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How to Remove a Granite Countertop Without Breaking It
Removing a granite countertop without breakage can be challenging. Granite countertops are meant to last a lifetime and professionals endeavor to install them as securely as possible. In some cases, the granite is adhered to plywood strips, which are then screwed into the cabinets from below. A
How High Should a Wall-Mounted Kitchen Faucet Be From the Top of the Counter?
Easily fill large pots of water with a wall-mounted faucet.kitchen image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.comBuilding CodesWall-mounted faucets were once a common feature in kitchens, slowly declined in popularity over time, and are making a comeback. When placed high enough, wall-mounted...
Wainscotting Instructions
Wainscotting adds a sturdy well-built look to the inside of your home. It is an attractive method for protecting bare walls from fingerprints, dings and scratches. Wainscotting can be made of wood, plaster and even marble. Beadboard is the least expensive type and is best used in small, narrow place
How to Install Wall Tiles
You can install wall tiles in your living room, dining room, hallway, bedroom or any other room in the house! Wall tiles can make a home warm and inviting and installing it yourself can save you money. Here's how to install wall tiles in your home:
How to Install Stamped Concrete Finishes
A stamped concrete finish brings texture and style to a dull slab. The process involves pressing textured rubber stamps into wet concrete to give the finished surface a hand-carved look. This is a do-it-yourself project that can be done on a new pavement or over a thin new layer of concrete on an ol
What Is the Standard Height of a Dining Table?
Depending on the activity, an important factor in the comfortable use of a table is the height of the table top. Dining tables and their respective heights have evolved over time, from formal seating at a standard height table to more casual counter and bar dining.
The Advantages of Using Masonry Construction
Masonry construction includes structures made from brick, block, concrete and natural stone. This building technique offers a long-lasting and effective alternative to traditional wood framing. While wood framing is still the most widely used construction technique for homes and commercial structure
How to Apply Sealant
Mastic sealant is a great way of filling gaps between two materials in order to create a flexible and waterproof bond. It is often used in bathroom areas, where changes in air humidity and temperature can cause materials to expand and shrink. Mastic allows this to happen without causing cracks or ga
How to Staple Cedar Siding
Cedar siding comes in a variety of different styles. Tongue and groove horizontal siding, overlapping clapboard style siding, and the classic cedar shingle siding. Neither tongue and groove nor clapboard is recommended to be installed using staples, due to splitting. However, cedar shingle siding ca
How to Calculate the Glass Tile for a Backsplash
You can enrich the look of your kitchen by using glass tiles as a backsplash. Glass tiles come in various shapes and sizes and are fairly easy to install. The first step in creating a glass tile backsplash is determining how much tile you'll need. You can figure this out by performing some simple ma
How to Install Tread Risers
Tread risers are the horizontal pieces that separate stair surfaces or treads and keep dropped objects from falling into the stairwell. Risers connect to stringers on the right and left sides to hold the pieces securely in position. These stringers are solid pieces of material that run along the len
How to Lay River Rocks
River rocks make a simple, beautiful addition to your landscaping. The smooth, round stones add drainage and give a polished look to your flower bed, fence, garden or walkway. Aside from their practicality and natural beauty, another benefit of river rocks is that you can save money by gathering the
How to Change the Oil on a Ditch Witch Model C99
Ditch Witch is the manufacturer of heavy machines, like plows, sod cutters and trenchers. The Ditch Witch C-99 is an older, walk-behind trencher made by the company. It is comparable to the RT series, including the RT-10 trencher. A trencher uses a single, long blade that digs into the earth as it i
How to Install Wire Mesh to Protect Sheetrock
Wire mesh, or fiberglass tape, is becoming a common tool for drywall installation and repair because of its increased strength and protection against cracking and crumbling. Paper joint tape is still used to cover up seams in drywall, but fiberglass mesh tape is versatile; it can be used to repair l
Do You Have to Drywall Ceilings for Unheated Basements?
In the course of remodeling a basement, some homeowners may choose to finish the basement in a manner similar to the main floor of the house, including putting in a drywall ceiling. Others may opt to leave the ceiling in its original state. To drywall the ceiling or not -- for finished or unfinished
Tips for Fixing Sliding Closet Doors
Sliding doors are becoming common for closets in homes. Because the mechanisms used for sliding doors are more complex than traditional door hinges, the doors can develop a wide range of issues that prevent them from functioning properly. Some of the problems can be fixed quite easily, but others mi
Do-it-Yourself Tiger Foam Insulation
Tiger foam insulation can add more comfort to your home. It soundproofs the home and insulates it from heat and cold. It also seals and waterproofs areas of the house. The application of Tiger foam insulation is a simple process, but there is a set of instructions that must be followed to get the be
How to Remove Aluminum Scratches From a Black Glass Cooktop
Black ceramic cooktops require specialized care to protect them from permanent damage. When you slide an aluminum pan across the surface, it can cause scratches that ranging from moderate to severe. Deep, severe scratches cannot be removed but light surface scratches may disappear with proper cleani
How to Clean Pantry Canisters
A well-stocked pantry will typically have a large number of assorted pantry canisters. Pantry canisters are useful for storing dry goods to keep them fresh and keep pests from infesting the foods. It is important to periodically clean the canisters to ensure that food stays fresh and edible.