Basement leak repairs

Basement floor and wall leaks are maybe the most common in your home. Floor leaks are a very serious matter and need to be dealt with as soon as possible. Basement leaks can lead to water damage and also to mold and mildew growth. Some of the tools and materials that you will need are: Stiff brush Paint brush Water Mixing container Leak location The first thing that you need ...

Indoor stair dimensions

When you build an indoor staircase, you will need to comply with your local regulations and building codes. Stair measurements We will start with the treads. They will need to be no less than 11 inches in width to allow proper foot hold. The vertical tread also need to be no more than 7 1/4 inches and no less than 7. The headroom above the stairs needs to be no more than 8 inches and n ...

Oil radiator heaters

Cost for heating your home have surely increased in the last few years. Users are looking for more efficient and more affordable solutions for heating their homes. Well, installing a few oil radiators in your home may do the job of reducing the heating costs. The main challenge for any home is heating it entirely especially if it has multiple levels. It doesn't matter the source of heating, ...

Furniture during Baroque period

Baroque furniture is characterized by French, English and Italian influences and details. It has an elegant and dazzling style, decorated with refined ornaments. If you want to integrate a piece of Baroque furniture into your modern house you have to know how to combine these two different styles. Decorations  The Baroque furniture design includes rich details, exaggerate decorations suc ...

Cleaning mildew from shower tiles

Bathrooms are prone to mildew deposits because of the high humidity. Here's how you can escape this situation. Materials: Baking soda Scrubbing brush White vinegar Gloves Bleach Paper towels Baking soda Make a paste from baking soda and water and then apply it to the mildew deposits. Let it sit for a few minutes and then use a scrubbing brush or a washcloth to scrub the su ...

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