Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows the different kinds of deicing salts that can be used on your driveway. There are rock salt alternatives that are safer to use. Discover what is replacing road salt.
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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, explains why having a gas fireplace in your home can save you time, money and energy. And your back! These fireplaces start quickly and some gas fireplaces have logs with glowing embers.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates two simple ways to winterize your house when the seasons change. Get that garden hose inside and check your insulation.
Kitchen tile backsplash are great for decorating your home. A tile backsplash is waterproof and is available in a variety of color, styles and textures. You can get a glass tile backsplash or a ceramic tile backsplash. Consider your opinions carefully before purchasing. Backsplashes are a long term decorating product, expensive and takes a significant amount of labor to install.
Nail guns are great labor saving tools. But be careful - a nail gun is a gun. Use safety precautions when using a nail gun. Pneumatic nail guns operate off compressed air. The cordless nail gun has a small combustion engine. Check out the pros and cons of nail guns.
Selecting a bathroom vanity is a major decision. Bathroom vanity cabinets come in a variety of styles, sizes, options and more. Installing a bathroom sink vanity is easier if you follow these installation tips.
Consider an attic fan if your attic gets as "hot as blue blazes." There are solar attic fans available. They work great on a sunny day. But the solar powered attic fans do not work on cloudy days or when the sun goes down. However, the attic still has hot air inside at sunset.
Chimney caps should be checked for leaks. A chimney cap can be the cause of a damp attic. If there are cracks in the cement cap, water can get into the inner layers of the chimney masonry. The bricks, stones or block around the chimney may also be a source for the leaks.
Building steps leading down to your patio is not a project for a rookie. Building brick steps can be done several ways. You can use the traditional brick and mortar method or use interlocking concrete bricks, that require no mortar.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates three easy ways to remove nails from pieces of wood so they can be reused in home projects.
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