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. Credit ...
Any garden can use new mulch in the spring to freshen it up. Choose a color that will look best with your home’s exterior. My favorite is black or cedar rather than the redder varieties. 31. Edge Gardens and Walkways By definition, edging plants are those that provide definition to gard...
Birds Not Using the Birdhouse: If birds aren't using your birdhouse, it could be due to several reasons. The birdhouse might be in a noisy or high-traffic area, the entrance hole could be too big or small, or predators might be able to access it. Try moving the birdhouse to a qu...
Install roof vents or windows that open to ensure airflow. Adding Personal Touches This is where you make the space your own. Interior Design: Choose materials and colors that make the space feel inviting. Lightweight materials are best to keep the trailer easy to tow. Storage Solutions: Get...
For added stability, you may choose to add diagonal support beams that run from the bottom of each side piece to the opposite top corner. Measure, cut, and then attach these diagonally with screws. Step 5: Sand and Finish If you wish, you can sand down any rough edges to make your fi...
There are two major types of antennas - indoor types, which are placed inside your home next to your TV set, and outdoor antennas, which are mounted on the roof. Generally, outdoor antennas will have better reception and give a clearer picture. However, if you live in a strategic locatio...
In addition, it’s fairly common in Burlington to come across slate applied directly over cedar shakes; slate was marketed as the “fireproof roof” at the beginning of the 20th century. We use longer roofing nails and modify the copper slate hooks to ensure that the slate is fastened to ...
Many metal roofing systems use “clips” to fasten the panels rather than fasteners that attach the panels directly to the roof. The clips allow for expansion and contraction of the metal—very important to standing seam systems with long panels. Metal roofing, especially steel, requires a good...
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...