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Must Choose Deck Colors for a Gray House

May 7, 2022

10 Must-Choose Deck Colors for a Gray House

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.

Sand Dollar Color

August 10, 2022

What Color is Sand Dollar? How to Use It In Home Decor

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.

Standard Sliding Patio Door Sizes

July 31, 2022

Standard Sliding Patio Door Sizes and Guidelines

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.

Cabinet handle sizes

July 19, 2022

Cabinet Handle Sizes and Guidelines (with Drawings)

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.

parts of a washing machine

May 6, 2022

Parts of a Washing Machine Explained (with a 3D Diagram)

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.

Mid Century Front Door Colors to Bring Flair to Your Entrance

July 14, 2022

9 Mid-Century Front Door Colors to Bring Flair to Your Entrance

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.

Best Paint Colors for Front Doors

October 17, 2022

5 Recommended Paint Colors for Front Doors

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.

Best Paint Colors for Dark Floors

October 20, 2022

Paint Colors for Dark Floors (5 Best Options)

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.

Best Paint Colors for a Red Brick House

July 8, 2022

11 Brilliant Paint Colors for a Red Brick House

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.

Ornament Sizes

July 5, 2022

Ornament Sizes and Guidelines (with Drawings)

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.

Standard Gas Line Size for Stove

August 1, 2022

Standard Gas Line Size for Stove

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.

Standard Tub Drain Size

October 28, 2023

Standard Tub Drain Size and Guidelines

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.