Vinyl siding has always tried to imitate the look and feel of real wood siding. But if you pushed against vinyl siding you would know instantly you were dealing with an imposter. The addition of foam insulation and new texturing methods has created a vinyl siding that does a fantastic job of simulating real wood.
Rag painting can make your walls look rich and professional. A glaze is used on a base color to produce laudable effect.
Insulated glass to replace your windows may be harder to install than you thought. Replacement window glass kits may be the way to go. Try a small window first.
Do you need to winterize your home? Are you leaving for several days or several months? If you want your house to be in perfect shape upon your return, you better do certain things before you walk out the door.
Drywall tape blisters usually happen because there is a lack of joint compound between the tape and the drywall surface. There should be 1/16th of an inch. You'll need hand-eye coordination, joint compound mixed to the right consistency, and the right tools to prevent drywall tape blisters.
Shoe storage bins can prevent messy closets. Closet shoe-storage systems go a long way to controlling clutter. Build a closet cubby system for the unused floor space in your closet.
Entertainment centers are now designed to house all of your electronic gear, look like beautiful pieces of furniture or even look like built in wall units. Be sure you measure carefully and consider all of the needs of your equipment such as pocket or glass doors.
Remove grout mess with a few sticks of oak, a nylon pad and a grout sponge. The tile grout can be smoothed out and the grout lines will look like new.
Cabinet painting is a great way to add a spark to your home. Glaze or crackle the cabinets for a fresh new look. Make this paint job last by starting on clean surfaces.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) only use 25 percent of the electricity a wasteful standard incandescent light bulb uses. Some even last a minimum of 7 years. Using less wattage they produce the same glow and amount of light normal bulbs do, but will save you tons of money.
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