There are three main types of underlayment applied to roof decks prior to asphalt shingles and other roof coverings. They are waterproof or water-resistant and provide additional protection and a barrier against moisture penetration. The three types are: Asphalt, tar, or bitumen-saturated felt, Sy...
Keep food that doesn’t require refrigeration near you, and keep blankets and flashlights within reach in case damage makes it hard to get to your garage, kitchen or other parts of the home. If you have prescription medication, be sure you have enough to last more...
For compost piles:Get acompost binwith a secure lid. Keep it inside a garage or shed if possible. If you don’t want to use a bin, consider installing an electric fence around the pile. Regular fencing won’t be enough to deter raccoons — they’re avid climbers. For bird feeders:Rac...
We came up withthis ultra-simple and inexpensive method for installing string light poles. The PVC stays in the ground year-round, but the poles themselves can be pulled out at the end of the season and stored in the garage. You can watch my quick video tutorial here: How to Hang Strin...
While there are many affordable tiling options, plenty of budget-friendly backsplash options are available to choose from, such as mosaic tiles, peel-and-stick vinyl tiles, waterproof wallpaper, varnished wooden panels, tinted glass, brick, and waterproof paint (this tends to be on the costly ...
Through a pipe, stormwater drained down from the green-roof quadrant into a cistern located on the ground level of the building. The cistern had a nominal capacity of 1893 L (500 gallons), a volume effectively sized to store an 8 mm depth storm over the quadrant area. This 8 mm storm ...
A rainfly is a separate waterproof cover designed to fit over the roof of your tent. Use it whenever rain or dew is expected, or any time you want to retain a little extra warmth. Two rainfly types are common. Roof-only rainflies allow more light and views while offering fair rain pr...
Replace the garage door, which offers a whopping 194 percent return at resale. Before taking on your next remodel, be sure to research first, or consult with a real estate agent or another home professional to get a sense of what improvements provide the most return. The goal is to avoid...
Garage roof should slope from West to East Garage floor should slope from South to North Locate the garage entrance in North or East The garage entrance should be of lesser height than the main entrance. Southwest garage will lead to very less use of the car and more maintenance. ...
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