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A backsplash can instantly update your kitchen or bath with modern materials, a touch of color, and new textures, creating a customized focal point to draw the eye and tie your décor together. Adding a backsplash can be a simple job with stunning results, if you take care to apply it safely and securely. Types of Backsplashes The backsplash is a protective covering behind a sink, intended to protect the rear wall from splashes, soap scum, cooking grease, steam condensation, and other wear and tear. All types of tile – ceramic, porcelain, subway-style, glass mosaics, etc. – are popular backsplashes,...

If you’re planning to tackle a remodeling project, keep in mind that it’s an excellent opportunity to make use of all of the green options available today. When doing so, make sure that you are adding green elements that are both practical and sustainable. Below, we’ve listed some ways that you can remodel using a greener way of thinking. Use zero-VOC paints. VOCs is an acronym for volatile organic compounds. They are unstable, carbon containing compounds that rapidly vaporize into the air. They are both harmful to the environment and to those who come in contact with them. Some health...

Sanding your floor can be a moderately difficult task but also one that reinvigorates even some of the most weathered floors. Here are the 7 steps you need to take to sand your floors:1) Gather the equipmentFor this particular task you will need some very specific equipment for this task. Renting both a floor sander and an edge sander will come in handy. You will also need sandpaper for both of them in three different ranges – 36 grit, 50-60 grit and 80-100 grit. A scraper will help you get into the corners where neither an edge or floor sander...

Is your kitchen due for a makeover? Do you just want to refresh the space or adapt it to your family’s changing needs? There are some great kitchen trends that could be just the facelift your culinary space needs. Top Kitchen Trends to Consider There are many trendy options for kitchens of all sizes and shapes, not to mention personal preference styles and renovation budgets. If you’re planning a kitchen redo, consider these top trends to make the most of your space. Open Shelves – Instead of banks of cabinets, open shelving adds airiness to the kitchen and can showcase...

Caulking is a fundamental part of sealing a building against water and air leaks. For a lot of folks starting out in the trades, it might be one of the first jobs they are asked to do, because it’s not always a favorite task for seasoned carpenters; as a result, the right way to caulk often gets ignored. In fact, a fair share of seasoned carpenters aren’t very good at it. But caulking correctly is essential, so let’s embrace it and dive in. Select the Right Caulk Caulking the right way starts with using the right material. That might sound...