Guide to Melamine Painting
Do you have some old Melamine wardrobes or kitchen cupboards which once upon a time were white, but are now a sort of mucky cream colour? If you feel like you have tried everything you can think of to clean…
Basement Ventilation Systems: Proper Circulation and Climate Control will Control Toxic Mold
Basement ventilation systems are extremely important. Stagnant air poses health issues, for one thing. Damp, settling air can be the cause of a bad case of black mold. Since hurricane Katrina, everyone understands the health risk that poses. If mold…
Historic Lincrusta Wallpaper: Lincrusta Wall Coverings Add Character and Texture to Walls
Lincrusta was invented in 1877 by English rubber manufacturer Frederick Walton, the same man who invented linoleum in 1855. Using a variation of the linoleum manufacturing process, Walton was able to produce what he originally called "Linoleum Muralus"-linoleum for walls.…
Tile Designs in Arts and Crafts Style: Arts and Crafts Tile
The term Arts and Crafts when referring to architecture, most likely brings to mind Frank Lloyd Wright and his beautiful and ground breaking residential and business designs. Arts and Crafts as a style is still extremely popular today and tile…
Blue Marble, Granite and Onyx: Exotic Stones used in Home Design
Natural stone has a beauty and elegance unsurpassed by man made creations. Among the most unique and rare stones in the world, are onyx, blue marble and blue granite. Utilizing these materials in a bathroom or kitchen design can add…
For a Successful Paint Project : A Few Tips Regarding What to Know Before Heading to the Paint Store
Before heading to the hardware store or paint supply store to pick up the supplies for the next big painting project, there are a few things to remember in order to make the situation considerably easier, both for the customer…
The Downflow Gas Furnace for Home Heating : Warm up With Natural Gas, Energy Efficiency and Heat Exchangers
There are three common types of gas air furnaces. The name implies the difference between them. The name specifies the airflow direction as it makes its way through the furnace past the heat exchanger, but the mission is the same;…
Pouring a Concrete Counter Top: How to Mix Concrete and Fill Molds for Cement Counter Tops
This article will detail all the steps for pouring cement counter tops. Although it focuses on small practice pours, all the steps are the same when pouring the final counter top. Practice Molds for Cement Counter Tops A small mold…
Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling: Green Building and Saving on Utility Bills with a Heat Pump
How Environmentally-Friendly are Geothermal Heat Pumps? In a nutshell, very. In fact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that they are the most cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally clean units available in the residential cooling and heating market today. Further, the…
Making Concrete Counter Tops : Required Concrete Countertop Supplies and Sources for a DIY Project
This article will focus on the supplies and tools required for making concrete countertops as well as provide sources for these materials. Concrete Countertop Supplies There are but a few ingredients required for concrete counter tops. Ready to use concrete…