Decorating a chain link fence

A chain link fence can be either used to take care of your pets or to provide extra security and privacy to your house. Even if this chain link is a good option for your yard, the decorative part is not so great. All the necessary pieces for the fence can be found easily at a hardware store. Instructions In order to blend with the area around it, the fence has to be sprayed. You can use ...

Metal roofing insulation options

Insulation is more and more important nowadays. Not only that it helps keep a nice temperature in your home, but it also helps you save some money on energy. There are many insulation options for metal roofing, and here are the best of them. R-value Roof insulation is measured in R-values. This represents the thermal resistance, meaning the resistance to temperature exchange. The biggest ...

How to build a hipped roof

If you live in a hurricane area and you want a more durable roof, then you should build a hipped roof. The system of trusses is more complex and a lot more difficult to construct. Design For the design you will need an architect and a structural engineer. They will need to inspect your house and draw some sketches. They will also make sure that the construction complies with the local zo ...

All about porcelain and ceramic tiles

Because they have access to many types of tiles, people find it difficult to choose the right one for their home. Although the search was narrowed down to two types of tiles, porcelain and ceramic, they are almost the same so you need to know a little bit about both in order to choose the right one. The materials used for both tiles are clay and quartz sand. A clear difference between them ...

How to make an air conditioner out of a cooler

This is a project that anyone can accomplish with a little desire of creating things. You will need just a few household items, and a few tools. Here's how you can transform a cooler into an air conditioner. Tools and materials The first thing you'll need is, of course, the cooler. The best one for using in your project is a 5 or 10 gallon one, that is also insulated. It has to be functi ...

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