Having a lazy Susan installed in a corner cabinet in your kitchen helps you make the most of the storage space. While the back corners of a plain corner cabinet can be difficult to access, a lazy Susan enables you to store many items that are always within arm's reach. Removing the lazy Susan should......[Read More]

The benefits of an organized closet are numerous -- less time spent choosing and finding clothing, fewer mismatched or wrinkled items, and peace of mind every time you open the closet door. But organizing this area of your home is often an overwhelming task: you have little time to devote to it, and......[Read More]

Air leaks and improper ventilation in your attic can cost you money each month and make the temperature in your home uncomfortable and difficult to regulate. Properly venting the attic also extends the life of your roof shingles and keeps ice from forming on the roof. Installing the proper ventilat......[Read More]

Terra cotta pots have more uses than cultivating plants and flowers. You can make a variety of craft projects with these versatile containers. A small pot works as the header for homemade garden chimes or stack pots with a terra cotta saucer on top to make a bird feeder. You can also build a single ......[Read More]

Concrete drop-in anchors are hollow, cylindrical pieces of metal that builders use to attach screws and bolts to concrete surfaces. In turn, the screws and bolts allow builders to connect wooden, plastic or metal components to concrete surfaces, such as walls and floors. Concrete drop-in anchors gri......[Read More]

Popcorn ceilings, once very popular in new houses, now make homes look dated and out of style. But many homeowners opt to replace their popcorn ceilings. While removing the popcorn finish can be messy and time-consuming, laying lightweight, glue-on ceiling tiles directly onto the popcorn finish can ......[Read More]

If you're building or remodeling a building and you're in any environment that isn't the Sunbelt, it's important to insulate the walls during the construction or remodeling. It's a much more difficult project later than it is while the walls are open. Thermal insulation, which in a house often means......[Read More]

The size of your mudroom affects the functionality of the space and determines which features will fit. According to Lowe's, a basic mudroom ranges from 6-feet-by-6-feet to 7-feet-by-9-feet, unless you want to integrate the laundry into the space. Evaluating the space and location of the mudroom giv......[Read More]

Steel studs are often used in residential construction.construction detail,steel studs image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comTo frame efficiently with metal studs, you need some special tools on hand. You can do the job without these tools but at the expense of much effort and.........[Read More]

An outdoor deck is the perfect place to enjoy the fresh air and to share a lovely meal with family and friends. But during the warm and humid summer months, come the bugs and they soon become a nuisance, especially around barbecues. The best solution is to enclose your deck with screened window pane......[Read More]

When you're considering new carpet installation, an accurate estimate is crucial to purchasing the right amount of carpet. The basic square feet of a room seldom reflects the actual amount of carpet required. Seams, traffic patterns and staircases all play a part in determining the right amount, as ......[Read More]

You can install your own telephone equipment without first attending telecommunications school. Telephone wiring is relatively straightforward and simple to install using simple tools that most do-it-yourselfers will already have in their tool kit. The materials that you will need are available thro......[Read More]

Fungus thrives in damp, dark conditions. Roofs that receive little sunlight due to thick foliage overhang often develop fungus very quickly. Fungus is easily removed from non-porous surfaces with a bleach solution and a little bit of elbow grease. Unfortunately, chlorine bleach can discolor roof shi......[Read More]

Solar panels can be a great way of generating clean energy in your home, reducing your environmental impact and your energy bills. Solar panels, however, can function at reduced efficiencies if not properly maintained and installed, especially in climates that receive little direct sunlight. Most so......[Read More]

When building or remodeling your home, there are several areas where you can do the work yourself to save huge costs in labor. One of those area is hanging the drywall. Hanging drywall is not difficult and can be done by anyone, with minimal experience and basic tools. Hanging drywall on the wall......[Read More]

Travertine floors are an elegant natural stone option that is found in many homes and buildings. The problem with many commercial floor cleaners is their high chemical content, which isn't only too harsh for the floors, but also brings unnecessary chemicals into your home. Bleaching items and highly......[Read More]

"Fallout: New Vegas," a role-playing game released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, features over 30 side quests a player can complete. While the outcome of these quests have no bearing on the story, they often reward you with better weapons, armor or companions. In "ED-E My Lo......[Read More]

Silicone caulk is used for a lot of different applications. Most commonly, however, it is used as a sealant in your bathroom. You can find silicone caulk around your bathroom sink, bathtub and toilet. If you are in the process of replacing one of these items, then you will need to remove silicone ca......[Read More]

Many common household cleaners emit volatile organic compounds.plastic spray bottle tops image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comIndoor air pollution occurs when harmful gases and/or particles are released into the air of a house, apartment or any other building. This type of pollution can.........[Read More]

Solar panels can be installed on many roof types. The panels can be tilted up as well as flush-mounted. It is much easier to locate the rafters when the roof is off to install the mounts for the panels. The mounts need to be secured with stainless steel lag bolts bolted into the roof rafters. Shin......[Read More]