How to Repair a Split Floor Joist

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Running along the underside of your floor, if you have a basement, is a series of wooden joists. Joists create a structure for your floor to sit on. If a floor joist is broken your floor may not be structurally sound. Symptoms of a broken floor joists is a squeaky floor, or signs that the floor is s

How to Reduce Noise Through a Wall

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There are times when you don't want to hear what is going on in the next room. But with your current walls, there are no secrets. What can be done, other than buying ear plugs or ripping out the drywall, to sound proof a wall? Here are some ideas.

Formica Laminate Floor Problems

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Laminate flooring is a popular choice for consumers because it is cheap, fashionable and relatively durable. One of the most popular brands of laminate flooring is Formica. However, even though laminate flooring does have its advantages, there are some problems with laminate material that consumers

DIY Stairs

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Stair construction may seem complex, but when you reduce it to its parts, the process becomes very do-able. Staircases consist of three basic parts: risers, which form the visible front side of each step; stringers, which form the sides; and treads, which make up the step surface and which are held

How to Choose a Solar Panel Installer

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For most of us who want to put solar panels onto our home this means hiring a professional. If you want to be sure that you are getting the best, then lets cover how to vet your contractor of choice.

Can Ceramic Tile Be Installed on Concrete Foundation?

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If you are an avid do-it-yourselfer who doesn't like to call on professional help, installing ceramic tile flooring in your home is certainly an option. Gluing and setting ceramic tile is long work, but it requires little professional skill. You can lay ceramic tile on a variety of surfaces, most co

Tumbled Marble Backsplash Ideas

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Tumbled marble adds an old-world feel to backsplashes.marble tiles image by javarman from Fotolia.comTumbled marble tiles are a popular choice when it comes to rustic or old-fashioned backsplash ideas. The marble is literally tumbled to create a worn and uneven surface for an old-world...

Tips on Cleaning Laminate Flooring

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Laminate floor is a photograph of wood, pasted onto sturdy floor boards.ch?ane image by Unclesam from Fotolia.comLots of mothers are fond of telling their children, "If you want something to last, you have to take care of it." Just like many other things we obtain in life, laminate floors...

How to Replace Glass Double Pane Vinyl Window

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Vinyl double pane windows are a modern, energy-efficient innovation in building materials. These economical windows look great, keep your house quiet, and save can save you a lot of money on heating and cooling costs. The downside of the more involved window technology is that when the window glass

Proper Use of a Sauna or Steam Room

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Many people use saunas or steam rooms to cleanse their pores and shed calories following a workout or as part of a detoxifying regimen at a beauty spa. Some people even install saunas in the comfort of their homes. Saunas are sometimes a disorientating experience as temperatures are difficult to wit

How to Size Residential Duct Work

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Properly sized duct work is crucial for both your home and your home heating system. Duct work that is sized too small can cause unneeded back pressure on the furnace which may cause malfunctions. Duct work that is sized too big will cause the air velocity in the duct work to fall too low which also

How Long to Heat a Hot Water Tank?

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Water heaters of the same size can heat water at different rates, depending on the burner's fuel source (gas or electric). The size of the burner at the base of the heater also affects the speed of the tank.

Home Addition Tips

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Crunch numbers early in the home-addition process.calculatrice image by Danielle Bonardelle from Fotolia.comThe main home-addition tip is to know what you want. Go into a home-addition project without a clear plan and you end up building on-the-fly, and that gets expensive and troubling....

How to Convert R-Values to K-Values

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Insulation is an important component, both in new homes and in renovation of existing ones. Effective insulation reduces heating and air conditioning costs, reducing the amount of energy you use and saving you money. It's important to know the effectiveness of insulation, and it is often expressed u

How to Calculate Square Yards for Carpet

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Being able to calculate the square yards for new carpet in a room seems relatively simple at first. However, several considerations can affect the actual number of square yards of carpet that you will need to purchase for a room. The type of carpet you choose may affect how much you need to purchas

Why Remove Old Shingles?

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Repairing your roof can be done after you remove old shingles, or you can shingle over one layer only. Shingling over too many layers can disrupt the airtight seal on your roof.

Most Durable Hardwood Floors

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Hardwood floors are an expensive way to add elegance and beauty to any home. Wood floors reflect available light, opening the room, giving the appearance of a larger room to even the smallest room in your home. These beautiful floors increase the value of your home while offering comfort,...

How to use a SimpleMat to Install Tiles

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Guaranteed to perform for one year from the date of installation, SimpleMat is an adhesive mat used in place of mastic adhesive or other mortars when mounting tile to countertops and backsplashes. SimpleMat can be used in both kitchens and bathrooms. Install your tiles immediately or in several days

How to Build a Room in an Unfinished Basement

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Creating a finished room in space that was formerly an unused basement area provides you with a more spacious home and can increase the market value of your house. Framing interior walls out of wood to define part of the basement is the easiest way to create a finished room. It's important to resolv

How Far Apart Are the Studs in the Drywall?

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Homeowners often have difficulty locating the studs underneath painted drywall. One option is to bash a hole in the wall and feel around, but there are cleaner and easier methods for finding studs, so employ that as a last resort. Another option is to tap a thin nail in multiple spots across the dry