Category Archives: Home Improvement

Installing Earth-Friendly Ceramic Tiles

Earth-friendly ceramic tiles are easy to be installed and great for the environment. If you are planning to replace the peel and stick floor tiles with earth-friendly ceramic tiles. Here are the steps to do it.Things that you need:Ceramic tilestile spacerschalktrowelmortarmetal transition stripstraight boardtile cutter/wet saw or water sawtile nippersgrouttowelsspongesbucket of waterSteps:First, take the measurement ...

Reusing your old carpets

You notice that you just have stacks of old carpets at your home and don\'t know how to reuse it. Don\'t throw your old carpets instead you can make something new out of them. Here are three inexpensive and easy crafty ideas to do to reuse your old carpets.Things that you need:Old carpetduct tapevaseutility knifesturdy ...

Removing a bathroom fan

Don\'t bother yourself by trying to fix the old ceiling exhaust fan in your bathroom if it is already making strange noises or not working anymore. You can always find a new ceiling fan which is easy to install and affordable to replace the old one. The tip is to buy a new exhaust fan ...

Refinishing your Bathtub

When your bathtub starts to start show its age, you can refinish it to make it look new again. Sometimes, you may also remove hairline stains by refinishing your bathtub, but before you do, make sure that those stains are not cracks which may indicate that you might have to replace your entire bath tub. ...

Re-caulking your Bathtub

The caulk around your bathtub is important to keep water from sipping through any gaps in the joint and resulting in mildew and mould. Forget the fact that you may not see these unsightly and unwanted mildew or mould, but some species of moulds are harmful to humans as they may release poisonous gasses. If ...

Installing your Bathtub

Installing a bathtub by yourself can be hard, especially if you don’t have anyone else to help you. This is because bathtubs, even the light-weight ones, are all generally very heavy and big-sized. Not only that, you will also have to estimate and consider the size of your bathroom space to make sure that you ...

Dealing a plant with root ball

You will have to bury a root ball no matter what type of plants that you will plan to grow. Whether you are planting fruits or ornamental trees, most of them contain a root ball or system of roots with attached soils. It supports the health of the tree. In order to provide suffice nourishment ...

Types of Air Conditioner Filters

Maintenance on the air conditioner filters need to be done regularly, they are changed for every 2 to 3 months depending on the usage of the air conditioning system. Do not wait for dust to settle inside your filter and this is very important in ensuring that you and your family can breath clean air ...

What is a Portable Air Conditioner

Normally, portable air conditioners (also known as "windowless" air conditioners) consist of a console unit which can be moved around easily and it costs a little bit more than the window units, plus it also uses up more energy. Usually, the console unit is designed with 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 ...

Recharging a Room Air Conditioner

If you notice that your room air conditioner is not cool, maybe it is time for the unit to be recharged with refrigerant (can be purchased at your local hardware store) and also clean the unit. You can do the task on your own and refer to the user manuals for guidance or you can ...

Buying the Right-Size Air Conditioner

It does not mean that if you buy a bigger air condition, it is going to give you more comfort. If the unit is too large, most of the time it will wastes a lot of energy and as for a unit which is too small sometimes it does not accomplish the task of providing ...

Recycling Old bricks

Nowadays, brick recycling is starting to be popular and people have become more conscious about recycling them. Used bricks are being much sought after due to its unique and aged look, plus it also has historic appeal. Below is some of the information which is useful for recycling old bricks.What you need: Recycle old bricks New bricks ...

Building an Air Conditioner from a Cooler

During the summertime where it is normally hot and humid, you really need something that can cool you off for instance by using a regular air conditioner (if you have one) or make one yourself from a few household items together with a cooler. In order to build an air conditioner from a cooler, below ...

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