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2008-03-26 Solid Subfloors Make for Happy Feet
Subfloor lies across the tops of the floor joists and offers lateral stability to the floor framing as well as a solid, flat floor surface.
2008-03-12 Squeaky Floors Can Cause Irritation for Homeowners
Like a dripping faucet, floor squeaks can be one of those noisy and irritating little nuisances that pop up in our homes from time to time. If you have a squeak that's driving you to distraction, here are a couple of things you might want to try.
2008-03-03 Options abound for bathroom floors
If a bathroom makeover is in your upcoming plans, one of the most important selections you'll be making is the flooring. The proper floor will enhance the appearance, the maintenance, and even the safety of your bathroom.
2008-02-08 How To Install Carpet On Stairs
There are basically two methods of installing carpet on stairs. One is the waterfall method where one piece of carpet covers each riser and tread. The other is the cap and band installation.
2008-01-17 Ceramic Tile Basics
Here are a few guideline for setting out a tile job. I say guidelines and not rules, because every job is different, and a rule that works in one place may look silly in another.
2008-01-03 Timber Flooring
There are quite a few options when it comes to timber flooring and I'l try to list a few here.
2007-12-17 Don't Forget Floors When Insulating
There is a common misconception that since hot air rises, the floor doesn't really need to be insulated, but that's not true.
2007-08-14 How to Remove Old Linoleum
Few projects in life are as satisfying as restoring an older home to its original glory. But if your restoration involves the removal of old linoleum, the project quickly becomes extremely challenging.
2007-07-16 Replacing Bathroom Floor for the Last Time
It's time to replace your bathroom floor one more time - then forget about it. That means tile. You can cut the cost of installation by 75 percent by investing a day or two of your time and doing it yourself.
2007-06-26 Exotic hardwood deck gives homeowner trouble
Ipe is also known as Ironwood. It's gorgeous, rot-resistant, pest-resistant, extremely strong and extremely dense. The characteristics that make it long lasting, its strength and density, also make it a tough candidate for holding a finish that will maintain an unweathered look.
2007-06-21 Radiant Heat: A Warm House from the Floor Up
If a new house or a room addition is something that's in your future, you may be thinking about what type of heating system to install. One system that may not come to mind - but that's well worth considering - is radiant floor heat.
2007-06-08 Best Floor Coverings for Handling Mud, Moisture
Why glazed ceramic tile's a wise choice
2007-04-27 Floor concreting
Concrete is composed of water, cement and fine aggregates. Its properties depend on the properties of its components.