Hardwood Flooring Style & Timber Lead to Creative Results
Is there anything more sophisticated than hardwood flooring? Until recently - say the last twenty to thirty years - the trend was to cover these beauties with wall-to-wall carpeting. Today however, bare hardwood flooring is almost a staple in any upscale home and although it happens to be the... More...
Deck Material – Wood Deck or Trex Deck?
"Deck Material - Wood Deck or Trex Deck? Many people looking to building a new deck are stuck with the question of the best materials to use for their construction. There are two major classes of deck materials: wood and composites. Both materials have pros and cons, but it is ultimately up... More...
How to Clean Copper and Silver Heirlooms
I’m a sucker for a yard sale, especially if I see the gleam of old copper, silver or marble sitting on a tabletop. Antique silver and copper are my passions – sterling silver hairbrush sets with marble trays, copper bowls and kettles, beautiful, heavy old silver and copper trays. They’re... More...
History of the Garage Door - Part 2
In the previous article in this series, I talked about the beginnings of garage doors. In this article, I'll talk about the some of the inventions and progress made in garage door construction and design. The Invention of the Folding Overhead Door In 1921, a man by the name... More...
A Brief Introduction to Brick and Tile
Although brick and tile are two of the oldest construction materials, they remain favorites among homebuilders and home improvement specialists today. And there's a good reason for it! Not only is brick and tile beautiful, they're strong and resistant to high winds and they're responsive to... More...
History of the Garage Door - Part 3
In the final part of my series of articles on the history of the garage door, I'll talk a bit about garage door openers and the dangers garage doors can pose. After more modern materials and designs were used, a more modern way of opening the garage door was sought. Using the latest... More...
Outdoor Furniture for Your Living Room
Everybody longs to have a home that’s functional, affordable, livable, and comfortable; but, for some reason, achieving all of these things at once sometimes feels like an elusive dream. It seems that there’s always a trade-off, because the most beautiful things in our homes frequently end up... More...
Whole House Water Filters: Welcome life at each step
Good health is important for both physical and emotional well being. Being healthy means that your body and mind function as they are supposed to. In fact good health is necessary for longevity. So, you should avoid ill health. To remain healthy, one of the important things you have to do is... More...
Finding a Good Carpet Cleaner
About how old do you think carpet is? Believe it or not, wall to wall carpeting is as old as rugs - and rugs have a history dating back to the time of ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. 1. Get referrals through friends. 2. Ask the company for references. 3. Find a... More...
The Basics of Drywall
In the recent past, many American homes contained walls that were made of gypsum plaster - a combination of powder and water applied over a wire mesh. This process was rather lengthy and in an effort to meet the demands of a growing population and need for faster building, drywall was invented.... More...
Florida Home Additions Plan
Like many young homeowners, Lynne and Brad Wilde had a number of good reasons for wanting to tear out their old kitchen and start over. The work area was cramped, the space dark and uninviting and the appliances were barely working. 'The oven switched from bake to broil all by itself and... More...
Garden Bridges Rule, Water or Not
You take great pride in your yard. Season after season, you work outside in the evenings and on the weekends, spending your precious leisure time manicuring hedges, planting gardens, mowing grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow, and decorating, so that your landscape will look its best. Year... More...
Let a Style Be Your Umbrella
When someone tells you that you’ll need an umbrella, it’s understood that rain is either coming down, or in the forecast. Most of us always have an umbrella at the ready, in our umbrella stands, the trunks of our cars, in our closets, or under our desks. Some of the ultra-practical ones who... More...
Wood Working Patterns
I trust that the following article will help you to better understand this topic. You might think that many wood workers will just carve the diverse items that they make just off the top of their heads. This heretofore is not always possible, for this you will see many unlike
Winterize Your Boat – Inside and Out
When it’s time to put your boat away from the winter, paying attention to a few details can ensure that you take her out in the spring fresh and ready to go. Winterizing your boat properly will protect not only the engine, but every part of it from damage and wear that a winter of disuse can... More...