How did it get in? Probably the same way that you did, through the door. How can you stop, or at least reduce, the noise? You can wear noise-canceling headphones, sure, but then you might not hear what you want to hear. Soundproofing a door can be accomplished by a low-tech hack or a fairly involved procedure and can be inexpensive or pricey, with a range of options in between....
If a bedroom feels less than serene, maybe it’s time for a refresh. Make a list of reasons why it’s not working, then ask yourself what you hope to accomplish: Perhaps it’s more closet space or a better lighting plan. Are you considering minor updates (new paint color and carpet), or a bigger project, such as turning an unused attic into a master suite or creating a storage-packed kids’ room with built-in bunks?...
How Dry Wells Work Stormwater can cause costly flooding and damaging erosion to properties. To prevent this, downspouts and drains redirect rainfall and runoff from non-absorbent surfaces (like a roof and driveway) into a concrete galley or dry well that has been buried underground. The perforated unit(s) allow water to dissipate slowly and drain out of the holes, into the ground. Each of the galleys featured in this video hold 300 gallons of water—giving the homeowner a whopping total of 2400 gallons worth of water storage....
This rocket is made from simple PVC plumbing pipe and some plastic soda bottles. It’s easy to put together in an afternoon. As long as you always have an adult around, launching your rocket is safe and fun. The plans for this rocket were developed by middle school teacher Slater Harrison. To see his detailed assembly instructions, click here. Building a DIY Water Rocket: An Overview Age Range: 7 and up...
Keep in mind that you can play with shape to add dimension to a space. Rectangular rugs in a rectangular room under rectangular- and square-shaped furniture may look a little boxy. Instead, choose a circular rug to shake things up. All this being said, it can be challenging to find the perfect rug for your home. The size of a room informs the size of an area rug. Surely, you don’t want a 7 x 10 rug placed in a 7 x 10 room; if you did, you’d install carpeting....
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Steel angle iron can be ordered to size and is sold at metal or welding shops. Special assistance with this project was provided by Boston Welding. In the workshop, Tom shared some basic rules for cutting and notching joists and rafters. For cutting holes, a hole can be no more than ⅓ the depth of the structure and cannot be within 2" of an edge. For notches, the maximum notch depth is ½ the depth of the structure and no notches can be made in the middle ⅓ of the span....
Steps for Installing an AFCI Circuit Breaker Note: Only a licensed professional should touch an electrical panel. With the box open and the breakers exposed, there is a risk of extreme shock injuries and even death.2. Shut the power off to the breaker panel.3. Remove the cover plate for the panel.4. Identify the breaker that needs to be replaced and flip it to the “off” position.5. Grab the breaker by the center and carefully pivot it out of position until it snaps out....
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To ensure a solid base for the paint, Mauro primed the trim with Stix Waterborne Bonding Primer, which is manufactured by INSL-X. Mauro decided to do two coats of primer in this case, since he thought it was more important to ensure a strong, even base for the paint. The homeowner had already purchased paint for the room, so Mauro finished the room using the same paint. She had selected Sherwin Williams paint in Extra White with a semi-gloss finish....
To get a sense of privacy right away, select specimens that are at least 6 feet tall, with green foliage and moist root balls. They’ll reach 15 feet or more when mature. These trees need to be planted far enough apart so that they’ll be touching when full-grown; they’ll be stunted if put too close together. The spacing depends on the variety you choose. (Find more plants that work as privacy hedges and learn about their proper spacing at Evergreen Privacy Screens....
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The window film used to dress up the tempered glass can be found at the local home center. The window film is manufactured by Artscape; the style and size is Summer Magnolia Decorative Window Film, 24" x 36." Tools
