Friday, September 28, 2012

Remove A Plaster Ceiling And Leave The Beams Exposed

A crowbar will make removing a plaster ceiling fairly easy. Whether you're tearing out the plaster ceiling because you are remodeling an...

Clean Dust Off Of Ceiling Vents

Few things are more satisfying than a sparkling clean house, but most people stop at the top of the tallest piece of furniture. Ceiling vent...

Wall Paper A Ceiling

You might want to hang wallpaper on a ceiling to cover up old stains and light cracks. Unlike hanging paper on a wall, papering a ceiling wo...

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Install A Chandelier Over A Ceiling Fan Site

Install a Chandelier Over a Ceiling Fan Site A chandelier can be heavier than a ceiling fan. So, to get that look you want and desire withou...

Clean Antique Brass Outdoor Light Fixtures

Antique brass outdoor light fixtures should be cleaned as needed to remove dust and debris buildup. Brass light fixture cleaning methods v...

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Buy Ceiling Fans For Cathedral Ceilings

Installing cathedral fans can be tricky because you can't wire them through an attic. If you are looking to buy a cathedral ceiling fan,...

Tile A Bathroom Ceiling

Ceiling tiles come in a range of sizes. Spruce up your bathroom with a tiled ceiling that compliments your décor while concealing old stains...

Convert A Remote Control Ceiling Fan To Switch Operation

Quit using the fan remote and convert if to switch operation. A remote control fan is both convenient and a novelty. It's convenient be...

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Calculate A Suspended Ceiling

Get some accurate measurements before you start buying suspended ceiling components. Adding a suspended ceiling to an area like a basement i...

Trimming A Beadboard Ceiling

Beadboard ceilings were common in the kitchens and on the porches of 19th century homes. Traditional beadboard is made of strips of tongue-a...

Monday, September 24, 2012

Connect A Computer To A Ceilingmount Lcd Projector

Connect a Computer to a Ceiling-Mount LCD Projector Lecture halls and classrooms provide a speaker or professor with an opportunity to speak...

Hang A Canopy From The Ceiling Without Nails

A canopy bed brings instant romance to a room. A ceiling canopy, particularly when placed over a bed, offers a unique way to create a canopy...

Put Crown Molding On An Angled Ceiling

Molding adds visual interest to a ceiling, such as around this skylight. A development in architecture is to create cathedral or angled ceil...

Friday, September 21, 2012

Code For Installing Cathedral Ceiling Insulation

A cathedral ceiling is a pitched ceiling that goes up through more than one floor. The sloping sides have the same pitch as the roof, and th...

Wall Storage Ideas For The Garage Overhead Space

Make use of all wall and ceiling space in your garage. When your garage is organized and well maintained, you always know where every item ...

Replace A Crappy Ugly Drop Ceiling

Replace your old ceiling tiles with new ones for a fresh look. As ceiling tiles age, they become dirty and stained, and begin to fall apart....

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Replace Paneling In An Rv

Keep your RVs walls looking good and clean with new paneling. Moisture, mildew and dry rot are all contributing factors to the erosion of RV...

Deal With Low Ceilings In A Basement Remodel

A low basement ceiling makes the room look small and dark. Low ceilings in a basement remodel are a common problem in older homes. There'...

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Types Of Fan Motors

Fans run off of different types of motors based on their sizes. There are a variety of different types of motors which allow fans to run con...

Get A Cat Down Out Of The Basement Rafters

Get your cat down by luring it with treats. Cats love to climb, including to places you wish they rather wouldn't. As a general rule, an...

Shop For Ceiling Fans

Shopping for a ceiling fan takes patience. Ceiling fans have multiple benefits, including stirring up breezes in the summer and forcing warm...

Light Fixtures In Kid'S Rooms

Lighting a kid's room should bring fun and add creativity to the space. Decorating a child's room can be a fun adventure for parents...

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Unscrew Overhead Dome Light Fixtures

Use a slotted screwdriver to remove a dome light fixture . Dome light fixtures are common household items. This type of fixture features a ...

Remove A Fan Switch In A Bathroom With Doublepole Fanswitch Wiring

Terminal screws on the sides of a switch hold the wires in place. Removing an electrical switch is a fairly straightforward maintenance task...

Easy Ways To Improve A Horse Barn

Clean up any construction materials that are dangerous to horses. With a little effort you can make improvements to your horse barn that mak...

Monday, September 17, 2012

Install Wood Paneling On The Ceiling

Wood paneling installed on a ceiling. Wood paneling on a ceiling is a beautiful architectural element. Paneling on the ceiling adds texture ...

Dual Slider Switch Ceiling Fan Wiring

Wire your own dual slider wall control switch with a few basic tools. A dual slider switch controls both the speed of a ceiling fan and the ...

Friday, September 14, 2012

Replace Ceiling Registers

Heating and cooling registers, whether for ceilng, floor or wall installation, come in a variety of sizes, finishes and decors. Registers he...

Replace Ceiling Panels

Use a long enough ladder for safe and easy access to the ceiling. The great thing about a ceiling with panels is that damage due to roof lea...

Service A Ceiling Fan

A ceiling fan is a great addition to any home because it can cool a room in the summer, and warm it in the winter. Servicing a ceiling fan w...

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Take Down A Drop Ceiling Panel

Ceiling panels must be removed to gain access to hidden wiring. Drop ceilings may look attractive --- until you have to replace one or more ...

Create Hanging Bicycle Storage

The distance between bicycle wheels vary based on model and design. Bicycles can take up a lot of space when set up on the floor propped up...

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Create A Swirl Pattern With Textured Paint On The Ceilings

Avoid bare ceilings and add swirl texture for a bit of interest. Swirls patterns on ceilings create unexpected pattern on the fifth wall, a...

Install A Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans today can usually be installed directly in place of existing ceiling light fixtures, provided the electrical box in the ceiling...

Controversial Issues Between Men And Women

Gender roles in society continue to divide men and women despite increasing equality under the law. The natural biological differences betwe...

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Make Ceiling Drapes For Events

Netting draped from the ceiling can enhance the decor at an event. The best way to learn drape a ceiling for a special event is by draping a...

Recommendation For Ceiling Fans & Drop Rod Lengths

Use a drop rod to lower the ceiling fan to a suitable height. Ceiling fans tend to add comfort in most rooms, whether a private bedroom or f...