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How to Wall a Partition
Home remodeling allows you to adapt your home to meet your current needs or those you'll face in the near future. A home remodeling project can range from finishing a basement to building an addition. One option to consider is creating an extra room by building a wall partition in a large room, divi
How to Apply New Roofing Shingles on Top of Existing Roofing Singles
Roofing over an existing roof is beneficial because you won't need to lay underlayment and because it saves the time and effort of having to tear out the old roof. Check the roof's condition, however, before making the decision to roof over it. If the old one is not smooth or has significant problem
Rapid Rodent Removal
You hear munching and squeaking late at night and there's a faint urine smell along the walls and in the cupboards. Maybe one has been brazen enough to zoom across the floor right in front of you. Not only do rodents carry disease -- according to the Center for Disease Control rodents can potentiall
How to Miter Ceramic Tile
Of the several tools used to miter ceramic tile, the tile wet saw most effectively creates a clean-edged cut and accurate angle. The tile wet saw is essentially a table saw designed for cutting masonry and tile materials. Two of the tool's components contribute to its effectiveness: a diamond-coated
Do it Yourself Stone Tile Bullnosing
Natural stone tiles have a unique beauty that can enhance any tile design. When using a stone tile on a wall or countertop, the edge of the tile can appear hard and unfinished, with the saw marks showing from when the tile was manufactured.Since the color of natural stone goes straight through
How to Build a Closet Against a Wall
Converting a den into a bedroom or needing more closet space may motivate you to build a new closet in an already existing room. Putting a closet against an already existing wall, especially in a corner, is not a difficult project and will give you the extra storage space you need. Since you are bui
How to Remove a Stucco Finish from Drywall
Stucco is a type of plaster material that can be applied to drywall to create a decorative surface or molding. If you have a stucco finish on the drywall surfaces in your home, you are not stuck with it. The decorative element created by the stucco might not match your home's decor. If that's the ca
What Is a Good Shrub for a Windbreak?
Windbreaks provide protection from wind for people, animals, plants and buildings. They sometimes consist of multiple elements, including shrubs, trees and other plants, as well as fences or walls. A multiple planting of a single type of shrub does not always form an effective windbreak, but some sh
How to Install Fiberglass Roofing
There is an alternative to traditional roofing materials. Fiberglass roofing panels (also referred to as corrugated fiberglass roofing) install on a framed roof in a similar fashion as metal roof sheets. This material, since it is light and durable, is ideal for outdoor patios, sheds and smaller str
Kitchen Picture Ideas
A shot of wine being poured adds a modern touch to the kitchen.red wine pouring down from a wine bottle image by mashe from Fotolia.comBring pictures into the kitchen to liven up the walls and add character to the room. There are a number of designs that work well in kitchens, and...
Greenhouse Kits for Home Use
Greenhouse kits enable almost any homeowner to enjoy green plants year-round.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesHomeowners should first determine why they want a greenhouse kit before shopping for one. Greenhouses can provide year-round protection for plants or just extend the beginning...
How to Roof Over Wood Shingles
When it comes time to re-roof, save yourself time and money by installing new shingles right over those old wooden shingles. The procedure requires fastening a series of wooden furring strips across the rooftop. The furring strips create a more consistent nailing surface for your new shingles. Also,
Types of Flooring for a Basement
Many homeowners are confused about what type of flooring to install in basements. Narrow the choices down by determining what type of traffic and use the new floor will receive. If the area will be used for a bedroom or an office, carpet is a good choice. For a playroom or recreation area, vinyl til
Solar Panel Companies
Solar panels save energy.Frank Chmura/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSolar panels provide the world with renewable energy from sunlight. Investing in a solar system allows homeowners, business and utility companies the opportunity to have "free" electricity. Although there are do-it-yourself kits...
How to Install Basket Weave Ceramic Tiles
Installing tile is a fairly basic process. The most important aspect of any tiling job is the planning and preparation, which includes determining the pattern for the tiles. A basket weave pattern alternates the orientation of pairs of rectangular tiles to create a semblance of a woven basket. Insta
How to Cut Dropped Ceiling Panels
Suspended ceiling tiles or drop ceiling panels are inserted into the ceiling grid to complete a suspended ceiling installation. While setting drop ceiling panels, you will need to cut some panels to fit along the wall, cut holes for mounting recessed lights, and notch tiles to fit around columns. Ea
How to Change the Carpet on Stairs
Carpeting on stairs takes a lot of wear and tear. Fortunately, replacing it is not nearly as difficult as it looks, particularly on a straight stairway. The project takes some muscle (especially to move the carpet around) and some time. You might want to separate it into two weekends, one to remove
How to Buy Plastic Lumber
Buying plastic lumber (PL) is an alternative to the use of wood products. It is waterproof, will not rot and is resistant to insect damage. Its use can help reduce usage of the earth's dwindling natural resources. However, certain types of plastic should be avoided because they are hazardous to our
How to Replace a Wet Bathroom Floor
An old wood or vinyl floor in a bathroom that’s been damaged by exposure to water should be pulled out and replaced before the damage goes farther inside the structure of the floor. Vinyl tile is one sensible choice for your replacement floor, because it’s easy to install, with only a ra
Types of Sheds
Just because it's a storage area doesn't mean it has to look like your average shed.winter shed image by Paul Coskery from Fotolia.comThe design of your shed should be based on its intended purpose. Think not about what you plan to do with your shed, but about what you expect you'll...