It’s quite common for mold to develop in a bathroom, because the area is naturally moist and humid as compared to other rooms in the home. Detecting mold in your bathroom can help you get rid of it before it causes health problems for you and your family. Any of the following can signal mold. … Continue reading
Thinking about remodeling your bathroom? Choosing the right tile and planning ahead will be your keys to success. Here are ten rules that will make your remodel seamless. Draw a Detailed Plan You probably have a specific design in mind, and if you want your tile to fit your space, you should draw out a … Continue reading
You might be thinking, “What could be toxic about wood? It’s natural, isn’t it?” You are partially right. Yes, furniture is traditionally made from wood, wood byproducts or artificial materials, but times have changed. Manufacturers now use a range of processing, preservative, paint-stabilizing chemicals to preserve wood and upholstery furniture for as long as possible. … Continue reading
All new mailbox designs need to be reviewed and issued with the PMG’s (Postmaster General) seal of approval before they can be used. If one opts to construct their own mailbox, then it needs to meet the same standards applied to manufactured boxes. When building a custom mailbox, one needs to show their plans to … Continue reading
Many homeowners would be unsettled to learn that their house needs some leveling and repair. This is largely due to the notion that such undertakings are expensive. Typically, it’s cheap to have a house leveled, especially if it has a pier and beam foundation. Getting acquainted with foundation leveling could make it a less intimidation … Continue reading
When it comes to wood, it can sometimes become dull, murky and tired with time. In such cases, it is necessary to take steps to brighten it up once again. This is a task that is not necessarily difficult, one simply needs to apply mineral spirits to it and it would be warm and shiny … Continue reading
Installing carpet is a job that’s high on physicality. In other words, not everyone would want to tackle this task. Yet, despite the physical aspect, installation doesn’t take any special skills and can be accomplished by many homeowners who are handy. You simply need some special tools, which you can rent, and be prepared to … Continue reading
Snow guards are small pieces of metal (or hard plastic) installed on rooftops as a form of avalanche control system. When snow falls on the roof of a house, a block of ice or snow may form. As the temperature rises, the block starts to melt and the surface in contact with the roof becomes … Continue reading
There are an amazing number of granite countertop types, in addition to a variety of granite-like surfaces that aren’t actual granite but they look fantastic just like the finishes on the real thing. Granite is a gorgeous material for a counter, and it brings about the beauty and long lasting elegance of marble at a … Continue reading
Hardwood floors look great and they are easy to maintain as well. All you need to do is to put in a little dedication towards caring for it and it would be able to get through decades without requiring sanding, refinishing or even a new coat of floor varnish! The following are some of the … Continue reading
