With information, some planning and insulation it is possible to make any shed more comfortable. It’s all open stud construction; all you need to do is to add insulation in the walls and the ceiling. The floor might be more difficult, but even it can be insulated. I started looking at...
How to insulate shed walls on a budget 1. Unroll the insulation and cut it to fit between the studs. 2. If the shed is metal or plastic, cover the walls with adhesive to stick the insulation down. 3. For wooden sheds, fix the insulation in place using astaple gun. ...
When you are too cold, your body tries to insulate, or trap heat by narrowing your skin blood vessels so the blood keeps more heat in your core, as well as raising your temperature through shivering. The stability of your temperature is an indicator of your body’s ability to adjust in ...
the longer the bottom paint will last. When using ablative bottom paint you should always apply multiple coats ( at least two heavy coats. A good idea is to used a different color for the 1st coat. When you start to see that color show through – its time to ...
How to Build an Outdoor Steam Room 1. Build or Purchase a Wooden Structure You'll need four walls and a roof for your steam room. If you already have an empty structure in your backyard, like a garden shed or other outbuilding, you can use that. If not, you can build your own st...
In this tutorial I drywalled over the existing plaster ceiling. If you're in a similar predicament my tips will help. What are the first steps to hanging drywall ceilings? Step 1: Find the Joists If you want to hang new drywall over an old ceiling, you first need to find the joists....
Unfortunately for the homeowner, squirrels sometimes decide that a wooden deck, garden structure or house makes a nice chew toy. Particularly when squirrels do not have access to nuts or other hard food sources to keep their growing teeth in check, they will resort to chewing whatever they can...
If you’re trying to create a strong directional light effect, the reflected light from the ceiling can lessen the strong contrast, also, if you have any colour on the ceiling this will be reflected into your studio. You just need to add a ‘hood’ over the top of the window to stop...
Rubberized footwear has also been adapted to the workplace where steel-toed rubber galoshes and boots protect toes from heavy objects and the splash-resistant qualities of rubber protect workers from chemicals. Rubber also helps insulate against the cold, protect against abrasions, and guard against...
Composting is a great way to recycle valuable organic matter and, of course, plants love it! That said, loose compost heaps have a habit of looking a bit messy. Wooden pallets are often free to source, and are the perfect size for making a large compost bin. Here's our step-by-step...