Home Improvement

Explore tips & tricks to improve and transform the specific aspects of your home for the better – from home exteriors, furniture, walls, and ceilings to garage, flooring, and outdoors.

Home Improvement

Brick Types and Sizes
| Updated June 20, 2021 | Published January 18, 2021

If you’re in the masonry or construction industry, then you’ll already be aware that there are many different types of bricks, with these coming in a wide variety of different sizes. This is because different types of buildings and structures require different styles, both in terms of function but also in terms of aesthetics.

Faux Stone Wallpaper
| Updated January 18, 2024 | Published January 18, 2021

There is no denying the visual appeal of natural stone. When used to cover interior walls, it can add character and charm to any space. While stone is beautiful, it is expensive and difficult to repair – which is where faux stone wallpaper designs come in. These wallpapers look just like real stone and are a breeze to hang on your living room or bedroom walls. Thanks to new technologies, stonework wallpapers have gone to the next level.

Card Table Dimensions
| Updated June 8, 2023 | Published January 17, 2021

If you love playing cards with your family or friends, consider adding a card table to your home’s furniture. But the question that pops to mind is, do you have enough space to accommodate a card table? Playing card tables come in set sizes as the players must be able to comfortably reach the middle of the table without straining their arms.

Purple Wallpaper
| Updated January 1, 2024 | Published January 17, 2021

From plum and grape to mulberry and raisin, no we’re not talking about fruits. These are just some of the many shades of purple. A purple wallpaper adds drama to the walls and serves as the center of attention in any room. By choosing the right pattern, you can enhance the beauty of your living room, nursery, bedroom or even kitchen. Here we have compiled a list of the most elegant purple wallpaper designs that you’ll surely love for your home.

Types of wrenches
| Updated January 15, 2024 | Published January 16, 2021

A wrench is a common tool you have probably used before, but there are a wide variety of wrenches, many of that you have probably never even heard of.

Types of Bricklaying Tools
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published January 16, 2021

You’ve may have smoothed the mortar and installing interlocking brick walkways, or you’ve engaged in more complicated tasks like repairing or building a wall. Whatever task it may have been, you’ve likely used a bricklaying tool.

Types of pliers
| Updated September 18, 2022 | Published January 15, 2021

Pliers can be used in a wide range of industries, from electrical work to jewelry making. For some projects, you might need a specific type of pliers with a design created especially for its intended use, while other pliers are suitable for use across many platforms.

types of drills
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published January 14, 2021

Whether you want to create a hole in wood, metal, masonry, or even bone, you’ll need a type of drill. Drills use pointed bits in various sizes that rotate to tunnel holes into your chosen material. They take various forms, from tiny jewelry drills to huge floorstanding drills.

Drywall
| Updated July 21, 2022 | Published January 14, 2021

Have you just moved into a new home and can’t wait to decorate your walls? So you have all your tools ready and framed pictures that are ready to hang. But before you start putting nails on the drywall, you’ll need to think about whether it can actually hold the weight of your wall art, pictures, mirrors and other decoration items.

Pneumatic Tools
| Updated May 11, 2021 | Published January 13, 2021

Now, a lot of people use pneumatic tools for their do-it-yourself and home improvement projects. Keep in mind that there are different types of air tools, and each type has a specific purpose or function. For this reason, it is vital to learn the various kinds of pneumatic tools. That way, you’ll be able to choose the best device for your project.

Paint Removal Tools
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published January 13, 2021

Whether you’ve been dying to remodel your old house or you’re simply itching to give your room a face-lift, you’ll likely consider removing old paint. You can choose from a variety of paint removal tools to get the job done. These tools may require you to do some manual work while others can remove paint without you having to sweat.

Removing a chimney
| Updated May 11, 2021 | Published January 12, 2021

If your old chimney isn’t serving any purpose, you might want to consider removing it. Unfortunately, this isn’t as simple as it sounds and may even prove more costly than it’s worth. There are a number of important factors to consider before you begin tearing down your old chimney. While the chimney removal process itself is quite straightforward, you should take some precautions before proceeding with this project.