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How To Make a Beam For Masonry Partition Walls On Suspended Floor Slabs -
Andrew Karundu (364)   
Support for a masonry wall partition on the suspended floor is by introducing a beam to carry the load.This is to avoid the slab from buckling under weight. Houses are constructed with some rooms large such that there's need to divide them to more usable spaces. The beam maybe up stand meaning it... ( added 20 days 14 hours ago.) |
How To Prepare For Demolitions and Alterations As a Contractor -
Andrew Karundu (364)
The demolitions and alterations in a building are due to planning requirements or redesign. A contractor engaged to carry out this works must visit the existing building. This is necessary because in contracts, no claims arising from lack of knowledge of the works can be accepted. Its important... ( added 8 days 17 hours ago.) |
How To Make a Masonry Feature Wall -
Andrew Karundu (364)
Feature walls are made of materials like masonry, brickwork, resin coatings, timber, concrete and gypsum. This can be built up during construction of the house mostly concrete, timber, brickwork and masonry or cladded. For other types they are normally cladding's on finished walls. This are found... ( added 9 days 18 hours ago.) |
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How To Fix Dampness or Efflorescence In Sunken Rooms -
Andrew Karundu (364)
Sunken rooms are those that are formed below the normal level of the house or building by design due to terrain or architectural needs. This could be the lounge, dining room or store. Whereas this rooms are below normal levels of the building the abutting ground is normally moist, this leads to... ( added 12 days 16 hours ago.) |
How To Fix Curtain Rails In a Pelmet Box -
Andrew Karundu (364)
Windows have pelmet boxes already in place with curtain rails provided after construction by the builder. However the curtains an owner has may not be compatible with hooks provided. Generally this consist of rails and guiders fixed within the box. This are mostly made of timber and hang above... ( added 18 days 14 hours ago.) |
Log Home Basics -
Mercedes Hayes (555)   
Mercedes Hayes
As we start to research log homes, it quickly becomes apparent that there is much more variety than one would ever think. Not only do log homes come in all shapes and sizes, but the logs themselves come in as many variations as you can imagine. Once you decide on the look you want, you can start... ( added 4 years 166 days ago.) |
Pressure Washing Decks -
Randall Madon (816)
Pressure Washing Decks
A beautiful wooden deck, properly maintained, can add greatly to the aesthetic and resale values of a home.
Just look around, decks are almost everywhere. Not just houses but both municipal and commercial facilities use wooden decks and walkways extensively.... ( added 4 years 8 days ago.) |
Super Glue Removal -
T Going (3,533) 
T Going 
We all know that Super Glue is one of the strongest and fastest bonding adhesives on the market today. Because of its wide use, people have found that they might accidentally glue their fingers together or to another object. If this happens to you, don’t worry. Although Super Glue is incredibly... ( added 4 years 27 days ago.) |
Alarm System Keypads -
Matthew Lombardi (2,410)   
The keypad is the device you and your loved ones will interface with daily. It is typically placed at one or more of the following locations
* House to garage door hall
* Front door
* Master bedroom
* Inside garage
You need at least one keypad to communicate with the... ( added 4 years 38 days ago.) |
Installation and Refinishing Concrete Floor Project: Tips and Tricks That Save Time and Money -
Harvey Chichester (2,444)
Here are useful tips learned during more than 40 years of installing epoxy urethane floor seals and coatings on Fortune 500 company concrete floors, as well as in basements, garages, and decks. These tips can help you avoid mistakes that can limit the life of your floor.
There are three broad... ( added 293 days ago.) |
Opening a Wall -
 - Ivan Darakev (164)
Opening a wall to fit a door or window can be a very dangerous job, if you are not 100% certain what you are doing it is best to employ a builder to do it for you. Before opening the wall you are advised to seek advice from a structural surveyor. Most load bearing walls are made from brick or... ( added 1 year 56 days ago.) |
Why women are crap at DIY! -
- Leah (13,000)  
Leah
A few weeks ago, my loo broke. Well, that's not strictly true. I had a minor drip from inside the cistern (probably due to worn washer) and so I decided 'I am WOMAN' I will FIX IT MYSELF'. So, I loosened a little screw thing, which released the water to make a bigger drip, an unstoppable drip in... ( added 1 year 253 days ago.) |
An Air Nailer Could Make Your Life Easier -
- Rickie Bell (132)
These days it is hard to find a construction project or woodworking shop which is not employing the use of modern pneumatic nailers. The choice of the proper model for the task at hand can greatly improve results for hobbyists and pros alike. There is an air nailer available for almost any task... ( added 1 year 351 days ago.) |
Home Remodeling: Working with Pros -
Rick Peters (76)
Hire a professional designer or decorator for a remodeling project? Too expensive.
