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Frugal Ideas for a Backyard Makeover
Turn your backyard into a relaxing retreat for adults or a playful area for children without spending a fortune on planning, materials and labor. While the costs of landscaping, outdoor designer furniture and decor can add up quickly, you can do the planning and work yourself, which can save you mon
Cutting Crown Molding on Cabinetry
The good news is that cutting crown molding for a cabinet is no more difficult than cutting the molding for a room. The bad news is cutting crown molding is difficult to master for some people. The key is to measure twice and cut once. You don't need a fancy compound miter saw or a woodworking shop
How to Remove Glued Carpet Underlay
When remodeling your house, there may come an occasion when you need to remove the carpet originally in a room. When removing the original carpet, the underlayment underneath is typically glued to a concrete floor, and removing the underlayment can seem like a daunting task. However, doing this isn'
How to Acid Wash a Tile Shower
Acid washing a tile shower safely removes grout haze and other hard-to-clean deposits, such as hard-water stains, from the grout and tile's surface. Grout haze forms on a tile's surface when the installer does not wash the excess grout, a Portland cement-based filler, off the tile's surface before t
Laying & Spacing Glass Backsplash Tile
Adding a glass backsplash to your kitchen or bath can be an affordable way to add a contemporary touch to the room. Glass tile is an attractive feature and reflects light, making the room seem bigger. Laying and spacing individual glass tiles is an intricate job that requires a careful hand and pati
Can Ceramic Tile be Put on Green Wall Rock?
Green drywall/sheetrock, otherwise known as green board, is a waterproof drywall that must be installed in areas where water is likely to exist. After green board has been installed onto a wall, it is possible--in fact common--to install tile directly over the green board after the drywall mud has d
How to Use Pine Tar Preservative
Pine tar, when mixed with linseed oil and turpentine, is sometimes called Old Down East Deck Coating or boat soup. Pine tar is a protective coating for wood and dates back to the nineth century Vikings. Pine tar helps to waterproof and protect wood. This pine tar mixture is also absorbed into the oa
How to Do Traditional Window Trim
There are many ways to trim out a window, but the most classic method is a simple four-sided miter of flat wood trim. The ends of each piece of trim are cut at 45 degrees to form 90-degree corners. It's the same concept as a picture frame. This is a good way to trim out windows in rustic homes or ca
How to Contract for a Kitchen Remodel
If you would like to remodel your kitchen and you are not an expert at home repairs and renovations, then odds are you are going to need to hire a remodeling contractor. When you contract out the work for your kitchen remodeling, you need to be very careful about the professional you choose to compl
How To Compare Bathroom Fixtures
Bathroom renovations necessitate choosing fixtures such as tubs, sinks, toilets, faucets, lighting, shower heads and towel bars. Consider color, design, quality and comfort when selecting primary fixtures for a bathroom renovation.
How to Fix a Skylight on a Camper With a Rubber Roof
Rubber-coated roofs are on many campers these days due to their tendency to hold up better under various weather conditions. Many larger campers also have skylights to help light up various areas of the cabin. If you have a leaking skylight installed on a camper with a rubber roof, then there are ce
How to Scroll in "MapleStory"
In the online, role-playing game "MapleStory," scrolling is the act of applying a scroll to piece of equipment or weapons. These scrolls, named so because they appear like parchments, can increase the stats of your items. For example, some scrolls increase magic or physical attack on weapo
How to Choose an Entry Door
In homes as in personal relationships, nothing beats a great first impression. A high-quality door sets a welcoming tone and raises the perceived value of your entire home as well as provides added security.
How to Install Blown Side Wall Cellulose Insulation
Old houses are often drafty because they weren’t insulated properly when they were built, if insulated at all. If you’re remodeling your home and the walls are torn open, then you can easily insulate those walls with fiberglass strips. However, if your walls are closed, it gets more comp
How to Remove & Install Hardwood Tile
If you're looking for an easy-to-install product for your deck or patio, hardwood tile may be just the thing. Not only is it easy to install, its system of locking fasteners make it easy to disconnect the deck tiles and pick them up for reuse elsewhere. The subflooring doesn't have to be perfectly l
Small Kitchen Tools
Improve your cooking skills by adding small kitchen tools to your kitchen.kitchen image by yong hong from Fotolia.comWhether preparing a meal or a snack, small kitchen tools come in handy for many kitchen activities. Try cutting meat, fruits or vegetables without a sharp chef's knife or...
Types of Floor Trim
When you finish a room in your home, you may want to add trim to your floor to give it a clean look and make the room look complete. Several styles of trim are out there each working to their own purpose. You should educate yourself on the types of trim and how you use each. Knowledge of the trim t
About the International Building Code Tests
The International Building Code, established by the International Code Council (ICC) in 1997, institutes strict construction standards for builders. These requirements ensure the health and safety of those who use or live in buildings that the International Building Code covers.
How to Install Flooring Over Carpet
All that stands between you and your new floor is aged carpet that will be almost impossible to remove. Don't despair. While hardwood manufacturers recommend pulling up the carpet first, laminate flooring can be installed directly over the carpet with just a few simple, extra steps.
Floor Installation Tools for the Knees
Knee kickers and pads make floor installation easierconstruction worker image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comYou often use a knee kicker to install carpets, but you shouldn't use it as a stretching tool. You can use a knee kicker to put carpeting on stairs, in small closets, or use if...