Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

What Color Goes with Espresso Furniture
| Updated July 8, 2022 | Published May 24, 2022

Here we will show you some great examples of the most compatible colors that go with espresso furniture so you can get a better idea of color combinations. Let’s get started!

Should a Sliding Barn Door Cover Trim
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If you are installing a barn door or converting a regular doorway into a barn door, then you may not have considered what to do with the existing trim. Here we will look at considerations to think about when planning a barn door installation, including whether a barn door should cover the trim.

Shutter Sizes
| Updated August 8, 2022 | Published May 23, 2022

External shutters can add a chic country cottage vibe to a home, adding personality to a property that might otherwise look bland or uninteresting. External shutters are purely decorative; however, their size is important if you want them to look authentic and properly finished. Here we look at the standard size for shutters and how to measure them for your own home.

Staple Size for Carpet
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published May 23, 2022

The minimum size of staple for installing carpet is half an inch, but staples that are bigger than this can also be used, with 9/16-inch staples also being a popular size.

How to Paint a Roll Up Garage Door
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If you have a roll-up garage door, you might be wondering if this needs to be approached in a different way than painting a regular garage door. Here we look at the process you will need to follow to properly painting a roll-up garage door.

Patio Slab Sizes
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published May 22, 2022

Building codes require that concrete patio slabs be at least 3 and a half inches, but the standard depth of a concrete patio slab is 4 inches.This ensures that the patio is strong enough that it won’t crumble but not so thick that it will use unnecessary concrete and increase the cost of the project.

How to Keep People from Walking into a Glass Door
| Updated September 16, 2022 | Published May 21, 2022

Glass doors are a sought-after architectural element in both commercial and residential buildings because they allow light to stream through a space, creating the feel of a brighter, more open, and airy space. Glass doors also look very modern and minimalist, which can elevate the style of a building.

Fascia Board Sizes
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 21, 2022

A fascia board is a piece of horizontal board that is fixed in place along the end of a home’s roof eaves at the rafters. Traditionally a fascia board will be made from solid lumber, but in recent years PVC fascia boards have become more popular because they offer a maintenance-free alternative, and they are typically more affordable.

Carpet Padding Roll Size
| Updated July 17, 2023 | Published May 21, 2022

The standard width of a roll of carpet padding is 6 feet, and typically a roll will contain a length of 45 feet. This means that one standard roll of carpet padding will cover a space measuring 270 square feet.

Candle Sizes
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published May 21, 2022

Here we look at the various types of candles that are available and the sizes they typically come in. Please find below a diagram that illustrates the common sizes of various candle types. 

Best Draft Excluders For Doors to Keep Your Home Comfortable
| Updated October 21, 2022 | Published May 21, 2022

Is your air conditioner unable to keep your room warm or cool? The reason for this is most probably the draft that enters your home from underneath the doors. To keep your home free from uncomfortable drafts and outside noise, consider a door bottom seal. By draft proofing your entrance doors, you no longer have to worry about the heat escaping your home.

Do Carpet Installers Include Moving Furniture
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published May 20, 2022

The answer to this is not quite as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ and for this reason, it is important that you discuss with your carpet fitters beforehand what they are prepared to do.