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Loft Bed Instructions
A loft bed is a bed on a raised platform that allows you to use the space underneath your sleeping area to increase the size of a room. In small studio apartments or small bedrooms, loft beds allow you more floor space and can allow you to add a sitting area underneath the bed. In many college dorm
How to Identify Active Termites
Often mistaken for ants, termites may live in your yard or home and eat wood and plant materials. Termites fly around in the spring and mate, then their wings break off and they start tunneling underground. Termites need moisture, so they build tunnels in moist soil. When they run out of food in the
How to Build a Curved Bar
Curved bars are challenging projects that should be planned completely before starting. If you want to build your own, as opposed to the custom-built bar picture shown, then use base kitchen cabinets made of strong plywood frames, capable of holding any weight of countertop you decide to order. Fini
How to Figure Wall Length for Octagons
Use an octagonal shape for an impressive backyard gazebo or an unusual room addition for your house. For construction projects, you likely want a regular octagon --- one in which all the sides have the same length. If you know the size of a square area you have to work with, you can calculate the le
Fastening Stone Tile to Walls
Adding stone tiles to walls adds dimension to your décor. Stones tiles like slate or travertine have a lot of movement and color variation, giving your entire space a pop of color. The trickiest part of installing stone wall tile is managing the weight of the tile. Because natural stone tends
How to Fill Lock Holes in Wood Doors
Removing a lock from a wood door without replacing it with a new assembly will leave a sizable hole in the door panel. Solid wood doors are expensive, so you may want to fill the hole with a patch instead of replacing the entire door. A patch made of scrap wood is an option for painted doors because
How Much Space Should Be Left Around Laminate Flooring?
Real wood contracts and expands according to the moisture and temperature levels it's exposed to. As such, you'll need to leave a gap between any laminate flooring that contains real wood and the walls in the room in which you're installing it. If you don't, the pressure that's exerted on your floor
How to Replace Broken Casement Window Panes
Depending on your age, or the age of your home, you may be familiar with casement windows, which were popular choices among home builders in the decades preceding and following Word War II. Typical casement windows hinge on the side and normally include an inside crank to open the window either inwa
How to Refinish Pine Plank Floors
Pine plank floors provide a rustic feel to your interior and take most abuse in stride. From time to time the finish will need to be spruced up a bit. Refinishing wood floors does not have to be a trying experience. In most cases, a simple screening to remove the top coat of finish is all that is ne
Chemicals in Ink Pens
Chemical in Ink Pensfountain pen image by Pali A from Fotolia.comThere are various types of ink pens, including ballpoint ink pens, rollerball ink pens, fountain ink pens, felt-tip ink pens, nib or dip pens, and reed pens---all of which perform the same function, that is to make a...
Textured Ceiling Ideas
A textured ceiling is more visually appealing than a plain ceiling.Course White Background image by Gary Chorpenning from Fotolia.comWhen you are installing a new ceiling, there is no reason to leave the ceiling completely smooth unless it appeals to you. Textured ceilings offer rooms...
How to Cover Up the Sides of Carpet Stairs
While some homeowners prefer hardwood stairs, others choose to carpet stairs. Carpeting stairs makes them more comfortable for walking and also changes the overall decor of the home. One important decision you'll have to make is how to cover up the sides of the carpet going down the staircase. When
Is It Acceptable to Use Ceramic Tile in a Dining Room?
Tile can add texture to the walls or flooring of any room or serve as an additional pop of color in the space. Although tiles are traditionally included in the kitchen and bathroom, using tiling in the dining room to solidify the decor theme in the area or to artistically separate it from other room
Different Ideas for Painting Crown Molding
Using a white or off-white shade to paint crown molding gives a room a classic look.brush in paint image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.comHomeowners often use crown molding to add an elegant touch to a room. This decorative trim is typically used to line the edge where the wall meets...
How to Install Ice Cables on Metal Roofs
People who live in geographical regions with climates that produce low temperatures and heavy snowfalls have to spend a great deal of time shoveling snow, scraping ice off their cars, and carrying out repairs that result from snow, ice and water damage. Ice cables are devices used to prevent snow an
Colorado State Building Codes for Stairs
Make your staircase Colorado ready.stairs image by Dmitry Nikolaev from Fotolia.comWhen constructing a new building, whether commercial or residential, state and federal regulations give details on how buildings are to be designed and constructed. These building codes ensure the safety...
Installing Ceramic Tile on a Floor
Ceramic tile is a durable flooring option for your home. Tiles come in a large selection of colors, textures and styles. Select a tile that will complement your room's style. Tiled floors are ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms and other areas where quick cleanup is necessary. Install the ti
How to Design a Stained Glass Victorian Window
Designing a stained glass window is very exciting. Such windows are often permanently installed on a house, and the window you design may be a focal point of that home for hundreds of years. This does add some responsibility to creating an attractive and period-appropriate window design, one that ad
How to Paint a Finished Cabinet
When a finish becomes dull, cracked or simply dated, it's time to take action. Instead of throwing out a cabinet when it becomes an eyesore, consider painting it. Regardless of the previous finish, painting is possible. Take the time, and turn that old cabinet into a do-it-yourself project to be pro
Flooring Ideas for a Family Room With Pets
Keeping the family room neat and clean can be a real challenge when you have pets. However, there are hard-surface, non-porous flooring options that can make flooring maintenance easier.For those who yearn for something soft underfoot, top off these flooring choices with an