Articles Index
Styles of Residential Carpet
Tutorial describes the various common styles of residential carpet including variations of Friezé, cut pile and loop piles.
Types of Carpet Fibers
Introduction to carpet fiber types including nylon, wool, olefin, acrylic and polyester.
Call 811 Before You Dig
New national phone number, 811 was established by the FCC to help protect consumers and our underground utility infrastructure.
Vinyl Bathroom Flooring Options
Tutorial describes various types of vinyl bathroom flooring including plank, tile and sheet rolled bathroom flooring.
Vinyl Tile Flooring - Resilient Vinyl Tile Flooring
Describes a resilient vinyl flooring system using self stick tiles as may be used in the bathroom or kitchen.
Heating and Cooling Terms You Need to Know
Assembly of often used terms in heating and cooling systems for the home
Measuring Furnace Air Filter Efficiency
Describes how the effectiveness of furnace filters are measured using Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value or MERV.
The Three Way Switch - How It Is Different
Description of the 3 way switch and how it is different from other switches wired differently from other switches
Types of Home Air Conditioning Systems and How They Work
Tutorial review the most commonly used air conditioning and cooling systems in the home including window air conditioner, portable air conditioner, ductless or split system air conditioners and central air conditioning.
The new EPA Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
This article describes the EPA RRP Rule (Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule) for lead paint removal.
How to Remove Toilet Bowl Stains
Describes a great tip on how to use water softener resin bed cleaner to remove toilet stains.
Steam Radiator Air Vents - Air Valves
Describes how venting air valves work on a steam radiator, the sizes of the valves and where they are used in a residential steam boiler heating system.
Residential Steam Boilers
Describes the residential home boiler, piping systems and boiler controls.
Cork Flooring Tile
Describes resilient cork flooring in a glue-down tile application.
Vinyl Flooring Tile
Describes resilient vinyl flooring in a glue-down tile application.
Sheet Linoleum Flooring - Resilient Sheet Linoleum Flooring
Describes the glue-down sheet linoleum resilient flooring system including the product known as Marmoleum as manufactured by Forbo Flooring Systems.
Linoleum Tile Flooring - Resilient Linoleum Tile Flooring
Describes the glue-down resilient linoleum tile flooring system including the product known as Marmoleum as manufactured by Forbo Flooring Systems.
Linoleum Plank Flooring - Resilient Linoleum Floating Floor
Describes the resilient linoleum flooring system using a panel or plank floating floor, including the product known as Marmoleum Click™ as manufactured by Forbo Flooring Systems.
Sheet Vinyl Flooring - Resilient Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Describes resilient sheet vinyl flooring (rolled goods) using loose lay or glue down installation method such as used in the bathroom or kitchen.
Vinyl Plank Flooring - Allure Resilient Flooring
Describes the vinyl plank resilient flooring system including the product known as TrafficMaster Allure™ as sold by Home Depot.
Cork Plank Flooring - Resilient Cork Flooring
Describes a resilient cork flooring option called a panel or plank flooring system which uses interlocking panels to create a floating floor.
Where to Buy Ceramic Wall Paint
This article provides contact information on ceramic wall paint manufacturers.
How to Remove a Popcorn Textured Ceiling
Describes the risks and process needed for removal of a popcorn textured ceiling.
Getting Contractor Bids and Evaluating an Estimate
Valuable tips for getting bids from contractors including what scope of work items to make sure you include to make sure your bids are complete.
Extending the Life of Wood Putty or Spackling Compound
Tip on how to make wood putty or spackling last longer