Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

How Much Do Curtains Cost
| Updated May 17, 2022 | Published May 17, 2022

The price of curtains can vary hugely depending on a number of factors, but it can be useful to know the average price of curtains in order to plan a budget for home renovations or so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal. Here we look at the price range for curtains and the factors that affect their cost.

Can You Use a Carpet Cleaner On a Mattress
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published May 16, 2022

If you want to freshen up your mattress, you might be wondering what the best way to go about this is, and many people consider using a carpet cleaner. Here we look at whether carpet cleaners are suitable to use on mattresses and what other cleaning strategies you could use.

Should Storm Door Match Front Door Color
| Updated February 1, 2024 | Published May 16, 2022

The storm door can match the front door color as an intentional part of your front door rather than an add-on. But the storm door can be different and coordinate with the front door color.

How to Paint an Aluminum Door
| Updated August 15, 2022 | Published May 16, 2022

Screen doors, storm doors, and garage doors are commonly made from metal, and so they require a different technique for painting compared with wooden doors that most people have experience with. Paint will not absorb into aluminum like it will with wood, which can make it harder to get a good, smooth finish. Here we explain the steps you need to take to paint an aluminum door for the best results.

Standard vesa mount size
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VESA mount sizes range from 50 × 20 to 800 × 600. These numbers refer to the distance between horizontal and vertical mounting holes in millimeters. The type of VESA classification will give you an idea of the precise distance between mounting holes.

How to Keep Screen Door from Slamming
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 16, 2022

A slamming screen door is a common occurrence, especially during the summer months when windows in the home are open, causing crosswinds to affect the air pressure, which results in a more severe slamming. This noise can be quite a nuisance, and it can startle pets, young children, or anyone who is alarmed by sudden loud noises. It can even become disruptive to daily life if you have someone in the home who works shifts and needs to sleep during the day or a baby napping because the slamming screen door can wake them up.

How to Dress a Window Without Curtains
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

Here we look at the pros and cons of having curtains installed, along with a number of alternative ways to dress a window without curtains. Here are 7 quick recommendations. 

How Long Does Carpet Installation Take?
| Updated January 18, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

And depending on whether you want furniture and floor removal, how big your project size is, the type of carpet you choose, and how many installation crews you need, it can take from 1 day to several days to finish.

Do Curtains Always Come in Pairs?
| Updated February 2, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

Shopping for curtains can be confusing because sometimes they are sold in pairs, and sometimes they are sold as panels. You’ll need to be able to differentiate between the way curtains are sold in order to make sure you don’t make any costly mistakes and order more curtains than you need or fewer curtains than you need.

What Color to Paint Inside of the Front Door
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published May 15, 2022

Choosing the paint color for your front door can be a complex task. There is so much to think about, for example, whether the front door color will match the siding, whether it will clash with the neighbor’s house, or whether it will come across as too boring or too bold.

How To Fix A Cracked Door
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 15, 2022

A cracked door, whether it be an interior or exterior door, is a problem for a number of reasons. Serious cracks can weaken the structural integrity of the door, while more minor cracks can lower the energy efficiency of the home, as well as look unattractive.

Sill Plate Replacement Cost
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 15, 2022

The cost of sill plate replacement, on average, is about $100 per linear foot with the total cost being from $10,000 to $30,000.