Picking the right face is essential with fiberglass insulation that has a vapor barrier facing. The facing contains a thin layer of asphalt, which acts as a vapor barrier to block moisture. It can also be made with Kraft paper or foil attached on one side. Properly insulated homes not only keep your family comfortable … Read more
Whether you are remodeling and putting in new screen doors or repairing your current doors, there are so many mesh options on the market today — it can be overwhelming trying to determine the best material for your project. Where do I start? The good news is, by asking that question, you’ve already started. Here’s … Read more
If you don’t use your dishwasher frequently, it could lose its functionality. Learn to protect so it will last a long while! The first dishwasher was invented in 1892. Weary of servants breaking her dishes, Josephine Cochrane rigged a copper pot with stiff brushes and a motor. It worked so well she showed it at … Read more
If you want to give your concrete porch some extra flair, paint a pattern on it! Using a stencil makes this a do-it-yourself friendly project. You don’t need special skills or tools to tackle this project, but do you need patience and time, because attention to detail is a must! Materials Needed Stencil kit Paint … Read more
Changing the color of the mortar on your fireplace can give the whole room a new feel. Mortar is the “grout” in your rock fireplace. The term grout is more commonly used when referring to ceramic tile installations. Grout fills joints between tiles, and mortar joins stone together. In addition to providing a solid bond … Read more
A mending plate repairs or strengthens joints in wooden furniture, picture frames, shelving and many other household connections. These metal connectors are available in straight, T-shaped, flat L-shaped and bent L-shaped designs. Regardless of the shape, mending plates are pre-drilled and countersunk for use with flat head screws. This allows flat-head screws to be screwed … Read more
Geary is concerned about some asbestos tape that has separated from the outside of his heating ducts and plenum on the forces-air heater in his 38-year-old home. The question: Is this a condition he should attend to, and if so, how? The asbestos tape was originally used to help hold the ducting together at the … Read more
Ingredients are key when it comes to purchasing good-quality paint. A thin film of good paint, only a few thousandths of an inch thick, protects, seals, hides, decorates and is not hazardous to the user. It gives surfaces long-term protection at a very moderate price, for some. It’s in millions of homes and businesses, in … Read more
When it comes to home maintenance changing a tub spout is about as simple as it gets. The variables related to installation are limited to two basic configurations: threaded connection type and slip connection type All you have to do is first determine which configuration exists at your tub. Then, proceed based on your findings. … Read more
No matter how well a vinyl floor is installed, bubbles can appear days, weeks or even years after installation. This is because moist air rises from below and gets trapped under the surface, causing a bubble. Fortunately, it’s easy to fix. Removing Bubbles in Vinyl Flooring For small bubbles, an inch or less in diameter, … Read more