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Celebrating 101 Years, Formica Makes the Hottest Surfacing Materials Obtainable

Products

It is part of what Amy Gath, Vice President of Marketing, called Formica’s mission to "make materials obtainable." Gath continues, “Although granite continues to be popular, homeowners are expanding their material preferences...

by jb bartkowiak

News from KBIS || Cosentino, the Maker of SILESTONE, Releases DEKTON

Products

The makers of SILESTONE, natural quartz, and other renowned counter material released this revolutionary new material. With technical properties suited for both interior AND exterior use, DEKTON is being termed "ultra-compact" and...

by jb bartkowiak

Prepare for Snow :: Victorian House in the Snow

And Winter Means Snow :: Preparing for Snow AND Ice Dams Be Damned!

Tools

While helping to combat ice dams, getting wet and heavy snow off the roof just makes good common sense. The longer snow sits on a roof, greater the chances of water infiltration...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing an Electrical Outlet on a Masonry Wall

Remodeling

To plug my power pack in, which again I needed for my landscape lighting, I had to install a new outlet. Going against specification somewhat, I mounted my pack indoors, in the...

by jb bartkowiak

DIY Security Bars || Basement Window Redo

Make-Maintain-Fix

I then turned my attention to security bars. But on checking both the Home Depot and Lowe's, not one thing that either place had would have worked. This then meant that I...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing a Post Lamp :: Patio Project Progress

Remodeling

Since I would be using pvc (it is glued together just as you’d glue plumbing pipe together), I selected solid THHN (stands for "Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coated"). THHN is very similar to...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing a Zero Clearance Shower Drain in a Standard Tub Shower Location

Remodeling

If you've attend a home show in recent years, you have undoubtedly seen a zero-clearance linear-style shower drain (probably a few). This is especially true if you are mindful, too, of trends...

by jb bartkowiak

Pressure Washing Basics :: Like Sweeping with Water

First, let me say that using a pressure washer (kinda like painting) is something everyone seems to think they can do. That is - until a job turns horribly wrong. Ha! Be...

by jb bartkowiak

Mrs Moxie Flips Out Again || Mrs Moxie’s 2nd Flip (The Home Tour Edition)

The story of her first flip is here >> Bride of Building Moxie Does with Flipping Houses and while truthfully, I think that first house presented a great story (a Live Baltimore...

by jb bartkowiak

The Battle of the Sexes :: How to Make Kitchen Design Choices Without Starting a War

When it comes to historic battles, home renovations can often rate right up there with some of the greatest conflicts of all time. And the supreme battle? (Cue dramatic music.) The ever-frustrating,...

by Kate Kolb

DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills :: Know When to Call the Pros

Knowing the What Ifs & When to Call in a Pro :: DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills

with pros

But perhaps it highlights the most important line on my resume. It is the most important, most essential of all home improvement essential skills ... that extends far beyond plumbing: Knowing the...

by jb bartkowiak

Tips for Designing a Backyard Pond :: Building a Luxury Landscape

When designing a backyard pond your goal should be to create a pond that looks like it has always existed in the landscape; incorporating natural, flowing lines with a variety of rock...

by Jennifer Zuri