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What Are Construction Lines in Technical Drawing?
Technical drawing allows engineers to create a plan for the creation of an object. Drawn by hand, the draftsman uses the construction lines in a technical drawing to guide the placement and depiction of the drawing on the paper. These lines are thin and light, acting almost like a sketch for the fin
How to Fill & Seal Holes in Wood Floors
The hardwoods typically used as planking in wood floors can last for decades with proper maintenance without sustaining any but the lightest of superficial damage. On rare occasions however, you may need to perform minor repair to the boards due to the presence of small holes. This repair consists o
How to Repair Ripped Drywall Paper
Drywall is a highly versatile material that is used in practically every home. In many cases, the paper protecting the gypsum beneath can become torn accidentally. Fortunately, the remedy is relatively easy and straightforward. Properly perform the repair and restore the face of your drywall in a pr
How to Remove Cured Silicone
You've completed your new project or remodel job but notice that some of the cured silicone is not correct. It may have leaked over onto a surface that you didn't want covered. Generally a strong fingernail won't do the job of removing the errant caulk. By following a few basic procedures, you can r
How to Calculate the Gravel Needed Around a Swimming Pool
Splashing around in the swimming pool may be a great way for your family to spend a summer afternoon, but it can also be destructive to the landscaping around the pool. Water that's expelled from the pool from splashing or people just getting in and out of the pool, along with the increased traffic,
Step-by-Step Installing Underlayment & Hardwood
Hardwood flooring can go over cementboard, existing hardwood or other hard surfaces, but plywood generally makes the best underlayment. Plywood is one of the easier materials to work with, and it expands and contracts as the wood floor does, making it less likely you will develop gaps or buckling af
Pergo Prestige Collection Specifications
Pergo Prestige Collection is a collection of laminate flooring choices produced by Pergo. The Prestige Collection is available in a eight different wood finishes and is set apart from other Pergo laminate collections by its unique warranty and performance characteristics. The product is constructed
How to Pour Concrete Counter Tops
Counter tops can be made of many materials. Stone, marble, tile and vinyl have long been popular choices. Another material that is increasing in popularity is concrete. Concrete is a very durable substance, is fairly easy to work with and, with pigments added to the mix, can be made in just about an
How Much Does It Cost to Have a Roof Replaced?
A roof replacement is usually the most expensive remodeling job for a normal home. Typically, roofs only last 20 to 25 years, although a severe hailstorm can warrant an early replacement. At the time of publication, a small home of about 1,500 square feet and a normal pitched roof can cost about $8,
How to Fix Broken Glass in a Window
That ill-flung baseball or confused bird always seems to find your window. If it broke a single-pane window, you're in luck--this is usually a straightforward task, as long as the window is on a ground floor and the sash is removable.
Stick Built Vs. Prefabricated Homes
The old way to build a house is to truck lumber to the building site and assemble the home board by board until it's finished. This method, called stick building or on-site building, is used in the construction of most homes in America, but prefabricated homes, whether built entirely in a factory or
How to Remove Rust From Vinyl Flooring
Areas with hard water are more likely to have rust stains than others. Rust can come from a metal can that was left to sit on the floor or even the faucet itself. It can leave an unsightly stain that detracts from the room's esthetics. Removing rust stains is simple task that only requires a little
Mealworms In Yards
Mealworms are insects that live in wide areas of the United States. However, they are seldom referred to as yard or garden pests. In fact, many people produce their own mealworms to attract songbirds into their yards. The biggest danger of mealworms in the yard is that they can attract moles lookin
Do Split-Level Houses Have Basements?
Split-level houses have living room and kitchen space on a lower level, with bedrooms and accompanying bathrooms on a higher level. The higher level usually sits directly over a basement. The basement is somewhat raised above ground level. The living room floor is halfway between the floor and ceili
How to Make Pellets From Wood Chips
You can save a great deal of money using a pellet stove, or a pellet basket fireplace insert, to heat your home. Additionally, you can make your own pellet fuel for the stove, using wood chips and other recycled biomass. While this method requires an initial investment of equipment, making your own
How to Decorate With Porcelain Tile Around a Bathtub
In rooms that have regular contact with water, tile is a smart option because it can withstand the excess moisture and humidity. A bonus of a tile bathtub surround is that it is affordable and easy to clean. Porcelain tile is a durable tile that can function well in a bathroom space. With so many di
How to Climb a Ladder to a Roof
Ladders can be found in nearly any household and are used for many different applications. Without them, getting certain tasks done around the house would be much more difficult. One of the most common uses of a ladder is getting to the roof of the house. Ladders are necessary to work on gutters and
How to Lay Cork Tile
Cork tile is considered a green building material because the cork is harvested from the outer layers of bark of the cork oak tree without harming the tree. Cork tile is glued down to concrete or plywood subfloors using a heavy-duty adhesive to hold it in place. If your subfloor is particle board, y
How to Take Down a Soffit in Your Kitchen
Kitchen soffits are hollow fixtures used to fill the space between the top of kitchen cabinets and the ceiling. In some cases, soffits also conceal wiring and plumbing. If you want to install taller kitchen cabinets or simply want to create a space between the ceiling and the top of your kitchen cab
How to Repair a Cut Carpet
Carpeting is not as durable as a wood or tile floor and can be easily damaged. A rip in a carpet can be distressing, but it can be repaired with minimal time and expense. Pick up a quality seam adhesive product at a home improvement store and do the job yourself in less than an hour.