concrete, tile and other common building materials. A soft carpet offers absorbent properties that can weaken reflections. They also soften the impact of footsteps, dampening structural vibrations as people use the stairs. Acoustic underlays pair well with carpeting...
If you’re looking to update your stairs, there are many ways you can do that: take up the carpet, install a carpeted stair runner, paint, restain, replace the railing, build a new banister/newel post, add fabric to the risers, plus more ideas here. But if you’re looking to make...
That means access to all boxes can be blocked if something is happening near the stairs or in the hallway. This is particularly common in multi-cat households where there can be tension between cats. It can also come up if a cat is nervous around a dog or there are kids or people in...
Also, these measurements are close to the typical stair size.Obviously, the bullnose represents the part of the tread that hangs over the riser. I used 6 pieces of the bamboo flooring on the mock stair. Each piece of bamboo flooring is 3.75″ wide and 36″ long. Replace Carpeted Stairs ...
While your noisy stairs might be a simple nuisance now, if humidity is the underlying issue, your problems could get worse. Dehumidifiers can also help mitigate the effects of common allergies to dust mites, fungus and mold; if the air in your home is excessively moist, it can encourage ...
anything they rub against. Which is mostly my carpet, couches and their dog beds. In my experience, cats don’t smell bad unless they spray or pee on things. But dogs are a whole other animal. They just naturally stink. I had to figure out how to remove the dog smell from my house...
In some cases, you might need to resort to chemical solutions. Two options include: Insecticides: Apply a pesticide that targets lawn shrimp, ensuring it’s safe for pets and plants. Diatomaceous earth: This natural substance can be sprinkled around damp areas to deter and kill amphipods. ...
(pretty sure I know the answer, but I wanted to see if you had another solution.) Reply Todd says: January 3, 2009 at 8:10 am I would use kraft faced insulation in this application, kraft faced against warm side. We typically trim around those windows so that they can be used if ...
Sometimes it's just too much work to pet-proof everywhere. In that case, try blocking off the stairs. And while you can buy a pricey pet gate, you may want to try your hand at making one.A PVC pipe frame covered with fabriccould be enough of a deterrent for small dogs or older on...