DIY plumbing may be worth a try, but you can quickly get in over your head. Plumbing is a true craft, and even soldering copper pipes can be a challenge. Discover secrets from a licensed master plumber, Tim Carter.
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Rust prevention is tackled with protective coatings. Rust protection begins with rust removal, prep, good primer and high quality paint with rust inhibitor.
Wall anchor types and sizes are varied for concrete, concrete block and drywall walls. To select the right kind, know the weight of the objects to be shelved and then select the anchors that hold this weight. I always like to add a 50 percent safety factor.
Kitchen cabinets can be updated with paint for little cost. Painting kitchen cabinets can make your cabinetry and kitchen look renewed.
Remodeling an unfinished space has to run smoothly. Schedule the plumbing, electrical, concrete patching, framing walls and ceiling to make basement remodeling happen smoothly.
Acoustical ceiling tiles are great for noise reduction and soundproofing. The soundproofing material is made from spun mineral wool fiber mixed with starch. Your choices of different patterns and grid systems have increased tremendously.
Urethane provides a crystal clear coating of protection, unlike some other clear coatings. Water based urethane does not yellow, but what about linseed oil, varnish and shellac? The subject is complicated and you need to sort out the purpose for the coating to choose correctly.
Garage storage solutions are often unseen. Garage cabinets on the wall, side wall shelves, wall hanging items. Garage storage systems take imagination.
Attic access ladders may not be the safest way up to your attic. Install a one piece, disappearing stairway.
Brass hardware tarnishes. To protect brass from oxidation or tarnish manufacturers apply clear coatings at the factory. However, they still may tarnish over time. Some manufacturers now offer tarnish free hardware with a lifetime guarantee.
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