How to Install Carpet Runner on Basement Stairs

By admin On July 13, 2008

One of the last things to do when finishing the basement is to take care of the stairs leading you into the new beautiful space you’ve created. In my case I decided that the original stairs were good enough and I just cleaned them up and painted them. But of course I wanted them to [...]

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Repair that Basement Water Leak

By admin On July 13, 2008

Does your basement feel damp? Do you feel a musty smell every time you go to the basement, more so after a heavy rain? Water may be leaking into your basement or you may only have a humidity problem.

Here is how to make sure the culprit is a water leak and how to prevent [...]

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Number of Steps Required for Patio Stairs

By admin On July 12, 2008

When designing a stone stair that the depth of the step should be around two times its height and the stair should not have more than three steps on any flight of stairs.

The required number of steps will likely depend on the distance from the top landing of the stair and the bottom landing.

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Materials for a Round Edge Stone Patio

By admin On July 12, 2008

You decide to build a low budget simple stone patio, already selected the area to build your patio on, decided on a stone patio design and selected the patio stone.

Now it is time to determine the amount of materials you need and to avoid surprises, I will help you.

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Materials for a Straight Edge Stone Patio

By admin On July 12, 2008

You decide to build a low budget simple stone patio, already selected the area to build your patio on, decided on a stone patio design and selected the patio stone.

Now it is time to determine the amount of materials you need and, to avoid surprises, I will help you.

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Designing Stone Stairs for Patios

By admin On July 12, 2008

The design of your stairs can make or break the look of your stone patio. A well balanced patio design is key to a successful outcome of your efforts.

For a well balanced design you stairs landing should go across the patio door and any additional glass panels you may have. The number of stair [...]

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Creative Stone Stair for Patios

By admin On July 12, 2008

Are you looking at designing stone stairs for your patio? The depth of the stair step should be around two times its height and the stair should not have more than three steps on any flight of stairs. Does the distance between the bottom of the patio door to the ground calls for more than [...]

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Steps for Building Stone Stairs

By admin On July 12, 2008

Building stone stairs may be intimidating at first but is not that complicated. I will explain in this article what are the steps to building the stone stairs you are dreaming about.

I am sure you can do it!

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Multi-Level Stone Patios

By admin On July 12, 2008

Are you looking for ways of increasing the value of you home? Are you into gracious living? Do you simply like to spend time outside and you do not have a patio? You do not have time or patience to sand and repaint a wood deck every year?

then… you came to the right [...]

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