If you want to know how to install ceramic tile in your bathroom or any room, be prepared for some work. It can be fun, and it may become your favorite job. With luck, your walls are plumb and level to make the job go smoothly. Use some of my tips and your ceramic tile installation will look great.
Wood I joists, a type of engineered lumber that resembles steel I beams, are excellent building materials. Some come with pre-cut holes or can be drilled into. However, in fire conditions having wood I joists can be disastrous.
Clothes dryer vent installation improperly done will cause problems in your home. Condensation will cause mildew. Lint build up is a fire hazard.
A pathway of natural stone like flagstone, slate, limestone or quartzite is naturally beautiful, practical and simple to install.
The size of your air conditioning unit or central air conditioner can be a reason for different air temperatures in your home.
Exterior painting results will last a long time with proper cleaning and a good primer. Apply exterior paint after proper "home work" on the surface. Before you paint, house washing by hand is advised and pressure washing is not.
Crown molding is different than other trim molding. Wondering how to cut crown molding? It is done holding the piece upside down. Installing crown molding is easy once the pieces are cut.
Attic ventilation should not be done using a powered attic ventilator. They pull air conditioning out and may return combustion gas. Ridge vents are the answer.
While the cost of metal roofs is expensive, they make a great roof for a residential home. Metal roof material is fireproof, attractive and wind resistant. You can create a flat or shingled look. Make sure your roofer follows the metal roof installation instructions exactly.
Interior design can add a lot to your home if you work with the right group of people. Interior designers, architects and contractors should be part of your team. Be ready to tell your interior design team what you like and want. Interior designers will know how to work with you if you pre-plan some of your likes and wants. Take pictures and make lists.
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