Home Improvements : Types of Electrical Wiring in Houses
Types of electrical wiring in a house can include 220 volt outlets and 110 volt outlets to accommodate different appliances, such as the clothes dryer. Learn about different types of wiring common in...
View ArticleHome Improvements : How to Do Finish Carpentry
Doing finish carpentry requires cutting baseboards, casing around doors, trim and crown molding, and it requires a lot of patience and precision to make it look polished. Learn about finish carpentry...
View ArticleHome Improvements : How to Measure & Cut Crown Molding
When measuring and cutting crown molding, begin in a corner with 45-degree angles and add one-eighth of an inch to any long measurement to allow for cutting room. Measure out and cut pieces of crown...
View ArticleHome Improvements : Painting Cement
When painting concrete, thoroughly clean the area to eliminate any dust or dirt, etch the surface using muriatic acid to ensure the paint will adhere and then use an epoxy-based paint available at most...
View ArticleHome Improvements : How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink
To unclog a kitchen sink, either use chemical clog removers available at the grocery store or use baking soda, vinegar, hot water and salt for an economical and environmentally friendly method....
View ArticleHome Improvements : How to Cut Corner Moldings
Cutting corner moldings requires using a miter box or a power miter saw and cutting the pieces at a 45-degree angle for either an inside corner or an outside corner. Cut crown molding for a corner with...
View ArticleHome Improvements : How to Cut Crown Molding Angles
When cutting crown molding angles, it is important to get the orientation correct so that the 45-degree angles are angled in the right direction to either go on the inside of a corner or around the...
View ArticleHome Improvements : Repairing a Ceiling Fan
Repairing a ceiling fan when it wobbles back and forth involves making sure all of the blades are balanced, but replacing a ceiling fan when it stops working all together is the most cost effective way...
View ArticleHome Improvements : About 110 Volt House Wiring
Houses run off of 110 voltage wiring, so 110 volts is the amount of power that comes in to power the different appliances and lighting throughout the house. Learn about 110 voltage wiring with advice...
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