Cooler air is right around the corner. If you own an older home, you may have some drafts that can contribute to colder rooms and higher-than-average energy bills. Making sure that you're prepared before temperatures plummet will help ensure that your family stays warm and cozy. Here are a few ways that you can button up drafty areas and create an overall warmer environment in your older home this winter.
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When you're working with your builders to design a shower (or even embarking on this task alone) it is hard to picture what will look good and what will function well. You don't want to be left with a shower that doesn't drain properly or that looks awkward in your space, and as long as you adhere to these do's and don'ts of shower design, you should be able to avoid these misfortunes.
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Laminate flooring is great for a bathroom, and is not difficult to install, that is until you reach your toilet. This can be difficult to do, as you will need to remove your toilet in order to lay down the flooring. This is something you can do on your own, if you prefer. Below are some tips that you should find helpful.
Removing Toilet
Turn the water off in your bathroom before you do anything.
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There are many choices of flooring when you renovate your home. When doing renovations, it is also possible to uncover old hardwood flooring. These floors are often covered up with materials like carpet or old linoleum flooring. Refinishing the old hardwoods is a good option to give your home a new look. Here are some tips to help you with the refinishing of old hardwood flooring:
1. Exposing All The Old Hardwood Flooring
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If you are preparing to rip out the carpet in your living room and replace it with wood, you will have a lot of options to choose from. To decide which type of flooring is right for you, you will have to determine a budget amount and start looking at your options. If you decide to save money by installing the floor yourself, you might want to consider choosing a floating wood floor.
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