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Cons to Building a House in the Winter
Winter can mean construction difficulties.construction image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comWhether you want to start building your house as soon as possible, or you had to wait to final approval to begin, consider the possible consequences before you begin construction during the winter...
How to Remove a Vinyl Rug From the Floor
Vinyl floor rugs are more commonly called vinyl floors. Over time, vinyl floors become worn or damaged or simply outdated. Often new flooring can be installed over the top of old flooring and sometimes this is a good solution. If it is necessary to remove the vinyl floor, then it is best to remove i
Transition Chair Rail Ideas
A chair rail marks the shift from upper to lower wall treatments, even as it protects the wall.outdoor dining image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.comA chair rail is useful for defining different treatments on the upper and lower walls of a room. It can frame a special finish or some...
How to Connect EMT to IMC or Rigid
Connecting electrical equipment to the ridged conduit running in your home requires a special electrical connection that allows flexible EMT or IMC wire to attach to rigid conduit. Flexible conduit keeps vibrations from the equipment from loosening the hangers and connections of the rigid conduit. A
How to Make Basement Floor Plans
Basements are the interior spaces of a house's structural foundations. They anchor the house to the earth and so tend to have some of the soil's dampness and coolness. This makes them ideal refuges from hot weather or good exercise rooms. Making basement floor plans doesn't require a degree in inter
How to Find Out How Mice Enter a House
Mice can be a real nuisance in your home. Once they have found a way inside, it is likely they will continue to return so long as they can find a food source to keep them coming back. Trapping the mice to remove them from your home is only half the battle. Before you can establish a long-term defens
How to Care for Onyx Tile
Onyx tile is a form of quartz tile that is a little softer than most forms of marble. It comes in three different finishes: honed, polished and tumbled. These finishes determine the look and coloring of the stone, but polished onyx may fare better against spills than other finishes. Onyx tile requir
How to Add a New Room
So you're looking to add an additional television to your cable or satellite system. Adding another room will give you added flexibility of being able to watch television in other rooms of your house, as well as being able to watch multiple programs all at the same time. In many cases, this is consi
Where Should Butterfly Control Valves Be Used?
Valves control the flow of fluids by opening, closing, or partially obstructing a pipe or other passageway. One type of valve, called a butterfly valve, is best used for certain applications.
Classic Radiator Styles
Classic radiators come in different styles.white radiator image by Ekaterina Sidorenko from Fotolia.comClassic, or traditional, radiators provide constant, gentle radiating heat in the home. They contribute to the style of the room by giving it a retro or Victorian-era vibe. Classic...
How to Clean a Solid-Surface Countertop
When it's time to decide on a new surface for your kitchen countertops, don't take the decision lightly. You will likely have the same countertops for years, and you should research carefully before choosing one. Solid-surface countertops are relatively inexpensive, and they are easy to maintain whe
How to Form & Pour a Garage Slab
A concrete garage slab often is a handy and quick way to create a flat surface. Slabs are used to create a solid and long-lasting base for garage floors. Constructing these slabs involves few materials and creates a very sturdy area that can be used for many years and can endure many hazards. While
How to Form a Brick Ledge
A brick ledge is formed along with or separate from a concrete slab. The ledge will help support brick veneer that is installed on the exterior of a house or building that will sit on the concrete slab. If your slab has no brick ledge, you can form one in one to two days, depending on the size and s
Palisade Fencing DIY
Fences make good neighbors, as the saying goes. Fences help define your property and provide privacy, depending on the type of fence you build. An upright palisade fence, also called a picket fence, is strong and affords much privacy, especially if it is at least 6 feet tall. Plant flowers along the
How to Mix Cement for a Foundation
Mixing cement may seem like a job for a professional, but with the appropriate materials and expertise, anyone can successfully achieve it. Cement when mixed with water is used to bind other materials together or it can be used independently. It is commonly used in construction to produce concrete.
How do I Remove a Right-Handed Lever From a Door?
While most doors still have the standard round knobs, more and more home builders are installing lever handles to help meet the need of those with physical disabilities. The installation and removal of lever style door lock sets is almost identical to that of standard knobs. It can be accomplished
Building a Platform Bed Frame
Platform beds are sturdy, simple bed frames that are typically low to the ground---they are seen in many Asian-style bedrooms and are particularly suited for use with futon mattresses. Commercially available platform bed frames can cost a pretty penny, so making your own is not only good for your po
How to Remove a Schlage Closet Door Handle
The door handles of a Schlage closet door lockset are typically installed as part of the internal latching mechanism and can be easily removed for painting or replacement.
How to Operate a Snapper
A well manicured weed-free lawn not only adds to the value of a property, it is also a reflection on the pride and value that the homeowner puts on that property. One of the best ways to achieve a great looking lawn is by keeping it cut and well fed. Some say that Snapper lawnmowers not only do a su
What is the Wattage of a Refrigerator?
Though your refrigerator is constantly plugged in and running, it doesn't use nearly as much wattage as other appliances, such as your clothes dryer. Your clothes dryer uses more than six times as many watts as your refrigerator, even though you use the dryer for fewer hours per month. Electricity u