Faux painting your wall can transform your home. Faux finishes use simple tools and newsprint or special faux finish tools. Faux wall finishes can look magnificent and faux finish techniques can bring out the artist in you.
Q&A /
Job interviews are the best way to see if the contractor you want to hire will be able to do the work you want. Ask the contractor about his business, the kind of trade magazines he subscribes to, his management habits. Get references from the supply houses where he buys materials. What do they know about the quality of his work?
Area rugs are a great design element in a room. They are transportable, come in many sizes and you can have a custom area rug made for your room. For high traffic areas, you'll want a wool or imitation wool rug with padding beneath.
Urethane caulks are a great way to deal with cracks that need to be painted. Silicone caulks do not accept paint or pigment. Urethane caulk will accept water and oil based paints. Be sure you wait the appropriate amount of drying time for the paint type you intend to use.
Shovels now come in smaller sizes. Gardening is easier than ever. Spades for cutting sod and shaping are great. Shovels with round points slide into the soil.
Wet/dry vacuums are much improved. Motors are heavier duty. Capacity of the drums is larger. Vacuum filters help prolong the life of the wet dry vac.
Sheet vinyl takes great skill to install. Sheet vinyl flooring failure almost always can be traced to the installer. The sheet vinyl may have been laid on unapproved underlayment with an unapproved adhesive, causing seams to pop open, curling and discoloration.
Play sets, swing sets, a playhouse, play forts,- all a kid's activity center come true! Build children's play sets or an activity center with these tips.
Geothermal energy systems are environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems for your home. They transfer heat to and from the soil. Geothermal systems are quiet, compact and work best in moderate climates.
Log homes are a beautiful alternative. Assure your log home is built correctly by contracting with one of the experienced log home builders.
SPONSORS /