Construction and repair
Thinking about self-assembly of a heating system and hot water in a private house? Find out how to install gas heating boilers. In this article you will find a detailed overview of all technical requirements and rules, the order of the work and useful tips so that the process does not cause difficulties, and the result is safe.
You have been using an acrylic bathtub for a long time and are completely satisfied with it, but some defects on the coating began to appear? Learn how to repair acrylic baths with your own hands. In this article you will find an overview and instructions for using special kits and other ways to restore acrylic coatings at home.
Doing your home repairs yourself, and wondering if you need a primer for the floor under the tile? You will find a description of the technology, its need for repair, suitable materials and the order of work in this article.
Finally decided to build your own private house and want a real stove in it? Learn how to create a do-it-yourself fireplace stove for a brick house. You will find all technical rules and requirements, as well as a detailed step-by-step procedure for assembling the system as a whole and installing its main components in this article.
Want to quickly and inexpensively change the design of walls, furniture or other items in the interior? Learn all about self-adhesive wallpapers. What is the difference between this material, what are its advantages, in what directions it can be used in interior design and how to properly stick to the desired surface - all this is described in detail in this article.
Are you planning to install street lighting on your site? Find out which lamps, fixtures are best suited for this purpose, what rules must be followed when they are located and installed. An overview of all the important nuances of installing street lighting can be found in this article.
Thinking about whether you can make repairs yourself? Learn all about gluing tiles in the bathroom. In this article you will find a detailed step-by-step overview of the technologies, materials, tools necessary for work and the procedure for preparing the room, its tiling.
You think over the design of the bathroom and think which tile to choose in the bathroom on the floor and on the wall? In this article you will find practical recommendations for the selection of tiles for quality, characteristics, color and design.
Want to brightly and modernly decorate the rooms in your home? Learn how to use red wallpapers in the interior to create a nice and beautiful design with them, and not get a non-harmonious result that will be annoying. Practical tips for using red wallpaper in large and small rooms, in the living room, nursery, bedroom and kitchen can be found in this article.
Are you going to do the repair yourself? Find out what you need for wallpapering. An overview of all the necessary tools for work and practical tips for choosing the most suitable ones can be found in this article.
Need to insulate your home? Find out what a liquid insulation is, what kind of materials belong to this group. A detailed overview of the different options for liquid insulation with characteristics, pluses, minuses and application features you will find in this article.
Do you really like the idea of arranging a fireplace in a private house? Learn how to stack a brick fireplace with your own hands. An overview of all technical requirements, a detailed list of the necessary materials and tools for work, as well as the procedure for laying order, can be found in this article.
Is it time to tidy up the natural flooring? Find out what type of grinder is suitable for leveling the floor. A detailed overview of the types and characteristics of such equipment, practical advice on its use and an overview of the prices for the purchase and rental of machines for scrapping and polishing parquet can be found in this article.
Have you decided to finish the room yourself with tiles or create a countertop made of artificial stone? Learn how to cut porcelain tiles. In this article you will find an overview of all the tools with which you can cut tiles, their pros, cons, features of the application technology.
Want to create a unique design in your room? Find out how convenient and profitable acrylic paint for walls will be. An overview of all the properties, characteristics, types, pros and cons of such a paint, as well as a step-by-step procedure for applying it, can be found in this article.
Have you looked for an original finish for your room in an apartment or a private house? Learn all about velvet decorative wall paint. How step-by-step the application technology of such material looks to get an excellent result is described in detail in this article.
Are you planning to put a real hearth in your house? Find out the rules for installing a fireplace and installing a chimney. In this article you will find an overview of the requirements, rules and practical tips for selecting materials and performing all work.
Have you decided to beat the interior with modern finishing materials? Find out how laminate wall decoration works. In this article you will find practical tips on choosing such panels for use on walls, as well as an overview of the different mounting methods and step-by-step algorithms for action in each individual case.
Do you want to change the electric meter with a more accurate and modern device or do you need to install a flow meter in a new house, apartment? Find out how to install an electricity meter. A detailed list of requirements and rules, as well as the installation procedure, can be found in this article.
Already decided on the overall design of the room and flooring? Learn all about plastic floor skirting boards. What model to choose, how to fasten such trims, based on the features of the decoration of the room - only useful information on the topic you will find in this article.
Do you plan to repair your own bathroom in the bathroom with the toilet? In this article you will find a detailed order with a list of necessary work that will help you complete everything without errors.
Do you have an apartment in Khrushchev that you want to modernize? Learn how to repair a kitchen in Khrushchev so that it is practical, convenient, and beautiful by current standards. The whole procedure for carrying out work and the selection of planning, furniture, finishing materials is described in detail in this article.
Do you want to design a beautiful, durable, modern floor that will last a very long time? Find out all about epoxy floors. A detailed overview of the types, characteristics, pluses, minuses and pouring technology can be found in this article.
