With most floors we focus on the material, and many natural materials have some type of texture to them like wood grain or different carpet weaves. Checkerboard floors have one of the most bold floor designs, and they also have lots of history, which you can learn about in Apartment Therapy's …
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Tack Cloth (or Tack Rag)
When you're painting or applying a wood stain, you want to use a tack cloth (also called a tack rag) to make sure the surface is really clean. Tack cloth is a special type of wiping cloth that's been treated with a tacky material designed to pick up loose particles of dirt, lint or dust. Tack …
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) founded in 1899, now has more than 15,000 members across the US. The organization's mission is to provide leadership and education to it's members as they plan and design landscapes for homes, commercial buildings, institutions and natural …
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Ductwork Delivers Heat & Cool Air
Ductwork isn't sexy but that doesn't matter. You'll only see the ductwork if you're building a house, remodeling or crawling around an unfinished attic. Once the walls and ceilings get closed up, all the ductwork gets hidden from sight. So What is Ductwork? Ductwork is used to control the …
Building Inspections Protect the Homeowner
Building inspections are used by local government to insure that residential and commercial construction is done following current building codes. Inspections are done by people certified by the state or the International Code Council, in one or more building disciplines including residential …
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Interior Finishes We Can See
Houses are made up of many layers that extend from the outside envelope, to the interior of your home. Some materials are hidden in the walls, while interior finishes are the materials we can see. The interior finishes in a house include: Interior doors. Interior trim from the ceiling …
