Paving slabs are stones, brick or concrete used as exterior flooring. In most homes, paving slabs are used to create driveways, walkways, outdoor platforms, and patios. Laying paving slabs is by no means an easy task. Creating a simple walkway using pavers is time-consuming and labor intensive. So before taking …
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How to Install Laminate Flooring on The Basement Floor
Laminate flooring is a durable, easy to clean flooring option. It’s fairly cheap and easy to install too. In fact, you can complete an entire room in just one day. Installing laminate flooring does not require fancy tools. You don’t have to hack into something to get the job done. …
Read More »Installing Chain Link Fence in 5 Easy Steps
A chain link fence is a fence made up of galvanized or LLDPE-coated steel wire. Installing a chain link fence is easier because it only has three main components: the post, the chain links, and the gate. Chain link fence is sturdy, practical and installation is fast. In today’s post, …
Read More »All About Outdoor Shower Enclosures: Types, Benefits and Why You Should Get One
An open-air shower is usually located in the backyard, right next to a private pool or a private beach. Sometimes, there is an outdoor shower in campsites, etc. Because open-air showers are located outdoors, users need a certain level of privacy. That’s what outdoor shower enclosure is for. An outdoor …
Read More »8 Design Ideas to Maximize Under-Stair Space
Wondering how to dress up the under-stair area of your home? Some homeowners leave the under-stair area alone for fear of “overcrowding” the space. This isn’t true at all. You’d be surprised how the under stair can add elegance and functionality in your living space. In today’s post, we are …
Read More »Safe Ways to Remove Snakes in the Pool
In North America, there is approximately 120 species of snakes. And it’s not uncommon for one to end up in your property. Of the 120 snake species, 17 of them are poisonous. So if you do find one lurking in your home, do not approach it without the right tools. …
Read More »A Step-By-Step Guide on Installing a Bathtub or Shower Door
Usually, installation of bathtub or shower door is best left to professionals. But if you have basic understanding on the process of installing this door, you can do it on your own. In fact, installing a bathtub or shower door won’t take days. Below is a systematic guide on how …
Read More »Improving Home Security Straight From the Experts
How safe is your home? You might think door locks and a security system is enough to protect your home. But a determined burglar has a way of dodging most security measures. 99 times of a hundred, thieves are able to enter a home through windows and doors. If your …
Read More »Aerogel: The Future of Home Insulation
Aerogel is a porous, synthetic material developed by the US space agency, NASA. Also known as “frozen smoke,” aerogel is derived from silica. Aerogel has an interesting back story too. It was developed as a bet between two chemists. The chemists knew that jellies are made from pectin dissolved in …
Read More »Set a Basic DIY Kit: 7 Tools and Products for Home Improvement Projects
Love good at-home projects? The best way to start any project is to have the right tools. A DIY kit should contain all-around tools that will help you chase after ambitious home improvement projects. Don’t have any idea where to start? In today’s post, we are listing down all the …
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