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Cabinet handle sizes

July 19, 2022

Cabinet Handle Sizes and Guidelines (with Drawings)

If you’re looking at investing in new cabinet handles, then the size of them is going to be one of the factors you need to consider. Here we look at the common sizes available and explain handle terminology.

parts of a washing machine

May 6, 2022

Parts of a Washing Machine Explained (with a 3D Diagram)

Here we look at the anatomy of a washing machine and the role that each one plays in the overall workings of the appliance. You may find this 3D diagram in handy when reading the descriptions of each part of a washing machine.

Mid Century Front Door Colors to Bring Flair to Your Entrance

July 14, 2022

9 Mid-Century Front Door Colors to Bring Flair to Your Entrance

Mid-century modern houses often boast bright, colorful front doors that show off the fabulous exterior design of the house. Colorful doors bring a beautiful contrast to these homes and give them character. To improve your mid-century home’s curb appeal, consider adding flair to your front entry by painting the door an attractive color.

Best Paint Colors for Front Doors

October 17, 2022

5 Recommended Paint Colors for Front Doors

If you are looking for a new paint color for the front door of your home, then you won’t be short of options. The range of colors available for exterior wood and metal paints over the last decade has exploded, and you can now even have paint customized to create the exact color you want to achieve.

Best Paint Colors for Dark Floors

October 20, 2022

Paint Colors for Dark Floors (5 Best Options)

If you want to paint the walls in a room with dark floors, then you may be thinking about ways you can complement the floor color or ways to decorate that will lighten up the feel in the room. Before you can learn about that colors work best with dark floors, you’ll need to identify the undertones in the floor. Here we look at some of the best paint colors for warm, cool, and neutral-toned dark floors.

Best Paint Colors for a Red Brick House

July 8, 2022

11 Brilliant Paint Colors for a Red Brick House

Red brick houses are popular in ranch-style properties or in historical cities. It can initially be a challenge to find a good paint color for trim, front doors, and window frames on red brick houses, but if you can get to grips with the tones and complimentary colors for your shade of red brick, then you’ll find there are various different colors of paint that can look beautiful on a red brick house.

Ornament Sizes

July 5, 2022

Ornament Sizes and Guidelines (with Drawings)

If you are decorating your home, then you might be thinking about investing in some ornaments to make the space look more appealing or add a touch of personality and color. Here we consider standard ornament size and other aspects of ornaments you may be curious about.

Standard Gas Line Size for Stove

August 1, 2022

Standard Gas Line Size for Stove

Understanding the size of gas line you need for your stove is probably going to be the trickiest part of the job since there is no standard size for gas lines, and instead, you need to select a size of gas line that is compatible with the energy required by your stove. Here we look at how to calculate the size of gas line you need to ensure your new stove works as it should and is safe to use.

Standard Tub Drain Size

October 28, 2023

Standard Tub Drain Size and Guidelines

A standardized drain diameter for a bathtub drain is around 1 and a half inches. Non-standard drain diameters such as antique bathtubs and vintage bathtubs will typically have slightly smaller drains measuring 1 ⅜ inch but you can use a reducer washer to fit the 1.5-inch pipework.

Standard Door Hanger Size

February 6, 2024

Door Hanger Sizes and Guidelines (with Drawings)

A door hanger is usually a piece of card or plastic that is designed to be hung over a door handle or doorknob. They generally have a loosely rectangular shape and are used in a portrait orientation. Find all details about door hanger sizes in this article.

What Color is Cornflower

November 16, 2023

What Color is Cornflower? Colors that Go with Cornflower

Blue is such a popular color that is used in many aspects of our life from business, marketing to home decor. And one of their most beautiful variations is cornflower. In this article, we’ll learn what cornflower color is, and how to use it in home decor and interior design.

Cool gray color

November 18, 2023

What Color is Cool Gray? Colors that Go with Cool Gray

Cool gray is a medium gray shade that is made from an equal amount of black and white mixed together with a generous splash of blue. Cool gray is grayer than it is blue, but the blue undertones in it are clear to see, giving the color an obviously cool temperature.