Adding wainscoting to a room can significantly dress it up, making the home look richer. Wealthy people have used it for years to make their homes stand out. Others don’t bother to because of the expected high wainscoting cost. But if you do the wainscoting yourself, you can install it for as little as about … Read more
One of the more challenging home remodeling projects occurs when homeowners want to change the appearance and texture of their home’s walls. While one might think that it shouldn’t be all that hard to do, the trick is finding a way to do so, without having to take the plywood, paneling or wallboard off and … Read more
The Kerdi shower wall products, manufactured by Schluter Systems, are designed to provide a waterproof substrate for the installation of tile in showers. While one might argue that the tile and grout itself is waterproof, building code requires the use of water-resistant drywall or other waterproof products under tile around bathtubs and in shower stalls. … Read more
Selecting the right adhesive is critical for any project. Adhesives are not the same and making the wrong selection can mar the appearance of the project. Worse, the wrong adhesive or the wrong application of that adhesive may make the joint fail, causing the loss or destruction of the project. The “right adhesive” or “best … Read more
Barn doors are coming back in style, but not on barns. Today we’re seeing barn doors used in homes, much like the pocket doors of yesteryear, in places where a standard swinging door might not fit well. They’re also an option for sliding closet doors. The barn door style fits in nicely with the industrial … Read more