Reflective foil insulation really stops the movement of heat. This foil acts as a radiant barrier both in the summer and winter. The reflective barrier foil works best in the summer when the temperatures are higher.
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Hurricane Katrina is presenting unique repair challenges when it comes to hardwood floor water damage, especially hardwood flooring installed on concrete slabs. Old hot-mopped asphalt is causing concerns for quality builders.
A door can fit poorly if the wall in which the door is hung is twisted. Doors are usually flat and the wall surface must also be flat for the door to meet evenly all along the edge of the jamb when the door is closed.
Dust control in the average home can be hard. There are many sources of dust. Paper, carpet, clothes, cardboard, flour, wood, etc. all can be sources of dust. Exterior wind-blown dust also enters through cracks and windows.
Doors can open and close on their own. You do not have to use a doorstop to solve this problem. A hammer can be used with some ingenuity.
How to install drywall the right way is a common question. Some people think there should be a gap between pieces when they install drywall.
Extensive remodeling may cost more than building a new home in certain cases. Adding multiple room additions and gutting all of the mechanicals can be very costly.
House painting is done by thousands of homeowners each year. This exterior house painting chore can be rewarding if you do a few important things before you apply the paint.
Home repairs should be a top priority. Not only can you save money, but you can also increase the value of your home if you fix small repairs before they grow into big problems.
Painting vinyl or plastic shutters is easy. Clean the shutters with soap and water and use a very sticky paint that has urethane in it. Do not paint in direct sun and try to do it on a day when the temperature is in the 60-75F range.
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