Home Improvement
Jesse asks, “Are compact fluorescent bulbs really worthwhile? I heard they have mercury in them. Are there any other options?”
CFL bulbs do contain a small amount of mercury, and safety precautions should be followed if broken. Watch this video to find out more.
See how to get the most flattering light out of your bathroom light fixture by changing the type of bulbs or inverting the light fixture so it faces the ceiling. Watch this video to find out more.
Karen asks, “Our builder installed our tile floor on ¼” thick cement board, and the tiles are moving and popping up. Is there any way to fix this easily?”
There’s no quick fix if the cement backer board wasn’t attached to the subfloor correctly, but read on to find out the right way to install it.
The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the last of our 13-part series, we take you on a before and after tour of the complete and furnished home—both inside and out.
The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the twelfth of our 13-part series, we landscape the yard, finish the garage floor, and install entry locks on the house.
The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the eleventh of our 13-part series, we installed plumbing fixtures, wired outlets and switches, and installed door hardware on the house.
The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the tenth of our 13-part series, we install lattice, pour a concrete cap for a wing wall, and install storage cabinets in the garage.
The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the ninth of our 13-part series, we finish the heart pine floors and install a paver patio.
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