The key to a visually interesting room is layering different textures in a space. By doing this, our eyes are excited to travel from one texture to another, making the brain say, “Wow, this is so interesting.” Learning how to add different textures to a room might take a little bit ...
With sliders opening to both the decks, blinds dropping from in the ceiling, and glass balustrades, there’s little to obscure the views. There are barbecues on both decks and heaters set into the cedar soffits, another feature that’s seen from the street. ...
to cut thicker, new slate, we usepowered shearsthat attach to a drill. Bench cutters offer more leverage and cut slate more easily, while hand cutters offer convenience for tricky tasks in hard-to-access areas, such as valley restoration work. We buy most of our slate-...
Although framing is very simple, I had to read a few articles and watch some videos to see how to screw the wall frames to the platform and join them together. The only help I needed during this entire build, aside from being rescued from the roof [more on that later], was when I ...
Laminated shingles are manufactured using two or more 3-tab shingles to form a multiple tab effect for a more creative roof finish. Although available in many colors, those fashioned to look like slate or cedar shakes have a limited more earthy pallet to mimic natural colors. The cut, colorin...
39. Replace the Roof Of course, this is more about maintenance – no one wants a leaky roof! Trust me – our roof has leaked before we had a chance to fix it! But a new roof can do wonders for your home’s looks too. Be sure to choose roofing that coordinates with the rest of...