Backer boards are commonly installed behind or underneath ceramic tile and natural stone installations in your home. They come in various sizes and are quite similar in construction, to a drywall. If you are planning to work on a tile or natural stone project, knowing the proper information and tools will make your backer board ...
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Cleaning a bathroom extractor fan
Extractor fans or commonly known as exhaust fans are usually installed in the ceiling to provide ventilation. Usually extractor fans are widely used in bathrooms that do not have windows. This fan allows heat and humidity to escape the bathroom when a hot shower is running and getting rid of unpleasant odors at the ...
Using reclaimed wood for flooring
Reclaimed wood can be used to produce beautiful wood flooring in your house and at the same time contributing to the green effort for recycling. You can build reclaimed wood flooring by yourself or use one of the companies that are selling this wonderful product to achieve gorgeous floors. You can also reduce landfills waste, ...
Building an eco-friendly roof
Germany, United Kingdom and Scandinavian are among countries that use eco-friendly roofing which contains actual vegetation because it saves the owners up to 50 percent in heating, cooling and insulation costs over time. Although, there are many different types of eco-friendly roofing, few are as good and beautiful for the environment such as the \'Living ...
Installing a stair starting step
The simple and effective method of decorating your stairway is to install starting step on it. Most people love to decorate their stairway with just about anything. Having a stair starting step is the way to go. Essentially, a starting step is a piece of woodwork that covers the rough framing of the stairway. They ...
Why do you need a solar electric fence
A solar-powered fence is the answer for your traditional wire fence when they no longer deters wild animals. The sun is the main and only source for the fences to power up, so you don\'t have to use AC outlet. Although, it\'s solar powered, they still provide enough electric shock to stay the wild animals ...
Installing a bathroom fan
Cleaning your exhaust fan
Why do you need a Salt Water Pool
The most common way to keep swimming pool water clean is by using chlorine to prevent harmful bacteria and algae growth. However, there are now many alternatives to liquid chlorine. One such example is salt water pools, where by salt water chlorination system is used to convert salt naturally into chlorine to keep water clean. ...
Installing Salt Water Softener
The water that flows through our pipes might be hard water which leaves a film of dissolved calcium and magnesium on your plumbing. To solve this problem, salt water softeners can be installed to the main pipe that allows water to flow into the house. Salt water softeners do exactly what their name implies; they ...
Installing a Water Cistern Pump
Unlike water cisterns that are fixed onto roofs, water cisterns that are placed above the ground do not have gravity to help pull the water down to enter your home plumbing. Therefore, if you have an above-ground water cistern, you will have to install a pump to allow water to flow into your home plumbing. ...
Recycling Bottles
In the United States alone, nearly 13 million of glass jars and bottles are recycled every day but not all of them can be recycled. Some of the items that can be recycled include soda bottles, food containers, beer, wine, and liquor bottles, and juice containers. These recycled items can be recycled whether through curbside ...
Recycling bags
Recycling has become the necessity in sustaining our environment and also reduces all the wastefulness that always ends up in our landfill. Getting yourself and your household member to use recycling bags is one of the ways to help the environment. The recycling bags can either be placed in your garage or by the back ...
Using Candle Wax to Make New Candles
You can make creative gifts from candle wax which has already dripped off another candle and create a unique brand new candle along with scented, colourful or just a simple one. Reusing old candles can save money and is also a good project to do with your children. Below are some of the tips and ...
Using Coffee Grounds as Fertilizer
Trees around us require good care in order to boost their growth. This can be achieved with an annual or biannual fertilizer which helps them reach full potential and grow much faster. Trees require nitrogen, phosphate and potash to enable them to flourish. By using coffee grounds which are organic materials that provide natural fertilizers ...
