Attic ventilation is so important. Ridge vents and soffit vents can remove heat and prevent frost problems through the changing seasons.
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Getting ready to replace your countertops? Try plastic laminate again. Plastic laminate countertops are easier to care for, more durable than before and better looking. Try laminate edge moldings or wood edging to get rid of that ugly brown edge.
Exhaust fans do a great job when properly installed. Kitchen exhaust fans and bathroom exhaust fans vented into the attic can cause condensation and damp ceilings.
Light bulbs affect the color you see. Color temperature refers to the colors produced by light bulbs. The lighting at the store may show colors differently from what you see at home. These light bulb differences can cause complications in matching that beautiful wall paper in the store to the color on your walls or carpet.
Cool air intake can lower humidity causing static electricity. Water vapor exhausts causing condensation. Check your humidifier and seal areas cold air enters.
Slate flooring is an excellent choice. Slate is an extremely durable natural stone product, and comes in many colors, textures, shapes and sizes. Slate is also stain-resistant. Installing slate floors is like ceramic tile, but the slate floor tiles should be cut with a hacksaw.
Hardwood flooring is hygroscopic. Hardwood floor absorbs and gives off moisture to become equal with the humidity in the air. Because of that, hardwood floors expand and contract, causing cracks or shrinkage. Dents in a hardwood floor from high heels are caused by the amount of pressure exerted from such a small heel.
Carpet pads, or carpet cushions, are the foundation for carpets. There are three major types of carpet padding: fiber, sponge and foam rubber. Thicker pads give softer, luxurious feels. Carpet cushions also have a wide range of insulating R values.
Laminate flooring is durable and can now be printed in many realistic patterns, making it a great flooring material. Laminate floors can be installed over almost any material and be walked on the next day. However, excessive moisture can cause a laminate floor to swell and buckle.
Disabilities may eventually make living in your home hard to accomplish. Kitchen design with barrier free planning will make things simpler. Make sure there is enough room to maneuver a wheelchair if necessary. Design heights of sinks and cabinets is important. Kitchen appliances should be user friendly for those with limited mobility.
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