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Architecture : Home & Garden
How to Improve Window Insulation
Insulating windows is important, as they can leak hot air, leading to expensive heating bills. Usually, heat lost through windows occurs because existing types of insulation have aged and degraded, and are no longer efficient. Improving your window insulation isn't expensive, won't take much time an
Different Styles of Tin for the Wall or Ceiling
Tin has been used as a decorative material since the later 19th century and became associated with many Victorian homes. With styles originally very limited in the past, tin ceiling tiles and backsplashes now have many more options for homeowners. Plates of brass, copper or chrome along with pre-pai
How to Build a Pallet Barn
Many pallets are built, used once and discarded. You can find them in back of many major businesses next to the dumpster. Discarded pallets can be used in creative green-building projects rather than take up space in landfills or burned as waste. Many companies give them away, while some will charge
How to Make Swim Platform Floats
A swim platform is a perfect addition to any lake or pond bank. These floating platforms can act as safe places to relax or to dive off. Creating a platform that's right for your needs is a great, inexpensive way to enjoy the water.
Installation Instructions for Bathroom Tile
The quality, color and age of the tile in a bathroom is the first thing guests notice when entering the room. The tile sets the tone and provides the backdrop for the rest of the room. Updated fixtures, decorations and paint will not hide dated tile. Begin a bathroom remodel, or create a dream bathr
How to Install a Vent on an RV
Venting an RV allows you to keep heat and odors at bay. RV manufacturers sell RV vent kits, which are designed with pre-drilled holes for easy installation. While this task is moderately easy, with some drilling required, you can complete the task in a day and an assistant is not required. Once your
How to Calculate Topsoil Weight
Calculating topsoil weight isn't exactly rocket science. However, it isn't exact science, either. Topsoil weight varies, depending on the type and consistency of soil and its water content. Sand is lighter than clay. Loam soil, a mixture of silt and sand, is the best soil; silt adds nutrients.
How to Lay Terracotta Floor Tiles
Terracotta is a type of clay from which tiles are often made. Terracotta tiles tend to be larger and much more porous than other masonry tiles like granite or marble. They also can be quite soft, which is why a two-step sealing process is crucial. Unprotected and unglazed terracotta tiles may break
How to Install Solid Granite Countertops
Granite is one of the most luxurious and durable countertop surfaces, offering a natural beauty and range of colors to enhance any home decor. Once the granite countertop has been cut and fabricated, the installation procedure is straightforward and insures a permanent, secure attachment to the base
How to Build a Worship Center
You don't need to have a fancy building with tall steeples and elegant, glass-stained windows to hold a religious service. It's not the building that makes the worship center; but the people. Gone are the days where churches are associated with traditional buildings. Nowadays, worship centers are
How to Build Open Shelving
Open shelving serves two main purposes: storage and display. Often these purposes are intertwined, such as open shelves used to display as well as to store a series of vintage books or a collection of dolls. Attractive and affordable open shelving options are rare, and matching the shelving to exist
How to Attach Wood to a Cement Foundation
Securing a home's framing to the foundation is a critical step in the building process. It prevents slippage due to wind and foundation settling. Attaching wood with foundation straps is the most cost-effective and quickest method for securing the foundation, as it requires no work beyond laying the
Window Shutters Vinyl Vs. Wood
Consumers have several options when it comes to choosing the size, shape and design of window shutters. Material, such as wood or vinyl, poses another consumer decision and may determine a homeowner's shutter experience.
How to Remove Thinset From Plaster
Thinset is used to adhere tiles to walls and floors or to smooth rough plaster. Thinset, also known as Portland cement mortar, is mixed on site with cool water. If mixed correctly, it forms an extremely solid bond with the plaster and tile. To remove thinset is quite difficult. You can only scrape i
How to Add Fabric to a Room Divider
Room dividers don't have to be stark or dull. You can remake your existing room divider to accent and inspire your interior space. Adding a fabric-covered lightweight wood panel to the divider is an effective way to increase its visual interest. Select a fabric in an accent color and pattern that wi
How to Fill Gaps in the Underlayment Before Tiling
If you're tiling a floor with ceramic, stone or vinyl, you need a flat, even surface beneath it to make the floor sit correctly. Gaps in the underlayment can cause cracks or depressions later in the tiles. The easiest way to fill those gaps is with floor leveler. This is a liquid cement that spreads
How to Repair Water Stained Unfinished Hardwood Floors
Installing hardwood floors in your home is beneficial for several reasons. Since wood is a natural resource, it is an eco-friendly material to put in your home, and it also increases your home's value. When installing hardwood flooring, they are unprotected from the elements because they are not sea
DIY: Wall Kitchen Cabinets
Design kitchen wall cabinets for both maximum storage and efficiency. Design an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling cabinets if the kitchen is small, for example. Think in terms of using every square inch of wall space to place items in a very organized way. Don't create a cabinet layout that makes it d
How to Replace Mirrored Bed Headboard With Something Else
If a mirrored headboard is not your style, you can easily replace it with something else to coordinate with the décor of your bedroom. For a country or rustic look, replace the mirrored headboard with a quilt or an old wooden door. If your style is more traditional, replace the mirror with padd