Replace Warped Hardwood Floor TIPS Hardwood floor board can be replaced Extremely hard job - no room for mistakes Professional is best equipped to do this job Furniture repairman can fix other defects without removal of wood CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Tom P. who lives down south, who has the patience […]
To refinish wood floors, you don't always have to sand them. Professionals use screening, or use a buffing machine, to scuff away the scratch. Then they reapply the clear urethane coat. DIY kits now have liquid sanders that chemically sand the finish. You can walk on your refinished hardwood floors in just a day or less.
Cork flooring is durable, attractive and easy to install. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shows how to install cork floors. His tips and instructions make laying cork tile flooring easy.
Hardwood flooring is a fantastic natural material that can add warmth and beauty to your home. Hardwood floors can last for generations with proper care. A hardwood floor looks great in any room, even kitchens, family rooms and hallways. Hardwood floor installation is not as easy as it might seem. To get professional results, you need the right tools and experience.
Exhaust fans help maintain a great indoor environment. Indoor activities, especially in the kitchen and bath, produce pollution that needs to be exhausted to the outside. Select the proper sized exhaust fan, install it correctly per manufacturer specifications, and provide for some makeup air, and your home ventilation will do its job.
Use this table to calculate the Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) capacity needed for an exhaust fan in a specific room. A ventilation fan should meet at least the minimum standard CFM to provide proper exhaust. Before you install bathroom or kitchen exhaust fans, start here to determine what you need to proceed for proper ventilation.
Having a flat floor is critical when installing ceramic tile. High or low spots in the floor can cause the tile to crack. A new electronic laser level helps you locate the high or low spots in your floor.
Do you have worn spots on your hardwood floors? Here is a hardwood floor finish repair tip that will save you money and restore your floor finish.
Granite sealer is to granite as urethane is to hardwood flooring. Granite sealers must be applied to granite countertops to prevent deep stains within the stone. Not all granite countertop sealers are the same. There are different levels of quality. Look for a granite counter sealer that offers years of protection, and costs the most amount of money. These are usually the best.
Kitchen exhaust fans have to be sized properly for your kitchen. Overhead exhaust fans capture the smoke and grease mist that could coat your kitchen surfaces. Some of the cook exhaust fans come with built-in lights.
Subscribe to the FREE Ask the Builder newsletter to receive professional advice for your home. Complete the form below and each week you'll get:
Unsubscribe at any time. We respect your email privacy.