Interior

Adhesive Tile Setting Mat

Best New Products, Interior, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Video by Jodi Marks

Adhesive Tile Setting Mat

SimpleMat is a double sided, adhesive sheet that is perfect for attaching tile to a countertop or backsplash. It can be used on drywall, plywood, plastic laminate, or painted surfaces. Simply cut the mat to fit, press in place, peel off backing, and attach tile. SimpleMat is available at The Home Depot. Watch the video to find out more. Watch this video.

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How to Remove Glue and Adhesive from Floors

Flooring, Interior, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford

How to Remove Glue and Adhesive from Floors

When removing glued down flooring, such as vinyl or linoleum, it’s important to get as much of the old adhesive off the subfloor as possible to provide a smooth surface for the new flooring. There are several tools, from hand scrapers to powerful rental machines, that can be used to remove flooring adhesive. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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Adding a Built-in Ironing Board

Garage and Storage, Interior, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford

Adding a Built-in Ironing Board

Adding a built-in ironing board is a great way to maximize space in the laundry room. They are designed to fit between two studs on 16” centers and come with a shelf to hold the iron as well as a plug and light. Watch this video.

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Complete Closet Makeover

Garage and Storage, Interior, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford

Complete Closet Makeover

Typical closets contain little more than a clothes rod with a shelf above it. To provide better use of the space, a complete closet makeover can be turned over to a company that specializes in organizational solutions. Watch the video to see what’s involved. Watch this video.

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Winterizing Your Home

Attics and Basements, Featured, Green Home, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Interior by Danny Lipford

Winterizing Your Home

With winter here many Americans are looking for ways to save money on the rising cost of heating their homes. In addition, this is also the time of year when homeowners may want to take a look at some unwanted visitors who can do some real damage to areas of the home you may never see. Read in full.

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Sealing Grout in Tile Floors

Flooring, Interior, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford

While ceramic tile is a durable, low maintenance material, the grout between the tiles is not. Unless stain-proof grout was used, the grout will need to be sealed. Danny shows you how it’s done in this video. Watch this video.

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How to Contain Dust During Remodeling

Interior, Repairs and Installation, Safety and Security, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini

There’s no way around it, if you’re remolding the inside of your home, you’re going to create dust. The secret is to contain the dust in the room you’re working on and keep it out of the rest of the house. Watch this video.

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Tips for Moving into a College Dorm Room

CBS The Early Show, Design and Decor, Interior by Danny Lipford

The days when students arrived at college accompanied by a single suitcase or footlocker are long past. Find out what you’ll need to bring and how to organize a dorm room to make the most of the limited space. Read in full.

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How to Cut and Hang Drywall

Carpentry, Featured, Interior, Repairs and Installation by Karen Nelsen

How to Cut and Hang Drywall

While hanging drywall can seem intimidating, with the right tools and techniques, it’s not as difficult as you might imagine. Drywall—also known as wallboard, plasterboard, and by the trade name Sheetrock®—is made from gypsum cement that is covered with paper to give it added strength and a smooth surface. Read in full.

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Venting Dryers in the Attic

Ask Danny, Attics and Basements, Interior, Safety and Security by Danny Lipford

Improperly vented dryers and lint buildup cause over 15,000 fires a year. Venting your dryer to the attic is not only against most building codes and a potential fire hazard, but can result in moisture problems which could lead to rot or mold in your attic. Read in full.

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