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Fire Inspection Programs
Fire inspecton programs check structures to ensure that they are safe.Front view of an old fire truck in front of a fire station image by Alexey Stiop from Fotolia.comThe goals of fire inspection programs are to ensure that structures are safe from fire and to ensure that the public...
Laminate Flooring Safety
Laminate flooring is an inexpensive alternative to hardwood floors that can be less expensive, and in some cases more durable, than real hardwood floors. While installing and caring for laminate flooring can seem simple, follow a few safety tips to prevent injury and property damage. Having the righ
Traditional Dining Room Lighting
Dining rooms are traditionally a formal space in the home, reserved for formal dinners and entertaining. Many families are relaxing the atmosphere by using the space for a family dining space. Combine a relaxed family atmosphere with formal elegance by hanging traditional lighting.
How to Pour a Cement Basement Floor
Pouring a cement basement floor is not very difficult if you are prepared to do the work yourself. A cement basement floor is an excellent way to cut down on heating and cooling costs, as the cement will help keep your conditioned air inside, rather than letting it escape through an unfinished floor
The Bottom Drain of the Pool Is Leaking
Water loss is among the most wide-spread problems with pool ownership. There are a number of reasons behind the problem, among the most serious of which is aging of drains and associated plumbing. When the pool requires more than 2 inches of new water per week, it becomes necessary to seek out and r
How to Lay Tiles on a Bathroom Countertop
If you've got an old bathroom counter that's made of wood, laminate or some other surface that's badly in need of an update, one solution is to tile over it. Ceramic tiles are available in a wide range of colors and styles, and are actually more durable than some other countertop materials. You can
Canvas Awning Repair Hints
Canvas awnings in good repair endure for years.The Blue Door and Awning image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comMost canvas awnings are made of Sunbrella-brand fabric. This woven acrylic fabric repels water and resists mildew and ultraviolet (UV) rays. With a fabric this durable and long...
Dining Table Trestle Base Pedestal Leg Options
A modern pedestal table.Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty ImagesPedestal dining tables are supported by a central column or pillar, usually with three or four spreading legs at its base. A pedestal base, without corner legs and horizontal braces, is a space saver: chairs can fit easily under the...
Roof Leaking Right After Being Replaced
Few things are more frustrating than installing an expensive new roof only to find leaks immediately. Roof leaks wreak all sorts of havoc for a home. An innocent drip can rapidly saturate a wall cavity, soaking the insulation and damaging electrical wiring. Fortunately, new roof leaks have only a ha
Ideas for Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Refacing cabinets is a way of transforming them that goes beyond merely repainting or refinishing. It entails new doors on front, new veneer on the cabinet body, new knobs and drawer pulls, and even adding trim. Basically, you're coming as close to getting a new set of cabinets as possible without a
How to Fix a Screechy Screen Door
Screen doors allow you to enjoy the sight, sound and scent of the outdoors while preventing annoying insects from coming inside the home. Over time, the constant opening and closing of the door takes its toll, causing the screen's hardware to make an ear-piercing sound each time the door is used. Th
How to Trim an Amur Maple Tree
Amur maple is a small tree that gives big autumn color. The tree is an attractive ornamental with a round shape and single or multiple stems bearing bright red berries. The Amur maple requires the least amount of pruning of all the Acer genus. The tree should be pruned in winter or early spring. Lat
How to Make a Dresser into a Bathroom Vanity
Bathroom vanities made to look like pieces of furniture are all the rage, but can be quite costly. To save money, make use of old dressers or vanities by adding plumbing fixtures to the tops. Paying for a unit at your local home improvement store can cost you anywhere from a couple of hundred doll
The Disadvantages of Pouring Concrete Over Existing Concrete Slab
Removing an existing concrete slab is a lengthy, labor-intensive process. One alternative to removing old concrete is to pour a new layer over the existing slab. In addition to significantly reducing labor, this option saves money and resources, but you should also consider its disadvantages. If the
How to Cut a Furniture Return on Moulding
Moulding is common throughout homes across the world. In addition to being installed on ceilings and walls, moulding is also commonly used on furniture. Installing moulding on furniture is similar to installing moulding on a wall. Like wall moulding, furniture molding sometimes ends without butting
The Best Way to Patch Drywall
Holes in drywall are a common occurrence. Whether or not there are children in the house, it is not surprising to find a hole has been made in your drywall. Instead of replacing the entire piece of drywall, it is much faster and easier to patch up the small hole. There are a few different ways to pa
How to Calculate Heating and Cooling Degree Days
Degree days are used to estimate how many days each year heating or cooling will be needed. The length of the heating season is based on heat degree days or HDD. This value was often the basis of when the heat is turned on or off in buildings. The length of the cooling season is based on cooling deg
Home Ultrasound Manufacturer Specifications
Ultrasound is a technique used by physicians, physical therapists and chiropractors to treat pain and inflammation in patients. Home ultrasound machines work in the same way as larger machines found in chiropractic and physical therapy environments.
How to Apply Vinyl Tile On a Basement Floor
A stark gray cement basement floor can be made a lot more inviting by covering it with another flooring material. Vinyl tiles are among the more cost-efficient, especially since you can usually do it yourself. Vinyl tiles are laid out in a simple grid, and cut with a standard razor knife. They also
How to Reface Cupboards
Old laminated cupboards and cabinets will sometimes go out of style long before they wear out, which presents a dilemma: Do you really want to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars replacing perfectly good cabinets just because you don't like the look anymore? Resurfacing is a more affordable