How to Making Table Tops From Tile

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Tile table tops are ideal for indoor or outdoor dining. They are easy to clean and are resistant to wear and tear. If purchased from a furniture store, they can be costly. But you can make one at home quickly and at a lower cost. And by making your own, you can customize it to fit your tastes and th

How to Build a Hobbit Hole House

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A "Hobbit hole house" is an organic, half-buried hillside home with simple fixtures and a round entryway that was created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his novels about Hobbits. Creating one of these houses is possible by preparing and building most of a small hill with heavy equipment, like a backhoe.

How to Make a Basement Into a Family Room Without Changing the Walls

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The House Beautiful website states that the family room is where you want be with your loved ones. There may not be an area within the main portion of your house to set up as a family room, a room that is solely for family use and not for company. A basement is a great place for a room like this, an

How to Mop a Laminate Wood Floor

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Laminate wood flooring is a close second to authentic hardwood, as the two are similar in appearance, but drastically different in pricing. The laminate has a finished wood print that looks like natural hardwood, and is then finished with a gloss protective layer. By mopping the floors regularly, yo

Do it Yourself Wooden Swings

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Wooden swings are not only more comfortable than metal swings, they are also more durable. A wooden swing can be enjoyed for years. You can create a wooden tree swing suitable for a child or adult. Always supervise children when they are swinging to keep them safe.

How to Care for Unpolished Porcelain Tile

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Unpolished porcelain tile is one of the easiest types of flooring to clean. Daily sweeping, weekly mopping and stain removal are necessary, just like any other type of flooring. However, you must be careful choosing the types of cleaners that can be used. Follow these guidelines on caring for unpoli

How to Fix Splintering Wood Floors

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Anyone who has had the misfortune of getting a wood splinter knows it's not a pleasant experience. When a floor begins to splinter, it needs to be fixed immediately to avoid more damage. Unless a wood floor is rotting and completely falling apart, the reason it is splintering is most likely that it

How to Insert Trim Molding

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Installing trim molding along the base of a wall or anywhere else in the home usually requires several kinds of cuts. The main issue involves the ends of the boards, which either have to travel around inside or outside corners, or stand flush against a wall. Whatever the situation, it's often easies

How to Estimate a Kitchen Remodel

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Kitchens sell houses for a reason. It's the most expensive room to remodel, and homebuyers know it. Remodeling can range from a few hundred dollars, if you're sprucing up the paint and decor, to tens of thousands if you're replacing appliances and countertops. To keep the cost down, use your existin

Parts of a Pendulum Clock

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Pendulum clocks, with their tick-tock sound, can feel like the living heart of a home. But just how they work remains a mystery to most people. Pendulum clocks were invented in the 17th century, before batteries existed or electricity had been harnessed. They run purely on mechanical power supplied

Craftsman 351.233831 Specifications

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The Model #351233831 Craftsman 12-1/2 inch steel construction planer/molder handles lumber up to 5 inches thick and 12 1/2 inches wide. By switching out the knives, it can plane or mold, creating smooth finish lumber or finely curved pieces that match up with floor and ceiling moldings...

TV Repair Tips

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LCD televisions require different service than older analog sets.tv control and tv 3 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comTelevisions are fixtures in most homes, but even the most modern, high-end sets can break down, leading to poor picture quality, distorted audio or a dead set. While...

How to Make a Foldable Table With Hinges

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A basic foldable table is useful for events and functions that require temporary table space. When not in use, it can be stored in a small space until it is needed again. Build the table out of plywood and piping, both of which are available at hardware stores. The surface can be decorated however y

Rectified Porcelain Floor Care

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Porcelain tile is a beautiful and durable material used in flooring for homes and businesses. Rectified porcelain tile refers to tiles that have been finished along the edges with a grinding tool. This allows the tiles to fit together more precisely and requires less grouting. Rectified porcelain ti

How to Match Roof Shingles to House Color

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Designing a home's exterior color palette includes the choice of roof color. Shingles are a special consideration, since their color is not generally a solid but often reflects a composite of colored material that blends to create a single color when viewed from a distance. Additionally, a roof mate

Installing Blown Cellulose Insulation

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Cellulose insulation is a type of blown-in insulation. It is made from recycled newspaper clippings and is environmentally friendly. The insulation is usually blown into an attic to help insulate a house. It will keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This insulation can have high

How to Stop Insulated Metal Windows From Sweating in Winter

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Insulated windows are made to sweat less than windows that are more poorly insulated. However, this can still be a problem with certain types of windows or in homes with excessive amounts of humidity and moisture. Metal windows frames will likely be aluminum. Because aluminum windows can drop in tem

How to Install Vinyl Tile With Grout

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Groutable vinyl tiles seek to offer the best of both worlds: flexible, self-adhering tile with grout to seal them in. Grouting a vinyl tile differs dramatically from grouting a ceramic tile for a few reasons.Vinyl tiles use a special acrylic grout that is able to flex with the vinyl, rat

How to Tear Out a Bathroom for Remodeling

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Tearing out a bathroom before remodeling ensures that you can accomplish the project without halting work to remove the bathtub or any other large fixture. Tearing out a bathroom requires removing all items connected to the walls: the vanity, the sink, the bathtub and the toilet. You do not have to

How to Build Rustic Stairs

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Stairs made of rustic wood or artistic materials can give a high-end mountain chalet more ambiance. Using logs without bark, bears or deer cut from metal for baluster areas and cut stone for flooring that forms landings is becoming more common in vacation homes and lodges. You want to create a set o