Archive of category "House Design Zone"
You can estimate 250 to 350 square feet per gallon of paint for the exterior of your home. Rough, porous surfaces like stucco or brick will use more paint than smooth surfaces like aluminum. You will need to factor some extra paint for trim, and primer if there are any surfaces where old finishes may [...]
When you first think of building a log or timber home, maintenance might not be something you think of until later on. You want it to stand the test of time, so knowing that there are choices to be made now, aside from what stain to use, can help to protect your home for later. [...]
Home Depot Store Associate, Orange County, CA Let’s say you have a nice Juniper bush in your front yard that you have faithfully trimmed a number of times each year to keep its shape, but now you are considering a change. If you don’t want to dig it out and put in something new, just [...]
Have you felt the chill in the air? One person told me she was freezing. Maybe us Florida gardeners have a hard time adjusting to a drop in temperature especially after a long hot summer. Well, some of your plants Pothos cannot stand a chill have the same problem. They don’t like a chill either. [...]
Carolyn, yes you can paint sheets of OSB, but be aware that not all paints adhere well to the smooth side of the board, because some brands of OSB are covered with a factory applied waxy coating to protect them from moisture. Your best bet is to first sand and then prime the surface with [...]