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Bathroom Cabinets Ideas
As with many rooms in your home, having adequate storage options in your bathroom can prevent the space from being cluttered and disorganized. Cabinets are a versatile and effective way to store items in your bathroom, and can provide a decorative element to the space as well. There are a variety of
How to Patch Cracks in Garage Drywall Taping
Most garages are not climate-controlled. With temperature fluctuations and changes in humidity, drywall tape can loosen from the wall surface and crack or bulge. While the tape does not hold drywall panels together, it provides a smooth base for the installer to apply the drywall mud. When the tape
How to Replace a Long Board in an Old Wood Floor
Old wood floorboards have a character all their own. The unique pattern of wear, the combination of sunlight, traffic, chemicals used and any finish that has been applied all combine to give each floor a personality that is distinct. Replacing one board in an old floor requires a bit of finish work
How to Remove All the Tiles in "Cupcake Corner"
"Cupcake Corner" is a free Facebook game that requires you to set up and run your own bakery. You can redecorate almost every aspect of the bakery, including the floor tiles, which you can upgrade. While you cannot physically remove old tiles, you can place new tiles on top of them and thu
How to Install Sliding Pocket Doors
Installing pocket doors is a great way to enhance the look of your home. It's a relatively simple process that requires a bit of elbow grease. A section of the wall must be removed, and you must be certain that the measurements you take are extremely accurate. The entire process of installation will
How to Attract Saw-Whet Owls
With its diminutive size, quizzical expression and big head, the saw-whet owl is very appealing. They are also useful animals to have on your land because they consume pests, in particular mice. You can entice saw-whet owls into your garden by providing the things the owls need. They require places
Cost to Install Ceramic Tile Floor
The cost of installing a ceramic tile floor will vary depending on a wide variety of elements. While there are some general guidelines in place on a nation-wide basis, the cost of living in each city, the level of training the installer has, the citizen or migrant status of their employees, the leve
How to Calculate the Cellulose Insulation Needed
Cellulose insulation is a loose-fill type of insulation. The material comes in plastic bags of various sizes. It can be dumped into the attic space or blown into place using a special machine. Calculating the amount of material required for an attic space is crucial so you have enough insulation on
Backflow Prevention on Sprinkler Systems
Backflow systems on sprinkler systems are required by local building codes to prevent irrigation water from contaminating drinking water. Backflow is caused when the system is turned off and the loss of pressure siphons dirty water back into the pipe that can contaminate the house water if no backfl
Leveling an Uneven Subfloor for Hardwood
A hardwood floor does not need to be installed on a level subfloor, instead a hardwood floor should be installed on a flat subfloor. Subfloors can be made from different materials, such as concrete slabs, wooden planks and particle boards. In the majority of hardwood floor installations, the manufac
How to Decorate Concrete Floors
Concrete floors present an amazing range of decorating options. The surface can be saw-cut to look like brick or stone floors for the country look or a Mediterranean feel. A contemporary room design can be enhanced using acid stain to decorate concrete floors. Painted concrete floors set the tone fo
Homemade Columns
Columns--those timeless architectural support features that create a stately appearance to many building and rooms styles--have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians. Whether concealing existing support beams or merely recreating the look for their aesthetic appeal, making homemade colum
How to Install Flex Ducts in New Construction
It is easiest to install heating and cooling duct-work when a house is under construction. Walls and ceilings are open and it's easy to get access to run ducts. Architects and house designers normally allocate space for ducts, but if any alterations need to be made, it is easier to accomplish before
Home Repair Help for the Elderly
When it comes to home repairs, making sure to work with a reputable builder and understanding all of the ins and outs of each component of the job can be a challenge. However, for elderly people, the difficulty of supervising home repairs is more difficult, particularly if they face mental or physic
How to Measure a Baseboard's Outer Corners
Baseboard is installed at the bottom of walls, and apart from its aesthetic quality it also holds the practical aspect of protecting the wall from scuffs or damage from shoes. Baseboard has both inner and outer corners. Inner corners are regular corners in a room, whereas outer corners are corners t
How to Make a Waterfall
A waterfall in the yard can be a decidedly magnificent addition. You can use the waterfall as a central focus point of the yard, or build it around a meditation area, with a canopy of vining flowers covering the bench facing the waterfall. It isn't that difficult to build a waterfall if you take the
Ideas for Bath Storage
Keep bathroom supplies in bins to avoid clutter.bathroom containers image by Tammy Mobley from Fotolia.comOf all the rooms in your house, your bathroom may be the biggest challenge when it comes to finding storage. Between dirty clothes, wet towels, medical and cleaning supplies, beauty...
Cost of a Conventionally Built Home Vs. an Eco Home
Green homes do not have to cost more than conventional homes to construct, and if done wisely it can cost less. On average, a green home costs approximately 2 percent to 5 percent more than a conventionally built home, and at times 10 percent more when premium materials are used. However, when you c
DIY Shelving Solutions
One of the most common gripes for homeowners is not enough storage space. Simple do-it-yourself shelves can provide ample extra storage or display areas around the home and, with a little effort, can look like professionally installed shelves. Keyhole hangers are a great way to add sophistication to
Whirlpool Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
You can fit your whirlpool bathtub almost anywhere from a corner to a spa-like alcove.large bathtub image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.comIf you're thinking about remodeling your bathroom and you have the space, a whirlpool bathtub can help create a spa-like atmosphere. Commonly...