So, if you're reading this, chances are you have already decided to do at home repairs and just do not know where to start. It is necessary to draw up a work plan and cost estimate, buy building and finishing materialsAs well as to find qualified professionals. The last point is the most difficu...

Choosing the material for the walls and ceiling, many are betting not only on the aesthetic appearance of the finished coating, but also by a small labor-intensive activities. With the advent of the construction market of material called "the liquid wallpaper" repair the problem has been solved f...

If you are buying a new home, then it is worthwhile to study in advance the possible difficulties that may arise when apartment renovation. Usually, buying a home is not only euphoria from your own square meters, but also serious work on landscaping and planning repairs. Let's talk about the main...

Before applying the decorative layer, the base must be properly prepared. In this case, one must not only know how to clean it from dirt, remove rust, but also how you can degrease the surface. The last step should not be abandoned. This will create a high quality decorative layer. At the same ti...

Only the one who does nothing is not mistaken, but some mistakes, especially construction ones, are quite expensive. After such blunders, you first want to laugh, and then burst into tears. In today's HouseChief review, we will introduce you to the most common mistakes made both through the fault...

When installing drywall technology, gaps between the plates are 1-2 mm. According to the norms, it is recommended to seal them not with a gypsum composition, but with a specialized putty for drywall joints.The mixtures on the market differ in composition depending on the binders. The choice of a ...

Adhesion is a combination of different materials with different compositions and structures, which provides their physical and chemical properties. Adhesion is Latin for "sticking". In the construction industry, the term, what is the adhesion of materials, is indicated more precisely - this is a ...

Every person who carefully monitors his health pays special attention to hygiene, and it is important for him that he has all the necessary conditions for this. After using the toilet, toilet paper is not always able to provide complete cleanliness, and sometimes it may contain substances that ca...

The issuance of keys to the apartment after the completion of construction is always an important event in the life of the buyer. But in many cases, housing in a new building looks like an empty concrete box, because most of the buildings are rented without finishing. Therefore, buyers often ask ...

When arranging wooden plank floors, there is usually a number of additional beams (lag) from a bar between the supporting base and the flooring. Logs simplify installation, as well as improve the performance of floor coverings, which are called “floors on logs”.Advantages of the floor on the logs...