Monday, December 31, 2012

Select An Island Light Fixture For Your Kitchen

Position track lighting perpendicularly across multiple islands for an efficient configuration. Many people feel that kitchens are the heart...

Cut Armstrong Ceiling Panels To Size

Suspended or "drop" ceilings are one way to lower the ceiling in a room or finish off a room addition. Armstrong is a well-known m...

Install A Light In Ceiling Without Junction Box

In most cases, I wouldn't recommend that you install a ceiling light fixture without a junction box, but for some applications, it does ...

Friday, December 28, 2012

Mount An Hd Tv Projector

Mounting your HD projector is a simple process. High Definition is no longer just for televisions. Several HD projectors are on the market t...

Make A Draping For A Wedding

Drapery hung from the ceiling can soar overhead or extend down to serve as a reception backdrop. Some wedding venues have soaring, elaborate...

Thursday, December 27, 2012

The History Of Ceiling Medallions

Ceiling medallions come in many styles and materials. Most of us are familiar with Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel, but have ...

Remove Cottage Cheese Or Popcorn Texture From The Ceiling

Mostly seen in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, popcorn textured ceilings are inexpensive and can be applied to the ceiling with ease. T...

Replace Sheetrock Around Ceiling Fixture

Remove the fixture before replacing the drywall. Damage to the drywall on your ceiling can occur anywhere, but when it's near a ceiling ...

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Fit A Ceiling Spotlight

Spotlights can update the appearance of your kitchen or living room. Recessed spotlights enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room or highlight...

Round Floating Point Numbers In Python

Python is a versatile programming language used for Web and desktop development. Part of Python's appeal is the large variety of librari...

Diy Tent Ceiling Draping

Tulle is a lightweight fabric. Creating the perfect atmosphere for your wedding takes work and creativity. One way to make a reception space...

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Wire A Casablanca Fan

A Casablanca ceiling fan can immediately transform a boring and bland room into an area that looks restful and relaxing. This brand of ceili...

Tips On Installing A Shower Ring

Shower rings have grown less common in favor of shower rods, since most showers are built into an alcove within the bathroom. A shower ring ...

Monday, December 24, 2012

Definition Of Brainstorming

Brainstorming is a technique used to encourage creative problem solving. It is also useful when experiencing writer's block. Although it...

Troubleshoot A Ceiling Fan That Hums

A humming ceiling fan may indicate a faulty installation. A ceiling fan is a low-energy device that cools the home in the hot summer months...

Make A Ceiling Curtain Hanger With Pvc

Use PVC pipe to make a unique curtain rod. PVC pipe is a versatile material when you apply your imagination. Curtain rods hanging from the c...

Friday, December 21, 2012

Repair Cracks In A Cement Board Ceiling

Cement board is a building material much like drywall in appearance. While drywall has a gypsum core, cement board has a cementitious core. ...

Clean A Bathroom Ceiling Exhaust Fan

How Do I Clean a Bathroom Ceiling Exhaust Fan? A bathroom ceiling exhaust fan pulls warm, moist air and dust, dirt or other particles from t...

Determine Rear Speaker Placement In A Home Theater System

When setting up a home theater system, positioning your rear speakers (also known as the surround speakers ) is very important in achieving ...

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Silence A Noisy Ceiling Fan

Silence a Noisy Ceiling Fan A noisy ceiling fan can ruin a good night's sleep, interrupt a favorite television program, and annoy you t...

Troubleshoot A 5rdrrb Monte Carlo Ceiling Fan

The 5RDRRB ceiling fan produced by Monte Carlo is a five-blade, pendant-style ceiling fan. The fan features three-speed reversible operation...

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

What Are Some Easy Kitchen Ceilings Ideas

There are many options for designing your kitchen ceiling . While the ceiling in your home kitchen is often overlooked from a design perspec...

Give Your Bedroom A Minimakeover

New bedding can give your bedroom a mini-makeover. You spend a lot of time in your bedroom, whether you're sleeping, getting ready for w...

Repair Plaster Ceiling Holes

Repair ceiling holes with Plaster of Paris. Plaster is a paste that is applied to walls and ceilings and dries to a hard finish. Although pl...

Hang A Scissor Clip On A Drop Ceiling

If you have an item you want to hang from your drop ceiling, use a scissor clip. These durable clips clip onto the ceiling grid 's T-bar...

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Trim Out A Tongue & Groove Ceiling

Tongue and groove wood ceilings, as with any other type of wood structure, are properly installed with spaces around the edges to allow for ...

Get More Bass From A Boston Acoustic Bravo Ii Speaker

The Boston Acoustics Bravo II is a compact 2-way speaker for stereo systems and home theater. The wedge shape of the speaker allows wall-mou...

Monday, December 17, 2012

Recessed Lighting Into A Vaulted Ceiling

Recessed lighting adds a sleek, attractive look to your overall lighting design, but in a vaulted ceiling it can be dangerous. By virtue of ...

Trim Around Tin Ceiling Tiles

Installing tin tiles in a ceiling is similar to installing a fiber tile onto a ceiling. You can install them using a track, or glue them to ...

Trim Around The Ceiling With Paint

Many people believe painting is the easiest part of any home-improvement project. That might be so, but there are still a lot of details inv...

Friday, December 14, 2012

Change A Kitchen Light Fixture

Change a Kitchen Light Fixture According to "Home Improvement 1-2-3," replacing a kitchen light fixture should take roughly 90 min...

How Do Invisible Speakers Work

Invisible speakers are designed to blend in seamlessly with wall and ceiling materials. Invisible speakers are frequently specified by arch...

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Definition Of Transom Windows

Transom windows are typically rectangular, but can be arched. Transom windows (rectangular or arched panes of glass over a door) first were ...

Build Ceiling Wood Panels

Cover your ceiling with beautiful wood paneling. Wood paneling is a unique way to dress up any ceiling in your home. Wood paneling can also...

Tips On Installing A Tbar Ceiling

A drop ceiling is a good way to hide imperfections. A T-Bar ceiling, otherwise known as a drop ceiling, requires interlocking sections of m...

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Improve A Suspended Ceiling

Suspended ceilings were a solution to old ceilings that suffered from failing plaster, or tall rooms that were hard to heat. The metal grid ...