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Installing a Hardwood Floor A hardwood floor is a classic floor style that looks great in any home. To install hardwood in your home, this is what you need to do. Step 1: Prep time Before doing anything, you need to prep the area. Measure the width and length of the room and multiply to get square footage. Figure out what kind of hardwood you’d like and order the flooring. Allow for a 10-15 percent extra for irregular boards or any cutting mistakes. Then, remove the existing floor. Step 2: Check the sub-floor If you have a plywood subfloor, it...
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Home Construction Savings Finding the perfect house can be difficult. If your home search is coming up empty, you may want to consider constructing your own home. As you may imagine, building a home comes with more costs than buying an already constructed one. However, here are a few things you can do to cut down home construction costs. Expand up rather than out You can start your saving by simplifying your home design. Excavation and foundation are typically the most significant costs when constructing a home. The more a home goes out, the more foundation you need to construct....
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In-Home Movie Theatre Have you dreamed of having the big screen right in the comfort right in your own home? Here’s how to make your own in-home theatre. Choose the room A spare room with few windows and doors works best for a home theatre. The additional wall space means more options to hang your movie screen. You should also take into consideration whether you will be using the room for other purposes. Do you plan on using the room to play video games as well? Will you have enough room to seat multiple people? Do you want to install...
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Home Renovation Mistakes A home renovation is a big project to take on. If you are planning on doing a renovation, here are ten mistakes you should avoid making. An unrealistic timeline Construction projects almost always take longer than expected. Usually, this is due to unforeseen obstacles, such as work time, weather conditions, and the time taken to get materials. Make sure to build extra time into your project schedule. This will save you stress if you go over what time you allotted for the project. Cheap materials As the old saying goes, you get what you paid for. If...
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Types of Doors Doors are one of the most important factors in your home. Not only are they functional, but they can also add flair to a room. If you’re thinking of adding new doors to your humble abode, here are seven different types to consider. Hinged single door A hinged single door is the most common type of door. However, the room must the space for the door to swing. An interior hinged door is typically lightweight with two hinges. Exterior hinge doors are heavier and often have three hinges instead of two. Flush door This is usually the...
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In-Home Gym Do you want to get a jump start on your New Year’s resolution to get healthier or have a spare room that you don’t know what to do with? Consider making an in-home gym! While it may seem like a big task to take on, it’s easier than you may think! Here’s how to build your own in-home gym. Find a space The first thing you need to do is find the space to put your gym. A spare room or back patio or porch are all great options. If you don’t have a spare room, find a...
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Keep Cords From Getting Tangled In this day and age, everyone has hundreds of cords from their electronics laying around their house. If they’re not already, they are bound to get twisted in a clump of cords. Here are some ways to clear all that cord clutter. Unplug, untangle, and label To begin with, unplug all your cords from the power strip. Don’t unplug the cord from the device yet! Work your way back to the device to untangle the cords. Once you’re done, add a label to the cord so you know what device it belongs to. Tie them...
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Home Maintenance Tasks It’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the chores you must do as a homeowner. As a result, some tasks may be forgotten. However, these tasks still need to be taken care of. Here are four home maintenance tasks that you may not think to complete to get you started. Refrigerator drip pan To clean the refrigerator drip pan, you first have to find it. First, take off the kick panel at the bottom of the fridge. Then, trace the defrost drain line to the pan. The pan is where the line empties out. Gently pull out...
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IKEA Place Decorating a home can be difficult, especially if you’re not sure exactly what you want in your space. IKEA aims to help ease the stress with their new app IKEA Place. When introduced, the iOS 11 update brought with it a new ARKit Tech, which allowed companies to incorporate augmented reality into their apps. What is the app? IKEA Place uses Apple’s augmented reality technology to help you with your decorating process. The app lets you scan the store’s offerings and then see how the items would look in your home. It allows you to reposition everything, move...
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Tools Every Homeowner Should Have Every home should have a full toolbox, whether you are a new or seasoned homeowner. Here are what tools every house should have. Toolbox A toolbox is important for keeping your things organized. Large-capacity plastic toolboxes with a metal latch are best as they close securely. A removable tray works well to hold fasteners. Drill and drill bits Multipurpose, battery-powered drills and drivers can be used for a multitude of tasks. In addition to the drill, you should purchase a pack of drill bits, with a selection of slotted, square-drive, and Phillips-head drive bits in...
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