Category Archive For "Interior"
Protecting Hardwood Floors from Humidity
One of the best aesthetic and practical features you could install in your home is a hardwood floor. Hardwood flooring is often a great investment for those looking to buy or sell a house, as hardwood flooring comes in a variety of styles to suit a multitude of homeowners. Maintaining your hardwood flooring can be …
Determining the Right Size for Your Water Heater
When your water heater breaks down, it can be stressful and scary. Even worse, when your water heater seems to be having problems, such as working too hard or running your utility bills through the roof, it can be an indicator of several issues, among them the possibility that your heater is simply the wrong …
Best Basement Flooring Options
Does your basement look kind of like a cave—you know, damp, crumbling and cracked floors, and just not good for much besides bats or maybe a crime fighting base of operations? Would you like to finish it to turn that dank dungeon into a gorgeous game room or den? Do you want to go from …
What is a Passive Ventilation System?
Maintaining healthy indoor air quality is one of the most important things to keep in mind as a responsible homeowner and there are a variety of ways to go about doing this. Before deciding on an option, however, it helps to know a little more about what can cause poor indoor air quality. More often …
Creative Before and After Bathroom Remodeling Examples
When it comes to home improvement projects, remodeling the bathroom tends to be near the top of the list, and for good reason. The slightest touchups or imperfections can make or break a home, and it helps to look into creative options when designing your next bathroom remodel. However, it can be difficult to know …
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How to Sand Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any home. They add class and elegance to your space. They also need to be regularly maintained for optimal finish and shine. Sanding and refinishing hardwood floors is a process that requires patience and technique, and you must first learn the difference between solid and engineered hardwoods.
DIY: How to Fix a Leaky Faucet
A slow, steady drip from a leaky faucet doesn’t just mean an annoying noise and a constant puddle in your sink. Even a small faucet leak can waste several gallons of water every day, so it’s important to fix a leaky faucet as soon as you notice that there is a problem. You may want …
The Evolution of the Air Conditioner
The air conditioner, as we understand it, is an invention of the modern world, providing our homes with cool air under the hottest conditions. However, you might be surprised to learn that as long as there have been people we have been finding ways to cool our homes, even without the advantage of modern technology. …
Benefits of Having Laminate Floor Molding Installed
Molding is something that many people overlook when considering their floor remodeling job. Base molding is an important part of your flooring refinishing and, when you redo your room, you want to consider the options you have available to make sure that all the details are just right. Nobody wants a beautiful floor with ugly, …
10 Most Common Causes of Plumbing Damage
Water damage can be devastating to a home. It’s bad enough when it comes from horrible environmental conditions like storms, but when it comes from internal plumbing it can be a true nightmare. Water leaks can spring up anywhere at any time and your best defense is to prevent them in the first place and …
