Accessible Solutions: Bath And Toilet Room Plans And ...
There are several types of residential bathrooms and toilet rooms, including master baths, hall baths, and powder rooms. Design requirements for each bathroom type are different, and accessibility requirements may also vary. A homeowner might ... [... more]
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Asbestos In Your Home
Most people exposed to small amounts of asbestos, as we all are in our daily lives, do not develop these health problems. However, if disturbed, asbestos material may release asbestos fibers, which can be inhaled into the lungs. The fibers can ... [... more]
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Home Maintenance Checklist
8. Refrigerator: Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Test them by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the bill out easily, the latch may need to be adjusted or the seal may need to be replaced. In addition, if ... [... more]
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A Panelized Home: Beginning The Finish
If you feel comfortable, you may also be able to find a reasonable contract at your local library. The contract should specifically state what the job entails, the price for the work, the amount of time the job will take, and the terms of ... [... more]
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What Is Asbestos?
Asbestos is not always an immediate hazard. In fact, if asbestos can be maintained in good condition, it is recommended that it be left alone and periodic surveillance performed to monitor its condition. It is only when asbestos containing ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Lead
Lead has long been recognized as a harmful environmental pollutant. In late 1991, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services called lead the "number one environmental threat to the health of children in the United States." ... [... more]
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How To Paint A Room
When finished, stand back and review the work. Check for paint drips on the wall or areas not sufficiently covered. If it all looks great, it’s time to clean up. If there is any paint remaining, take a permanent ink marker and note the name and ... [... more]
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Decorative Wall Stamping And Striping
2) Measure approximately three quarters of the way down on the wall, to determine where the "chair rail" line should be. With a light pencil and a level, measure this area all the way around the room. This way, the top three quarters will be ... [... more]
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Faux Grain Door Finish
To achieve the look of an inlay of lighter wood (in this case, holly), Elaine first created a frame effect brushing around the inside edges of panel with burnt sienna. Using the brush she stippled over the frame a bit to create a burled effect in ... [... more]
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Faux Paint Finishes: Bagging
Looking for a change of scenery? Tired of staring at those same old four walls (or floors or cabinet doors, etc.)? Take the plunge and experiment withone of the many faux finishes you've seen in magazines and on TV. There are a myriad of ... [... more]
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Exterior Painting: Before You Begin
What type of materials make up your home's exterior? Wood? Stucco? Aluminum siding? Vinyl siding? Metal? Brick? You will probably he surprised at the number of different surfaces on your home. Take note of their condition. Are they peeling? ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Remodeling Practices
Protect Occupants from Exposure to Odors and Pollutants. Keep occupants, especially children, away from the work area. Clean up the work site before they return. (Workers should wear proper protection, keep clean, and avoid taking dust home with ... [... more]
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