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Do It Yourself Repairs – simple repairs that save Some basic do it yourself repairs that any homeowner can take care of are regular problems, which are commonly associated with all houses at some point in time or the other. You can do …
Kitchen Carpet Spill – handling the inevitable A spill on the kitchen carpet can be anything from a child’s cup falling off the table to muddy footprints around the room. Properly dealing with the kitchen carpet spill is what separates the professionals from everyone else. With a little bit …
Water in Basement – wet below means trouble A flood in the area can cause a great deal of water in basement. This can turn out into a bad situation, as the water has no place to go and cannot dry up easily. The …
House Insulation – help save energy House insulation improves the energy efficiency of appliances in the house and also helps cut down on utility bills. There are many options available among insulation materials and the techniques used for insulation. Also, different areas in …
Air Sealing Checklist – step-by-step to seal your home Before Drywall air sealing checklist Seal bottom plate of exterior walls with caulk or gasket; seal inside edge with caulk after walls are up. Seal band joist with caulk, spray foam, or gasketing between top plate and …
Self adhesive floor tile – simply quick and beautiful Adhesives are used in construction to a large extent with self adhesive floor tiles. These are the materials which are used to attach one material over another. There are dozens of different kinds of adhesives …
Sound Proofing the interior or your house is it worth it? Do you wake up the kids with the TV, well its time to think about sound proofing. You have heard about sound proofing the outside of your home. Have you thought about …
Radiant Floor Heating – underfoot warmth Two thousand years ago the Romans used the radiant under-floor heating and even today it is the most popular form of central heating in Europe. It is now spreading gradually in North America and rest of the …
Styrofoam Insulation – resistance to the weather changes The Styrofoam Insulation is the brand name for the Dow and company. Styrofoam Insulation is a rigid polystyrene foam material. It is lightweight, waterproof and efficient in preventing the transfer of heat. Seventy five percent of benzene is …
Installing Carpet – installing it…right A majority of how your interior looks and feels will depend on your floors. Houses that have carpet give off an undeniable warmth, vibrancy, and an aesthetic appeal. There is a wide range of colors, textures, materials, and …