The best Home Tips
When installing a ceiling, the sturdiness and thickness of the drywall you use is critical, and that might leave you wondering, can you use 1/2 drywall for ceilings? It is critical to get this right because ceilings are going to be above your head at all times – so you don’t want any risk of […]
If you are painting your rooms, you might be wondering, does ceiling paint need to be shaken? A lot of paint has to be mixed in order to make it usable, because paint often separates when it is allowed to sit somewhere. Ceiling paint does need to be either stirred or shaken if it is […]
Most everyone knows that a ceiling fan is mostly used to help cool down a room. But few people actually know how exactly the process works. Does a fan actually change the temperature in a room? If so, does the speed at which it spins allow it to create an even more noticeable change in […]
Can lights are modern and cool but, like all trends, they aren’t quite as popular as they were 30 years ago. Some homeowners prefer cozier lighting while others rather have the breeze of a ceiling fan in the space of a can light in the middle of the room. Can you put a ceiling fan […]
Vaulted ceilings can be a fantastic way to improve the look and even the value of your home. Also known as cathedral ceilings, raised ceilings, and high ceilings, you have certainly seen them in various homes or even on TV. If you are thinking vaulted ceilings might be a great addition in your home, you’re […]
If you are laying carpet tiles in a new space, the chances are high that you will need to trim them at some point. You might start wondering, can you cut carpet tiles with scissors? You can’t cut carpet tiles with standard scissors, as the tiles are so thick that the blades will not easily […]
Have you ever noticed that spiders sometimes appear in front of your eyes almost like magic? Certain spiders suspend themselves from the ceiling with their silk, but why do they exhibit this behavior and what does it mean for you? Spiders most commonly hang from the ceiling in order to have an advantageous position for […]
If you have in-home wireless Internet set up and have ever noticed that the signal falters, you may have wondered whether it has anything to do with your ceiling fan(s). But can ceiling fans actually affect a wifi connection? The good news is that, if you have ceiling fans, neither the blades nor the small […]
Noticed a bit of sag in your ceiling? Wondering if it is a problem that you need to be dealing with sooner as opposed to later? Well, yes. Ceiling sag is a cause for concern. So, how much ceiling sag is acceptable? The answer is ‘none’. A good ceiling should be completely flat. If you […]
A common occurrence in homes, especially those homes that are built in the south or in places like Arizona, is an extremely hot roof and a heat transfer straight to and through your ceiling. The ceiling will often get very hot, radiating that heat throughout your home and placing a strain on your HVAC system. […]
