Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

How to Dress a Window Without Curtains
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

Here we look at the pros and cons of having curtains installed, along with a number of alternative ways to dress a window without curtains. Here are 7 quick recommendations. 

How Long Does Carpet Installation Take?
| Updated January 18, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

And depending on whether you want furniture and floor removal, how big your project size is, the type of carpet you choose, and how many installation crews you need, it can take from 1 day to several days to finish.

Do Curtains Always Come in Pairs?
| Updated February 2, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

Shopping for curtains can be confusing because sometimes they are sold in pairs, and sometimes they are sold as panels. You’ll need to be able to differentiate between the way curtains are sold in order to make sure you don’t make any costly mistakes and order more curtains than you need or fewer curtains than you need.

What Color to Paint Inside of the Front Door
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

Choosing the paint color for your front door can be a complex task. There is so much to think about, for example, whether the front door color will match the siding, whether it will clash with the neighbor’s house, or whether it will come across as too boring or too bold.

How To Fix A Cracked Door
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 15, 2022

A cracked door, whether it be an interior or exterior door, is a problem for a number of reasons. Serious cracks can weaken the structural integrity of the door, while more minor cracks can lower the energy efficiency of the home, as well as look unattractive.

Sill Plate Replacement Cost
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 15, 2022

The cost of sill plate replacement, on average, is about $100 per linear foot with the total cost being from $10,000 to $30,000.

What Color To Paint A House With An Orange Roof
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 15, 2022

To determine what color to paint a house with an orange roof, you must first pay attention to the undertone of your orange shingles. Some are a warm natural terracotta while others have more of a muted orange or brown tone to them. To help you decide on the right paint color for your house with an orange roof, take a look at our examples below:

Best Chalk Paint Colors for Furniture
| Updated October 20, 2022 | Published May 14, 2022

Upcycling furniture with chalk paint can be a lot of fun if you like to get creative, and it also means you get to have a unique piece of furniture that is stylish and was achieved on a low budget. Here we look at some of the best chalk paint colors available to use on furniture.

Paver Sizes
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published May 13, 2022

The most common sizes of pavers are 8 inches by 4 inches and 9 inches by 6 inches. Their depth is usually 2 inches, 2 ⅜ inches, and 3 ⅛ inches.

Standard night stand sizes
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published May 13, 2022

A standard nightstand should be between 23 inches and 28 inches in height, between 22 and 28 inches in width. It should have a depth of between 14 and 20 inches.

Standard Deadbolt Hole Size
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published May 13, 2022

The standard size for a deadbolt lock is 2 ⅛ inches. This means that a 2 ⅛ inch diameter hole is required for the cross bore in the door, and a 1-inch diameter hole will be needed for the latch bore. Other sizes of deadbolts are available, but the standard size is suitable for most uses.

Standard Keyway Size Chart
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

If you’re looking at standard keyway size charts, you’ll also need to know more about keyways, and how they operate. Learn all about these in this article.