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Tuscan Bathroom Ideas
Stone and marble walls create a natural Tuscan decor.Shower image by Semfamily from Fotolia.comA Tuscan design for your bathroom creates an old world atmosphere that is warm and luxurious. Tuscan style combines natural elements and the rustic colors of nature. The bathroom is one place in...
How to Clean Stucco Stains From Metal Window Frames
Stucco is a type of mortar made with either lime or cement and is used to cover, insulate, patch and texture walls and ceilings. If stucco comes into contact with aluminum doors or window frames it can cause unsightly stains and damage the metal finish. Clean the stucco stains from your metal window
Information on Drywall Tools & Textures
Drywall installation and finishing is a multistep process that culminates in a smooth or textured wall covering. Drywall tools include the tools required to cut and hang the drywall, the tools used to apply joint compound and tape to drywall seams and the tools used to create drywall textures. Textu
How to Increase the Soundproofing of an Existing Wall
Soundproofing a room can be a great way to make a home more valuable and enjoyable to live in. Rooms such as a home theater, a music recording studio or a baby's room are good options for making soundproof. It is a fairly big job to make a room soundproof, so you should factor the cost and effort ag
How to Build a Heated Concrete Floor
Once the temperatures outside start dropping and the leaves start falling, concrete floors start feeling very cold to bare feet. You can buy floor coverings and still feel the shock of the bare, cold floor, or you can invest in fuzzy slippers. A better option is to create a radiant-heat floor. This
How to Use a Kitchen Cabinet As a Breakfast Bar
A kitchen cabinet is easily used as a breakfast bar through a few simple repairs and proper placement in your home. A breakfast bar is a convenient spot for quick breakfasts and morning coffee breaks. It can add an informal eating eating for quick meals on the go, so your formal dining room does not
Tyvek Vs. Felt
Tyvek and felt are both durable, protective, non-woven materials. One of the oldest materials known to mankind, felt consists of compressed wool fibers that become even more entangled with one another as elements such as heat, moisture, friction and pressure are applied to the fabric. Introduced by
How to Cover a Patio Floor
If you have a plain cement patio and you want something with more style, there's no reason you can't tile over it. Although floor tile is generally thought of as an indoor material, it can go over exterior surfaces with the right preparation and materials. The main concern is that exterior materials
How to Build a Deck Over Concrete
Building a deck over concrete is a great way to improve your home. A deck gives you extra room and space for grilling and lounging plus it is more attractive and comfortable than concrete. The good news is that when you build a deck over concrete you do not need to worry about putting in a fou
How do I Insulate the Underside of a Bay Window?
A bay window can add square footage to an ordinarily squared-off area. Since bay windows are an extension off the main perimeter wall of your home, insulation should be installed on the underside. Insulation will help minimize the transfer of air and keep your bay window area at a moderate temperatu
How to Identify an Asbestos Ceiling
Many houses contain asbestos ceiling materials, especially houses that were built between the 1950s and the 1980s. Asbestos was used commonly in ceilings since it helps with soundproofing and insulation, it's more resistant to fire, and it also hides ceiling imperfections. An asbestos ceiling is als
How to Patch a Mobile Home Roof
Temperature fluctuations, harsh weather conditions and aging cause leaks in mobile home roofs. Brown stains on mobile home ceilings and walls often indicate roof leaks. Rusted and worn areas on roofs are also signs of leaks. Failure to repair roof leaks eventually causes permanent damage to walls, i
Backsplash Materials
A backsplash rises from the kitchen counter and adheres to the wall behind the counter. It protects the wall against cooking mess, spilling and splashes. There is no set height for a backsplash, but the higher the materials are placed, the more coverage you have. If the backsplash is between the cou
How do I Fuse Together Corian Countertops?
Corian is brand name solid surfacing material made from acrylic polymers heat-bonded into a one-piece countertop with color permeating the piece. Corian offers a non-porous, smooth and easy to maintain surface in kitchens, bathrooms and other areas of the home. Corian is available pre-cut to your ex
How to Set Metal Posts in Cement
Fence posts are installed in the ground so that wood or metal fencing such as chain link can be attached. Used around homes, farms and commercial properties, fences can keep animals in an area or unwanted visitors out. Metal fence posts are typically round and 3 to 4 inches in diameter. It is often
How to Install Home Solar Panels
Solar panels need to be installed on a roof using special solar panel mounting brackets. They are made of steel and designed to mount directly on your roof. The process requires the use of special tools and it will also require some specific roofing skills to prevent leaks. This includes caulking o
How to Remove Wood Shutters
Wooden shutters may be found both on the inside and outside of a house. Interior shutters are most likely installed in a different manner from exterior ones. You probably will have to unscrew the hinges on the interior shutters. You can just slide the outside closures up until they come free.
How to Dispose of Trash
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, young, ignorant and apathetic people are more likely to litter, while people who have a strong sense of community are most likely to dispose of trash properly. Some areas are more prone to littering problems due to a lack of public awareness r
Do-It-Yourself Counter Resurfacing
One way to resurface a countertop is to add new laminate to the surface. Once you remove the sink and any other surface-mounted accessories from the countertop, you are ready to install a piece of laminate that can transform the way your kitchen or bathroom looks. Laminate is strong, long-lasting an
How to Hide Imperfections in Bathroom Walls
You have many budget-friendly tricks for hiding imperfections without having to call in professionals. Whether you have a wall with surface imperfections such as cracks in the plaster or holes are the problem, you can transform an unsightly bathroom wall without blowing your budget. As long as the i