In this issue, getting the old house ready for sale, an electric lawn mower test, remodeling or new construction photo tip, carbon monoxide detectors, upcoming Stain Solver sale, hot attics and attic fans, and framing a pocket door.
A bathroom mirror has to be hung properly. Moving improperly hung bathroom mirrors and possibly the bathroom mirror lights, after they have been installed can be a major project. Use a bathroom wall mirror template when having the bathroom built.
Tim Carter walks you through the third step of how to grout ceramic floor tiles. Discover how to sponge the grouted joints perfectly to get professional results.
Tim Carter shares his grouting tips as he tackles the second step of grouting ceramic floor tiles. He shows how to apply sanded grout and strike the joints to remove excess grout.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to mix sanded floor grout and gives helpful tips to make your grouting job go smoothly. One step is tile & grout cleaning to ensure color match.
An outdoor porch is a great place to spend an evening. Using the proper outdoor porch lighting, you can enjoy the outdoors and see into the night. Be sure your outdoor porch furniture, including that outdoor porch swing, can handle the elements.
Garden and storage sheds make great projects. Garden storage sheds need to be sized properly to fit all your tools and work area. Check with your local zoning commission to see if your garden storage shed will require a building permit.
In this issue, my Mom is laid to rest, new respect for Hospice, beware of air-cooler clever ads, a forensic shower-pan discovery, concrete sealers and concrete masonry sealers, framing a sliding pocket door, new Stain Solver web site, and latest columns.
Whether you are doing home plumbing repair or home plumbing maintenance, you might need a little home plumbing help. Your home plumbing might have to pass a plumbing code inspection. All the joints and piping will have to meet with the approval of your local plumbing inspector.
Brick mortar is the glue that holds bricks together. Brick mortar repair varies depending on the repair job. Mortar for your brick patio has to be stronger then wall mortar. Using the right mixture will keep your brick and mortar stuck together for years.
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