Installing a drop ceiling is an easy thing to do and with a few hand tools you can turn your basement into a livable space.
Most people may choose a drop ceiling over a conventional drywall ceiling because it adds some decoration while also hiding the joists of the floor above but there are a few reasons that …
Because Asbestos products can be a danger any removal of flooring products should only be performed if you are sure that the tiles or sheet goods contain no asbestos fibers.
In this HowTo it is assumed that the floor you are removing was installed after 1980 when asbestos was banned in flooring or you have taken all the precautions to have your flooring materials analyzed by a licensed professional.
Preparing the Work Area
To prepare the work area, remove all movable objects from …
Even though Manufacturers of Electric vehicles have yet to produce a vehicle that can provide enough range and utility to replace their gasoline counterparts market annalists of the secondary or used car market are predicting that vehicles will lose 90 percent of their value after only 5 years.
Most standard fuel cars retain at least 24% of their value at the five year mark and many exceed that amount. With recent government incentives for car …
Everyone wants to save money and while you are searching the net or local sales circular for discount prices you may also want to look into recycled building materials.
Now I know what you are thinking why would you want to buy someone’s old used toilet.. Well doing that is probably not a good idea but there are a lot of ways you can save and even pickup new items for big discount.
Almost every area …
Lets face it one of the most difficult tasks of making dinner is searching through your bottom cabinets for pots or pans that are hidden from view. You end up crawling on your knees for that pan you can’t find and arranging things so they fit well takes all the fun out of the kitchen.
Well you have two choices you can order out every night which might sound fun until you get your credit …
There comes a time in the life of any kitchen when upgrades or repairs are necessary. Just like the furniture in the rest of your home you may find that hardware or door faces don’t match your style or are in need of replacing but instead of throwing away thousands of dollars what is the best way you can make your kitchen function and look like new again?
The original grade of cabinet will dictate …
How would you like to save 50% or more of the water you send down your drain? Everyone would but when it comes to saving water, electric or fuel it seems there is always someone telling you that you need to spend money to save. They say buy this thing for $50 and it will save you $100 over the next 30 years. …
Every previous season of growing drains your garden soil of nutrients. Chemical fertilizers will only improve one aspect of good soil conditions. To have healthy soil you need organic materials that will hold water and allow the roots to spread easily while growing.
There are a few different methods of adding organic materials to you garden. The least expensive is mulching. This is where you pile up last seasons leftover plants and rotten …
There are many different varieties of ants but when they enter your home all of them are unwanted guests. Understanding what attracts them inside is just as important as getting rid of them. Before using any pesticide in the home you should read and follow the directions closely. Outdoor Chemicals should only be used outside and you should limit pesticide use to a minimum in all areas.
Common Ants are found every where. They come in a variety of sizes and colors …
Flooring is a very personal and decorative part of any home. Products that work in one house may not be right for others no matter how much you fall in love with a look.
Other important aspects are wear and comfort. Although stone and tile are your most durable products they are cold to your feet and not nice to lay on in front of the television. Carpet will last you only a set number …