Asbestos is a type of silicate mineral that was used heavily in decades past to create many different kinds of building materials, including floor tiles. Now, however, the health risks associated with accidentally inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers are well known, and homeowners are becoming incr

Installing tile is relatively simple. With proper planning and preparation, there are typically no major issues. The hardest part of the project is cutting tiles for a drain or to fit around a pipe. The precision necessary for a cut where the edges are masked by the drain flanges requires more exact

The "R-value" of an insulation material is a measure of how well it resists heat transfer. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. All insulation products are marked with a per-inch R-value. Multiply this by the number of applied inches to get the R-value of installed...

Excess grout on the surface of tile will eventually harden and form a grout haze. This will make the tile look dirty and prevent it from shining. With some work, grout haze can be removed. Clean the grout as soon as possible, because it will cure over the course of several weeks and may eventually b

Barns are one of the most common types of renovated properties on farms and ranches. Most barns are built with stalls downstairs and an additional tack room as well as a hayloft on the upper story of the building, allowing for multiple types of remodeling to take place. Converting a stall barn into

Vinyl floors are an attractive and economical flooring alternative to expensive stone tiles or hardwood floorboards. Like any other flooring they can become damaged over time, developing dents, tears, holes and other damage. And like any other flooring material, vinyl sheet flooring can be repaired,

Planting around a pool can present a number of challenges. Growers must consider such factors as the plants' possible exposure to chemically treated water and several hours of harsh sunlight that is reflected from the water. Additionally, extensive root growth and insects can also present problems.

Use your old barn wood for various projects.Barn Wood Background image by ryasick from Fotolia.comReclaiming old barn wood is good for the environment and perfect for home décor. The wood has history, lots of character and lasts forever. It makes attractive accent pieces and can...

Examine the concrete floor in your basement to determine the best method for installing carpet there. Moisture accumulation on the floor is one of the biggest problems that homeowners face when installing basement carpeting. Several methods use materials that act as moisture barriers to protect carp

Don’t let that hard, stony face intimidate you; a cinder block wall is a great place to anchor a cabinet. Whether you’re remodeling a basement or garage, or just have a spare cabinet and a cinder block, you can quickly mount the cabinet to the block using concrete anchors. Anchors come i

Bifold doors come in many sizes to fit different standard door opening sizes. To determine if your door opening is standard or not, measure the opening's height and width. Take these measurements to your local home builder's supply store. If you have a standard opening, they will have a bifold door

Framing your house is an ambitious yet exciting project. Since the frame is the skeleton or backbone of the house supporting the entire structure, using the proper tools and materials is imperative to have a safe and sound home. There are two basic house framing methods: the platform method (most co

Conserving energy means reducing heat transfer from the inside to the outside of your home. Since heat rises, you may lose costly energy through the roof of your home. By insulating the roof of your attic, you can reduce heat transfer and save money. While installing the insulation isn't difficult,

Standard drywall installations include a metal or plastic corner trim that serves to give the corner a clean, straight finish and protect the soft drywall corner from incidental damage. There are two traditional drywall corner types -- square and rounded, also known as "bullnose." Dents or other dam

There are many choices of granite on the market today for use in tiles and slab counters. Green granites with tight, granular patterns are one of the more popular choices because they work well with a number of wood tones and complementary tile colors. Uba Tuba granite is one of the most frequently

Drywall is one of the most popular materials used in wall construction. It has strength and the ability to be shaped and installed easily. Due to impacts from furniture and other objects you will occasionally get damage to your walls. Damaged corners in a room detract from the appearance and weaken

Pocket doors are a convenient way to provide privacy and security to areas that lack the proper space for traditional hinged doors. A well-installed pocket door should require little in the way of maintenance, but from time to time it may need a little TLC. The simple design of pocket door hardware

You can install tiles on nearly any surface of your home, including walls. Since tiles aren't immune to gravity, you have to use some form of adhesive to glue tiles to the wall. A special tile adhesive, often referred to as tile mastic, is used for this purpose. The proper application of the mastic

Concrete cracks can occur in poured concrete walls as they shrink during the curing process. Other cracks, known as stress cracks, can form when a structure settles or the outside ground shifts. These cracks must be addressed to prevent unwanted things like insects and water from entering your home.

Popcorn ceilings have been installed in households since the late 1950s, and continues to be installed today. Popcorn ceiling is often used by contractors because it's more affordable than painting and it hides ceiling defects. Many people don't like the way popcorn texture ceilings look, and want