You should always get an expert to install your attic insulation. There are many safety precautions that professionals must take during installation that homeowners may not understand or may simply not have the equipment for. Plus, common mistakes made by homeowners who attempt to install their atti...
Inspect the attic for gaps and cracks that may allow air leakage. Use caulk to seal these openings, ensuring a tight envelope. Step 4: Install Attic Baffles Attic baffles help maintain proper ventilation. Install them in the eaves, ensuring they extend from the soffit vents to the loft space...
Andthis attic playroomwhich has a climbing platform tower to get to it — enclosed in an empty wall in the entryway. Seriously so cool! DIY Stair Slide FAQs Can I put a slide on my stairs? Yes! Erin shows how to build your own wooden DIY stair slide above, and most stairs can fit...
If the toilet won’t flush or shower still won’t drain after using a plunger according to the above steps, don’t panic—there are other effective clog-clearing methods to try. Hot water and dish soap:Warm a gallon of water on the stove, removing it from heat just before it boils (...
Run cables from each substation back to the master station, using the attic, basement or crawl space for neater installation. Label each cable for identification. After wiring, install each unit into the wall, connect it to the power supply and test the system for functionality. Replace any de...
It is necessary to attach an F-connector to this end of the cable before you can proceed to the next step of the installation. To do so, follow the same steps as you did for the rest of the installation. At the time of installation of a new cable line, I label it with a paint ...
Make sure that each room has a single, defined purpose. And make sure that every space within each room has a purpose. This will help buyers see how to maximize the home’s square footage. If you have a finished attic, make it into an office. A finished basement can become an entertai...
There are a few different cuts needed when installing baseboards. Here are the steps to coping and mitering the ends. STEP 1: Fit inside corners with a coped joint. First,use the miter saw to cut a 45-degree angle on the end of the trim board. Using the edge of a pencil, rub the...
For instance, if you’re lucky enough that there is an attic overhead, you can simply locate the right position in the attic and drill from above through the wall plate then put your fish wire down through it. 3.1 Turn off the dedicated circuit breaker to the electrical box from where ...
The furnace should be installed on rubber pads to help reduce noise. If you are installing the unit in a basement, it should be raised four inches from the ground. If the furnace is in the attic, it should be equipped with a drain pan to catch condensation during normal use. Step 4 ...