Friday, November 30, 2012

Remove Mouse Droppings From Ceiling Sheet Rock

A mouse in the attic is an unwelcome guest. Mouse droppings collected on top of ceiling gypsum wall board -- a building material panel that ...

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Decide In Which Direction To Paint A Ceiling

Tackle a ceiling painting job with careful planning. Applying paint to the ceiling can be a challenge, making the paint look neat and attrac...

Make A Freestanding Pvc Frame For A Wall Draping

Wall drapings can be a stylish way to create dividers or partitions in a room. However, you'll need a frame that supports the draping in...

Texture Ceiling Drywall Compound

Texturing a ceiling adds depth and interest to ceiling while concealing an imperfect surface. Texture also helps to seamless bring together ...

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Texture A Ceiling By Hand

Texturing a ceiling by hand is tiring work, but yields dramatic results. Your ceilings can make as bold a statement as your walls or furnish...

What To Do With A Blue Bathroom

Adding bright, warm colors to blue tile in a bathroom will wake up the space. If blue is the main color in your bathroom, there are several ...

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Decorate Your Living Room

Decorate Your Living Room Decorating a living room so that you will love it does not require years of decorating experience or a degree from...

Cut 3d Ceiling Tiles

If you are installing a 3D tile ceiling and you end up with a space that is not right for the tiles you have, you can trim or cut the ceilin...

Monday, November 26, 2012

Bath Vanities

Bathroom vanities can take many shapes and styles. A bathroom vanity is an integral and functional part of many bathroom designs. Vanities c...

Install A Tongue & Groove Cedar Wood Ceiling

Install a Tongue & Groove Cedar Wood Ceiling Ceilings are typically made of plaster, drywall or fiber tiles, but if you want a more inte...

Smooth A Textured Ceiling To Paint It

Texturing can add a look of complexity to a ceiling, but there are times when you might want a smoother surface for a new coat of paint. It...

Friday, November 23, 2012

Decorate A Country Bathroom On A Budget

Use antique brass fixtures in your country bathrooms. Decorating a bathroom with country decor brings charm and nostalgia to the room. Many ...

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Suspend Ceiling Sound Systems

Home surround sound systems have progressed from huge, treble-heavy speaker systems to smaller, bass-booming, ground-shaking smaller, more ...

Paint An Open Concept Kitchen & Living Room

Don't be afraid to use color in an open floor plan design. Open concept floor plans are popular in modern home design. They result in wi...

Installing Usg Ceilings Tile

Do-it-yourselfers can create attractive ceilings with a few tools and some advance planning. USG Ceilings provides tiles in a broad range of...

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Do All Light Fixtures Have To Match & Have The Same Exact Finish

The lighting style and finish you choose helps set the tone for your space. When you're building a new home or remodeling an existing on...

Decorate A Bathroom For Halloween

Halloween is a fantastic holiday where scaring people is acceptable and treats are plentiful. You can do a little of both by putting out som...

Use A Hopper Gun For A Popcorn Ceiling

Popcorn ceiling texture hides imperfections in the drywall. A hopper gun sprays popcorn-style drywall texture on ceilings. Popcorn texture h...

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Ceiling Insulation Types

Ceiling Insulation Types Insulation is used to reduce thermal transfer through the walls and roof of a building. For homes with little or no...

Monday, November 19, 2012

Wood Paneling Wall Techniques For A Home Office

Raised wood paneling is just one of the wood wall paneling options for your office. Whether you already have wood wall paneling in your off...

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Primitive Decor Vanity Bathroom Light

Lanterns are one style of lamp used in primitive decorating. Primitive decorating is a branch off of colonial design. It involves decor that...

Friday, November 16, 2012

How High To Hang A Chandelier In A Foyer

Chandeliers should hang at least 7 feet off the floor. Hanging a chandelier in a foyer can be a tricky task. You must not hang the chandelie...

Types Of Timber Cladding

Old white house with timber cladding Timber cladding is an exterior covering of a home that protects the walls from moisture and air penetra...

Identify Old Ceiling Insulation

How Do I Identify Old Ceiling Insulation? When preparing for renovations of older homes, you will likely encounter old insulation. Depending...

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Troubleshoot A Lamp With A Multimeter

A multimeter is a valuable household tool. A lamp that works is usually taken for granted, while those that don't are frequently cast as...

Economic Impact Of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

This compact fluorescent light bulb is installed in a recessed can. Fluorescent light bulbs are used in many commercial applications primari...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Install Crown Molding Around An Outside Bullnose Corner

Decorative crown molding hides any imperfections where the wall meets the ceiling while at the same time giving the room character. Typical ...

Do Corridor Ceilings Need To Be Rated

Commercial corridor ceilings need ratings for fire protection. Corridor ceilings in commercial or office buildings require ratings for fire ...

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Spot White Mold

White mold in nature can be useful, but when you see it in your home or on food, it can be hazardous to your health. You easily can control...

Kitchen Window Treatment Design Ideas

Keep your kitchen windows bright and airy with lightweight window treatments. Sometimes, it is easy to ignore your kitchen windows because ...

Splice A Ceiling Joist

Broken or extra-long joists need reinforcing. Ceiling joists may need splicing if they have been cracked during transport or construction. T...

Monday, November 12, 2012

Do It Yourself Suspended Ceilings

A suspended ceiling installed with faux tin suspended ceiling tiles. A suspended ceiling is built by hanging a metal grid from ceiling jois...

Friday, November 9, 2012

Soundproof Ceilings With Stc Ratings

Sound transmission class is used to rate soundproofing. Sound transmission class (STC) is the rating system used for soundproofing. An unins...

Get Rid Of Rats In Your Apartment

Rats are lousy houseguests. No matter where you live or who you are, sooner or later you will encounter a problem with household pests. Conv...