Archive | Build & Install RSS feed for this section
wet rooms

How To Create Wet Rooms

Wet rooms are becoming a more mainstream option for bathroom design these days.  Previously only seen in countries outside of the U.S., (especially in the UK), and only as a way to get the most out of a very small bathroom space, the idea of transforming a bathroom into a wet room is now becoming [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
paved driveway

Driveway Paving Options

When it comes to paving your driveway, you have a number of options to choose from.  Some driveway paving materials are more expensive than others and each has a completely different finished look, so choosing one driveway paving option over another is about more than simply cost.   If you are considering paving a driveway yourself, [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
diy loft flooring

DIY Loft Flooring

Whether you are looking to convert attic space into a loft for additional living space or already have a loft area built but are looking to do some renovation work, one of the key aspects to consider is how to choose the best loft flooring option and how to properly install a loft floor for [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
gazebo lights

Outdoor Gazebo Lights: Styles and Installation Basics

If you own an outdoor gazebo, then you probably already realize how useful the structure can be, not only for daytime use, but also when the sun goes down.  Gazebos provide the perfect spot for entertaining, dining and relaxing, and can be used almost like an outdoor room due to their protective overhead covering.  One [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
cabinet backplates, knobs and pulls

How to Install Cabinet Backplates, Knobs and Pulls

One of the simplest ways to update the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets is by adding a new set of cabinet knobs or pulls, along with some decorative cabinet backplates, to the doors and drawers.  By installing cabinet knob backplates behind your knobs or cabinet pull backplates behind your pulls (there will be [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
bathroom vanity unit

Bathroom Vanity Units: Buying and Installation Tips

Looking for a relatively easy way to improve the look of your bathroom without having to do a complicated overhaul to the space?  Get a bathroom vanity unit!  No joke, bathroom vanity units can have your bathroom looking like you did a major renovation, when all you actually have to do is hook up a [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
french doors

Installing PreHung uPVC French Doors

A set of French doors can really make a decorative statement in your home and can not only let in tons of light, but can also add beauty and sophistication to your home.  And by opting for uPVC French doors, rather than wooden or basic vinyl French doors, you can not only enjoy the good [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }
driveway lighting

DIY Driveway Lighting Design and Installation

Adding some driveway lighting is a great way to add to the look of the front of your home, and also makes it easier to navigate the sometimes treacherous path of staying on the pavement of the driveway while not running off onto the grass or into the flower beds (this is especially important for [...]

Read full storyComments { 0 }