Doorway drafts are unwelcome at any time of year, especially during the winter months when heat is precious. Making sure your home is well-insulated against drafts is an important part…
Home Repairs
Plastering is not an easy project for amateurs, but it can be done with the right products and techniques. Artex, one of the best known manufacturers of plaster and wall…
Converting a gloss varnish to a satin finish is no more complicated than sanding. The process, called “rubbing out,” scuffs and abrades the glossy varnish to take away its shine.…
Roofing felt is an asphalt-infused paper that makes up the middle layer of most typical house roofs. It is generally installed on top of plywood or oriented strand board decking…
A chimney breast is the area of a chimney that protrudes out from the main portion of the wall guarding the interior of a fireplace. Chimney breasts were most often…
Leaded glass windows represent the most traditional method of stained glass art, and whether a leaded glass window is lit by ambient or direct light, the beautiful hues shining through…
Artex is a water based paint that is applied on walls or ceilings. Artex can be removed by steaming using a wallpaper steamer. Steaming will soak it and you will…
If you want to create a romantic look in your room, a Victorian decor may be just what the decorator ordered. You can create Victorian window treatments easily if you…
Take a good look at your windows. If you have older, single-paned windows, you might be wasting money and energy. Instead of single-paned windows, you could try double-glazed windows, which…
Damp is a common household ailment which can seriously damage the interior and exterior of your home as well making it wet, cold and uncomfortable to live in. So here’s…