In many homes—especially new construction ones—the walls in bedrooms and living areas are painted with flat or matte latex paint. A flat paint finish is used because it rolls or sprays on easily and helps mask surface imperfections as it does not reflect light.
Unfortunately, flat paint is much quicker to show...
Plain concrete slabs have served as the flooring material for basements, garages, patios, and utility areas for many years, but concrete is now also a...
Cork flooring's natural insect repellency, insulative qualities, and soft feeling underfoot are what make it a great option throughout the home.
However, cork flooring isn't as durable...
An electrical code is an official set of guidelines that specifies how various aspects of an electrical system should be installed. Most local residential...
Floor installation is an expensive, time-consuming project, and you don't want to have to replace it every few years. You might need especially durable...
Laminate flooring emerged on the residential flooring scene decades ago as an easy-to-install, attractive, and durable alternative to solid hardwood flooring. Its technology has...
Cement backer board is an inexpensive, convenient building material that makes tiling, flooring, and countertop projects go faster and look better in the end.
Most...
Rolled roofing, or MSR, is an inexpensive, easy-to-install roofing material often used for sheds and carports. Unlike individual composite (asphalt) shingles, rolled roofing comes in large rolls...
For a long time, your main option for roofing materials was asphalt shingles. Most metal roofs were confined to commercial buildings or to higher-end residential structures. Now, standing...