Floor Tiles
Floor tile is a popular flooring material. Ceramic floor tile is durable and easy to maintain. Since flooring tiles are waterproof, they are suited for bathroom floor tile installation.
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Build Deck
With warmer weather arriving, your next project might be to build a deck. Be sure to start with a good deck design and deck plans. When building a deck, one of the most important factors is the connection of the deck ledger board to the house. The desk builder has to be sure the deck is safely secured to the house and prevents leaks.
March 15, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, try my search engine first, feedback about my feedback, tool repairs, an inspirational newsletter, craftsmen in your town, covering a brick fireplace, save water now, how to avoid arguments with your insurance agent and my latest columns.
Home Repair Plumbing
Plumbing home repairs are some of the most frustrating for a homeowner. Plumbing leaks can cause damage behind walls and on ceilings. For older plumbing fixtures, a visit to a specialty store for home plumbing repairs parts might be needed. A problem with the plumbing and home repairs could be following.
Building Inspector
A building inspector is the quality control inspector between the contractors and the homeowners. Building inspectors need to work with the builders to ensure all aspects of the home construction meet the standards. In some areas, there may be both a city building inspector and a country building inspector.
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March 10, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, readers' comments, renewable foam insulation that is green, shed comments from here and down-under, interior doors, tankless heaters, the ReStore program, requirement for a special deck grating, followup report on the digital inspection camera, crown molding and a special on the Insulation DVD.
How To Screen Porch
A screen porch makes a great place to spend a quiet evening. But before starting your screened porch project, be sure your screen porch design complies with local zoning regulations. Once your plans have been approved, you can begin building a screen porch.
Fieldstone
Fieldstone, while a nuisance to a farmer, was a building material for their fieldstone retaining wall or foundations. Some homes even have a fieldstone wall in a basement. A fieldstone veneer wall requires special construction so it doesn't fall over.
Wall Cabinet
A wall cabinet is the second most needed cabinet in a house. Adding a bathroom wall cabinet over the toilet allows for lots of storage. A wooden wall cabinet or a metal wall cabinet can match the style of your home, while adding that extra storage area.