, the manufacturer combines wood by-products, such as sawdust and wood shavings, with synthetic resins . The material is pressed into sheets and cut in t
Double Wall Fireplace Pipe Installation
Double wall fireplace pipe installation is a simple project. It does not require a lot of work; however, planning and care must be exercised to ensure that the pipe is installed in a manner that is safe and structurally sound. More than the actual installation of the fireplace, running the doubl
How to Remove & Install a Shower Door & Panels
Keep water where it belongs and add seamless beauty to your bathroom by enclosing your shower with glass. You also can add a spa-like experience to your daily cleansing routine by installing a shower panel. Glass doors and high-tech panels are easy to install and will not only bring you years of rel