The following is a listing of the most common sheet vinyl problems, complaints, and defects. Most of the problems are usually traced to poor maintenance and care on the part of the homeowner. There are installer related problems and actual material defects. This guide will help you zero in on the probable cause.
Purchasing area rugs or carpeting is a big business. Just check all the listings in the Yellow Pages. Same with carpet cleaning, there are many cleaning services listed. Carpets get a lot of wear in your home. It makes sense, you walk on the carpet, not on the walls and ceilings ... at least I hope not!
Everyone spills something on their carpeting at some time. These carpet cleaning tips will help with your spills on your carpet or area rugs. Whatever the area rug stain, you can often remove it if you have a rescue kit handy.
Area rugs add a personalized touch to the room. Below are area rug dealers that were selling high quality products at the time of this column.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates why simple pipe scaffolding is an excellent tool to use for outdoor painting projects. It provides more solid, stable work area than a ladder.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how a pop rivet gun works. Pop rivets work great to fasten two pieces of thin metal. Tim knows all about being politically correct.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, explains why you need to use special cameras to take photos of construction or building defects. A construction photo may help you with a contractor dispute or to find that pipe hidden behind the wall a few years down the road.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows some sweet tips on how to keep a paint brush looking like new (save that paintbrush sleeve), how to seal paint can lids and how to get professional results when painting with two different color house paints.
Does your gas grill run out of propane in the middle of cooking? Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates the basics for converting outdoor grills from propane to natural gas grills.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows all sorts of work clothing for all seasons and especially rainy days. These work clothes are designed to keep your warm and dry, while allowing you to move.
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