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How to Reface Cabinet Frames
Your wood cabinet doors can usually be painted or refinished when they get worn out, as the doors and drawer fronts are generally solid wood. But the frame of the cabinet (the part that forms the box behind the doors) is usually covered with laminate veneer, which can't be refinished and doesn't hol
How to Use 24-Inch Tiles on a Kitchen Countertop
If you have a large countertop or you have a large island in your kitchen that you want to install ceramic or stone tile onto, you can use larger, 24-inch square, tiles as a time saver and as a money saver. You can trim a 24-inch square tiles just as you can a 12-inch square tile and you attach a 24
Advice on Log Home Restoration
If you are the owner of a log home, then you know that the elements can really take a toll on the appearance of your logs. Sun, rain, wind and snow can all wreak havoc on the surface of your logs, even if you've sealed them. To keep your home looking its best, you should restore your log home every
Types of Wooden Floors
Embarking on a wood flooring project in your home may be as simple as laying a few planks down or can be an involved process requiring meticulous planning and considerable work sanding, staining and buffing your floor, depending on what type of wood flooring you choose. Remember to consider flooring
Do it Yourself Basement Finish
Many homeowners look to their basements for ways to extend their living space instead of building a ground-level home extension. Its versatility is limitless, providing options for bedrooms, a family room, laundry, recreation, home office or craft room and extra storage. When planning a do-it-yourse
How to Estimate Insulation in Attic & Walls
Estimating the proper amount of insulation and the correct R-value for a home results in the benefit of reduced utility bills once the insulation is installed. Air leaks in walls and attics allow cold air into the home in the winter and warm, heated air to escape. This causes the heating unit to wor
How do I Cut a Door in a Basement Foundation?
When adding onto a home with a basement that already has an existing basement, access to the new basement portion will be needed. Cutting into the foundation between the basements to create a door is a messy job, but most of the mess will be kept in the addition where it belongs. Taking out a standa
How to Determine How Many Solar Panels You Need
Installing solar panels in your home is an effective way to save energy and cut electric costs. In order for solar energy to power your home effectively -- or to prevent purchasing excessive, unnecessary panels -- you must install the correct number of panels on your roof. To determine the correct n
Tips for Laying Self-Adhesive Vinyl Tile
Self-adhesive vinyl tile can be easy to install.texture floor image by Oleg Verbitsky from Fotolia.comChanging up flooring in a room can give the space an immediate face-lift. Self-adhesive vinyl tile is a cost-effective way to make this change, but requires some know-how to install...
How to Tell If the Finish Is Lacquer or Polyurethane
Identifying the finish on wood floors or furniture is necessary if you plan to strip and refinish the wood surface. Polyurethane is a highly durable finishing material that comes in high gloss, gloss or matte finishes. Manufacturers make polyurethane from synthetic resins that are resistant to water
How to Lay Indoor-Outdoor Carpet
Indoor-outdoor carpet is sturdy enough for your deck or patio while still being fashionable enough for the inside of a sun porch or basement. Indoor-outdoor carpet comes in a number of styles and colors. Choose a sturdy nylon grass style for high traffic outdoor spaces or a loop berber style for bas
Kitchen Cabinet Finishing & Repair Jobs
The kitchen is one of the most frequently used rooms in the house; as such, it can start to show damage faster than other rooms. After a few years, kitchen cabinets can start to look worn down our outdated, and may be ready for some repair and refinishing. Fixing up cabinets can be a simple and econ
How to Fix Cracked & Leaky Basement Walls
Cracked basement walls can cause a lot of damage to your basement if left alone. Water from the soil outside the basement wall can leak in, causing mold and even creating floods. Badly placed downspouts from your roof gutters will exacerbate the problem by pouring water directly into the soil outsid
How to Replace Glass Pane on Larson Storm Doors
Larson storm doors are designed to offer added protection against wind, rain and other exterior elements. These units are made of wood or aluminum, and are installed on the outside of an existing entrance in the home. They may contain full or half glass panels as well as retractable or fixed screens
How to Install a Bamboo Flooring Reducer
Bamboo flooring is a popular choice on today's market, and is often touted as a "green" alternative to hardwood floors. If you're installing a bamboo floor, you may be puzzled when it comes to the finished edges. When bamboo meets another room that has a different height, a bamboo reducer is used to
How to Blow Insulation in Walls
While most people recognize the importance of insulating attic spaces, many do not realize the need to insulate walls. Exterior walls should be insulated to help keep energy costs down. Insulation also reduces noise. Batt insulation, which is pre-cut panels of insulation, is often used for new const
Hiding Posts in a Basement
A basement is an appropriate space to create a large entertainment area or extra living quarters. However, unsightly support poles in a basement can make the space look unfinished if not enclosed. Unless you want the poles visible for a contemporary look, hide them in a way that complements the over
Troubleshooting VCT Floor Tiles
VCT floor tiles have been around for the better part of a century and have found their place on the floors of homes and commercial buildings around the world. They are popular because of their resiliency and aesthetically pleasing colors; however, they are also popular because of their ease of insta
Cafe Kitchen Ideas
Give your kitchen a "cafe" look and feel.cafe image by RAMON CAMI from Fotolia.comIf you are hoping to spruce up your kitchen, then consider giving it the look and feel of a cafe. The "cafe theme" is an easy one to carry out. You may find that you already have many of the items you need...
How to Build Interior Wood Shutters
Building your own wood shutters is a difficult task. You’re better off buying a do-it-yourself kit or pre-made shutters if you don’t have a lot of carpentry and craft experience. An inside mount looks best because it’s sleek and does not take up extra room around the window. Pla