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May 7, 2022
Choosing the most attractive deck colors for a gray house is often a stressful task as there are so many varieties of paint and stain colors. The good news is that a gray house can be a neutral backdrop to any deck color, but in order to make your exterior look more elegant, you should think about the most impactful deck color.
August 10, 2022
Sand dollar is a shade of paint available from a number of prominent paint manufacturers, including Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Dunn Edwards. Sand dollars that are not heavily bleached will have a light beige color, while those that have been in the sun for longer can have a color that is closer to white. For this reason, the color of sand dollars can be disputed as anywhere from off-white through to medium beige.
July 31, 2022
The standard height of a patio door is 80 inches. You can find some common width measurements of two-panel sliding patio doors at 60 inches, 72 inches, and 96 inches. For three-panel sliding patio doors, common widths are 108 inches and 144 inches.
July 19, 2022
If you’re looking at investing in new cabinet handles, then the size of them is going to be one of the factors you need to consider. Here we look at the common sizes available and explain handle terminology.
May 6, 2022
Here we look at the anatomy of a washing machine and the role that each one plays in the overall workings of the appliance. You may find this 3D diagram in handy when reading the descriptions of each part of a washing machine.
July 14, 2022
Mid-century modern houses often boast bright, colorful front doors that show off the fabulous exterior design of the house. Colorful doors bring a beautiful contrast to these homes and give them character. To improve your mid-century home’s curb appeal, consider adding flair to your front entry by painting the door an attractive color.
If you are looking for a new paint color for the front door of your home, then you won’t be short of options. The range of colors available for exterior wood and metal paints over the last decade has exploded, and you can now even have paint customized to create the exact color you want to achieve.
October 20, 2022
If you want to paint the walls in a room with dark floors, then you may be thinking about ways you can complement the floor color or ways to decorate that will lighten up the feel in the room. Before you can learn about that colors work best with dark floors, you’ll need to identify the undertones in the floor. Here we look at some of the best paint colors for warm, cool, and neutral-toned dark floors.
July 8, 2022
Red brick houses are popular in ranch-style properties or in historical cities. It can initially be a challenge to find a good paint color for trim, front doors, and window frames on red brick houses, but if you can get to grips with the tones and complimentary colors for your shade of red brick, then you’ll find there are various different colors of paint that can look beautiful on a red brick house.
July 5, 2022
If you are decorating your home, then you might be thinking about investing in some ornaments to make the space look more appealing or add a touch of personality and color. Here we consider standard ornament size and other aspects of ornaments you may be curious about.
August 1, 2022
Understanding the size of gas line you need for your stove is probably going to be the trickiest part of the job since there is no standard size for gas lines, and instead, you need to select a size of gas line that is compatible with the energy required by your stove. Here we look at how to calculate the size of gas line you need to ensure your new stove works as it should and is safe to use.
October 28, 2023
A standardized drain diameter for a bathtub drain is around 1 and a half inches. Non-standard drain diameters such as antique bathtubs and vintage bathtubs will typically have slightly smaller drains measuring 1 ⅜ inch but you can use a reducer washer to fit the 1.5-inch pipework.