Mid-century ranch houses are known for their stubbornness and quaint appeal. These houses are known for their narrow clerestory windows and low roof, the two most prominent characteristics of a quintessential Mid-century ranch house. If you have ever been to a Mid-century ranch house, you have most certainly noticed the way the light used to sneak into those houses through those clerestory windows, which is in stark contrast to the way light enters in a modern house. But it is the atrium where things get a little bit messy and awkward. Things always go wrong in an atrium, no matter…
Author: Homovate
You have most certainly heard the story of the phoenix, a bird that burns in its own fire only to rise again from its ashes. Something similar is happening in the home remodeling sector as well. We have seen countless design ideas die a quiet death, but then again, the same ideas start gaining traction and become the hot favorite among the masses. The conversation pit died a thousand deaths decades ago, but somehow it manages to crawl its way back into this modern age. The conversation pit was quite a common sight in mid-century houses but vanished without a…
I have personally seen some kitchens that feel like they were built by someone who hated cooking. Most of you have already seen those narrow galley kitchens that force people to turn sideways just to open a simple drawer? Yes, it’s frustrating to be in those kitchens! And God forbid, if you decide to rent one of those kitchens (may the Lord have mercy on your soul), you will have to deal with an invisible wall that will make it almost impossible for you to make any kind of permanent changes in that kitchen. Forget about adding tile. You can’t…
Drywall is known by many other names such as wallboard, gyp board, Sheetrock and plaster board. No matter what you call it, repairing it from time to time will be a necessity. It is a building material used in nearly all types of construction projects and come in large sized panels with gypsum core in between. The paper faces are typically made using recycled paper. Listed below are some of the prevalent drywall problems and the effective ways to resolve those: Drywall Paper is excessively sanded Sometimes, the people setting up the drywall go overboard in their efforts to achieve…
Interested to pursue a career as a licensed handyman? Well, the career of a licensed handyman is quite lucrative yet the license requirements for handyman vary from one state to another. Therefore, before planning your career, it is essential for you to be familiar with the laws of the state. Also, you may find it interesting to know that some states do not require you to have a handyman license and, in that case, you may have to apply for handyman business license. Whatever be the laws of the land, there are some basic criteria that every handyman needs to…
Before you can paint a wall, it is necessary to prepare the surface. This involves patching the wall and it is a step that you have to be careful about. You will also need to use proper equipments and materials for drywall patching, as it is. Listed below are some effective tips that you can use for drywall patching needs: 01. Make use of self priming filler Patches set up with conventional patching materials have to be primed using sealing-type primer, prior to painting. Or else, the patched zones just may pop up after the painting is done. This will…
In most households, the kitchen serves as the epicenter of activities. It is where you utilize the culinary skills, and gather for a family dinner. This is where the guests congregate on special occasions! Unless the kitchen is designed well, it can hamper the functionality and cooking activities. In many households, kitchen redesign becomes a need from time to time. However, you need to steer clear of the common kitchen remodeling pitfalls while revamping your kitchen. These mistakes can cause you hassles and bleed a hole in your wallet, too. Listed below are the commonest kitchen revamp mistakes you should…
Your bathroom needs a new look and this time you want to ensure that it reflects your styling preferences without compromising the comfort factor? Well, then you need to devote some time for making the selection. Decide on the amenities and fixtures that you require appropriately. Also, plan the design and execution work in an impeccable manner. If you are into a remodeling assignment for the first time, checking out the tips listed below can be of help. Planning the remodeling task When you are planning to remodel the bathroom, you should discuss the task with other members using the…