That’s what many homeowners assume, but this option can actually help your budget. That’s because a knowledgeable pro can makes suggestions that will save money in the short run and headaches in the long run.
... ( added 2 years 32 days ago.) |
Home Repair: Dealing with Emergencies -
Rick Peters (76)
Unlike a torn screen or a squeaky door, plumbing and electrical emergencies demand immediate attention. Here’s how to handle common plumbing and electrical emergencies in your home.
Plumbing Emergencies One of the best ways to be prepared for a plumbing emergency is to have a plumbing repair... ( added 2 years 37 days ago.) |
Patio Door Glass Replacement -
johnr (19,731)
This Article will focus on replacing single pane broken glass in an aluminum sliding glass door.
If your sliding door was installed before 1980, there is a possibility that the glass is not safety glass. The law requiring safety glass in all doors was passed in either the late 1960's or early... ( added 2 years 88 days ago.) |
Air Conditioner Trouble Shooting -
Terry Manlick (4,672)
Before you call a air conditioning service repair man to check your air conditioner that's not cooling you may want to check some of these possible causes. First and most obvious is to be sure your system air filter is not restricted. In many cases this will cause your evaporator or indoor coil... ( added 2 years 94 days ago.) |
Are Solar Energy Panels Worth Installing in Your Home? -
Bill H (1,543)
Never has the color green been so popular. It’s not because of the Irish or St. Patrick’s Day, either. Green is the term given to anything friendly to Mother Earth. It can pertain to cars, clothes, architecture, and energy production.
Green energy describes environmentally friendly sources... ( added 2 years 110 days ago.) |
Wood Window Sill Maintenance -
johnr (19,731)
All across the country, many homes that were built before the 1960's have wood sash windows. These windows have sloped wood sills outside to drain water away from the window. In addition, there is wood trim on the sides and across the top of each window. By replacing the wood sashes with a vinyl... ( added 2 years 122 days ago.) |
Replacing Broken Glass In a Vinyl Sliding Glass Door -
johnr (19,731)
Last week, I explained how to replace broken glass in an aluminum sliding door. The process is different if your sliding door frame is vinyl. So, let's start over, and go through it step by step. First, a vinyl sliding door will have dual pane glass in it, instead of the single panes of glass... ( added 2 years 179 days ago.) |
Replacing Broken Glass In a Sliding Door -
johnr (19,731)
This Article will focus on replacing single pane broken glass in an aluminum sliding glass door. If your sliding door was installed before 1980, there is a possibility that the glass is not safety glass. The law requiring safety glass in all doors was passed in either the late 1960's or early... ( added 2 years 186 days ago.) |
Home Remodeling Tips on How to Tape Drywall -
Carlo Morelli (2,994) 
Carlo Morelli
If you are working on a home improvement project and need to know how to tape drywall you have come to the right place. This article will feature instructions on taping drywall so the do-it-yourselfer can complete home improvement projects involving this process. Knowing how to tape drywall... ( added 2 years 313 days ago.) |
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How To Prepare Rough Plaster Or Drywall For Wallpaper -
- Edwin Brown (1,652)
You've decided to wallpaper those walls, but what to do about that rough texture? In my experience, you have two basic choices. You can put a liner on the wall first (provided the texture is not TOO rough). This mutes the texture and provides a smooth (relatively) surface to glue paper to. If you... ( added 2 years 315 days ago.) |
3 Tips for Building Decks: Early Stages of Deck Building -
Carlo Morelli (2,994)
Carlo Morelli
Building a deck is an ambitious project. There are many things to take into consideration when planning and building your deck. Often times, the most overlooked parts of the project are those that must occur long before the surface of your deck is constructed! While you may receive many tips on... ( added 2 years 320 days ago.) |
My New Refrigerator is Making Weird Noises -
Donald Grummett (13,962)
Are the sounds from your new refrigerator driving you mad? If you hear an unusual sound try to isolate the source. This alone may lead you to the culprit. It may also lead you to the realization that it is simply an idiosyncrasy of modern refrigeration systems. Modern refrigerators can make a... ( added 2 years 331 days ago.) |
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