Butcher block countertops are quite common in cottages and farmhouses. It is made from a mixture of materials, mainly wood. It will long last and age gracefully if you regularly…
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A house should never be just a bricks and mortar shelter to keep us warm and dry. Our house should be a home, a place where we and our loved…
Winter frost has finally hit us; we are getting icy roads and snow throughout England. It’s arrived a bit late but we couldn’t delay the inevitable of a cold winter.…
Canvas gazebos are the tent-like movable structures sold in most major hardware store’s landscaping departments. The problem with canvas gazebos, even if they come from the manufacturer coated with waterproofing,…
Plywood is a laminated material that accepts waterproofing easily. When plywood is used in any capacity outdoors, waterproofing prolongs its life. Since plywood is made by gluing layers of wood…
Grout and stone or clay tiles look impenetrable, but in fact neither is completely waterproof in their natural, unsealed states. Applying liquid sealant over the grout lines is simple, unless…
Repair a small hole in a waterproof jacket simply with this ‘how to’ guide. Covering a small hole with a self-adhesive waterproof patch, made of ripstop tape, is faster than…