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How to Replace Home Window Frames
There are many reasons for wanting to replace window frames. Perhaps something is broken or hung badly, allowing air and water to enter and do more damage to your windows. The window frames could just be so old that they let air go in and out of your home and raise your electricity bill. Or you may
Do it Yourself Asphalt Driveway Speed Bump
Asphalt can be a difficult material to work with. Getting it to do exactly what you want it to is often difficult and physically taxing. However, when using it to make something simple like a driveway speed bump, asphalt can be formed to your specifications relatively simply. Speed bumps can be used
DIY Concrete Nonslip Floor Finishes
When a concrete area, such as a driveway or sidewalk, becomes too slippery, you don't have to replace the entire section. Instead, apply a nonslip finish or overlay that will add texture and traction to hazardously smooth concrete. To do a broom overlay finish, you'll pour a thin layer of concrete o
How to Remove Grout on Porcelain Tile
Porcelain tile is durable and long-lasting, and it makes a beautiful addition to a bathroom, kitchen or even a backsplash. Like other tiled surfaces, porcelain tile usually requires grout to fill in the joints. Grout is a gritty substance that not only helps to hold the tiles together, but also prot
DIY Basement Cigar Room
A cigar room is a sophisticated sort of man cave, a place where a man and his friends can retire for the evening, smoke some cigars and talk. While a cigar room outside of the house is preferable, using an out of the way place inside such as the basement can be a suitable location. Design your basem
How to Install Door Frame Trim
Door frame trim performs several functions for a room. It hides the junction between wall and door frame, complements baseboard or crown molding and gives the room a completed look. There are several styles and shapes of trim available in real wood, composite and man-made materials. Trim molding is
How to Fix a Front Door Frame That Is Too Wide for the Door
Temperature and humidity can harm wood, causing it to warp, swell or shrink. When a door is exposed to excessively dry or sunny conditions, and the wood shrinks, it can cause problems with the locking mechanisms. In severe cases, it may produce noticeable gaps between the jamb and the edge of the do
How to Transplant Clivia
Clivia--scientifically known as Clivia miniata, and also called bush lily, St John's lily, kaffir lily and fire lily--is a tropical perennial plant that features glossy evergreen leaves and brilliant red, orange and gold funnel-shaped blooms that appear from mid-spring to early summer. A relative of
Non-Expanding Foam Types
Low-expansion foam comes in a number of different varieties.blue foam image by Dave from Fotolia.comNon-expanding foam, or low-expansion foam, has a number of applications where it outperforms nearly every other material such as insulating small cracks and holes, waterproofing areas of a...
How to Build a Green Roof
Green roofs are a great way to cool a building while adding a carbon dioxide magnet to underutilized space. If more of them are installed in our cities, they can have a major impact on storm water management. They can impact global warming by cooling hot cityscapes. For individuals, green roofs serv
How to Install Ceramic Floor Tile Over Linoleum
A ceramic tile floor is a beautiful decorating choice, and installing these tiles is a common do-it-yourself project. If you're replacing any cracked t
Ideas for How to Side Cedar Shakes
Cedar shake siding may serve as a hallmark of certain historic architectural styles, which can be an inspiration for new construction or remodeling. Cedar shakes on a home will give it a rustic appearance, evoke beachside cottages or lend whimsy to architectural elements such as those found on Queen
Ceramic Countertop Ideas
Homeownes can combine ceramic tile colors or use painted or unglazed tiles for different effects.ceramic tile image by Karin Lau from Fotolia.comCeramic tile is made from clay, similar to pottery. The clay is formed, along with a collection of other minerals, into manufactured tile shapes...
How to Create a New Old House
Sleek houses filled with Euro furniture? Not for you. Nor is the contemporary abode down the block that's quintessential 21st century architecture. You long to live in a home reminiscent of Grandma's place. True, she complained long and loud about the malfunctioning claw-foot tub and hard-to-clean w
How to Apply Polyurethane to Concrete Flooring
Preparation is the key to applying polyurethane to a concrete floor. Polyurethane will not form a chemical bond with concrete; however, it will bond readily with epoxy and epoxy will bond to concrete, so an epoxy undercoat is necessary. The second problem could be a damp floor. Basement floors typic
How to Install an Asphalt Shingle Roof
Asphalt shingles are one of the most affordable and widely used roofing materials in the United States. They are made from thin sheets of paper coated with asphalt and aggregate materials. The newest asphalt shingles are even laminated with protective coating to increase their durability and protect
How Strong Are Mobile Homes in Hurricane Winds?
According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), mobile homes may have some problems in hurricane winds. It all depends on wind strength, though, with NOAA observing that "hurricane-force winds can easily destroy poorly constructed ... mobile homes." Precautions can be
Drawer Front Styles
When choosing cabinetry for your kitchen or bathroom, you may not pay specific attention to the drawer fronts. However, their look is a key factor in the overall appearance of the cabinets. There are actually several styles of drawer fronts to choose from, ranging from simple to highly detailed, so
How to Install Ceramic Wall Tile in the Kitchen
Kitchen walls have to withstand heat, moisture, grease and the occasional flying food, which is why they are so often covered in tile rather than just painted. Tile protects the wall while providing a surface that can be vigorously scrubbed when necessary. While there are numerous choices of tile ou
How to Plan for Hurricane Season
Hurricanes are a fact of life along the American East Coast. Recent hurricanes have killed more people and done more damage than historical storms. They've done so not just because of their intensity, but because more people now live in coastal areas. Protect yourself with the following tips.