Home Plumbing 101: Common Plumbing Problems
There are many things that can go wrong with plumbing, from simple fixes to large messes. Clogs and leaks are common problems that can range from minor to serious- it just depends....
Tag Archives: Interiors
Effective Home Remedies for Five Common Stains :: How to Remove Carpet Stains
When something gets spilled on your carpet, you may react by grabbing a scrub brush and some hot soapy water, but that may not help and in some cases it may make...
What to Know About Creating Drywall Art
Have you ever considered drywall art for your home? When it comes to making personalizing your home, there are a number of different things you can do; room remodeling, repainting, new appliances...
Creating a Modern Transitional Space :: Create a Modern Feel Using Traditional Elements
Creating a modern space with traditional elements keeps your home comfortable and homey. This transitional style ensures that your space will be classic and elegant. The lines are simple, colors neutral and...
Designing a Contemporary Railing :: Not to be De-Railed the Decor Girl Does Her Railing
As part of our ongoing remodeling project of a rather cool 1978 contemporary house, the latest improvement has been a new exterior railings. Ideally this would have been one of the last...
Guide to Carpet Fibers :: Find the Right Carpet for You
Choosing a carpet is a confusing business. Carpets made from different types of fibers have very different properties. This guide to the most the four most common carpet fibers will help you...
Installing a Bathroom Fan Timer :: Improve Air Quality & Save Energy in an Afternoon
Would you like to guess what my most frequent piece of advice is for homeowners to improve their indoor air quality, comfort, and to help save energy? I can tell you It...
Benefits of Waterproofing: Protection, Preservation, and Prevention
Installing a waterproofing system in your home before any of these things happen can leave you with assurance that most water will be kept out of and away from your home and...
Installing a Bathroom Faucet :: American Standard Outreach with Speed Connect
Moving forward with their basement remodel, I told them that this particular faucet was what is known as a centerset faucet. That is – the faucet is made for a top that...
Custom Closet Systems: What to Know about Custom Closets :: DIY or Go Pro?
Given how popular built-in closet system have become, you are now faced with countless systems and storage products. A DIY closet system might save you about 10%, but when considering the time...
Installing Checkerboard Flooring :: Get a Classic Floor with Vinyl Tile
This tile was thick at a solid 1/8” and rigid, much like what I know as Resilient Tile, but lacking much of its signature heavy-fill and graining. It was “dry backed” and...
Spring Checkup :: Home Improvement Projects to Consider this Spring
Spring is here and summer can't be too far away, but one thing's for sure - it's a great time to tackle some outdoor home improvement projects. Now that it's getting warm...