Category : Architecture : Home & Garden

How to Lay Pebble Tile Floors

Architecture
Whether you are trying to design a zen bathroom or you just want a floor that massages your feet as you walk, pebble tiles can be the answer. Made from water-smoothed stones, pebble tiles are mounted together on mesh sheets which interlock with one another on all four sides. Putting together a pebbl

How to Store Lids

Architecture
If you have several plastic kitchen containers, you probably know what its like to open the cabinet and be bombarded by a barrage of ownerless plastic lids. Plastic lids for these type of storage containers are thin, difficult to stack and have a slick surface, making it tough to keep them organized

How to Nail a Hardwood Floor

Architecture
Remodeling a home has long been an exciting yet challenging process. One of the most noteable features of a home from the moment you enter the door is the flooring. Hardwood flooring can offer a wide range of feeling from contemporary to rustic, and it can make the room feel warm and cozy. There are

Construction Framing Ideas

Architecture
New framing ideas save money and save energy.first floor framing image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comThe "balloon" or "stick framing" used in most modern, low-rise construction originated in the 1830s when mass-produced metal nails became available. Builders today use many of the original...