Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

Types of Architect Tools
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published February 24, 2021

Being in the field of architecture as an architect or an architecture student entails a lot of sketching, drafting, creating models, and developing brand new ideas. In short, it takes a lot of creativity, skill, and imagination. To succeed in architecture, you have to be equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in your daily tasks and projects.

Types of Paints
| Updated March 2, 2024 | Published February 24, 2021

What’s the best kind of paint for your project? There are lots of types of paints to choose from, ranging from material composition to finishing texture and sheen. Find out their different uses here.

Basement Bar Ideas
| Updated July 18, 2022 | Published February 23, 2021

As you look through pictures of the bar setups we’re highlighting below, let them inspire you as to how you can decorate your own bar. Think about the ambiance you want your bar area to have. Do you want to be clean and modern, retro and vintage, beach and party?

Types of Stains
| Updated February 5, 2024 | Published February 22, 2021

Wood stains are liquid colorants that are applied to the surface of the wood to change or enhance its color. Unlike paint which obstructs the grain of the wood and gives a solid-colored finish, stains allow the grain of the wood to show through and are therefore transparent.

Types of Speakers
| Updated October 7, 2022 | Published February 22, 2021

In this article, we’ll list down the different types of speakers available in the market. To aid you in shopping for a speaker, we have also prepared a buying guide with factors to consider in choosing a unit.

Cabinet Making Tools
| Updated August 22, 2021 | Published February 21, 2021

Whether you’re making cabinets for yourself or for your clients, here are the different types of cabinet-making tools you’ll need to do a high-quality job. Some of these tools are inexpensive hand tools, and some are power tools that require a larger investment.

Wallpapering Tools
| Updated June 19, 2022 | Published February 21, 2021

If you’re going to be removing or applying new wallpaper, here are the types of wallpapering tools you’ll need. The good news is that you probably already have a bunch of the basics, such as a scraper, level, ruler, and utility knife. And the others are fairly inexpensive.

Types of Dormers
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published February 20, 2021

If you’re thinking about adding dormers to your home, you have a lot of architectural styles to choose from. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of dormers, the cost to add a dormer, and the different types of dormers you can choose.

Metal Roofing Types
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published February 20, 2021

Metal roofing is becoming a broad topic. You could talk about material, fastener and seam type, and pattern. As for material, there are 4 common metal roofing types to choose from. We’ll discuss the pros, cons, and cost of each, along with the different designs and styles of metal roofs.

Types of Painting Tools
| Updated September 18, 2022 | Published February 19, 2021

Painting – you either love it, or you hate it. Either way, you can enjoy your time painting a lot more if you have the right types of painting tools. Here, we’ll cover the basics of what you know and probably give you some new ideas of what to use in your next painting project.

How to wash throw pillows
| Updated June 30, 2022 | Published February 18, 2021

Throw pillows not only make sofas and beds more comfortable, but they also add texture and color to a room. Over time though, these decorative pillows tend to accumulate dust, dander, debris or grime. To keep their colors and materials fresh, you need to wash your throw pillows regularly. So rather than throwing out your decorative pillows with the first sign of dirt or stain appearing on them, there are some easy methods you can try to clean them.

Barn Roof Styles
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published February 17, 2021

Whether you’re building a new barn or redoing the roof on your existing structure, it’s important to choose the right roofing style and material to use for your climate and purposes. In this post, we’re discussing the pros and cons of the most common barn roof styles in terms of shape as well as the best barn roofing materials to use.