I know, you want to save a little bit of cash on your upcoming job. But the question is, will you be an asset or a liability on the jobsite. Will you get your work done on time? Will you be in the way? Will you do your job right? Your contractor will have several more questions for you, make sure you have the right answers. One more thing: Excuses are reasons for failure.
Nail pops in drywall are caused by rough framing lumber shrinkage. Lumber shrinkage cannot be prevented - it is natural. However, you can reduce nail pops by installing the screws and drywall correctly.
Room additions should start with what you want to do in that space, and then the walls and ceiling should be added. Interior designers know how to do this.
Disagreements happen between homeowners and contractors. Do you always have to go to court? The answer is no. There are alternatives, but let me forewarn you. Nothing is certain when it comes to dispute resolution. Well, one thing is for sure. If you have hired an attorney, that person is going to make some money.
Painting siding of wood provides a protective coating against the elements. Prime your wood siding and trim on the back and edges to extend life. Exterior siding takes a beating, and painting wood siding correctly with backpriming will save you work and money.
If you are building a new home or remodeling, you should really consider fire sprinklers. They may save your life and keep damage to a minimum should a fire ever break out in your home.
To avoid the dust of drywall, use plaster instead. Plaster, like concrete, begins as a mixture of dry compounds. Plaster veneer systems are placed over blue board, similar to drywall gypsum. However, plaster is faster to install by about two or three days and very affordable.
Joint banding or telegraphing in drywall is caused by the drywall paper and the joint compound having different textures. They both absorb liquids differently. Seeing shadows on the drywall is a result of this. To repair your drywall, create a uniform textured surface that absorbs liquids evenly.
Residential locksets fall into two different classifications: mortise or cylindrical. Disadvantages and advantages lie in the way they are constructed and installed.
Your choices of caulk at the store will be mind blowing. Not every caulk works well for every job. There are caulks for porous and non-porous materials. Make sure you pick the right one.
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