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How to Tell the Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tile
Plus, explore the pros and cons of each type“Porcelain” and “ceramic” are used almost interchangeably by some, but knowing the difference can make a big impact on your next home tiling project. Porcelain tile is ...
How to
Replace a Bathroom Fan
Installing a new bathroom fan won't take very long, since the connections and wiring are already in place. First, you'll need to carefully remove your old fan and disconnect the vent pipe and wiring. Then, you'll put the...
How to
Replace a Door Frame
If your door frame is damaged, the best thing to do is to replace it with a pre-hung door, which comes inside a pre-built frame. If you have a little carpentry experience, this is likely a project you can tackle by yours...
How to
Stipple Ceiling
A stippled ceiling or a slap brush finish is a textured paint job that adds depth and hides imperfections on your ceiling. Stippled ceilings are achieved by painting your ceiling with a drywall mixture with either a slap...
How to
Determine a Building's Construction Type
Determining a building's construction type is dependent on quite a number of different factors and requires a keen eye for detail. If you would like to be able to identify a building's construction type, start with Step ...
How to
Panel Walls with Plywood
Paneling over walls with plywood is an easy way to update a room’s look. Before you can attach plywood panels to a wall, you should figure out how many panels you need and then cut them to the right size. You also have...
How to
Install Laminate Flooring on Stairs
Laminate flooring is a versatile alternative to other floor types since it can mimic their look while also offering significant strength. But like all floors, laminate has its own installation quirks. Despite this, lamin...
How to
Frame a Floor
The floors of most modern structures are built by arranging individual pieces of dimensional lumber in a consistent, repeating pattern. This process, commonly known as "stick framing," results in a structure that’s lig...
How to
Read Architect's Drawings
The first requirement in constructing a building project is to understand architectural drawings, which are also called blueprints, or plans. If you want to know how to read these drawings and understand exactly what the...
How to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
''Get rid of moisture, odors, and more with this simple how-to'' A bathroom exhaust fan removes moisture and bad odors while preventing the growth of mold and mildew. It can even provide the right amount of privacy for d...
How to
Calculate CFM for Bathroom Fan
Who doesn’t love a hot, steamy shower? Bathrooms tend to collect more moisture than other rooms in your home, and too much moisture is a recipe for mold and mildew. Fortunately, as long as you have an exhaust fan that ...
How to
Cut Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank flooring usually comes in pre-cut sections, but you’ll likely need to cut some of it yourself to match it to the specific dimensions of your room. There are two basic methods, and you’ll choose your metho...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Tiling a Wall
How to prepare the wall, hang the tile, & apply groutThere is nothing as beautiful as a well-designed tile wall. Tile walls are normally found in bathrooms or the splash guards of kitchen cabinets, but they can be used d...
How to
Paint a Door Frame
Tips & advice for a flawless, long-lasting paint job Whether you're completely redoing the interior of your home or just want to change the style of your molding, painting a door frame is a quick and easy project. Start ...
How to
Remove Wallpaper from Drywall
Removing old wallpaper and replacing it with new décor or a fresh paint job can completely change the look of a room. But if you have drywall walls, you do have to be careful that you don’t gouge it or get it too wet....
How to
Paint Plywood
Whether you want to paint plywood to make an original piece of art or you need to paint a plywood floor, you can do it successfully with just a little know how. Painting plywood is actually similar to painting any kind o...
How to
Install Vinyl Plank Flooring on Concrete
Vinyl plank flooring is very durable and affordable.. 7 June 2019. It also fits over most surfaces, including concrete. Although the flooring comes in a variety of forms, planks are installable with a minimal amount of t...
How to
Install Peel and Stick Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl flooring is a durable alternative to hardwood or tile, and it's more economical.. 7 June 2019. It's also easy to install on your own. While vinyl is usually installed by spreading an adhesive on the floor first, pe...
How to
Measure Countertops
Installing new countertops is a great way to revamp your kitchen or bathroom, but first you need to measure the square footage of your old countertops. Fortunately, finding the square footage of countertops is super easy...
The Best Way to Clean Luxury Vinyl Plank
The ultimate guide to maintaining LVP floors and removing scuffs and stains Luxury vinyl plank, or LVP, looks great in your home, and we’re here to help you make sure it stays that way! These composite planks are made ...
