There’s not much you can do to keep a flood from occurring, but there are steps you can take to minimize the damage. Here’s how to prepare your home for a flood. Find Out if Your House is in a Flood Zone A flood zone is an area determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be susceptible to flooding. You can look up your community on the FEMA site to determine your flood zone status....

To template the brick placement, Mark used a brick ruler, which can be found at masonry supply stores. The materials Mark used to install the thin brick, including tuck pointers, trowels, and painter’s tape can all be found at The Home Depot. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the Spaulding Brick Company. Shopping List Thin brick Painters tape Thinset Type N mortar Tools

Many older homes use built-in cabinets or shelves to create mechanical chases in the corners of rooms. When those chases contain heating pipes, they can cause the wood used to construct these shelves to shrink or expand over time, leading to cracks and splits. It’s a common issue, and the fix is relatively simple. How To Repair Cracks in a Built-in China Cabinet Mauro begins by following these steps: Materials Painter’s tape MDF panels (½-inch) Construction adhesive Trim head screws Drop cloth Rosin paper 220 grit sandpaper Primer Wood filler Caulk...

To cut into the oven from the side, Mark used a sheetrock knife to remove the horsehair plaster. When disturbing old plaster, it’s important to protect against lead. In this case, Mark used a P100 mask and safety glasses, which can be found at any home center, and a 9 gallon dust extractor HEPA vacuum with automatic cleaning, which is manufactured by Bosch Tools. Once the horsehair plaster was removed, the rest of the work happened with a variety of masonry hand tools, including a brick hammer and chisels....

How to Apply Wood Stain Here are the steps I take to get professional looking results. Step 1: Proper Prep It’s easy to lightly sand a fresh board and think it looks okay, but boards from the home center sometimes have a waxy coating that almost has a visible sheen. If I were to apply stain directly to this board, it wouldn’t soak in and would look splotchy. Likewise, when stained, the coloring along the grain of an unsanded board will appear mottled instead of crisp and evenly colored....

How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger Ever think that something is much bigger than it really is? Like the hill you conquered on your last hike? Well, you can encourage your eyes to do the same thing with your bedroom. Designers often use tricks to make a small space open up and feel much larger than it appears. Get a Bedroom Refresh Use vertical space Using wall space from floor to ceiling prompts your eyes to travel up rather than around....

Why Build a Kitchen Island? First, islands work. Because they can be accessed from all sides like the old kitchen table, they’re ideal for a variety of kitchen tasks (see “Uses for a Kitchen Island,” below). Second, these freestanding pieces instantly become the focal point of a kitchen because they can have the look and feel of furniture rather than components in a domestic laboratory. Third, islands help kitchens adjust to some of the big changes in American life in the past few decades....

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Microwaves provide a quick way to heat food without using a conventional oven or toaster oven. Not only are microwaves used to reheat leftover food or items that have gotten cold after sitting out for too long, but many frozen food dishes are meant to be cooked in a microwave. Modern microwave ovens also have several helpful cooking functions, making them a must in any kitchen. With a wide range of sizes, designs, and features available, finding the best microwave can take time and effort....

How a Standby Generator Works In short, a standby generator is always, literally, “standing by.” Permanently installed outside the home, it is designed to automatically operate when an outage is detected, and to provide uninterrupted power to the home. It can run indefinitely on natural gas, or be fueled by propane, making it the most convenient option for homes that frequently lose power for extended periods of time. Who Needs a Standby Generator?...

In this episode: The custom windows ordered for the breakfast nook have a unique rounded design on top. Tom and Charlie Silva have the job of installing them, a job that takes special skills. Roofing manufacturers are always looking for ways to make shingling a house better. Kevin O’Connor finds Charlie trying a shingle that makes installation a little easier. Cape Ann was the birthplace of the fishing industry in America....

In this episode: Host Kevin O’Connor finds General Contractor Tom Silva working with our new apprentices, Bobbi and Yeren, on the front door of the project. They are adjusting the threshold and taking an inch off the door so it opens and closes properly. Our Generation Next initiative continues this season as we partner with YouthBuild, a nationwide organization that champions opportunities for youths who aspire to improve their lives and communities but lack skills and resources....

For size, measure the height and width of the sliding panel’s exposed glass. To determine handing, look at the closed door from the outside. If the sliding panel is on the right, your door is “right-handed.” How do I find the manufacturer of my sliding glass door? Your best source of replacement parts will be the retailers that sell new doors of the same make as yours. The manufacturer’s name is usually stamped on the hardware or etched in a corner of the glass....

Many of us stick stuff in the first place we find. This method can work when you are using existing storage space. There are, however, several issues to consider before using existing storage space, and especially before investing time and money to create a new storage space. These issues include safety, security, preservation, accessibility, structural stability, and regulations (such as building codes, zoning, and other local regulations). Safe Storage is the First Priority Storing stuff should not create an unsafe condition....

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