Molderizer.com, a mold help and product related website, recently announced it's new green 'mold remediation product' to assist mold professionals and mold consumers to get rid of black...
After many months of waiting, SofasAndSectionals.com proudly announces the addition of the Summerlin Sofa Collection by Lane Furniture. This collection also features select units that are available...
The House Designers and ENERGY STAR present the 3rd Annual Green House Plan Competition, where the leading residential designers and architects in the U.S. will submit original, cutting-edge...
To celebrate a fantastic 2011 year room service 360° decided to thank their fans and run a giveaway contest on Facebook for one of their top selling products.
House of Jerky and Sweets has recently opened in Dahlonega, GA. The store is filled with all types of Jerky including: Buffalo, Wild Boar, Salmon, Venison, Alligator, Turkey, and several flavors of...
The designer furniture brand LIOGY, specialists in "facedown furniture," announces the market launch of LIOLU; an exclusive chaise lounge for children that makes learning, reading and...
Universal Display is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Corn Board Manufacturing, Inc. and the use of CornBoard™ in its HOS™ (Home Organization Solutions) product line to be manufactured in...
Mold Contractors are faced with legal battles if mold remediation projects are not completed correct the first time around. A new green mold remediation product by Molderizer.com has been released to...
PA Home Builders Chase Building Group were presented with a 2012 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award by the Bucks-Mont Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) at an...
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
I know the long members here will remember Lou. I received some great news today that long time JLC member Lou Miller posted for the first time in over two years on the WoodNet forum. So what is the big deal about a return to internet forums for Lou Miller? Lou had, what he thought was, terminal.....Read More
OY...but what prybars are in your stash.
I think I may need to look online for one and or buy one and grind her down...
Looking for more a wrecking 24 & 36" bar with the pry side actually being usable to wedge in and pry. All the ones locally have big honking heads......Read More
On one of my remodels I have an elevated floor (1")adjacent to a hallway. There is a threshold at a door way that seperates the 2 areas. The existing baseboard is super cheesy small colonial base with stop mold in place of shoe. I didnt want to carry it through the door way because its ugly and it.....Read More
What is the most complicated stair you've done? I've built a few interesting ones, but this one might take the cake. It was "designed" by an architect but I figured out all the details in Sketchup and our carpenters built it...Read More
I was privileged to work in an older house in the area that had suffered only minor damages of the last hundred years or so and was awed by the woodwork. I wanted to share it so others could also appreciate it. I found a date of 1903 written on the plaster in the attic stairwell that I only.....Read More
Wondering if any of you sketchup gurus would be willing to give me a hand? The idea is to build a coffered ceiling between the two beams in the picture in order to try and make the beams look like they belong there.
This will be the 1st coffered ceiling I have built. I'm pretty certain I can.....Read More
looked at a kitchen that has 2 cabinets next to the stove with the thermal foil coming off them. I am guessing the gap between the stove and door should have been a bit more but it may just be the nature of this type of install. Anyway I was asked if there was a way to solve the issue and did not.....Read More
Last year, my parents downsized from the house I grew up, to a smaller transitional bungalow built in the late 30's. Real cute house and its perfect for them, and fits nicely with their vintage eclectic style.
I designed them a cool mantel a few months ago and they gave me complete freedom. I.....Read More
I know they shouldn't really be in the same sentence but there you have it. Finishing up a tricky (for me) install.
The install looks fine, and acceptable but ended up with larger variations in the grout lines than I intended (to make up for irregularities in the artisan tile and stone)
I know.....Read More
I was recently asked to look at a shower with cracked grout. After removing some loose grout Ifound 1/2 hardiebacker installed over 1/2 greenrock. I have not encountered this before,I was wondering if anyone else had...Read More
Can i get some reviews on the noble seal thin set system,compared to the traditional full mortar bed.has anyone used the pre slope seems like a decent idea compared to felt,lathe,and 3-4 bags sand topping mix for a 5x5 shower.Its about $90.00 for 60"x60".R...Read More
I have a project that will require to tile over the floor (only) of a Shower Pan.
The shower is made of separate pieces of Corian. The pan is Corain, The threshold is Corian. The three walls are Corian sheets. Bottom surface of shower is unsightly and chipped but solid. Ripout just will be.....Read More
Would anybody have worries about installing hardi board or dura rock with thinset over osb board?and or mortar bed for shower directly on osb.I would think if your mix is not too wet there wouldnt be a problem.Any input appreciated.R.C...Read More
Hi,
I'm new to the forum. I've done several tiling jobs before, and I"m now in the process of making my backsplash out of 3x6 inch noce tumbled travertine subway tiles. I bought Dupont color enhancer sealer from Lowes to seal the tiles because we want the wet look of the tile, but I really only.....Read More
I finally got around to getting my bathroom and shower tiled. Tried a new guy because ever other tile sub I've used has been horrible. It all turned out alright, but I noticed one minor issue before the shower ever saw water. It looked to me like the drain wasn't the lowest point in the shower.....Read More
When someone says their product will work for "minor movement" how much is that?
(your opinion of what is minor movement) 1/100" ? 1/16" ? 1/4" ? what --give a number that you think...Read More
I am a contractor and have subs build plenty of showers for my projects. What I notice is that some times the sub install the walls tiles before the mud pan and other subs do the mud pan then the wall tiles and then the floor tiles and even other do the mud pan, floor tiles and then wall tiles.
.....Read More
I know ditra is the gold standard for fully exposed water areas, but what about floor tile underlayment. I did a half bath 2 yrs ago with 1/4hardi over a solid subfloor, and now has a slight "crunch" when you walk on it, but there are no cracks in the grout or tile( fortunately nobody notices but.....Read More
