Installing new cabinetry is a foreboding task, but when equipped with the right tools and knowledge, you can complete the installation like a pro. Cabinet installation requires the use of a few basic carpentry skills such as measuring, building a level surface and keeping things correctly aligned as

Caulking around plumbing fixtures is a way to ensure little leaks and water splashes now don't add up to an expensive repair bill later. If you've noticed drips and drops under your kitchen sink, it might be time to caulk around your faucet. The two most commonly used types of caulking in kitchens a

Platform beds are economical, space saving and are adaptable for just about any sleeping arrangement. Building plans for platform beds can be designed with drawers underneath for storage or with a simple platform to incorporate into a minimalist room. Platform beds can be fit into a variety of room

Expansion joints (also known as "control joints") go in certain locations in drywall walls to prevent cracking and breaking from building movement, temperature changes and moisture absorption. Luckily, they are made of metal (due to metal's properties when it comes to temperature changes), so they a

Skylight windows are an excellent way of filling a room unsuitable for regular windows with natural sunlight. Common to attic rooms, loft conversions and rooms with high ceilings, skylights come in a variety of styles and designs to suit different needs. Opening your skylight window helps improve ve

Laying your own flooring can be a fulfilling and cost-effective endeavor. With typical houses having straight walls and large expanses of open flooring, laying the floor can seem relatively easy until you reach the dreaded angles of your bay window alcove. Trying to figure out how to cut flooring to

A flat dormer roof is a roof that protrudes from the end of the pitched roof, and is in a sloping shape. The dormer is an extension and is not connected to the attic of the pitched roof, so many times it is considered a dormer flat roof. Since the attic is not connected, insulating a dormer flat roo

Basements floors are generally made of poured concrete, which doesn't make for a very comfortable floor surface in a living area, but does make a good underlayment for other types of flooring. Laying a vinyl floor over that concrete is one way to make the space more inviting. It's important that the

Electricity was first discovered by Ben Franklin in the 1700s but didn't become common in households until the 1920s. According to Classzone, by 1924 two thirds of American homes had electricity, although the Illinois State Museum states that only 1 percent of Illinois farms had electricity in 1920

Vinyl composition floor tile is a surfacant intended to cover high-traffic heavily used floors in commercial and residential settings. Customarily available in 12-by-12-inch squares, VCT can be applied with adhesive to cement and wood floors. VCT floors are frequently seen in schools, factories, off

Modern high-efficiency furnaces are vented out the sides of buildings because their exhaust gases are so cool. This cool gas also allows the vent material to be PVC tubing. Choosing a suitable termination point is important to prevent gases from coming back into the house or attic, or providing an

Borosilicate is a type of glass that is commonly used to make laboratory equipment, such as test tubes, according to Cambridge Glassblowing. This type of glass is particularly resistant to the effects of solvents and chemicals. Borosilicate can also be used in home décor and can be frosted li

Installing a wood floor in a basement usually presents a challenge, because basement floors are usually made of concrete, so you can't nail down the boards. You do have some other options, however, including a glue-down wood floor. Talk to your flooring dealer about getting pine plank (or other wood

“Foundations” and “basements” are related, yet not identical, concepts. The simple answer is that, if you consider a foundation and basement to be basically the same thing, then no, you cannot have both at the same time. Yet, it is not impossible to go with both approaches. Y

Doughboy sells pools designed to be set up above ground. These systems have several advantages: They are much easier to set up and use than in-ground concrete pools, they are less expensive to maintain, and they have round shapes that can fit into a number of different yard shapes. The top rail of t

Sizing up a rug for any room might seem like a simple task at first, but there is a lot ot consider. First of all, which pieces of furniture are going to be on the rug, as opposed to on the floor? Will there be a hutch or dining table on the rug, and how many rugs do you plan on using? This guide wi

Cutting firewood with an axe or hatchet is a chore that can eat up a lot of time, especially if you continue to miss the wood with your blade because it is not in a stable location. Making your own jig for holding the wood blocks while cutting it into kindling can help to maximize your time while en

A hollow core bedroom door does not provide much protection, but it does offer a sound and sight barrier that provides privacy. If you want to update the look of your bedroom or take care of a damaged door, replacing the door and frame with a new, premounted door and frame may be the answer. Bedroom

Vinyl is an ideal material for upholstery for a variety of reasons. Vinyl gives you the look of leather and has greater durability. Unlike leather, vinyl is easy to clean, requiring just a wipe with a damp cloth. The one drawback is that vinyl can crease. However, the creases are easy to remove with