Archive for October, 2006
Brighten Up Dark Rooms With Skylights
on-center framing. You can compare the U-values as well as heat and light transmission rates of various skylights. whether your home has trusses, compose certain the installer sticks with units made to fit within roof members, or gangs several smaller skylights together to create a larger window.
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Leak-Proof Flashing: Fixing Leaks Around Chimneys
But no matter which material is used, it must be layered correctly whether water is to be kept out.
When the chimney is at the bottom of a roof slope, we always install a cricket, a small diversion roof that prevents water from pounding the up-roof part of the chimney. whether the flashing looks …
Oct 26, Loose paint removing starts with scraping.
Removing the loose paint and old caulking by scraping is always one of the first steps before proceeding with any priming or painting.Original post by Head Homeboy
Oct 21, Choose a High Quality Lacquer
High quality lacquer has an appealing look and feel that is difficult to duplicate with other wood finishes.Original post by Head Homeboy
New Roof: How To Hire A Roofer
The materials themselves represent a relatively small portion of the bill. Ragged lines mean slipshod work. considering roofing is a short-term job, break up the total due into two payments: one-third up front for materials, and the remainder when the roofing and cleanup are done to your satisfactio…
Bamboo Flooring is Environmentally Responsible
If you’re thinking about installing new hardwood floors in your home, be sure you check out offerings made of bamboo. Bamboo is environmentally friendly because it comes from a fast-growing grass that renews every few years. By choosing it, you make a responsible choice that does not contribu…
Oct 14, House Painting for the For Sale By Owner, aka FSBO.
Selling your house is full of decisions right from the start and house painting needs to be at the top of the FSBO sellers list.Original post by Head Homeboy
Cutting Insulation
Remember, to keep the fibers from irritating your skin wear a towering sleeved shirt, pants, gloves, dust mask and safety glasses.
The resulting 3″-4″ blade will manufacture it easier to cut through thick batts of insulation. Use the straight edge of a piece of wood, lay it across th…
Oct 3, A popular wood finish with homeowners and professionals is varnish.
For the best results with your woodworking project choose a good professional grade varnish.Original post by Head Homeboy
