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How to Build a Pump House
If you have a water well on your property and use it as either your main or backup water supply, building a pump house to protect your well pump from the elements will save you money in the long run. Not only will it provide your home with a water system, it can save on those monthly water bills. By
How to Remove Carpet That is Glued to a Hardwood Floor
Removing your old carpet can reveal a beautiful hardwood floor. Sometimes old carpet needs to be removed for remodeling work and the floor underneath is wood that you do not want damaged. In either case, the way to remove a glued carpet from the floor is the same and you can save money by doing it y
Blown Cellulose Vs. Batt Fiberglass Insulation
Insulating your home will help you reduce your monthly energy bills. In the winter, insulation's usefulness is obvious; it works like a coat to keep you warm. In the summer, it keeps your home cool just like the insulated walls in your refrigerator.
How to Use a Solar Blanket
If you live in the north or in a cold climate, the swimming pool season is short. You want to make the most of it, so using a solar blanket is a wise choice. It will extend the season and keep the pool water warm on cool nights. According to Poolcenter.com, if you cover a pool or spa with a solar bl
How to Clean Algae From the Roof
Algae on your roof poses no risk to your shingles but can be quite an eyesore. Algae thrives in humid conditions where there is moisture in the air. If trees cover your roof or part of it, you are also more prone to algae developing. Algae can be prevented and effectively treated with oxygen bleach
Master Bath Tile Ideas
Tile can be used to create a relaxing atmosphere in a master bath.Dougal Waters/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesIn a master bathroom, tiling presents the opportunity to set the mood for the room. Use tiles to suit a variety of bathroom designs, from a relaxing space for long bubble baths to an...
How to Build Stairs With Landscape Pavers
While hiking on a mountain's nature trail, you may encounter some old flagstone steps meant to transition hikers over an especially steep hill. Flagstone steps also are a useful garden tool, as they add stability and longevity to any outdoor feature. Paver steps made of flagstone can connect drivewa
How to Refurbish a Cinder Block Home
Cinder block homes are basic, economical and strong construction most often seen at shorelines where homeowners face threats of hurricane-force winds every autumn. While these homes aren't impervious to nature's wrath, they do stand up better than newer timber frame construction. Refurbishing one of
How to Insulate Wallpaper
In general, wallpaper provides no more insulation for the walls in your home than paint. Some types of wallpaper, however, have a design that helps insulate the walls on which you install them. Since you can install new wallpaper directly over old wallpaper without issue, you can use this same techn
How to Install Bay Window Blinds
The unique three-dimensional, three-section shape of the bay window changes the style and feel of a room, but they also require more careful consideration in the choice of window treatment. Blinds are an effective option, although installing them requires a little more measuring than regular set-ups
How to Mix Spectralock Tile Grout
SpectraLOCK tile grout is a sanded grout system that merchants sell in three sizes. Mini units are for small repair or countertop applications. Full units for flooring applications and commercial size packages for large jobs are also available. Each package includes two liquid packets and one color
How to Clean Crevices in Engineered Hardwood Floors
Engineered floors have grooves and crevices designed to replicate the look of natural hardwood. During your regular floor cleaning procedure, you may be unable to get into these crevices effectively. On occasion, about every three to four cleanings of the floor, incorporate an additional cleaning to
Purpose of a Stair Lift
If you or someone in your family has problems using the stairs on a regular basis due to health problems, installing a stair lift in your home may be a good idea. If you have injured your legs or you suffer from breathing issues, the stair lift can help you go up or down stairs easily by sitting. Pe
My Clock on the XP Task Bar Won't Read DST
If the clock on your Windows XP task bar isn't automatically adjusting itself for daylight saving time, this means that your settings are incorrect. Instead of going through all of your available clock settings and using trial and error to determine what the problem is, a much simpler and faster sol
Number of Plants Per Square Foot
All plants start out as tiny seeds, but that's where most of the similarities end. There are thousands of species of plants in this world, and each bears its own unique growth characteristics, including how large it will grow. All plants require a minimum amount of space in which to reach their full
DIY Solar Pool
It's a beautiful hot, sunny day in the spring. You'd love to jump in your pool, but the pool water is too cold to enjoy. Warm days and chilly nights have not raised the water temperature enough for pleasant swimming. Whether it's early spring or late fall, pool water temperatures can be too co
How to Install a Tile Marble Floor
Marble tile floors have been around for centuries. Even today, in an age of much simpler and less expensive options, marble remains synonymous with elegance and class. Installing marble is more complicated than installing ceramic or other types of tiles because the marble can't be cut on a standard
How Many Yards of Fabric Do I Need for a Window Awning?
Calculating the yardage needed to make a fabric awning is essentially an algebra problem with seam allowances. Replacing an old awning or creating a new one requires only simple sewing skills to produce the basic cover, although edging skirts can be as plain or fancy as desired. Measuring replacemen
How to Design a Tiny Studio Apartment That Doesn't Have a Closet
Studio apartments are, by their very nature, tiny. The space is typically meant to accommodate one person and is not an ideal space for entertaining. In short, it is a room which includes a kitchen or kitchenette, and a bathroom. Storage is often one element that is lacking in a studio space, and if
How to Remove Sliding Drawers
Drawers slide in and out of your cabinets using a couple of different methods. Some drawers use side glides, while others slide on a single rail in the center of the drawer cavity. When something gets stuck behind the drawer or the drawer does not operate correctly, it may become necessary to remove