Monday, January 31, 2011

Repair A Small Hole In The Ceiling

Unless you're making a skylight, you should repair ceiling holes. Patching a small hole in the ceiling is just as easy as fixing one in ...

Estimate A Ceiling Grid

Ceiling grids are normally found in older homes and in basements. They are a popular alternative to drywall and offer a much more unique loo...

Friday, January 28, 2011

Installation Instructions For A Ceiling Grid

Conventional ceiling grid installations are an ideal solution for basement ceilings because they allow easy access to plumbing, duct work an...

Decorate Bathroom Shelves With Towels

Rolled towels with a flower accessory add a spa feel to a bathroom. Decorating with fluffy, crisp towels can really freshen up a bathroom. W...

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Dry Suspended Ceilings

Suspended ceilings are common in areas where a good looking ceiling is desired at a reasonable cost. Made of lightweight fiber tiles, they a...

Change A Stop Lamp Switch

Replace a stop lamp switch. A do-it-yourself auto mechanic must not only be mechanically inclined, but he must possess a degree of electrica...

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Drop A Recessed Light

Sometimes it is necessary to drop a recessed light from the ceiling to change a bulb or work on the electrical wiring. The method for droppi...

Drop A Ceiling To Reduce The Noise

A drop ceiling, also referred to as a suspended ceiling or dropped ceiling, is a secondary ceiling installed below the main ceiling. A dropp...

Fun Bathroom Ideas

Your bathroom can be that one-of-a-kind room full of spunk that is the topic of conversation among your friends, even through inexpensive de...

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Dress Up Ceiling Fan Glass Shades

Most homes have ceiling fans, and oftentimes ceiling fans add an extra touch to your home décor theme. Most ceiling fans , it seems, offer s...

Use A Drywall Jack To Drywall Ceilings

A drywall jack helps attach drywall to ceilings. Installing drywall on a ceiling is not a one-person job. One piece of drywall can weigh up ...

Monday, January 24, 2011

Make A Modern Kitchen Nook

With a little creativity and a can-do attitude, you can turn that unused space in your kitchen into welcoming and stylish modern nook. With...

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Apply Bronze Finish To Chrome

Create a bronze look with craft paints instead of using expensive replating. In order to truly change a chrome finish to a bronze finish, y...

Friday, January 21, 2011

Install A Ceramic Ceiling In A Tile Shower

Complete your shower with a ceramic tile ceiling. Building and installing your own shower is a great way to save money on contractors. A ti...

Do Drywall Ceiling Design

Create unique ceiling drywall designs with the use of various tools and design methods. Drywall is the material that is used to texture and...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Install Paneling To Drywall

Professionally applied paneling is predicated on proper preparation. Installing paneling over existing drywall is a fairly straightforward p...

Types Of Interior Window Trim

Interior window trim can be an attractive addition to any room in the home. Interior window trim is used to provide a decorative finish for...

Decorate A Room With Dark Paneling

Paneled walls don't have to be dull. Whether it's the cheap faux variety or genuine wood, wall paneling presents a design dilemma fo...

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Drywall Vs Gypsum

Drywall contains gypsum plaster . The construction material called drywall is also called gypsum board because most drywall is made with gyp...

Run Two Ceiling Fans Off Of One Remote Control

Ceiling fan remotes work by sending a wireless signal to a wireless receiver attached to a fan -- the receiver allows electricity to go to t...

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Install Endmatched Ceiling Paneling

End-matched ceiling paneling looks beautiful in any home. Ceiling paneling is popular in many homes and cabins. Historically paneling only...

Hide A False Wall

False walls can serve several different purposes in a home, from providing framing for home theater elements to concealing unattractive fea...

Monday, January 17, 2011

Install A Tin Tile Backsplash

A tin tile backsplash can add color and texture to the area behind your kitchen countertops. Tin tile is available in a wide variety of meta...

Design A 12x12 Living Room

The idea is to make a small living room a cozy living room. A 12 x 12 room is a compact size for a living room. Even so, there are things yo...

Friday, January 14, 2011

Ceiling Domes Styles

Ceiling domes recreate the architectural domes of churches and cathedrals. Ceilings are a primarily functional element of interior design , ...

Clean Mold From A Porch Ceiling

Mold is a common problem found inside and outside the house. Anywhere there are damp, dark, and humid areas, you are sure to find mold growi...

Disguise Wood Paneling

False wood paneling was widely popular a couple of decades ago. What's often called wood paneling isn't wood at all, but faux-graine...

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Drop Ceiling Instructions

Drop ceilings allow access to maintain electrical wiring and plumbing while still providing a finished look. Drop ceilings also have sound-c...

Trace A Leak In The Ceiling

Water leaks can cause serious damage in homes and should be traced immediately. Ceiling leaks are serious problems. If they are ignored, or ...

Disassemble A Suspended Ceiling Grid

A suspended ceiling grid is basically a metal structure that is hung by wires from the floor joists above. Tiles are placed within the grid ...

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Build Acoustical Treatments For A Home Theater

Building acoustic treatments for the home theater can dramatically improve imaging and focus. Acoustic treatments can improve sound in a way...

Small Half Orange Bathroom Ideas

A bathroom in a half orange shape will appear bigger when decorated in neutral colors . If your main or guest bathroom is shaped like a half...

Fix A Sprung Chain In A Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans usually have two pull chains. One operates the lights, and the other operates the fan speed. When a pull chain switch spring br...

Monday, January 10, 2011

Diagnose Damage To Ceiling Joists

If you remain aware of the problems that face your house , your job is half done. Like a human body, a house suffers if problems are not tre...

Build Ceiling Wood Panels

Cover your ceiling with beautiful wood paneling. Wood paneling is a unique way to dress up any ceiling in your home. Wood paneling can also ...