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How to Change Clear Glass in French Doors to Obscure
Obscure glass allows light to enter a room through a window without sacrificing privacy. When you have French doors -- doors with glass panels from top to bottom -- it may make you uncomfortable to have clear glass there where anyone outside can see in. While you can pay a professional to turn clear
How to Cut Tiles With a Right-Angle Grinder
Small cuts in tile, or areas that need to be removed from the center of the tile, can be a lot of work when you're armed with only hand-held tile nippers. Sections that must be removed from the center of a tile for outlets or shower valves can be a particular challenge when cutting a tile without dr
How to Make Your Own Floor Finish
Many people are looking for ways to cut as many toxic chemicals and pollutants out of their lives as possible. Not only does all-natural living help the environment, but it also makes you and your home healthier. You may be surprised to find out that you can make your own floor finish without using
How to Build a Cricket Behind a Chimney
A roof drainage diverter, or "cricket," is a small, sloped area built-up behind a roof projection, such as a chimney or skylight dam, to insure proper shedding of rainwater. A simple and functional cricket can be made of plywood and covered with readily available metal flashing. The method can be ad
Installing Pergo Wall Molding
The final step in a Pergo floor installation is trimming the floor to the wall. Pergo sells wall molding colored to match its laminate flooring products. The half-round molding installs in a manner that allows the laminate floor to float on the subfloor. If you nail the wall molding into the Pergo f
How to Clean Pressure-Treated Wood
Wooden structures at your home can be made of many kinds of wood: cedar, redwood, pine and pressure-treated wood. No matter what kind of wood has been used, you must keep it clean if it's going to last. If you are dealing with pressure-treated wood, you are dealing with wood that has gone through a
How to Hire a Trim Carpenter
Few things affect the appearance and appeal of a house as much as well-chosen and installed woodworking. Finding a trim or finish contractor who can do a quality trim and woodworking job is essential to a building or renovation project.
How to Install J Bolts in Concrete
Before pouring concrete you must set in place anchor bolts for your walls, columns or machinery that will be installed on top of your pour. Anchor bolts are J-shaped; the foot of the "J" allows the bolt to anchor itself into the concrete and keep it from sliding out from the weight and tension of wh
Garage Makeover to Living Space
During the time since you purchased your house, there is a good chance that you have outgrown it. If an addition is not in your budget, make over already existing spaces. A garage makeover is a good compromise to your lack of space without breaking the bank. When remodeling a garage, determine how t
Signs of House Foundation Problems
Mysterious goings-on in your house might be due to foundation problems.new house building image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comAs a house ages, the foundation often shifts, making the house less stable in case of a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural disaster. Even new houses can...
Good Heights for Pergolas
An outdoor pergola is a gorgeous addition to any backyard or garden. A pergola is, in its most basic form, a covered walkway. Typically, pergolas are constructed to support vine or trellis-growing plants, with an overhead construction that allows for the plants to grow and provide shade. A pergola d
Tips on Building a Bottle & Concrete Wall
Any sturdy, clean glass bottle will work for a bottle-and-concrete wall.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesGlass is difficult and expensive to recycle, so many vividly colored glass beer and wine bottles are thrown into landfills. These bottles are strong enough to make an unusual...
How to Scribe Logs
A well-constructed log home or cabin can last for hundreds of years. However, when building log structures from scratch, you must follow procedure to achieve lasting results. One of several common construction methods, the saddle-notch technique is used to connect the logs at the corners of the wall
How to Select a New Home Furnace
Because of the high cost of heating and cooling equipment, many buyers can find it challenging to select the best furnace to meet their needs. The wrong furnace can leave your home feeling too cold in the winter, and can be a waste of money in terms of oversized equipment and monthly energy bills. T
Boy Bathroom Ideas
When decorating a boy's bathroom, take a cue from the child and use his interests as inspiration for your design plan. Use colors, styles and creative storage solutions that play on the theme, and add accessories that tie it together. A little imagination can go a long way in creating a fun and beau
How to Conceal Kitchen Outlets in Cabinets
Concealing the outlets in your cabinets can be an intimidating task. You must cut the cabinet back in order to mount the outlet inside the cabinet. Mounting outlets inside cabinets can be a useful way to keep items inside a cabinet plugged in. Appliances like toasters and mixers can be hidden inside
How to Replace a Crappy Ugly Drop Ceiling
As ceiling tiles age, they become dirty and stained, and begin to fall apart. Luckily, you can replace old ceiling tiles for new ones to give your drop ceiling a whole new look. This remodel dramatically improves a room's appearance in a relatively inexpensive and nonmessy way. Ceiling tiles come in
How to Determine the Square Footage for Tile
The first step in tiling a floor is to determine how much tile to buy. You want to make sure you have enough so you're not running back out in the middle of the project, but at the same time you don't want so much that you're left with boxes of extras. The rule of thumb for a standard grid-pattern t