flooring Archive
Soundproof Insulation – shed noise along with the heat and cold Soundproof Insulation in a home is more effective if the installation is taken up at the construction stage itself. This will also make it less expensive. Total soundproofing may not entirely be …
How Carpet is Made The carpet that is made today is a mix of old world craftsmanship and a touch of 21st century innovation. By combining the two, carpet is able to become the household feature that we all know and love – …
WALL FRAMING WITH ADVANCED FRAMING TECHNIQUES Building experts have performed considerable research on ways to reduce the amount of lumber in wall framing our homes while maintaining structural integrity. The U.S. Forestry Products Association and other organizations have devised an “ optimum value …
Prefinished Hardwood vs. Unfinished Hardwood There are quite a few things to consider before choosing between prefinished hardwood and unfinished hardwood. With the many new advances in prefinished hardwood. The quality is amazing and can some times be better than unfinished hardwood. Prefinished …
Bagged Vacuums Versus Bagless Vacuums As with most things in life, there is really nothing free. The two most claimed advantages to bagless vacuums cleaner were lower operating costs and better performance. As far as the cost issues go, all vacuums must filter the exhausting air they use to …
Rubber Floor Mat – Convenient Value Rubber floor mat is an everyday accessory or item of our house, and we don’t give too much importance to them. But rubber floor mat, do add a lot of convenience to our day today life. It’s just that we …
Basement sump pump – pump out the wet The annoyance of water seems to have a simple solution and this is done by the purchase of a basement sump pump from a local hardware shop. Normally basement water comes from two locations. One …
Home Heating System – keep your tootsies warm The largest energy user in ones home is the home heating system. So choosing a new energy-efficient home heating system is especially important. Many homes have central heating systems that generate heat at a central point and …
Concrete Foundation – the support that matters Any good construction involves a strong foundation, which supports the structure. Since the foundation is the first thing to be constructed, the quality and material used in the foundation must be at a superior level. Concrete …
Concrete Overlay – easy way to resurface A concrete overlay is simply a method of resurfacing an existing concrete to cover cracks, imperfections or simply to turn a dull and boring concrete floor in to an attractive one. There are various types of …