Shower heads may be dirtier than you might think. They may contain unhealthy bacteria. You take a shower to get clean so you definitely don’t want that. This talks about these bacteria and what you should do to control them in the future. There are good cleaning tips here that can keep your shower head […]
Archives for February 2017
How Long can your Water Pipes Last?
Do you ever wonder where your water comes from? Health and hygiene are crucial for human survival. When is the last time that you viewed the inside of your homes water pipes? Many homes have old pipe systems with built of calcium and other heavy medals that are extrememly dangerous to human brains which alternatly […]
How to Drill Ceramic Tile
Unlike what everyone thinks, ceramic tile is actually artificial or man-made rock. Any geologist will tell you that some rocks are far harder than others. The same is true for ceramic tile. The ceramic is incredibly strong and thus is complicated to drill into. On this article you will learn several techniques on the matter. […]
How To Caulk Baseboards
Use caulk that is a blend of acrylic and silicone. Choose a color that is close to the color you want to paint. The tools required are a caulk gun, a putty knife, a razor knife, a tile-grout sponge and a bucket. There are options in caulk guns ranging from cheap to fairly expensive. The […]
Start Your Home Improvement Project Right
Any home improvement project requires some planning and set-up before calling in professionals. Home improvement is often done to increase space of functionality. A budget is the first step to ensure ideas are affordable. The next step is having a detailed plan to give the professionals regarding what the project should look like. A vague […]
11 Renter-Friendly Ideas for a Reversible Remodel
Here are 11 ways to make you rental more homey and be able to leave with it in the same condition as when you signed the lease. 1. Use temporary wallpaper 2. Add a peel and stick back splash 3. Use washi tape to brighten a doorway 4. Make your own custom shades 5. Use […]
Focal Point Home Improvement and Design Tips : Using a Focal Point to Draw Attention
Every room should have a focal point that everyone’s eyes draw to when they enter the area. Don’t think the focal point needs to be placed in the center of the room for someone to notice it. Furniture is always a great focal point as well. Perhaps you don’t have furniture you want to be […]
How To Get an Architectural Review Board to Approve Your Home Design or Remodeling Project
If you want to build a new home, or you want to remodel an old home. you might need to subject yourself to a review of the design. The reason these boards exist is because the look of your house belongs not only to you, but the community as well. That is hard to accept, […]
The Best Way to Avoid the Discomfort of Cold Floors
Are you one of the many who loves to walk around your home barefoot, but hates cold floors? Well, radiant heat flooring may be for you. This is a virtually silent and highly efficient way to heat every inch of a floor. Hydronic heating is even more efficient than electric heating because it doesn’t eat […]