GENERAL HOME CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT IDEAS

by **JohnnyCurtis** » Fri May 11, 2012 10:01 am

Construction and renovation improves and prolongs the durability of housing structure. There are different ideas for renovating different housing parts. Construction can be DIY or professionally such as rendered by

1. Roofing - Repaint with latex paint for more protection against weathering. Fill up joint nailed points with adhesive glue to prevent leaks and place screen unto holes. Use white paint to reduce sunray reflection absorption.
2. Kitchen sink - Place a medium size plastic strainer in the sink to filter food residues from unwashed eating utensils.
3. Gardening and landscape - Allocate a small space in front or backyard with planting area for root-crops or vegetables.
4. Lighting - Use LED or fluorescent lamp to save lighting electricity cost.
5. Security - Install security system to prevent burglary. Devices such as CCTV, motion triggered alarm and lighting helps.
6. Recycling- Utilize refuse segregation such as biodegradable and non biodegradable labeling for garbage bin.

by **JohnnyCurtis** » Mon May 14, 2012 3:17 pm

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by **JRip32** » Wed May 16, 2012 8:14 am

Good choice with the latex paint as a sealant for roofing. As far as maintenance goes with a roof, it's best to inspect, or have someone come out and inspect it for you, and determine if there are any loose shingles, faded or curled shingles or any damage to the gutter systems at the tips.

The quicker you get to this problem the better. And if your roof suffers any hail damage, or you aren't sure if it has after a massive storm, contact your insurance company to do an evaluation and determine for you whether you qualify for a new roof.

by **JohnnyCurtis** » Thu May 17, 2012 10:56 am

HOUSE PAINT TIPS

A clean and well organized home brings peace of mind for inhabitants. Newly painted room with designs makes an old house look as if it was built a few days ago. Painting home will bring more advantages if properly done. It is not hard to begin painting and it can be done within a few hours. Commonly, there are standard procedures for painting different contact surfaces – concrete, metal and wood. Additionally, there are resources on home and tool improvement ideas on

1. Clean surface area with steel brush especially when painting non flat surfaces.
2. Use sander to remove rusted surfaces. Paint will adhere more in clean, dust free and sanded surfaces.
3. Choose the applicable paint type.

* For primer, use red lead for metal surfaces. It is a thick paint that helps protect metal from corrosion. It can be diluted with lacquer thinner for a desired thickness.
* For concrete surface, use concrete paint as a primer or base for further color paints.
* For wood, use enamel gloss paint. This paint helps protect wood from deterioration. Other paint of this category has anti insect compounds for countering termite infestation.
* Use latex paint for rooftops.

5. Choose the best color according to desired deco

by **JohnnyCurtis** » Tue May 22, 2012 10:48 am

Painting makes home look brand new. Similarly, painting can be done DIY or professionally such as by On the other hand, there are different types of paint which are follows:

1. Primer - used as first paint or first coat for metal surfaces. Formerly, contains lead but since they the metal is known as toxic its use was phased out.
2. Secondary - the final coating after the primer.
3. Thinner - Kerosene or turpentine based paint viscosity reducer.
4. Latex - Contains acrylic which helps protect metallic roofs
5. Varnish - paint used for wood surfaces.

by **JohnnyCurtis** » Thu May 24, 2012 12:19 pm

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by **JohnnyCurtis** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:44 pm

1. Corroded fence grills - Remove rust deposits with steel brush and apply with lacquer primer paint. Repaint with enamel based final coating.
2. Fire safety system - Install three types of fire extinguisher which are water, carbon dioxide and foam based.
3. Paint roof tops with white based acrylic paint.
4. For more major home renovations you can do it DIY and can seek assistance from professional organization such as
5. Apply water resist sealant for cracks appearing on roofs and gutters.
6. Security - Install security devices such as CCTVs, light and motion triggered sensors.

by **JohnnyCurtis** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:02 pm

As times goes by, every home made or not, must be renovated. Cracks, peeling paints needs repainting, plumbing repaired and roofing fixed against leaks. The following is a rich resource on renovation:

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by **Adan8100** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:26 am

can encompass any number of household activities ranging from an exterior renovation with a simple coat of paint right through to a complete kitchen renovation, adding an extra storey or extending the house.
An awesome furniture with little paintings reflects good contract over the visitors and relatives coming in home.

by **moshei** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:24 pm

We've all been taught that it's what's on the inside that counts; but when it comes to your home, the outside is certainly just as important. A drab exterior can make you cringe every time you approach the front door, while a handsome, thoughtfully designed one can turn the experience into a true pleasure.