Finishing crown molding is all the work that happens after the installation is complete. In general this includes recessing nail heads, filling nail holes with wood fill, sanding, caulking, priming, painting or staining. Some of the finishing is best done before your project starts since it is much

If your skylight leaks when it rains hard, the cause is likely a problem with the roof around it or the panels within it, as opposed to a condensation issue. Fix it promptly to avoid bigger problems like interior damage to carpets, walls and floors. Find out the cause of the leak to determine what l

Liquid Nails brand adhesives are very strong caulks and adhesives--hence the name. They are meant to hold things together permanently; therefore, getting this product off of something after it dries (which can happen quickly) is no easy feat. Removing this adhesive off Formica poses a special chall

Homeowners looking at updating their appliances may think their only option is to replace their existing appliances. However, refacing old appliances is a cost-effective way to get a new look without the cost and waste of replacing working appliances. With nothing more than a new appliance panel and

Installing new ceramic tile floors in a bathroom will update your home, and provide your bathroom with a quality floor that will last several years. However, installing a new ceramic tile floor may also create problems when it comes time to reinstall your bathroom toilet. Typically, a tile floor wil

If you want to cover your old laminate countertop with a new surface---whether it's tile, wood or new laminate---you must first scuff up the existing laminate. Laminate is a thin sheet of plastic that protects the structure of the countertop from moisture and dirt. It generally has a glossy surface,

Medium density overlay or "MDO" is a composite building material. It comes in sheets and can be used for cabinets, floor underlay or trim of any kind. Its versatility comes from dense compacted layers, and a smooth resin fiber finish. It takes any kind of paint and has become popular for exterior wi

Decker and Seville founded their company in 1847 and made machines such as water wheels and millstones. The company ended in bankruptcy in 1857. Edward P. Allis bought the company in 1861 and began making sawmill tools and steam engines. Not until the 1900s did the company began...

Floor tiles known as tacky back tiles, sticky back tiles or peel-and-stick tiles all have something in common. They have an adhesive backing. When you resurface a floor with tacky back tiles, you will find they attach quickly and do not require special tools for the installation. Due to their ease o

Tap into your home's potential by making the unused square footage of your existing attic an integral part of your home's design. Adding usable square footage can increase your home's value while providing a daily benefit through use of the new space. Determine a purpose for your attic and take into

A cement floor provides the perfect backing for installing floor tiles, because it's solid and immobile, which will help prevent the tiles from cracking later. However, if the cement floor itself is cracked, you will need to patch it before you can tile over it to prevent uneven pressure and moistur

Refinishing countertops in the kitchen or bathroom is easy, affordable and a quick way to change the look of a home. With modern refinishing options available, changing the color of countertops instantly modernizes and refreshes a room. By updating old, worn or unappealing counters, refinishing also

Vent systems are vital in eliminating sewer smells from homes and office buildings. Vents are often located on the roof so gases flow naturally up and out of the building and don't offend anyone on the premises. The check vents require regular cleaning to ensure the system doesn't suffer clogs and t

Log homes may have an old-fashioned appearance, but, according to Molly Smith at WCAX News in Vermont, they address a very modern concern: energy efficiency. Although log homes may be pricier at first, the money saved on heat during the winter months could quite possibly make up for those initial co

Fall protection symbolrisque de chute image by choucashoot from Fotolia.comFalling off of a roof can cause serious injury, even death. This is why protective measures and regulations are very important and have become a major focus of contractors around the world. These regulations are...

Remodeling and recycling can go hand in hand when it comes to using the bricks that you may already have from a previous project. Instead of buying new bricks, remove the mortar from the bricks that you have and reuse them for your new project.

Post and beam building is one of the oldest construction methods on the planet. Its specific requirements vary widely, depending on a given region's history and climate. As a result, the tools used by an individual craftsman can be equally varied. A few tools have grown common in timber frame constr

When you're not sure how much money is coming in, it can be tough to meet all of your obligations. Making and keeping a budget for a varying income is possible, however, with the use of a few key tools. A conservative spending plan and knowing who should be paid first are important things to conside

The beauty and durability of travertine tiles come from the fact that they are a natural stone product. The tiles are cut from a larger slab of stone and are uniform in size and thickness. The pitted surface and the infinite variety of colors gives each installation a unique appearance that will not

Adding shingles to a shed is often the final step in the installation process, and is very similar to the process of applying them to a roof. There is usually just a smaller area to cover. When you are installing shingles on a shed, it is important to get the square footage of the area so the proper