Create extra storage space with attic trusses. Special roof trusses or storage trusses allow for that extra room in the attic. Is there a price for this room in attic trusses? Here are some attic frame truss possibilities.
Create extra storage space with attic trusses. Special roof trusses or storage trusses allow for that extra room in the attic. Is there a price for this room in attic trusses? Here are some attic frame truss possibilities.
Venting your clothes dryer directly into the garage could be a building-code violation and a bad idea. Dryer vents exhaust a large amount of water vapor. Putting this condensation into your garage could create rust on unpainted surfaces, and worse, mold inside the walls and ceiling. Clothes-dryer venting should be to the outside.
Inlets for fresh air resupply the exhausted air in your home. Without this fresh air you have the potential for back draft of dangerous gases from your appliances.
Laminate Floor Over Concrete TIPS Laminate floors must be on solid and smooth floors WATCH my Laminate Floor Video Series BELOW! Concrete is a solid base and excellent Use self-leveling compounds to make concrete smooth and level CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’m renovating a 1969 ranch home that’s over […]
Undermount kitchen sinks are sleek and gorgeous. Kitchen sinks that undermount below the countertop are perfect for granite, marble, solid surface or engineered stone countertops. A granite undermount kitchen sink is what I have in my own home.
Bathroom exhaust fans can dump cold air into rooms if they are not installed correctly. There are several places the cold air enters the bathroom fan exhaust pipe and room. Inferior, low-quality fans are often the problem.
Cabinet knobs, especially kitchen cabinet knobs, are very important pieces of hardware. But cabinet knob placement is an issue for many, as some people just don't know exactly where to place the knob on the cabinet door. Kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls can be installed professionally, if you use a handy template and the right tools.
Cold Air Bath Exhaust Fan TIPS Fan dampers designed to stop mice, not air Spray smooth metal exhaust pipe with magic foam Exhaust pipe should exit side wall of house Roof exhaust is good in no-snow areas CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter David Teal lives in Woodville, Ohio. He has a problem […]
Quick Summary: Compare slab to crawl space wood floor cost Pros and Cons of slab Pros and Cons of crawl space wood floor Karen lives in Saint Cloud, Florida. She emailed me the following: "I would like to build a home that is about 600 sq ft with 1000 sq ft roof to cover the front […]
Dimmer Switch SAFETY TIPS Most dimmer switches rated for 600 watts Convert unused electricity to HEAT Electric heaters 1200 watts, or more! Wall switches could operate a full or half a wall outlet Use RED Sharpie pen to mark outlets CLICK HERE to subscribe to Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter Plugged in Space Heater Several weeks ago a […]
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