Painting your walls without getting paint on the woodwork can be done. High quality paint brushes and a steady hand will help keep a fine line between your walls and wood trim.
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Hollow core doors can easily be replaced. Solid wood doors or hollow interior doors with solid cores can soundproof rooms in your home. Custom doors can be ordered for a small upcharge. Door hardware will make all the difference if you order some of the beautiful brass that manufacturers are now offering.
When a builder builds a home, there is almost always leftover everything. Shingles, ceramic tile, siding, brick, etc. are in abundance. But rarely is it left behind. Often it is easy to store and can come in very handy.
Entry doors can be beautified with the addition of glass. Front entry doors can retain their insulating quality if you install stained glass additions on top of the insulated glass. Removal of the raised wood panels should be done carefully. You don't want to cut into the flat surface areas of the door.
Wood bookshelves? No problem. Create a simple four foot high by four foot wide solid wood bookshelf.
Converting a small room into an office isn't difficult. Home office design will help you maximize the space. Start in the corner and work out.
Fires, tornadoes, rainstorms, floods, etc. can wipe out your home and cause enormous devastation. If this happens to you, you are in a state of shock. I know because I have been around homeowners who have had this kind of misfortune. You need to know what kind of insurance you have before a disaster strikes.
Building a vaulted ceiling can be accomplished by the DIY'r, however you must be a very good DIY'r. Check first with a structural engineer. You don't want your roof to collapse. Try to think of building for the future with added electrical wiring.
Remodeling projects can run smoothly. Schedule installation of different components correctly. Hardwood floor installation before cabinetry installation is the way to go.
Custom wine cellars can be built in your home. The trick is to create the artificial environment of a cool cellar home wine storage. Insulation, lighting and tile flooring should all be considered. Pre-made wine storage kits are available as quick shelving.
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