Category : Architecture : Home & Garden

How to Paint Faux Brick

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Exposed brick walls can be quite attractive in homes, but is often too expensive to add in renovations. You can create the appearance of a brick wall with a faux paint job, resulting in a surface that you can paint over if you ever get tired of it. This technique is not complicated, but it will take

How do I Cut Elk Shingles?

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GAF Materials Corporation manufactures residential roofing shingles under the brand name Elk. Roofing shingles offer interior home space protection from weather conditions by blocking entry into areas vulnerable to weather damage. Roofing shingles come in a particular size and require cutting in ord

Urethane Floor Projects

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Urethane is a good product for protecting floors.textur - kieselwand image by Mirko Raatz from Fotolia.comUrethane floor finishes protect many kinds of flooring from stains and spills that could cause chemical reactions. The most common flooring materials that urethane protects are wood...

Parts of a Beverage Fountain

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Beverage fountains comprise a number of moving and non-moving parts. These fountains get a lot of use -- in restaurants, schools, hospital dining rooms and workplaces -- and parts can wear out or become damaged, requiring replacement.Pump, Carbinator & DispenserA beverage fountain's pump...

Solar Roof Installation

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Solar roof installation has become mainstream. Solar energy lowers your electric bill while protecting the environment. New manufacturing methods have created attractive and durable solar roofing. Solar shingles can be integrated into asphalt-shingled or metal-covered roofs and installed at the same

How to Cut Carpet Tiles

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Carpet tiles are an perfect do-it-yourself project and are ideal for rejuvenating a small area such as a bathroom, utility room or foyer. If you're installing carpet tiles in your home, you may be stymied when it comes to cutting the tiles. But it's not too difficult to cut them. You can learn the p

Tile Kitchen Countertop Ideas

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Tile can be used on any countertop.man in his kitchen image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.comOne of the least expensive and most decorative ways to create a countertop in your home is to use tile. Many types of tile can be used successfully on a countertop, whether the design is modern...

Bay Window Drapery Ideas

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Since bay windows extend out from the wall of the house some, it makes an unusual window for regular curtains. However, because bay windows cannot use traditional window treatments, this gives you an opportunity to use your imagination and create a custom window treatment for your home. Choose from

Cheap Green Building Methods

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Make cordwood homes with debarked wood logs.wood image by globus80 from Fotolia.comInexpensive green building methods are eco-friendly in that they primarily use natural resources and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. For the builder or owner on a budget, implementing these...

How to Remodel a Closet Door

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If you wish to change the look and feel to a room, remodel the closet door. You don't have to remodel the entire room to change the room's appearance. When considering how to remodel your closet door, take the rooms décor and decorating style into account--for example, if your room has red, b