The carpet type and color determines if you can use a spot-dye pencil, stick or spray to camouflage a stain on it. While you cannot dye polyester, acrylic or polypropylene carpets, it is possible to dye wool or nylon carpeting. Matching carpet color is tricky, so it’s normally best to try and remove a stain…

When you suspect that there’s a problem with the carburetor in your Craftsman Model 917.377593 and you’ve resolved to undertake the repair yourself, then you will likely need to eliminate the bowl kit out of the carburetor. You have to first remove the carburetor before removing the bowl kit. Only then is it possible to…

Wall frames are a sequence of frames that are small side-by-side at a pattern. They are produced from thin pieces of molding nailed to a wall, glued and mitered at 45 degrees. A series of wall frames is an architectural feature. Everyone can create wall frames to give character to a room, to enliven a…

Considered nature’s best food, do you think milk may also fuel inspiring interior design ideas? I am looking to dairy for yummy home inspiration, with an emphasis on rich tones of cream that will lure even the most lactose-intolerant to add just a tiny lusciousness to their surroundings. — Lori from automatism Finnish Design Shop…

I recently moved out of a 1920s bungalow where I had been happily employing the modern cottage design aesthetic into a more customary two-story with a hint of New England taste — in North Carolina. I’ve since transitioned into being a New Traditionalist, a combination of sorts that utilizes traditional design as its base and…

Finding an insurance provider willing to stretch you cheap insurance for your log cabin may come down to the type of construction used to build your log cabin, how near you are to your fire department as well as the worth of your house — the three common obstacles most log cabin owners must conquer…

The GE Nautilus line of dishwashers features quiet operation and a protected upper rack. Like any dishwasher, it may leak, delaying dish cleaning and causing a huge mess in your kitchen. You may be able to troubleshoot a number of the fundamental issues that make a leak by yourself, but plumbing issues usually require professional…

A steam shower is a enclosed shower area with a bench rather than flowing enjoy a traditional shower, where the water is turned. Steam produces a large amount of humidity, and homeowners may wonder what type of ventilation is necessary to maintain the surplus moisture from accumulating in the bathroom. Steam Shower Ventilation Steam showers…

An extension pole called a pole, lowers the fan blades when the blades could hit the side of a sloped or cathedral ceiling. Some enthusiasts set on ceilings that are overly-high utilize a downward rod to bring down the blades to a productive level. Replacing an existing fan that uses a rod that is downward…

Pedestal sinks are often installed in bathrooms where space does not permit a sink vanity cabinet. The toilet is secured using a pedestal below the drain to encourage the sink and hide the pipes. Some preparation is required by installing a sink. There needs to be flat plank or a strip between wall studs behind…