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Removing Plaster From an Indoor Brick Wall
Exposed brick walls add unmatched character and charm to both modern and traditional spaces. While handy homeowners are often eager to peel away plaster and reveal brick, the process of exposing this...
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Turning on Hot Water Causes Dripping Noises Behind the Wall
The thought of a leaky pipe is enough to make homeowners lose sleep. Thankfully, dripping noises that are only present when the hot water is on do not necessarily indicate a leak. Knowing what type of...
View ArticleHow to Install Rigid Styrofoam Insulation
Rigid foam insulation, commonly called Styrofoam insulation, is made up of expanded polystyrene, or EPS, panels that are secured to basement walls to increase the wall's R-value. The higher the...
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How to Heat Bathrooms
Converting a frigid bathroom into a warm, cozy space will make the room more comfortable and can help cut your power bill. Simple projects such as sealing air leaks around windows and doors can keep...
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How to Attach Soundproofing Sheets to Walls
Effectively soundproofing a wall requires two things: giving the wall extra mass so that it doesn't vibrate when sound waves hit it and isolating components of the wall from each other so that sound...
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How to Use Anchors for Wall Mounting
Wall anchors, when installed correctly, allow you to safely display art, collectibles and other valuables. Choosing an anchor suited for the surface is half the battle. Two areas where wall anchors are...
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An Easy Way to Clean Wall Sconces
Wall sconces are standalone features that accent artwork or add light to a space. They come in two basic varieties: electric or candle. The electric sconces are installed by electricians and need to be...
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The Best Way to Insulate Side Walls
Proper wall insulation will help keep your home more comfortable, control noise transmission and reduce energy costs. The best insulation method for your walls will depend on the type of wall, location...
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How to Convert a Garage Into a Workshop
Converting a garage into a workshop provides space for car enthusiasts, woodworking hobbyists and anyone else who needs room for his favorite activity. The design and complexity of a garage conversion...
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How to Make a Playhouse Under the Stairs
Children have the power to transform your life. Your love for them can make you feel as if your heart has expanded to twice its normal size, while their seemingly endless collections of toys and...
View ArticleSealing a Bee Hole in an Exterior Wall
Carpenter bees are so-named because they build nests by boring holes in weathered, intact wood -- often the exterior walls and siding of homes and other structures. Carpenter bees can do extensive...
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How to Make a Vent Cover for a Air Conditioner Wall Unit for the Winter
An uncovered wall-unit air conditioner is like an open window to the outside. Window air conditioners can be easily removed during the winter months, but wall units typically are mounted in a more...
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How to Use Regular Fiberglass Insulation on Ductwork
Approximately 20 percent of the air that moves through the ducts in the average home is lost because of poor insulation and air leaks, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. This means you're...
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Fun and Neat Projects Using Old Bricks
Constructing or deconstructing a substantial project sometimes results in loads of leftover bricks. Rather than leaving them in a pile outdoors or getting rid of them entirely, give those bricks...
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How to Make a Building Go Green
When you want to go green with an existing building, you can take steps to reduce environmental impact without making major structural changes. By effectively managing the way a building uses water and...
View ArticleThe Carbon Footprint of a Household
Every day the choices people make about what to eat, what to wear, where to live and how to get around create greenhouse gases. Carbon footprints, measured in tons of carbon emissions per year,...
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Household Pollutants
People tend to think of industrial smokestacks associated with chemical manufacturing and power plants when it comes to pollution, but household pollutants also contaminate and persist in the...
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Wall Sheeting Made of Recycled Paper
Americans recycled more than two-thirds of all paper used in 2011. Recycled paper is repurposed into a variety of products, including wall sheeting or drywall. Despite the availability of recycled...
View ArticleHow Do I Use Solar Power?
Even without converting to a household solar power system, you have plenty of opportunities to use solar power. Simply opening your curtains allows sunlight and warmth into a room. If you have already...
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How to Get Started With Solar Energy
Solar energy, a renewable and nonpolluting source of energy and heat, offers a wide array of benefits, both to the planet and to individual homeowners. It does not emit greenhouse gases or cause harm...
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