Are you going to perform wall decoration with drywall or make various arches, niches, or maybe even furniture? Find out which drywall screws are best used. You will find an overview of different types of hardware and practical tips on how to attach them to GKL in this article.
Have you decided to choose a fast floor leveling technology for linoleum, carpet, parquet or laminate? Find out which plywood glue is best to use so that the base is strong and reliable.An overview of different types of formulations and practical tips for their use can be found in this article.
You understand that in order for the repair to look complete, you need not only basic coatings, but also additional parts? Learn how to install baguettes on the ceiling with your own hands. An overview of different types of fillets, tips on checking the quality of products and installation in different ways can be found in this article.
Want spectacular and extravagant solutions in the interior? Learn how turquoise wallpapers are used in the bedroom, in the kitchen, in the living room, in the nursery and in the bathroom. A detailed review of the various variations and combinations of turquoise wallpaper of all colors with furniture, accessories, curtains and other furnishings can be found in this article.
Do you prefer natural wood floors? Find out when and how mastic is used for parquet. In this article you will find a detailed overview of the different types of such products in terms of composition and other criteria, as well as step-by-step instructions for processing the floor with parquet mastic.
In the store or online catalog did you really like the spectacular red kitchen set? Learn all about how to successfully design a kitchen in red colors. General requirements and practical advice from professional designers on the design of the red kitchen, which will give the right perception and will not oppress over time, you will find in this article.
Want to pay less for utility bills, namely electricity? Find out how beneficial it will be to install a two-tariff electricity meter, what needs to be done to replace the flow meter from a technical and legal point of view.
Planning to level the floor yourself during the repair? Find out what a claydite-concrete screed is. In this article you will find an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of this technology, the proportions of the composition and methods of laying the screed based on cement and expanded clay.
Want to create a multi-level ceiling, partition or niche from drywall? Find out how to use drywall fasteners in each case. A detailed overview of all the necessary connecting parts to complete the full scope of the planned work can be found in this article.
Did a large dent or hole appear in a niche, partition, or wall finish on a drywall? Learn how to seal a hole in a drywall on a wall if damage is of different sizes. You will find step-by-step instructions for resolving such a defect in this article.
Have you already built a solid house made of wood, most of the finishing work in which you perform yourself? Find out how to install plastic windows in a wooden house. In this article you will find a detailed description of the technology for installing PVC windows from scratch, which will help you do everything correctly.
When installing a bathroom or already at the end of the repair, did you remember the need for a high-quality hood? Find out what are the options for such equipment, in what ways the fan is installed in the bathroom, and what is needed for this from this article.
Do you want the new kitchen interior to be preserved as long as possible and not have to make repairs again soon? Find out which porcelain tiles fit on the floor to the kitchen. A detailed overview of the characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, options and design combinations of this tile can be found in this article.
Have you already laid a laminate in the room, or are you just planning a decor? Find out how to choose the color of the door under the laminate. An overview of popular hue options and practical tips for combining floors and doors to achieve a harmonious interior can be found in this article.
Decided to change the design of the bathroom? Find out how bathroom tiles are tiled. In this article you will find practical tips for choosing a quality tile and step-by-step instructions for laying it with your own hands to get an excellent result.
We decided to take up wall decoration on our own and are sure that you can handle it? Learn all about how to glue the wallpaper end-to-end and how to handle different types of coatings to get an excellent result. You will find a step-by-step master class on wallpapering walls in this article.
Do you want to thoroughly save on heating, but so that it is always warm in your apartment? Learn all about installing a film underfloor heating. In this article you will find an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of such a system, as well as the rules for the installation and selection of components for a warm electric floor.
Need an internal staircase in the house, and you think that wood is the most suitable material? Find out how to assemble a wooden staircase with your own hands. All the features of the process and important points that must be taken into account during the assembly of the structure are described in this article.
You understand that everything in the design of the house should be harmonious, and the floor is an important part of the interior? Find out how you can create a unique designer floor so that it blends seamlessly with your room’s layout, looks fashionable, and is durable. You will find an overview of various design techniques and materials in this article.
For ceiling decoration chose tension technology? Find out how to install the chandelier on the suspended ceiling. In this article you will find an overview of all the mounting methods, suitable types of lamps, which will help you correctly and safely organize the lighting in the room.
Do not want to change your old and tainted parquet floor, but think how to restore it? This is the right decision, and help you do it yourself polishing parquet with your own hands. A detailed description of this technology and practical tips for choosing all the necessary tools and equipment can be found in this article.
Do you want to spend a minimum of time on rough finishing of the room and give it the original geometry? Find out how plasterboard wall cladding works. You will find a step-by-step overview of different mounting technologies and useful tips on choosing the material and installation method in this article.