GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Ceramic Tiles market. In light of the anticipated economy recovery in the medium term and the ensuing resurgence in construction activity,...
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While well-known in the art circles in and around Madrid, Spain, Javier “Chicho” Lorenzo is making his mark in the United States, first in Brooklyn, New York, currently in Charlottesville, Virginia,...
A person’s choice of flooring goes a long way toward setting the atmosphere in a home. Beautiful wood floors and plush carpet are two styles of flooring that many people enjoy, but they can also be...
Bamboo Styles has seen sales almost double since last spring, when it decided to shift its emphasis from yoga attire to baby clothing and bamboo sheets. Bamboo sheet sales have been boosted by...
Essex based white goods supplier Big Appliances has had some outstanding cookers in its time – but none so fine as the gloriously colourful range of Falcon range cookers it’s currently stocking. For...
Mold is a toxic and ugly problem. The living fungus requires a few essential elements to thrive in your home. Here are some kitchen remodel tips to keep your dinner parties lichen free...Read More
Hiring a home remodeling contractor is a serious decision. This article offers tips on hiring a contractor for your home remodeling project...Read More
Lighting greatly affects the use and mood of any room. This article discusses the two main types of lighting and how to use them to achieve certain looks...Read More
Remodeling a home should not be taken lightly. A homeowner should weigh the facts and figures of what the remodeling will do to ultimate value of the home before spending a lot of money on home improvements...Read More
Developing a basic plan to stick with throughout the remodeling process will ensure the most desired outcome. Follow important steps to hire a professional contractor and develop a relevant budget...Read More
Home remodeling can be a momentous decision for any homeowner, but is not always as complex and time consuming as it sounds. Simple steps in remodeling can turn a home completely around, while complex steps can be easily planned and executed...Read More
Attached is a Youtube vid of a stair I'm working on. The vid is intended for the homeowner but I thought some of you may get a kick out of it as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r2vzn2su9...Read More
IRC says 1-1/4" max per the pic, attached. Using a 1" tread with full bullnose, this gives a 3/4" "flat" under, for cove, scotia, or ogee molding. I know we're talking about tiny fractions here, but why not always go to the max of 1.25 inches...Read More
I'm considering buying a 16" wood handled Stiletto titanium hammer with either a 12 or 14 ounce head. I'd be interested in opinions from anyone who owns this hammer why one weight is superior to the other for finish work...Read More
Hey Guys,
I wanted to offer a response to Gary Katz letter published in this months (august 2010) issue of JLC regarding my story about "Fast Jobsite joinery" that was featured in the 4/10 issue Tool Box. JLC is not taking responses to this letter...but I feel I owe it to the readers to put my.....Read More
longish but bear with it
i set a door lining last week (jambs and head) for a pair of double doors to swing into a lobby
yesterday the client changed his mind and wants the doors swung outwards.
the doors arrived last thing yesterday. no problem there except the oak for the crossover.....Read More
I'm about to build a couple of pocket door frames from scratch and wanted to see if I could get any suggestions from the experts that might help.
I've installed a bunch of prefab frames and knockdown kits but this is the first time I've done it from scratch.
During the frame up, I built the.....Read More
I know many of you are using Laser Measuring devices, like the Hilti, Bosch, Stabila, etc.
And I'm REALLY curious.
Would you want and be willing to pay a premium for a Top Of The Line Tool that does EVERYTHING?
Or would you want and prefer to pay less for a Down-and-Dirty tool that just.....Read More
I have a client who wants one. Her son said it would get too hot for the wine and be bad for it. I have no idea as I do not drink wine. I have seen wine racks above fridges before but have not heard whether or not it is a good idea or not. Any body here care to comment...Read More
I found out that he lives in greenville SC and so yesterday when I was driving back from atlanta I called him and we meet up for lunch.
Here are pics... I gave him an autographed beadboard. but I learned something from him.. as he was showing me his truck set up he was telling me about the.....Read More
Heading down to SC for the Schluter class this month. It has been a long time coming, but finally my schedule, finances and everything else are all working out with their class schedule. Timing could'nt be better as I have my 1st complete Schluter shower coming up right after I get back from the.....Read More
Not sure if this should be here or in exterior detail...
I've got to check out a job later in the week replacing a bathroom window with glass block. Don't know if its in the wet area or not yet, or the size. Pretty sure it is a block home cause its just around the corner from my house.
.....Read More
ive done every thing as far as every type of tile on the market and come across a customer that wants travertine tile for a backspash and was wanting to know what type of grout would be better for that type of stone with out damaging the surface .........epoxy or none sanded ????...Read More
I have a client that wants to tile over a wood deck with typical construction (2x6 redwood decking).
The house is in a high fire danger area and he wants a fireproof deck surface.
I am very skeptical that I could do a job that would hold up. I think I remember a thread that dealt with a.....Read More
Hi. New to the forum.
This is a DIY project on a house we've had just a couple years. I will be sealing the grout on a 200 square foot second floor tile deck, installed over a membrane about six years ago. Water has seeped under the tiles during the last rainy season (SF Bay Area) but appears.....Read More
Just to fill yall in.... I have done about the last 10 showers that our company has had out of the Kerdi system. We have gotten so busy that I am not going to be able to catch the next two showers. I have a call in to the guy that was doing our work before I started using Kerdi.
He builds a.....Read More
Hi, customer wants nuheat. Odd shaped bathroom, Supplier recommends the cable system. I have used the mat system successfully many times never the cables. There is a $400 price difference between the cable and custom mats. Customer wants me to estimate my installation cost of installing the cables.....Read More
Just wanting some feed back to see if anyone has gotten a chance to use the new kerdi board. If so can you let me know if your likes/dislikes. I am hoping to make it to another schluter seminar this fall if I get the chance. None of my suppliers are selling it yet. Thanks for the feedback...Read More
Guys I have a question about the setting of small or mosaic floor tiles. I just looked at a job and it has an old style herringbone tile that needs to come up so we can replace the pipes which are set in the concrete subfloor. As I look at the floor I have to wonder about the grout that I see. It.....Read More
A new home that we are building for our client has a stone-tiled steam shower in the master bath that is about 4'x5'. The tile setters installed 8 mil poly sheeting on the framing, cement backer board, and then a black rubberized coating before setting the tile. There are 2 glass walls, 1 exterior.....Read More
