Carpet buying is tough because there are many variables to consider. Residential carpet is available in nylon, polyester, olefin, wool or a combination. There are other characteristics to consider - face weight, fiber density, twist, tuft bind and durability. Carpet padding is often misunderstood. What is the best padding for the carpet?
Natural stone products are very impressive building materials. Granite countertops, slate floors, terrazzo, marble are add unique touches to your home. Tips for marble, granite and terrazzo are provided in this column.
Modern vinyl resilient flooring bear little resemblance to linoleum of old. Resilient floorings today incorporate a wide range of materials which make them far more durable and bouncy than the old. Check out cork flooring, vinyl floor tile and rubber flooring.
Floor squeaks are a nuisance. Tim Carter demonstrates one technique for finding squeaks in floor and an easy way to eliminate floor squeaks. You'll no longer be bothered by floor squeaks and pops after putting these tips to use.
Air vents replace the air in your home that is used by your hot water heater, furnace and other vents. Tim Carter explains how they work and why they are so important to have in your home. In modern homes, that are very tight, a fresh air vent brings in necessary air. This video shows you how an air vent works in your home.
Under cabinet lighting is a great way to flood countertops with light. Under cabinets lights are fairly easy to install, and there are many types both high and low voltage. If you want to know how to install under cabinet lights, this column may give you some valuable tips. Undercabinet lighting will dramatically change the look of your kitchen.
Kitchen remodeling can bring you to your knees if you have not planned for all of the disruption and surprises. Don't wait until the last minute to think about all of the possible kitchen remodeling ideas. Discuss those during the planning phase. A few kitchen remodeling tips are planning, patience and a cozy, but efficient, temporary kitchen in your basement or another part of your home.
Painting kitchen cabinets is a fantastic way to make your kitchen look new and save tons of money. Ideas for painting kitchen cabinets are as plentiful as grains of sand on a beach. Painting kitchen cabinet hinges is not a good idea, as it is better to remove all hardware before you start to paint. Decorative painting for kitchen cabinets is a smart thing to do. You can use multiple colors, glazes and even stencils.
Bathroom cabinets are not the simple boxes you may have seen years ago. Bathroom vanity cabinets can be purchased in any size and style that you can dream of. Don't hesitate to use bathroom wall cabinets if you need extra bathroom storage cabinets. If you need to save money, painting your exisiting bathroom cabinets may be a smart move.
Medicine cabinets are often overlooked by homeowners. Bathroom medicine cabinets can be found in just about any shape, style or size. Recessed medicine cabinets are popular because they are sleek. Mirrored medicine cabinets don't have to be plain, get one that has gorgeous beveled glass.
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