If you have ceiling beams, use aJ-hookor hang anS-hookover the beam. For drywall, usetoggle bolts, swag hooks with anchors, or adhesive hooksfor lighter plants. When hanging,stagger the knots for balanceand, if needed, tie them together with a single rope, looping it at the top. Adjust...
Decorative beams—intended solely for aesthetic appeal—come in a variety of styles, and some can be put up by enthusiastic do-it-yourselfers with a working knowledge of basic carpentry. Yet even these faux beams can add substantial weight, so it’s wise to have an engineer assess your exis...
The coffer is wider and deeper than the new beams which is ok, it will just look like a frame to my X. It will look intentional in the end. The 1/4″ plywood went up with construction adhesive and nails. Next, I had the guys cover the rest of the ceiling with beadboard to hide...
In medieval European Castles, lords and ladies slept in the first canopy beds. Initially, the curtains hung from the ceiling. But as the beds evolved, posts and beams developed to support the canopy for a more durable design. Warmth and privacy was the first purpose of the canopy. And it...
Im not suggesting that we look for a speaker that beams to our ears nor am I suggesting that removing all high frequency summing that was created by our room boundaries. I think we need our rooms to contain, for some period of time, what the speakers reproduce. The information has to “...
So that’s it. Done. As soon as I put it in the house, one of the cats had to try it out. I ended up turning the tree around, so it would be easier to access the third floor, and threw one of their beds up top—to entice them to get away from me and our tail-pulling tw...
A large number of the attics are suitable for living, so I guess the beams are calculated to bear great loadings. If the house is constructed properly and if the materials are processed well I think it will be safe enough to put some boxes with old clothes, linen and books. We did ...
Put simply: If you’re going to construct a building, you’ll need a set of blueprints. And whether you’re an architect, an engineer, or a construction worker, you’ll need to know how to read them. These construction plans are also useful to keep on hand in case you need to want...
The reason why some rooms need ceiling lights is simple:it is unreasonable to put a plug-lamp in those rooms. For example, can you imagine using a plug-in lamp in your kitchen or bathroom? ... On the flip side, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms are often designed for added fu...
Insulation is square, the peak is not... do you just stuff more in that triangular gap? Like I said, we have put the foam rafter vents in the entire length from the big peak beam to soffit. I just don't know how much to stuff in that space. Fill it up with scrap? If so, do...