Extensive Window Sill Damage from Poor Shower Construction - If
you're going to have a window in your shower area, it's going to be very
important to make sure that the window sill area is waterproofed
correctly. I don't know how many homes I've actually worked on that have
extensive window sill damage from poor shower construction.
Framing for Specialty Toilets - Any carpenter worth his weight is
going to understand, exactly how important it actually is to install
wood backing for toilets, towel bars, grab bars, cabinets, sinks and
even drywall in the correct position.
Five Easy Tips to Avoid Mold Growing on Your Stucco or Siding -
Here's Five easy tips to avoid mold growing on your stucco or siding. I
hope they help, but either way, quit watering your house.
Be Extremely Careful When Walking in Your Attic - For anyone who
doesn't have an idea about basic home construction, you could find
yourself easily stepping through the ceiling in your attic, if you place
your feet in the wrong spot.
Garage Floor Epoxy Paints - Do They Really Work - Before epoxy
paints, people use to paint their garage floors and suffer the
consequences after these concrete slabs started to absorb moisture and
gasoline would start to dissolve paints that weren't designed for the
concrete floor.
Problems With Wood Windows - Where do I start, if your window is
made of wood, there's a good chance that you're going to need to paint
it or stain it. This will usually require removing the old paint or
stain, through tedious hours of sanding and paint stripping.
How to Repair Squeaking Stairs Covered with Carpeting - Your tired
of walking up and down the stairs and listening to them squeak, you have
no idea what's causing this horrible noise, but you're tired of it and
it's time to fix your squeaking stairs.
Next Time I'm Going to Get Three Estimates - I'm going to tell you a
story and I would like you to pay attention to the details. The story
involves getting three estimates for the room addition and whole house
remodel that someone I knew, was having done to their home.
How to Make Your Own Paint Tray Liners and Save the Environment - I
have seen paint tray liners at my local paint supply stores and home
improvement centers, but I've never seen anything like this. It's simple
and easy to understand. Isn't that what most people really want out of
life, something that's easy and can be done quickly and can save us
money?
Four Tips How to Prevent Water Damage - I honestly believe that I
could go to 10 houses and find at least two of them with water damage,
somewhere. I don't know how many times I drive around residential
neighborhoods and see homes that are neglected from the outside and can
only imagine what they look like on the inside.
Simple Toilet Troubleshooting - Clogged Toilet Drain Plumbers Trick
- One of the most important parts of any home is the toilet. Depending
upon the size of your family, this plumbing fixture could be used often
and if there's a problem with it, not only will it waste water, but it
can be extremely frustrating.
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