Articles for tag: Natural Stone, Tile Installation, Waterproofing

How to Lay Kitchen Counter Tile

If your kitchen already has tiled countertops you will have to remove the existing tile and expose the wooden framework beneath. If you have installed new cabinets or are completely replacing your countertops you will need to lay a wooden framework on top before installing your tiles. Cut a sheet of 1″ plywood to fit ...

Painting Your Basement to Reduce Humidity

Home improvement is a year round job for homeowners. Winter may keep you indoors, but you’re home improvements projects can still continue on. In the following article I will cover the winter friendly home improvement task of painting your basement flooring and walls to eliminate mold, mildew, and humidity problems associated with having a basement. ...

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Waterproof Sheets for Bedwetting

This article discusses the various types of waterproof sheets available for bed-wetting. One thing that needs to be kept in mind as far as managing bed-wetting is concerned is this-even if a person wears diapers to bed they should also cover the bed with a waterproof sheet just in case the diapers leak. The most ...

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How to Waterproof Your Basement

Basements are excellent storage areas or extended living spaces, but when the basement floor shows signs of moisture, waterproofing is a must. Learning how to waterproof your basement does not have to be expensive or complicated – if you do it soon enough. Waterproofing Basements Starts Outside The moisture you may see on your basement ...

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How to Waterproof the Basement Walls

Waterproofing the basement walls requires about three to four days to complete, depending on the size of the basement. The most popular form of application these days is latex-based waterproof paint. Most brands of paint have a five to ten year guarantee, which is reassuring. Since the foundation of the house is made of concrete, ...

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A Few Ideas for Remodeling an Unfinished Basement

Often you do not comprehend the value of the zone underneath your home, your basement and leave it unkempt and unfinished, perhaps with an idea to finish it later as per the space dimension requirements of the house. But there are a number of ways you can use up your basement, like your snug music ...

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How to Insulate Basement Walls

If you have ever thought about finishing your basement and turning it into usable space but were turned off from doing so because the room is too cold or too expensive to heat you may want to consider insulating the walls. What follows is generalized information on how to insulate your home’s basement walls using ...

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Best Umbrella Lesson Plan Ideas for Pre-K Teachers

Are you looking for a way to increase the excitement level during your Pre-K letter “U” lesson plan? If so, I happen to have several ideas that you may find favor with. Each one focuses on umbrellas. Here they are: History and Geography Why not open up your umbrella lesson plan with a bit of ...

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How to Waterproof Your Deck

Is your deck all gray and it does not look as nice as it once did? Have you ever wondered if there was a way to waterproof it so that it lasts longer and does not weather as fast? Did you ever wonder if you could do it yourself without expensive labor? If you answered ...

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A Compare and Contrast of Concrete Basement Constructions

One of the most important decisions for a homebuilder is what type of basement to install. Should it be a concrete block, poured cement, or insulated concrete form basement. There are benefits and drawbacks to each type of basement construction. Determining your current need with the right type of basement construction is critical to the ...