All posts tagged care and maintenance (32)
After spending many summer nights lounging around on your patio furniture, enjoying those long summer nights and hanging out with close friends and family, it might be difficult to think about storing the furniture when the temperatures get cooler. But taking the extra time to properly store your patio items . . . Read more
Why Seal Travertine? While travertine is a durable product, it is also porous. This makes it susceptible to staining. You should always seal travertine tile to protect it from this type of damage. This regular DIY job will extend the life of your travertine tiles so you can enjoy years . . . Read more
Take a look at the proper ways to provide care and maintenance for your limestone tile flooring.
Depending on your type of floors, the type of cleaning will vary, but any floor can be cleaned easily. Here’s how to clean your kitchen floor.
While cedar stands up to the elements fairly well on its own, putting a seal or a coat of paint on it can enhance the color and protect the wood from inclement weather. Left unstained, cedar’s red hue will fade to gray within about a year. The wood’s structural integrity . . . Read more
When it comes to exterior painting projects, fiber cement siding couldn’t be easier to work with. Pick your color, grab your tools, and you’re ready to get to work. Here’s what you need to know about how to paint fiber cement siding, including when to call in a pro. Get . . . Read more
According to a survey of remodeling pros by Angie’s List, bathroom remodels top the list as the most popular project for homes, with custom ceramic and pš°rcelain tile showers gaining prominence. And why not? Ceramic and pš°rcelain tile shower surrounds are a practical and eye-catching focal point in a well-designed . . . Read more
Whether severe storms are headingĀ your way, you’re leaving home for an extended period of time, or cold temperatures are telling you patio season is over, it’s time to get your outdoor furniture ready for storage. If you leave it all outside, you risk damage from bad weather, wild animals, and . . . Read more
It happens to every pet owner at least once. You’re late getting home, and your pet couldn’t wait. Or maybe they got into the trash and wound up with an upset stomach and ensuing digestive chaos. Whatever the reason, don’t despair when your nose tells you Fido or Fifi made . . . Read more
One cracked tile doesn’t mean you have to retile an entire room. To repair cracked tiles is fairly easy and can be done without professional help. Here are three DIY ways you can deal with a cracked tile. The Top 3 Ways to Repair Cracked Tile 1. Paint Over the Cracks . . . Read more