In this article you will find all you need to confidently install a new, recessed, medicine cabinet. The finished project will leave you with a flush to the wall feature that is common in higher end houses, but often left out in track or development style homes.
While the tools required for this job are a bit more than a screwdriver and a few toggle bolts, the finished job will more than justify the rental or purchase of these tools.
- Pencil
- Level / Straight Edge
- Razor-knife
- Reciprocating Saw with 3-1/2” blade (can be rented)
- Screwdriver (electric preferred)
- Circular Saw (hand saw will suffice)
- 2×4 six to eight foot
- 1-1/2” Drywall Screws (10-20)
- 12p nails (6-8)
After deciding on the location for your new medicine cabinet, lay out your cut lines using the exact dimensions of your new cabinet. With your first horizontal line being at six foot (industry standard), lay out the rest below there.
Solar Lights – Solar House Signs and Solar Lights Brighten the Yard
Written by Bill Stanley in Uncategorized
Over the last few years, solar house signs and lights have become more popular as they have become more readily available. Sold in a wide variety of sizes and an even larger number of styles, solar house signs are perfect additions for any home, but especially for those homes that exist on unlit streets.
Brightening up the yard by day is simple enough with a few attractive planters, wind chimes, and other pieces of yard décor. However, brightening up the yard at night takes a bit more planning and ingenuity. That is where solar lights and house signs come into the picture.
Knowing exactly where the best place to locate your new solar lights might involve a bit of troubleshooting and contemplation. Ideally, solar lights should be placed along walkways or paths that people might use after dusk arrives. It isn’t necessary to space them closely together if they are bright enough to throw off sufficient light to create visibility.
Additionally, now that 911 has entered the picture, displaying your home address is even more essential than ever before. In fact, the perfect way to make your house number visible during the night hours is to purchase one of the attractive solar house signs that are available today.
Any emergency personnel who have the occasion to stop at your home will be able to identify the address since it is so clearly displayed with a solar house sign. Plus, visitors and individuals who are simply passing by will be able to clearly identify your house number if you purchase a solar house sign.
Although the exact number of hours that one of these solar house signs will remain lit varies, they can portray well-lit displays for as long as 14 hours. Typically, the solar panels charge up throughout the day providing plenty of power to last throughout the night.
Both solar house signs and solar lights are sold in varying sizes from small to super large. Size up the area where you are planning to place the lights in order to have a good idea of the best size to purchase.
Intro: Adding a few solar lights to your yard can improve its safety while lighting the path to your doorway. There are a lot to choose from and while you are at it, you might want to include a solar house sign.
Window Replacement – Ten Reason to Window Replacement
Written by Bill Stanley in Exterior Home Improvement, Windows guide
Ten Reasons to Replace Your Windows Today
Windows let you look outside and allow sunlight into your home, but you also want them to keep in the heat during the winter and the cool during the summer. Properly sealed, efficient, double-paned glass windows will do this. For the following ten reasons, there’s no time like the present for upgrading the windows in your home.
1. Federal government tax credits expire at the end of 2010. Those who replace their windows and doors with qualifying, energy-saving windows and doors, may receive a tax credit of 30% for costs up to $1500. Note that this has to be your principal residence. It also can’t be a new construction. So, if you upgrade your windows before December 31, 2010 – and there are other reasons to act at once – you can get as much as $450 back on your taxes next year! Click here to read more …
Professional Plumbing Repairs – Hiring plumber or DIY
Written by Bill Stanley in Exterior Home Improvement, Home Exteriors, Plumbing
Home Repairs 101: Should You Hire a Professional Plumber or Do Plumbing Repairs Yourself?
It’s very common for homeowners to encounter different kinds of problems when it comes to plumbing: clogged drains, burst pipes, and stubborn leaks. Oftentimes, these problems can be dealt with without having to contact a professional plumber, but there are also instances where a qualified plumber is the best person to handle the job.
Plumbing Repairs – Why Call a Plumber? Click here to read more …
Kitchen Remodeling – Tips for Kitchen Remodeling
Written by Bill Stanley in Home Improvement, Interior Home Improvement, Kitchen, Uncategorized
Kitchen Remodeling 101: Tips on Finding the Supplies You Need
For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the place where all meals are prepared and where family members usually gather after a long day at work or school. Considering that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house, it is only fitting that you keep your kitchen as functional and as updated as possible. This can mean anything from simply replacing the old worn-out cabinetry to doing an entire kitchen remodel.
One of the first things you have to consider when planning to remodel or redecorate your kitchen is whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional to handle the job. Both options have their own pros and cons, and the decision is completely up to you. Click here to read more …
Vinyl Tiles – How to DIY Vinyl Tiles
Written by Bill Stanley in FLoors & Stairs, Interior Home Improvement
For any self-respecting DIY extraordinaire, vinyl tiles are a way of getting a great look on a tight budget. They are perhaps one of the easiest tasks to undertake when renovating. Apart from having to keep foot traffic away from the area, the vinyl tile offers convenience and ease. The range of vinyl tiles on the market today is simply awe-inspiring. If you are looking to avoid the expense of a tradesperson and the inconvenience of arranging special transport for flooring, the vinyl tile is the perfect solution. Click here to read more …
Home Repair Company – How to choose the right Home Repair Company
Written by Bill Stanley in Building & Construction, Home Improvement
Choosing the Right Home Repair Company
Damages to home appliances are not only annoying and inconvenient, they’re also inevitable, especially if you live in a home that’s quite old, where the components are not as well-oiled as they used to be. When this happens, it’s perfectly understandable that you’ll want everything to be fixed and back to normal as soon as possible. So what do you do? Some homeowners might try to repair the broken items themselves, while others will immediately go to the store to buy new ones to replace the broken items. Click here to read more …
Central Air Unit – Troubleshooting Your Central Air Unit
Written by Bill Stanley in Central Air Unit, Home Improvement, Interior Home Improvement
Spring is the season for cleaning up and fixing up your house. However, you must also keep in mind that summer is just around the corner, and that it might just be time to clean and maintain your central air unit to bring it to optimal performance for your indoor air cooling needs.
Having a fully-operational central air unit in good condition is not only economical, but it’s also a step towards greener, more environmentally-conscious living. So it’s good to regularly check and troubleshoot your central air unit. Here are just a few tips to do just that: Click here to read more …
Roof – Slate Roof Maintenance and Repair
Written by Bill Stanley in Exterior Home Improvement, Roofing
Roof – Slate Maintenance and Repair
Once you’ve got your slate roof up, it will require very little maintenance from year to year. You may want to visually inspect your slate roof periodically, especially after storms when tree branches or debris may hit your roof. Keep an eye out for any cracked or broken pieces of slate.
Every now and again, you may need to replace a slate tile or two. A professional slater will have the necessary tools to get the job done quickly, but here’s how a simple slate replacement is done: Click here to read more …
When you think of roofing materials, you probably don’t think of slate. But slate is one of the most durable roofing materials you can invest in. Slate roofs have been known to last a hundred years and longer when properly installed and cared for. A slate roof is an investment, but given the length of its life, it might be an option worth considering.
If you’re thinking about having a slate roof installed, or if you want to learn basic maintenance for your existing slate roof, read on for some basic slate roof facts.
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