Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Paint A Porch Ceiling

Painting a porch ceiling with a light color can brighten a home. There are two main differences between painting a porch ceiling and an indo...

Fix Holes In Acoustical Ceilings

Popcorn ceilings present a challenge if something punches through the material. Since you can't repair this type of acoustical ceiling l...

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Troubleshoot A Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan

You may be able to repair your malfunctioning ceiling fan without much effort. The Harbor Breeze line of ceiling fans is offered exclusivel...

Access The Heater Fan Motor Of A Mini Cooper

The motor of the heater fan in your MINI Cooper is located next to the heater fan itself, under the dash. If the heater fan motor fails, yo...

Remove Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

Polystyrene ceiling tiles are glued in place and, as such, are tedious but not difficult to remove once they start showing signs of wear. Th...

Install A Fluorescent Light With A Suspended Ceiling

Installing lighting into a suspended ceiling is simple if you use specialized 2-by-4-foot fixtures. These fixtures take the place of a ceili...

Monday, November 28, 2011

Custom Horsehair Gifts

Turn horsehair into a unique gift. Use a horse's hair to create a one-of-a-kind gift. No matter what breed of horse your friends and rel...

Make Your Own Solar Powered Attic Fan

An attic fan works unattended to draw heated air out of the house. You can make your own solar-powered attic fan from one in the attic that ...

Friday, November 25, 2011

Install Armstrong Commercial Floor Tiles

Armstrong floor tiles come in many colors and styles. If you are thinking of installing a tile floor in your home, and the room receives hea...

Porch Ceiling Types

Vinyl beadboard is a common porch ceiling choice. When building or remodeling a porch, you have several options to create a beautiful porch ...

Remove A Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Cover

Flush-mount ceiling fixtures do not protrude below the surface of the ceiling, thereby providing an uncluttered look. Many flush-mount ceil...

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Troubleshoot An Aloha Breeze Fan Heater

Aloha Housewares of Arlington, Texas, made its circular-shaped Aloha Breeze portable fan heater in China during the 21st century, selling th...

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Texture A Ceiling With A Roller

Textured ceiling applied with a long nap roller. Applying texture hides minor imperfections in drywall and adds interest to a plain ceiling....

Effect Of Curtains From The Floor To Ceiling

Full-length curtains can add a variety of looks to any room. Curtains can give a room both color and texture. Full-length curtains that ru...

Beadboard The Length Of The Ceiling

Owners of older homes typically use beadboarding -- a technique where small strips of wood are nailed together -- as wainscoting. Since most...

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Define Workman'S Compensation

Workers injured on the job can file for workers' compensation. Workers' compensation represents a compromise between workers, who en...

Estimate Materials For A Suspended Ceiling

Measure as near to the ceiling as possible. Once you decide to install a suspended ceiling yourself, your first two questions are going to b...

Replace A Ceiling Vent Cover

Ceiling vents are where heated or air-conditioned air are pumped into the home. They generally are made of metal and last for years without ...

Room Ceiling Ideas

Turn a ceiling into a glowing night sky. Many modern home ceilings are a variation of white or wood. Add subtle or dramatic flair to a ceili...

Monday, November 21, 2011

Make A Bedroom Ceiling Look Like The Night Sky With Stars And Planets

Turn off the lights and enjoy your "space." The night sky has so much beauty to offer its viewers. Children look out the window or...

Cut Shadowline Ceiling Tile

Customize ceiling tiles to fit your kitchen. A shadowline cut creates an indented lip along the outer edges of ceiling tiles . The indented ...

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Make Glue Up Ceiling Tiles

Gluing ceiling tiles can drastically change the look of your kitchen. Old ceilings, especially popcorn and bare plaster ceilings, can be an...

Friday, November 18, 2011

Make Stencils For The Ceiling From Wallpaper

Make handmade ceiling stencils using craft supplies. Make your home feel warmer by applying stenciled designs onto the ceiling. If you do n...

Paint Unfinished Basement Ceilings

What lies underneath the floor, the basement ceiling , can be pretty unsightly. An unfinished basement ceiling is an unsightly portion of a...

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Easy Ways To Install Crown Molding On Vaulted Ceilings

Crown molding can provide definition in rooms with vaulted ceilings. Crown molding is a form of stylized trim typically set along the top ed...

Spot Repair A Popcorn Ceiling

Roll on textured ceiling finish. The textured finish of popcorn ceilings can be difficult to match after making a repair. Small discoloratio...

Replace A Nutone Exhaust Fan

Many bathrooms have problems with moisture buildup, in which mold and mildew thrive. Exhaust fans, such as a NuTone exhaust fan, suck the mo...

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Make Plaster Ceiling Molds

Decorative ceiling plaster adds beauty to your home. Ornamental plaster ceiling medallions were popular in homes dating between the 18th c...

Install Commercial Pvc Tiles Over Existing Linoleum

PVC floor tiles are durable and fairly simple to install. Commercial PVC tile, made of plastic material, proves a popular choice for floorin...

Make Painted Ceiling Beams Look Like Wood

Simulate the look of wood ceiling beams with a simple faux finishing technique . Take advantage of the ceiling beams in your room by makin...

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

How Install A Variable Speed Control On A Ceiling Fan

Controlling the ceiling fan speed from the ground level is much easier. Ceiling fans are good for distributing air around a room without the...

Spackle A Design On The Ceiling

Spackle is a form of light, easy-to-apply plaster that's made for minor repairs on plaster walls or ceilings. However, it can also be us...

Monday, November 14, 2011

Make Nautical Themed 3dimensional Artwork

Nautical is the hottest trend in home decor, however, it can often be difficult to find just the right wall pieces to set off a modern nauti...

Faux Paint Oilrubbed Bronze

Oil-rubbed bronze is commonly used on light fixtures. Oil-rubbed bronze is a paint finish commonly used on objects such as doorknobs, ligh...

Stain A Porch Ceiling

Staining is a messy job under any circumstances. Staining a porch ceiling will be ever messier because there's no way you can prevent s...

Friday, November 11, 2011

Paint Speaker Grills

You may need to change the color of your speaker grill so that it matches its surroundings. If you go to the expense and trouble of installi...

Ceiling Effect Of Suboxone

Unlike other opoid drugs, Suboxone has a ceiling effect with important properties. Suboxone is prescribed for the treatment of addiction to ...

Make Surround Speaker Mounts To The Ceiling

If you are installing a home theater system and want to get the most out of your surround sound for a true movie theater experience, you can...