Building & Remodeling

You have a hole in your wall that needs fixing. There is a way to fix any hole in a sheetrocked wall.

want to fix up a room in your house maybe finish the basement. This should help you out.

Having paneling is asking for problems. From roaches to mold can hide behind the paneling, I even found spiders living back between the sheetrock and the paneling.

When you are planning to build a house, it often helps to see your house-to-be in 3-D. One effective way to do this is to create a model. Models created by architectural firms can be expensive, so...

Both amateurs and professionals who need to join two sections of carpet together use carpet seam tape designed specifically for that purpose. This is most often done when a room is too large for a...

Heating duct insulation reduces the amount of heat lost by the air as it travels through the duct system. Insulation breaks down over time and loses its ability to contain heat. Replacing old...

Laminate flooring is generally simpler to work with than solid wood, because it's lighter, straighter, and designed to more easily assemble. One area where it's a little more complicated, though,...

After you have hung Sheetrock, or drywall, you need to apply paper tape and mud to cover the seams and any metal brackets put up to protect corners. How you apply the tape will determine how much...

Trimming off the end of a laminated kitchen counter top isn't as simple as just taking a circular saw to it. If that cut isn't razor-straight, its imperfections will be very noticeable, especially...

A crawl space is an area underneath the house in which a person cannot stand to full height. Sometimes the crawl space can be only about a foot high. They usually have dirt floors, exposed pipes...

Over time, scratches inevitably appear on the surface of even the most well-maintained decks. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to cover them up and extend the life of your deck in the process.

Everybody has drywall mistakes in their homes. Blisters, bubbles and cracks are the most common problems. To fix these mistakes, you will need to buy some inexpensive drywall-finishing supplies....

Accurate measuring and marking are essential to the success of many home projects, from hanging a picture to replacing a length of pipe. Precisely measured parts fit together easily and smoothly....

Whether for aesthetic reasons, wall clearance or just personal preference, a bathtub can be installed flush to the wall without a tiling flange. Although not commonly done, it can be accomplished...

Stick-on tiles can be a blessing for those who have chosen to install their new floor themselves rather than hiring a contractor because they eliminate the need for mixing and spreading...

An easy way to help stop mold and mildew growth under your house, and get rid of the accompanying damp smell, is to place a vapor barrier under your house. There are several commercial products...

Installing towel bars over ceramic tile in a bathroom space used to involve cutting tiles around the fixture itself. Today you can glue them directly to the ceramic tile with 100 percent silicone...

A creaky first floor, a hard to keep warm first floor or a first floor that is unusually humid can all point to one problem: no vapor barrier in the house crawl space. The crawlspace is designed...

You can cut a PVC pipe straight and easy with some basic tools and a little know-how. If you don't have a power miter saw, don't sweat it. With an inexpensive hacksaw (about $5) and a bit of duct...

Painting over adhesive vinyl tiles is an inexpensive and fun way to put off a major remodeling job while flexing your creative muscle. It's not a long-term solution for a main room with a lot of...

You can cut a hole into porcelain tile by using a diamond core drill bit. These bits come in sizes ranging from 6mm to 130mm, and allow you to make large circular holes in masonry materials, which...

Installing wallboard, or drywall, can be physically demanding and is labor intensive. The typical job often requires two people to properly hang the drywall and secure it to metal or wood studs....

Minimizing asbestos exposure while remodeling or undertaking any type of construction project is a necessary step to ensuring the safety of yourself and everyone around you. To remove the majority...

Homeowners have many choices when it comes to choosing carpeting, but when it comes to laying that carpet, there are really just two ways to do it, and which method you use depends on whether your...

Drywall is a relatively easy material to install on a frame to give a room a uniform look. The areas where the drywall panels come together, known as the joints, have to be finished before the...

Replacing grimy or mold-infested caulk around your sink and shower can instantly make your bathroom look better. When you recaulk your sink and shower, you will also be protecting your bathroom...

Tile shower surrounds for a bathtub and shower are beautiful. On the other hand, over time they become dingy and dirty. In many instances, the grout between the tiles becomes damaged. Instead of...

Decorating and painting are the easiest ways to make a home personal. Pick a color---any color---and let it accent your room like no other. Maybe you don't want one color; you might prefer a...

If you want a smooth final drywall hardcoat for paint or wallpaper, you'll have to appreciate how the professionals work to achieve the desired result. You need to be able to create the right...

Do your baseboards show the years of wear and tear? Replace them with new ones or refresh existing trim with a new coat of paint. Baseboards give the room a nice, finished look. Extra wide...

As a family begins to grow and make adjustments, changes become necessary around the home. If there are not enough rooms in the house for a playroom, your garage can be made into one. Whatever...

If one room of your house seems to be chillier than the rest, it is most likely an insulation issue. There may be leaks and cracks in the walls, floors, windows or near doors that need to be...

Whether you need another office, or another room to add to your home, your garage can easily be turned into that room. Within less than a week, you will be able to have your new room painted,...

A home is a place where family gathers. When a family expands, rooms are somtimes changed around and you may be left needing an extra room. Don't forget that your garage can be host to this new...

Concrete floors are simple to clean and are inexpensive to preserve. Stains are available to give the floors an exceptional appeal. Often carpets, area rugs or other floor decor are present. You...

Knowing your sink measurements may not be something you would think is necessary. However, when it comes to kitchen remodeling, or even if you just want a new sink, knowing the exact measurements...

Hanging double drywall in the proper way is an effective means of creating a "firewall" barrier between two spaces. In some localities it is mandatory to create a firewall in certain...

Choosing a new color for a room can be a daunting experience. Colors each have their own personalities and qualities, but when combined, they take on different characteristics. Lighting is another...

Dark wood paneling was all the rage in the 1970s, but now those grooved wood panels can date an interior, and all that dark wood can make rooms feel small and closed in. Wood paneling usually...

The addition of concrete block to an existing concrete pad is a situation that will most commonly come up during a remodeling project. Though this is a task that is more complicated than simply...

CertainTeed drywall is sometimes considered the perfect interior surfacing product for use on interior ceilings and walls. Once it has been installed, finished and primed, this type of wall...

Rooms that have both drywall and wood paneling need to have some sort of transition between the two surfaces. Some people use joint compound and paper drywall tape to finish the seam between...

Bad drywall seams are common problems that you can easily fix with basic tools and supplies. As with any other construction project, the quality of the tools you use is important. Cheap tools will...

From time to time rain gutters wear out and must be replaced. Keeping gutters in good condition is more important than many people realize. Not only can runoff from a roof ruin landscaping next to...

When you purchase stovepipe, the longitudinal snap-lock seam that forms the pipe is unmade. Making the snap-lock seam relies less on force and more on technique. Applying excessive force to the...

Encountering the term" linear footage" might sometimes leave you wondering what others are talking about. Knowing how to measure linear footage would definitely put you in a better...

Concrete walls, such as those found in a basement, may need to have insulation added if you plan to finish the basement and cover the walls. Adding insulation to concrete walls will help to...

Styrofoam wall coverings are typically applied to concrete walls in a basement to retain heat or to be finished. This type of insulation comes in sheets that are 4-by-8 feet and are secured to the...

There are three good reasons to put a layer of plastic under your concrete. The concrete will cure properly because water won't leach out of the concrete and into the ground. Also, the concrete...

Dorm rooms, military barracks and older apartment buildings sometimes have walls made from stacked concrete blocks. Unpainted concrete is not the most colorful backdrop for a room, so occupants...