Friday, August 30, 2013
Install A Fluorescent Light With A Suspended Ceiling
Installing lighting into a suspended ceiling is simple if you use specialized 2-by-4-foot fixtures. These fixtures take the place of a ceili...
Hang Pictures From A Dropped Ceiling
Dropped ceilings are common in office buildings. A dropped ceiling, also called a drop ceiling or suspended ceiling, is commonly found in p...
Theater Lighting Technology
The play is the thing, but the lights control the way in which the audience receives all the visual information of a theater piece. Lighting...
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Replace A Ceiling Lamp
Safety is important when replacing a ceiling lamp. Many ceiling lamps hang from the ceiling from a rod or a chain. You can replace a ceiling...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Types Of Material For Crown Molding
If you're building a home, or even if you're remodeling one, one of the easiest and best things you can do to make it look more ...
Paint The Paneling In A Mobile Home
Most mobile homes don't have heavy sheetrock walls; instead they have paneling nailed directly to the wall studs. Mobile home paneling ...
Install Vinyl Ceiling On Vertical Rafters
Installing vinyl ceiling panels on vertical rafters requires starting at the top and working down. Vinyl ceiling panels are usually install...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Paint Wood Paneling In Stripes
Wood paneling covers walls in many homes, old and new. Wood darkens and is less reflective over time. Valuing wood over paint or not knowing...
Is One Ceiling Fan Different From Another
Not all ceiling fans are of the common, motor-driven residential variety. There are several different varieties of ceiling fans, each design...
Monday, August 26, 2013
Garage Ceiling Insulation Requirements
House being built where the garage is under living space. Garages are considered unconditioned space by the International Residential Code (...
Paint A Modern Living Room
Modern living rooms use only very subtle wall colors. Modern design emphasizes strong geometric shapes and muted, neutral colorization. The...
My Ceiling Fan Hums But Doesn'T Work
Humming fans may present multiple problems. Ceiling fan motors use two separate windings to start and run the fan blades. The start windings...
Friday, August 23, 2013
Eliminate The Halo From Ceiling Paint Touchups
Eliminate the Halo From Ceiling Paint Touch-Ups A halo refers to visible applicator marks that don't match the existing painted surface....
Sun Lamp Therapy
Sun Lamp Therapy If you experience frequent cases of the blues during the shorter days of winter, or from spending hours working indoors wit...
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Install Beadboard
Beadboard paneling can add a sense of rustic charm to any room and at the same time cover up many problems such as cracked plaster or damage...
Remove Decorative Ceiling Beams
Decorative ceiling beams add distinction without adding weight. Decorative ceiling beams are non-load-bearing beams typically created by co...
Remove Old Ceiling Tile Adhesive
Properly prepare ceilings for new coatings. Ceiling tiles serve one of two purposes: blocking noise or decoration. Acoustical ceiling tiles ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Stone Bathroom Decorations
Adding stone accents to your bathroom will make the space elegant and understated. If you're going for a natural or rustic look for yo...
Make A Chandelier Cover
Stitch a chandelier chain cover to hide chain hardware and electrical cords. Chandeliers add a touch of elegance to any room. However, the c...
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Standard Length Of A Hanging Light Pendant
Pendant lighting hung at the correct light helps your space feel proportionate. Aside from their practical function of illuminating your spa...
Types Of Roof Building
Roof designs vary over time and for different types of buildings. One of the design choices for a new home is the type of roof it will have....
Monday, August 19, 2013
Unusual Ceiling Treatments
In the past, a ceiling was thought of only as the top of a room. It was perfectly plain and stark white to reflect maximum light from the si...
Attach A Suspended Ceiling To Basement Brick Walls
Attaching your suspended ceiling to the brick walls of your basement gives it an added layer of stability. With the wall attachment, movemen...
Specifications For Building A Suspended Concrete Floor
Suspended concrete floors are most often used in commercial construction and high-rise buildings. Suspended concrete floors are rare in re...
Friday, August 16, 2013
Fix A Sagging Ceiling After Removing A Wall
Your ceiling should be securely attached to the trusses above it, but removing a wall may expose that the ceiling has begun separating from ...
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Frame A Wall With A Drop Ceiling
Frame a Wall With a Drop Ceiling The wall framing required in an area that is going to have a drop ceiling is only slightly different from ...
Kitchen Cabinet Molding
About Kitchen Cabinet Molding It's amazing how you can change the whole look of your kitchen , and even your house, when you put in new ...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Convert A Wash Stand To A Bathroom Vanity
A vessel that sits on top of the vanity gives added height to your converted washstand vanity. Converting a washstand to a bathroom vanity c...
Mouse Problems Systems To Repel Mice
If you think there may be a mouse in your house, consider your options. There's plenty of signs that you have unwanted visitors in your ...
Use A Miter Box To Cut Crown Molding
A miter box and box saw can be purchased at any home improvement or hardware store. A miter box is a simple and inexpensive plastic or woode...
Make A Ceiling Fan Medallion With Plywood
Ceiling fan medallions add a touch of decoration to an otherwise bare ceiling. Besides the ceiling and wall moldings, the ceiling fan itself...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Glue Paneling To Walls
Wall Paneling Adding paneling to walls is a fast way to transform the interior of any room. Paneling is sturdy enough to last but it is gene...
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