PEX is an abbreviation for polyethylene with cross-links, a new type of tubing used in residential plumbing systems. It is considered a viable alternative to older PVC, CPVC and copper "water pipes", ranging in size from 1/4 inch to 4 inches. It comes in white, although it's more common to see red …
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Building Material Choices Seen & Hidden
Whether you're building a house or planning some renovations, the number of products and materials to research can be overwhelming. You can get lots of ideas by watching Home HGTV, by visiting websites like Pinterest and Houzz or flipping through traditional magazines like Better Home and Gardens …
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Sheathing to Strengthen a House
Sheathing in home construction, refers to the boards applied to the outside studs, joists and rafters of a house, to strengthen the structure and provide a wind barrier. While the term is most commonly used to refer to the outside skin of a house, it sometimes also refers to any surface on which …
Knockdown Drywall Texture
Drywall comes in large sheets, typically 4 x 8 feet (longer sizes in new construction) similar to plywood. The seams where two pieces of drywall meet, or around small drywall repairs, have to be hidden. This is done with a thin layer of joint compound, that is spread over the entire …
Chalkboard Paint Colors or Glass?
Chalkboard paint has taken off in recent years. It's a stunning social media success story, because bloggers shared their projects which inspired more projects and motivated people to experiment with chalkboard paint. The original chalkboard paint colors were black, black or black. It's exciting …
Great How to Videos for Women
No matter what you or I do, we only have 24 hours each day, which isn't enough time for everything we'd like to do. That's why I'm excited to have found a great source of how to videos, ones that are consistent with our philosophy of sharing homeowner information in a female friendly way ... so you …
