Then, pass the wire through holes in the joists and alongside joists to a hole that leads into the in-wall space to the master station. Since the cables from all the substations run to the master station, you need a larger entry hole through the floor space in the wall below the ...
Remove the baseboards and trim around windows and doors on exterior walls, caulk and replace. Make sure all doors seal properly. If your house has an unheated crawlspace, it’s advisable to get into the crawlspace and install insulation in the spaces between the floor joists to keep floors ...
When your sole purpose in removing an old fixture is to change it with a new one, it could be an easy task since the size fits exactly on the ceiling’s hole. However, when you remove a 4-inch recessed light and want to change it to something bigger, like a 6-inch recessed light,...
The foundation of an old home naturally weakens over time. As it weakens, joists, floors, and walls may warp eventually leading to more serious problems such as cracks, and breaks in the floor or your foundation. HOW TO FIX IT Foundation damage is going to be an expensive fix. This, of...
The cost of hardwood flooring depends on what type of flooring you want, what type of wood it’s made out of, the quality of the wood, and where in your home you want the floor installed. Hardwood floors cost more than other types of flooring, mostly due to how expensive the materials...
Be sure to stagger the flooring seams Finish the room off by adding crown moulding The Armstrong Easy Elegance Planks install on anEasy Up track system. Once we got going with it, installation was so easy! The first step is screwing these metal tracks all along the ceiling joists. ...
(like the ones from the screws), repair any other hidden damage, and also paint to blend the area with the rest of your ceiling. You’ll see us get to that later in this post, but this is an important step to make sure there’s no lingering evidence of your old fluorescent fixture...
After the subfloor has been removed, check the joists for water damage and reinforce rotted sections by sistering on lengths of new joist material. Cut two lengths of joist material to fit crossway between the joists and screw them in place so the edges bisect the edges of the cut-out sect...
How to find the age of a building: How old is my house? This article series provides a photo guide to determining the age of a building by examination of the architectural style of construction or the building materials and components that were used in the structure. Here we list some he...
An inlet pipe reaches down into the bottom of the pit to draw the water out. Since the motor and pump are out of the water, pedestal pumps are usually louder — but less expensive — than submersible pumps. Read on to learn whether you need one of these pumps in your home and what ...