The costs of a garage conversion

Before starting to add the costs, you need to know how you'll be using the space. Contractor vs DIY (Do It Yourself) Even if you will try and do the job all by yourself you will still have to obtain a permit and also the project needs to be approved. Doing most of the job by yourself will save you a lot of money and you may spend no more than $8-9000 on the project. You can hire a con ...

Dryer vent maintenance tips

Maintenance is very important when we're talking about dryer vents. Over time they can get clogged with lint and debris and can become inefficient. Brush You can always buy brushes to help you clean the dryer vent, but they can only be used when you have a short vent. To use it correctly, you'll need to remove the vent hose from the dryer. Then you push the brush through the vent hose until ...

Building the ideal garage apartment

If you think of extending the livable space in your home, and want to build a room on your garage (or even transform the gaarge), first of all you'll need to make sure the legislation permits you to do so. Utilities A garage apartment will need at least 4 electrical outlets. This is not a thing you need to get concerned because many garages are equipped with outlets. In the worst case scenar ...

Building a fireplace mantel

Installing and building a fireplace mantel is an easy process that can be done by anyone with some basic knowledge about carpentry and by someone with the right tools. You will need to gather the following materials: Hammer Phillips screwdriver Tape measure Lumber nails Drill Penny finish nails Pencil Mounting boards Paint Varnish Install the fireplace backboard. Th ...

How to prune miniature roses

Pruning miniature roses needs to be done like to any other variety of roses. You will need to start pruning the roses one year after they have been planted in your garden. Tools Because of their size, you will need smaller shears for a better precision. Miniature roses have many bud nodules and you will need to be able to make cuts between them. Gather the leaves fallen with a hand rake. ...

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