Water can splash from the sink. The toilet can overflow. Steam from the shower typically mists the entire bathroom at least once a day. A wet bathroom is not the exception but the norm, and water will wreak havoc on the wrong type of flooring. So while designing a beautiful bathroom may be your goal, keeping it waterproof should be your biggest concern. Here are some flooring options and the pros and cons of each....
Conveniently, some of the best pest control companies in the country service the Birmingham area. The This Old House Reviews Team believes Orkin and Terminix are the top pest control providers in the area, with highly trained specialists, decades of experience, and expertise protecting against a broad variety of pests. Why You Should Hire Pest Control in Birmingham Birmingham homeowners have a lot on their plate, with the responsibility of keeping their home running smoothly—on top of everything else in their busy lives....
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1. Get Ideas from the Pros Ah, the sweet relief of a cool, dry house after a hot, sweaty afternoon of yard work. Like any mechanical system, AC needs a little TLC to run smoothly, including many tasks you can tackle on your own. We asked This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to share his advice for central air and window units. Read his advice here. How Much Does an Air Conditioner Cost?...
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Balancing Act An oddly-shaped dormer suspended above disproportionately small windows—coupled with a delicately filigreed portico pitted against a massive limestone chimney—gave this 1947 house, in Edina, Minnesota, a pieced-together look. Secrets to Great Curb Appeal Building designer Kieran J. Liebl, of Royal Oaks Design, worked with Sicora Design-Build to strip away the offending elements and give the house a new look. Liebl played up the stone with three well-proportioned additions: a covered porch with a projecting roofline, a larger shed dormer with a similarly jaunty overhang, and a dramatic front-facing gable that partially encloses the chimney....
How Do You Remodel a Small Bathroom? You have to think about the function, appearance, fixtures and storage—along with how much room you have. Structural Considerations and Requirements A full bath requires a minimum of 36 to 40 sq. ft. The finished room must measure at least 5 ft. in one direction to accommodate a tub. Building codes typically require 32x32 in. (finished dimensions) for a shower; if you have the space, larger is better....
Scroll down for more information about the bloggers who completed these renovations and the details of their remodels, and visit their blogs linked in each description to see the full projects!! This video is sponsored by our friends at Discover Personal Loans. If you need help financing your next home remodel project, consider a Discover personal loan. It’s a quick and simple option with no collateral needed to secure. You choose the loan amount up to $35,000....
Top 5 TV Carts Best For Large TVs: Perlegear Mobile TV Cart Most Lightweight: PERLESMITH Mobile TV Cart Best Color Options: VIVO Universal Mobile TV Cart Best Weight Capacity: Yaheetech Mobile TV Cart Best Medium Capacity: 5Rcom Mobile TV Cart Best For Large TVs: Perlegear Mobile TV Cart Pros and Cons ✔ Has 360-degree rotatable wheels✔ Includes built-in cable management✔ Has a camera tray above the TV mounting bracket ✘ -Doesn’t have a tilting function✘ Has a wide base that may be difficult to fit in small spaces...
PVC is most commonly used as drain piping, known for its ease-of-use and affordability. For most PVC damages, repairs can be made to the existing pipe to keep the leaking under control. However, if the damage is too extensive, the pipe may need to be replaced entirely. To help you navigate the repair or replacement or your PVC pipes, we’ve detailed five ways you can repair or replace your pipe....
Read on to understand the causes of common paint problems and how to repair them and avoid future issues. Cracking, Flaking, and Clumping Vein-like lines that appear through at least one coat of paint may be faint initially, but these cracks tend to grow and deepen into dry, jagged flakes. Such unsightliness can strike a variety of surfaces, indoors and out, from plaster to wood and siding. What causes paint to crack?...
1. Lightweight and water stingy 1600 PSI Electric Pressure Washer This compact, 29-pound washer uses just 1.3 gallons of water per minute to blast away grime from hard surfaces. The spray gun comes with a 25-foot hose, a 35-foot power cord, four quick-connect nozzles, and an onboard soap tank for cleaning solutions. All parts store neatly on its rolling cart. $170; Worx 2. Smooth wood and seal it DAP Premium Wood Filler Use it to fill holes and wood grain, as well as seal them....
Spring Clamps Spring clamps, also called pinch clamps, are inexpensive and useful for a wide range of light-duty clamping jobs. Quick Clamps Quick clamps can be operated with one hand and many models have reversible jaws for use as a spreader to push apart pieces. Pipe Clamps When greater clamping strength is needed, consider using pipe clamps. Buy pipe clamp fixtures and slip them onto black-iron pipe. Pipe clamp fixtures are commonly available for use on ½-inch or ¾-inch-diameter pipe....
What Are Shipping Containers? in the 1950s by visionary truck driver Malcolm McLean, shipping containers transformed international trade, and their versatility has made them viable, popular structures for storage units, backyard offices, and even homes. How to Use a Shipping Container for a Building The first step is to be sure your local building codes and neighborhood rules allow for structures to be built of shipping containers. A building can be designed with one shipping container or more, depending on the use....
