Add a second story to your home. Room additions can go 'up' instead of out. Homeowners who have added second stories may be of help answering your questions.
Add a second story to your home. Room additions can go 'up' instead of out. Homeowners who have added second stories may be of help answering your questions.
Driveways and sidewalks are in your path for extending drain pipes, electricity, gas lines, etc. Tunneling under is the best way to go.
"Yes, small shelves can go in between wall studs in a garage. You can stack small items, boxes of nails, aerosol cans, boxes of garden fertilizer, and many other things on these tiny shelves." How To Garage Shelving Ideas Use thin plywood between 2x4s Electric cable staples are shelf cleats 88 feet of shelving from […]
How to avoid brush marks in paint, and remove them from poor paint jobs? Painting has its share of special professional techniques, and paint, paint brushes and surface prep, are answers to avoid brush marks. Removing them takes some sanding and elbow grease.
How can you tell if you have Chinese drywall? References to information regarding problem drywall and associated corrosion. What causes the bad health effects and corrosion of metal in the houses? I've got the answers!!
Remodeling a room calls for specific tasks to be completed before the next begins. Schedule the tasks in order for a smooth running project.
Whitewashing is a unique way to provide color to the outside of a home. You can apply it to wood and masonry, but it holds up best when applied to brick. Painting brick looks great but whitewash is almost maintenance free and beautiful.
Installing a new front door is an ambitious project, but with the right tools and tips, you can install a door and save money. There are steps to follow to ensure that the door replacement doesn't leak and fits properly.
Paint will not hide the gap between the wall and the baseboard. Caulking is required to cover the gap. Knowing how to caulk baseboards will make for a professional looking job. Caulk and a caulking gun is all you need for applying caulk.
Pocket doors save space but can break down. Replacing pocket doors or installing new pocket door hardware might be all that is needed to revive an old, troublesome pocket door. Here are some pocket doors diy tips.
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