Monday, August 31, 2009

Remove Mildew From Walls And Ceilings

Seeing fuzzy black or green spots on a bathroom wall or kitchen ceiling? Chances are it's mildew--the common name for the various spores...

Refinish A Copper & Tin Ceiling

Copper and tin ceilings were commonplace in homes dating to the early 1800s and early 1900s. The copper on the tin ceilings was simply an ov...

Enhance A Double Tray Ceiling

Paint is an easy way to enhance a double tray ceiling. A single tray ceiling makes a strong statement in a room by drawing your eye up to n...

Friday, August 28, 2009

Hotels In Gros Islet San Lucia

A San Lucian village, in the glow of a sunset, shows off its tropical beauty. Gros Islet is the northernmost quarter of San Lucia (also know...

Clean A Greasy Kitchen Ceiling

The proper products will remove grease from kitchen ceilings. Cooking and daily living in the kitchen area may leave a film of grease on the...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Paint Outdoor Light Fixtures

Paint Outdoor Light Fixtures Instead of buying a new exterior light fixture to match other hardware, change the color and style with spray ...

Change Ceiling Fan Direction

Change your ceiling fan's direction to keep your home warm in the winter. Many people only think of using their ceiling fan to cool down...

Apply A Knockdown Texture Without A Sprayer

Apply a Knockdown Texture Without a Sprayer Daily life has a tendency to wear down walls in the home. With time, wall imperfections are boun...

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Go From A Vaulted Ceiling To A Flat Ceiling In A Kitchen

A lot of heat and cool air are sometimes lost in a vaulted ceiling. Installing a lower ceiling to replace a vaulted ceiling is a matter of b...

Homemade Fiber Optic Lamp

Fiber optic lights feature optical fibers that have pulses of light sent through them. Typically, the light will be emitted at the tip of t...

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Straighten Drooping Ceiling Fan Blades

Troubleshooting a ceiling fan blade won't take long . When a ceiling fan blade begins to droop, the whole fan goes off balance. The fan ...

Make A Mini Fan

Miniature battery-operated fans are convenient for transportation. During the summer months, it can be of great benefit to have a mini fan a...

What Is A Ceiling Joist

Ceiling joists are part of the framework of a house or building. A ceiling joist is a structural member used in building the frame of a hous...

Monday, August 24, 2009

Install A Ceiling Mount Tv

This is a nice ceiling but you can't watch TV on it. Mounting your TV to the ceiling is the ultimate way to maximize the benefits of own...

Install Ceiling Decorations

Ceiling moldings are designed to attach flat to the ceiling surface as if they were made of plaster. Ceiling decorations for private homes a...

Hang Curtains From A Slanted Ceiling

A slanted ceiling adds character to a room but it can make decorating difficult. If a window sits between two sloped walls, you might be st...

Friday, August 21, 2009

Remove A Textured Ceiling

If you're tired of looking at your textured ceiling and all the dust that collects in the texturing, then you need to read on. For a ne...

Ceiling Light Dish Shade Replacement

The nut in the center of a dish-type ceiling light shade holds it on. Replacing an old ceiling light shade with a different one updates th...

Make A Moroccan Fabric Ceiling

Give your bedroom an exotic feel with a fabric ceiling. Mentioning Morocco immediately conjures up images of open-air markets, homes with ke...

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Lubricate A Hunter Conventional Fan

Hunter has manufactured ceiling fans since 1886. The Hunter Original conventional fan was developed at the beginning of the 20th century and...

Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan Wiring Instructions

Ceiling fan Ceiling fans are a great way to cut down on energy costs and cool your house efficiently. Lowe's Harbor Breeze line offers t...

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Paint A Ceiling Design

The ceiling of a room, which also is thought of as the fifth wall, often is left white while the rest of the walls are painted a certain col...

Install Nail Up Ceiling Tiles

Nail up ceiling tiles tend to be decorative tiles made of metals such as tin or steel that won't adhere well to surfaces using glue. The...

Harbor Breeze Aero Fan Specs

Harbor Breeze represents the trade name for a line of ceiling fans manufactured for Lowe's Home Improvement stores and sold exclusively ...

Fan Leaf Removal

Blowing leaves using an electric box fan is a cheap alternative to owning a leaf blower. Using a fan to blow or remove leaves, while slightl...

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Hang A Swag Lamp

Swag Lamp Swag lamps are a quick way to add light to any space. It requires no wiring or other electrical work and it plugs into any wall o...

Monday, August 17, 2009

Test For Asbestos In A Popcorn Ceiling

Asbestos was commonly used in construction up until the 1970's. While asbestos undisturbed does not cause any health concerns, during ho...

Clean Outside Copper Light Fixtures

Outdoor copper may tarnish over time. Outdoor copper fixtures are constantly exposed to the elements. Oxygen and water will tarnish the co...

Install Copper Tin Tiles Over Ceramic Tile On A Kitchen Wall

Kitchen tiles need not be strictly ceramic. Installing tin tile can add interest and shine. Tin tiles have traditionally been used on ceilin...

Friday, August 14, 2009

Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Specifications

Just as ceiling fans come in a wide variety of styles, they also have various specifications. Hampton Bay brand ceiling fans are among sever...

Clean Mold In A Bathroom Ceiling

Cleaning mold from a bathroom ceiling is complicated by the nature of mold. Rubbing mold transfers it to other proximate surfaces, where it ...

Paint Knockdown

Once primed, you can paint knockdown texture with any color or sheen. You can apply knockdown texture to both walls and ceilings by sprayi...

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Rewire A Ceiling Fan For A Three Wire Light Switch

Adding a switch to a ceiling fan circuit makes operating it simple. Adding a switch to control a ceiling fan makes the fan that much more co...

Make Window Treatments With A Bamboo Mat

Bamboo mats are a low cost and attractive window treatment option. Bamboo mats are great for covering windows where the view is less than a...

A Pull Switch To A Ceiling Light

You can fit your ceiling light with a pull-chain switch. If you read in bed before going to sleep and don't want to keep getting up to t...

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Sand A Drywall Ceiling

Use a drywall sander to sand the ceiling. Drywall panels offer a smooth ceiling surface, suitable for painting or texturizing. The panels, c...

Unique Costumes For Women

A creative approach will yield unique costume ideas. Halloween or otherwise, women's costumes have fallen into a predictable pattern. S...

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Wire A Ceiling Light To A Wall Outlet

Wiring a ceiling light to a wall outlet is a good job for the do-it-yourselfer If you're adding a ceiling light to your home, a logical ...

Features Of A Split Ac

Split air conditioning systems have beneficial features. Some people call a split air conditioner (AC) a mini-split, ductless-split, duct-fr...

Garage Condensation Problems

Garage Condensation Problems If you are experiencing garage condensation problems, consider where and why the situation is occurring. All a...

Monday, August 10, 2009

Build A Decorative Beam In A Cathedral Ceiling

Ceiling beams add distinction and detail to the upper portion of rooms. Decorative beams add architectural detail to high cathedral ceilings...