The best Home Tips
Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your bathroom, the question of how to protect it from moisture is important to answer. You may find yourself wondering: do I need a vapor barrier in my bathroom ceiling? As a general rule, a vapor barrier is most effective when installed on the side of the […]
Have you decided to take on that DIY project and redo the carpet or baseboards in your house but aren’t sure how much space you need between the trim and carpet? Contractors typically leave 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch of space under the baseboard to tuck the carpet. This ensures any carpet thickness will fit, […]
If you have never worked with drywall before, it’s easy to assume that you would start your drywall from the bottom up, stacking one on top of the other. However, the opposite is true. It boils down to support and which methods provide the most, giving you an easier job. If you do the walls […]
If you’ve ever had water leak through your ceiling drywall – whether due to rain or an internal source – then you probably know the fear behind this accident. Specifically, does wet ceiling drywall need to be replaced in all cases? Drywall is very susceptible to mold, deformation, and even collapse if it becomes wet. […]
A standard sheet of drywall weighs about 60lbs. It’s not the kind of weight you want to lift over your head for a long time. When it comes to working with the drywall in the ceiling, ¼” material seems a lot more reasonable than ½” drywall but can you use ¼” in the ceiling? You can […]
Undertaking a carpeting DIY project can be daunting, and you may have a lot of questions, like if carpet goes under baseboards. Carpet can either be flush against baseboards or tucked underneath. For many homeowners, it depends on which was laid down first and if the baseboard and trim area is already painted or stained. […]
Painting carpet is really a thing. Most people are unaware that you can paint as it seems kind of counterintuitive. You spend years trying to keep stains off the carpet and now you can paint it? Yes, you can—and it looks pretty good when it’s done right. Carpet is more than accommodating of paint, dyes, […]
A ceiling rose is designed to hold a light fixture and is a decorative element that spruces up the look of many homes. If you’re considering installing one or wondering whether yours is safe, you might be wondering how much weight a ceiling rose can reliably hold. A ceiling rose can reliably hold 5 kg […]
For any homeowner, it’s easy to stress out about the long-term value of your home. That’s why it can be concerning if you have exposed beams or you can see the imprint of beams through the drywall. Why are the ceiling beams visible and is it a problem? Exposed ceiling beams are not a problem […]
If you are looking to turn your home garage into a mechanic’s work station or want to purchase a space for a commercial repair shop, one of the first things you need to know when looking at real estate is whether or not you have a tall enough ceiling to accommodate a two post car […]
