Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

Standard Subway Tile Sizes
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published March 11, 2022

A subway tile has a traditional and standard size of 3 x 6 inches. Other common sizes include 2 x 4 inches, 4 x 8 inches, 6 x 12 inches. Some popular subway tile patterns include 50% offset, ⅓ offset, ¼ offset, Grid, Herringbone.

hole punch sizes
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published March 11, 2022

The hole punch comes in various standard sizes including the ISO 838 (with 2 holes apart), 3-hole, 4-hole 888, 4-hole legal, and single punch. It typically has a diameter of 6±0.5 mm and there are 80 – 108mm between holes depending on the manufacturer.

Desirable Ranch House Color Ideas
| Updated March 14, 2022 | Published March 11, 2022

A fresh coat of exterior color palette can really transform the curb appeal of an old ranch house, which is why we have compiled some beautiful ranch house color ideas for you to get inspiration from.

Shiplap sizes
| Updated March 11, 2022 | Published March 11, 2022

Shiplap has been around for such a long time; originally used on boats, not it has been used on home siding, in modern style houses like farmhouses, coastal homes, and as accents as well. If you’re thinking of using shiplap for exterior or interior applications, learn about the dimensions of the planks here.

Standard Mobile Home Window Sizes
| Updated December 2, 2023 | Published March 11, 2022

Mobile homes usually come at are three standard sizes – 30 inches by 60 inches, 36 inches by 60 inches, and 36 inches by 54 inches.

Standard drywall sizes
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published March 11, 2022

Drywall usually comes at standard sizes of 4 foot by 8 foot, 4 foot by 12 foot, 4 foot by 16 foot with a thickness of ¼ inch, ½ inch, and ⅝ inch.

Standard Blueprint Sizes
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published March 10, 2022

The most common size for a blueprint produced by an architectural firm is 18 inches by 24 inches or 24 inches by 36 inches. These are known as size ARCH C and size ARCH D. Other sizes include ARCH A, ARCH B, ARCH E, and ARCH E1. The size of a blueprint produced by an engineer will have a different standard size to that produced by an architect.

Standard Size of a Porch
| Updated July 31, 2022 | Published March 8, 2022

A porch is a nice addition to a home which can add curb appeal for a more visually pleasing look, as well as creating an extra outdoor area on the property that can be used as an external room. Here we look at various porch sizes and considerations you’ll need to factor in when adding a porch to your house.

What Colors Does Floor Epoxy Come In
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published March 7, 2022

If you’ve made the decision to install floor epoxy in your garage or workshop, then you are probably wondering which colors you can choose from. Here we look at various options for epoxy flooring and which color represents the best choice for particular settings.

Types of Teak Wood
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published March 7, 2022

Teak wood is produced from the teak tree, botanically known as Tectona grandis. It is a very sought-after type of wood since it is naturally weather-resistant and therefore makes for excellent garden furniture and other outdoor uses. Teak is also commonly used for interior decor, such as flooring, countertops, and paneling.

Most Timeless Hardwood Floor Color
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published March 6, 2022

Hardwood flooring is the most desirable type of flooring for residential homes because it offers excellent durability, is easy to keep clean, and looks luxurious and stylish. However, once you have made the decision to get new hardwood floors installed, you’ll then need to figure out which color and type of wood you want to go for.

Milk Crate Dimensions
| Updated June 29, 2022 | Published March 6, 2022

Milk crates are crates that were designed to transport milk between dairy farmers and retailers. They are claimed to be an Australian invention dating back to the mid-1900s and were predominantly made from wood until the late 20th century when polyurethane became the more popular material of choice for stronger and cheaper crates.