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How to Build a Parking Lot
Growing populations mean growing parking problems. Businesses require adequate parking for their customers. Additional parking is required in growing residential neighborhoods. Because a parking lot is expensive to build, it is important to build it right. Like a house, a parking lot must have a goo
Tips on Pouring Large Concrete Slabs
Start with a firm foundation and plan your transporation and screeding carefully.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesIf you are planning a small concrete project, you can probably buy and mix the concrete yourself in a wheelbarrow. For large projects, however, you will need to bring in a...
How to Cement Sidewalks
Pathways lead you from one place to another and they also set the ambiance of the journey. The sound of gravel underfoot or the soft feel of a sand trail underfoot affects how you feel about going from here to there. The same is true of cement sidewalks. Well-maintained cement sidewalks make walkin
The Best Way to Reface Cabinets
If you are looking for a kitchen remodel, refacing your cabinets can be an easier and more affordable option over installing brand new cupboards. This option can get very expensive, however, if you leave it to a professional. Taking this project on your own can be challenging and time consuming, but
Comparison of the Density & Hardness of Hardwood Floors
Hardwoods are flowering trees and shrubs with heavy, dense wood due to the wood's cellular structure. Hardwoods have water-conducting cells along with compactly organized, thick-walled fiber cells that make them heavier and more durable than softwood species, which usually only have the water-conduc
How to Install T-Mold Transitions on Tile Flooring
Homes that have two different types of flooring installed in adjoining rooms often need transition moldings. The T-mold transition is a popular type of transition molding used to bridge the gap between the two different flooring types -- say, where one room with a hardwood floor meets a room with ca
Rectangle Mosaic Backsplash Ideas
Modern backsplashes adhere to few rules and can be fashioned out of many different materials. Look to the existing decor of your home before you commit to anything. For instance, if your home already has multiple colorful focal points, you will want something understated, but a home with a mainly ne
How to Measure Toilet Tile Cuts
Tiling a bathroom floor gets a little complicated around the toilet, but not as complicated as you might think. Once you remove the toilet (a necessity before you can tile) you'll find that the only real obstruction is a drain hole in the floor the size of a small dinner plate, which can be navigate
How to Attach a Window Box
You have bought a new window box and now it is time to attach it to the house. You may be unsure how to do it and wonder if you should hire someone to help. Well, you don't have to. With a drill, two anchors and a couple of L brackets you can do it yourself. Follow these steps to learn how.
Natural Cedar Shakes Vs. Painted
With an appearance that can be both natural and refined, cedar shakes are a popular choice for siding and roofing. Cedar shakes are more expensive than aluminum or plastic sidings, but they have an elegance that's hard to match. One of the most important decisions you have to make before finishing y
How to Put Down Linoleum
Linoleum is a flooring material made of linseed oil, wood dust, and bits of cork laid over a sheet of jute. While once a popular flooring choice, linoleum has been replaced in recent years by vinyl tile, hardwood and other materials. With the growing trend towards green, environmentally friendly mat
How to Fasten Sheet Metal
Sheet metal is exactly what it sounds like; a large, thin sheet of metal. Joining two pieces of sheet metal together is known as "fastening." Fastening sheet metal can be achieved through many methods, each of which has its pros and cons. One method of fastening sheet metal is to use self-clinching
How to Cover Gaps in Laminate Flooring at Door Frames
When updating your home with laminate flooring, you'll need to create breaks between the door jambs for proper installation. You can insert T-molding into an installed U-channel between the flooring breaks to conceal unsightly fastener holes in gap coverage trims. T-molding is available in a wide v
Why Teak Wood Is So Popular
Teak wood enjoys worldwide acceptance for its beauty, durability and strength. United States consumers frequently see teak indoor and outdoor furniture, along with hardwood flooring for homes and businesses. Retailers market small teak home accents such as picture frames and wall shelves. Less commo
What Are the Sizes of Ceramic Tile?
There are as many sizes of ceramic tile as there are colors in the rainbow, which translates to a lot! Tiles may be purchased from large home improvement stores or custom made to a specific design idea.
Do It Yourself: A-Frame Construction
An A-frame is a lightweight structure made of two beams of the same size that are attached at the top at a 45-degree angle. The structure is usually made out of wood or steel and made to hold some sort of load. The beams are held together by drilling, welding, riveting or gluing. A-frames have a cro
How to Design a Pantry
A pantry is a room that's either close to or in a kitchen. It's used to store canned and dry goods, dishes, small appliances and cookware. A well-designed and well-organized pantry makes using the kitchen easier and more efficient. A pantry can save you money by reducing the need for frequent trips
What Causes a White Haze After Applying a Polyurethane Satin Coat?
Old polyurethane can cause cloudinessstaining window frame image by Richard J Thompson from Fotolia.comThere are numerous factors to consider when staining or refinishing a floor or piece of furniture. Among the most important is humidity. The long drying time of polyurethane causes it...
Kitchen & Dining Room Painting Tips
Make a statement when you paint your dining room and kitchen.kitchen image by yong hong from Fotolia.comWhen you are considering a color scheme for your home you may want to coordinate the kitchen and the dining room. If you are looking for kitchen and dining room painting tips you should...
Folding Attic Ladder Instructions
Attics have been used for as long as we can remember for storage of unused items. It is a useful place that is not functional for much else, and helps us clear up space in our homes. Access to attic areas comes in several forms, but one of the most used forms is the fold-up ladder. Using this ladder