When Can You Seal After Grouting Tile?

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Grout sealer applied to newly installed tile grout helps to protect the grout from wear, dirt and water to keep it strong and looking its best for years to come. Before the application of the sealant, however, the grout must be allowed to dry and cure. Curing time can vary depending on the type of s

How to Tile a Wood Tabletop

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Many wood tabletops become damaged and worn over time. A great way to renew the table and give it fresh life is to tile the top. Tile is an easy solution to worn table tops. Homeowners can tackle this project in a weekend. The result will be a unique table with tons of character and plenty of life t

How Is Lumber Heat Treated?

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Purpose of Heat TreatingHeat treating is used to eliminate pests which may be found in softwoods and hardwoods that have been cut into lumber. The main pests which are targeted by heat treating are the pinewood nematode and the Asian long-horned beetle, though other pests are eliminated...

Sizing up a Bi-Fold Door to the Frame

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How to Install Ceramic Baseboard Trim

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Ceramic baseboard trim is made from base tiles set side-by-side with a gap between each to create a grout line. One edge of the base tile has a flared out edge. The base tile is always set with the flared edge facing down towards the floor. This flare out gives the effect of the tile blending with

The Best Grout Line Size for a Shower Floor

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The size of the grout line you leave between the tiles on your new bathroom floor will depend largely on the size and shape of your tiles. While you can make your grout lines larger or smaller to fit your personal taste, there are some standard guidelines for sizing the grout lines so your tile floo

How to Apply Polyurathane to a Hard Wood Floor

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The final step to finishing a hardwood floor is adding polyurethane. This clear varnish hardens to create a barrier between the porous wood and any liquid spills that cause spots, as well as protecting against everyday wear and tear. It is essential to apply polyurethane to a floor correctly, as a l

How to Install Slate Flooring in a Bathroom

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Slate is a kind of layered stone that has a textured look when cut into the form of floor tiles. As with all natural stone tiles, they're harder to work with than ceramic, as you need a wet saw to make the cuts, but the result can be well worth the extra effort. For bathrooms, the tiles have to be s

Wood Shelving Projects for Wall Using Posts

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Build your own shelves with wood, a renewable resource.wood image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comWood shelving projects represent a great way to reuse salvaged wood or build economically using cheap lumber from the home improvement store. If you want to use wood posts and affix wood...

DIY: How to Install Kitchen Cabinets

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Kitchen cabinets can be installed in a number of ways and kitchens, and hiring a professional isn't always necessary. It will take a decent amount of knowledge of how to hang and use tools for these purposes, but this is common with any do-it-yourself project of this nature.

How to Remove Storm Window Panels

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Storm windows save energy by trapping an insulating layer of air between the main windows and the outdoors. They often are single-pane panels that fit over the outside of a home's regular windows. Storm windows are mainly used on older homes with single-pane windows. Although a far cry from modern e

How to Recycle Shutters

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Shutters are an attractive way to decorate the outside and inside of your house. If you have extra shutters that are not in use or if you are taking down some shutters, don't throw them away. Instead, reuse them. With a little work and creativity, you can easily transform them into attractive decora

Green Living Uses for Wood Chips

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Wood chips can be reused in many ways around the home and garden.wood chips image by robert mobley from Fotolia.comWood chips can be recycled in numerous ways around the home and garden. Whether using wood chips as mulch, creating garden pathways, cooking or heating, reusing wood chips is...

How to Plan the Front Porch to Family Room

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Whether you're planning a remodel, redecorating or building a new home, plan carefully to design a pleasant, functional and appealing transition from your front porch to your family room. This part of your house often provides the first impression for many visitors, so you want it to be inviting. Al

How to Glue Copper to Wood

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Copper is a type of metal that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity and is often used for electrical wiring. Gluing copper to wood is similar to gluing any other type of metal to wood. The most important step is the surface preparation.

How to Do Hinges for Kitchen Cabinets

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Hanging new doors for your cabinets can change the appearance of your kitchen completely. New doors are usually pretty cheap and you can hang them yourself. You can buy new doors online or you can go to a building supply store or a cabinet shop.

How to Make a Sheet Metal Condensate Drain Pan

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Sheet metal condensate drain pans have a variety of uses, but have one main purpose--to prevent condensate water from dripping into areas where it is not desired. The condensate pans are used in home air conditioning systems, under vertical duct risers that run to the roof and even under water heate

How to Choose Chairs for Your Living Room

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Preparation for Pouring a Concrete Foundation

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A concrete foundation is a durable, permanent base capable of withstanding extreme changes in weight, temperature, pressure and weather conditions. The first step in planning a concrete foundation is choosing the correct location; once the concrete is poured, it cannot be moved. Preparing the ground

How to Tile Before Installing the Kitchen Cabinets

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Remodeling or installing a new kitchen is a lengthy and often time-consuming process. Different elements of the kitchen need to be installed in the proper order. If you install your kitchen cabinets first, it will be difficult to install a tile floor. Install the tile floor in your kitchen before yo