wiring, and ductwork. It works, however, only where you can afford to lose some ceiling height. Suspended ceiling panels are sold in 2 X 2-foot and 2 X 4-foot sizes. Use the smaller size for smaller rooms. To install a suspended ceiling: ...
Getting started withDIY garage storage solutionsmay seem daunting, but with a clear understanding of your needs and the space you have, it’s entirely achievable. This guide breaks down the process into manageable steps, from planning your project and gathering materials, to embracing creativity for...
Ceiling Fans The use of central or room air-conditioning (and the high electrical costs associated with each) can be reduced by deploying a time-honored strategy -- getting the air around you to move. A simple desktop or standing fan that sweeps the room every few seconds makes the air se...
Install the floor to ceiling vertical shelf boards on either side of the window. Install the inside shelf supports If you have standard ceiling heights, these boards will need to be about 95″ long…leave enough space for the top board to fit over them plus a little wiggle run (especially ...
How to Choose a Whole House Color Palette Let’s walk through the step-by-step process of choosing paint colors that work together seamlessly! 1. Choose Trim and Ceiling Paint Color Start with your trim color, since this is the paint color that will be used throughout the entire home. Ty...
Is the incessant repetition of your neighbor's drumming taking a toll on your nerves? Or maybe it's your son's loudpunk garage bandthat's driving you to an early grave. Sound andnoiseof all kinds can be very invasive and difficult to tune out no matter how hard you try. You don't...
If it’s limited to specific areas of the roof, it’s likely a failure of the roof shingles. You mention mold spots adjacent to the cracks in the ceiling. Are these spots in the attic or in the ceiling itself? Question: I have a 3 story home with an attached garage off to the ...
Replace light fixtures on the garage and under the porch (we did this but haven’t taken pics yet) Add a street number sign Reshingle the roof And here’s what we’ve still got to do almost 8 years later: Maybe add shutters on the upstairs two windows ...
Since the 1920’s were all about prohibition, creating a hidden speakeasy entrance was a great way to set the tone for the party. I created an alley in my garage and had all the guests come in that way instead of through the front door. ...
Pool owners understand that along with owning a pool comes the task of learning how to replace parts that become damaged. After a long cold summer, sometimes a skimmer basket cracks and needs to be replaced. Other times, the skimmer basket remains in tact, but the skimmer faceplate becomes ...