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How to Install Engineered Flooring Over Vinyl
Engineered wood flooring can in installed in various ways, depending on the flooring system you're using. If you've got an old vinyl floor that you want to cover with wood, a glueless floating floor may be your best option. The engineered boards snap tightly together to create the new floor, but are
The Average Cost of a Loft Conversion
A loft conversion typically involves remodeling an unfinished attic space in a home into a variety of uses such as an extra bedroom, a separate apartment for older children or renters, or extra storage. Loft conversion construction costs vary widely on the uses of the space, materials and complexity
Can You Tile Over VCT?
Cheap, durable vinyl composition tile, or VCT, is a common flooring choice for hospitals, schools, department stores and other high-traffic commercial locations. VCT is not common in homes, but it isn't unheard of. If you have VCT flooring in your home or business and want to lay new tile, the type
How to Insulate a Basement Joist
By adding insulation between the exposed floor space you can warm your toes on those cold nights but also put more money back into your own pocket. The government recommends a minimal of a R-19 in the crawlspace or basement ceiling. The R value is the insulation's value to resist heat flow. The do i
How to Read a Drawing Plan With Details
At first glance drawings often appear complex and difficult to read, but with some basic knowledge of how building components are represented it becomes easier to understand how drawings are composed. Understanding the notation used for specific building elements makes reading plans and details a l
How to Grout Tile That Sticks Out Farther Than Other Tile
Sometimes builders or do-it-yourselfers can make a mistake while installing tile. Due to uneven wall surfaces or uneven thin-set application under the tile, one piece of tile may stick out above the others. You may see another example of this uneven tiling in mosaics on rounded objects such as vases
How to Deal With Moving Companies
Moving can be a stressful experience, and while utilizing the services of a moving company should make the process easier, it can sometimes make the move more stressful. Dealing with a moving company requires clear communication, careful planning and consideration. The more precise you can be with y
Banister Hand Rail Installation Instructions
Banister handrails are one of the most overused wood pieces in a home. Unlike other furniture like dressers and tables, banister handrails come into constant contact with hands, and the oils that hands produce. Because of those oils, banister handrails will eventually show wear-and-tear; they will s
Home Theater Design Hints
A home theater should be carefully planned before installing.open/close image by Charly from Fotolia.comDesigning and installing a home theater can be a complicated home improvement project. Take care to carefully consider your needs, budget and available space before beginning work. ...
How to Remove the Cover From a Sunbeam Mixmaster Mixer Model 2366
The Sunbeam Mixmaster model 2366 is a 275-watt stand mixer with 12 speed settings. The motor and other components are located beneath the outer cover. In some situations, such as for cleaning or repair, the outer cover must be removed in order to access the interior parts of the unit. The job is fai
Will Cork Flooring Support a Refrigerator?
Cork flooring feels soft under your feet compared to many other flooring options. It has the ability to spring back from compression because it contains millions of tiny air cells that deflate when under pressure and reinflate when the pressure is removed. This springiness means that cork can safely
How Do I Remove Glued Backsplash?
A backplash keeps the kitchen wall dry and adds character and style to an otherwise dull wall space--that between the cabinets and the counter top. A backsplash can be made from many different types of material. Ceramic tile and laminate are two of the more common; contractors and kitchen-remodelers
How to Choose the Correct Grade of Carpet
Buying new carpeting can be a confusing experience. Carpeting comes in many materials from many manufacturers, in a variety of grades and colors. Salespeople can be aggressive, making promises that no type of carpeting can really fulfill. The best way to begin your carpet-buying excursion is to educ
Removing Ink From Vinyl Flooring
WarningWhatever you do, stay away from ammonia. Ammonia may seem like a strong agent that will get anything up. However, it won't clean up a mess without leaving destruction behind. Using ammonia will cause discoloration to your vinyl flooring, and it may even cause it to thin...
Tin Ceiling Installation
Tin ceiling tiles offer an attractive way to cover a less-than-perfect ceiling. Tin ceilings are also a sought-after stylish addition to a room. Tin ceilings were hugely popular around the early 1900s. Manufacturers make many tin ceiling tiles today to exactly match or closely resemble original patt
How to Vent Flat Roofs
Adding a flat roof ventilating system allows for air movement and combustion release in conjunction with attic cavity ventilation. Roof vents cool the house in summer and prevent ice dams in winter, so venting a flat roof is very important. Ventilating systems vent moisture that finds its way from t
How to Build Basement Floors
Basement floors are almost always cement slabs, which isn't exactly inviting if you're putting a family room or den down there. One solution is to lay a wood floor over the slab. Tongue-and-groove wood flooring normally is nailed down, but some engineered flooring can be glued in place, allowing for
How to Soundproof an Apartment From Car Noise
Living in an apartment comes with unexpected problems, like dealing with noise. It might be noisy neighbors on one side or noise coming from people living above you. Whether your apartment is on a bottom floor or a higher level, you might also deal with car noise and traffic on the road. It's easy t
How to Build a Wood Footpath
A wooden path can add a whole new level of beauty to your yard or garden. But you don't have to spend big money to have a nice path. With some minor labor and planning, you can build your own in less than a day's time.
DIY Wood Floor Repair
Wood floors can last for decades if you maintain them well, but even the best cared for floor will start to look dull over time. This is due to small scratches and foot traffic wearing away at the finish. The only way to repair the floor and restore its original look is to fix the scratches and refi