Once upon a time, there was a roof leak. And, as usually happens with home repairs, that one little problem led to the discovery of a bigger problem, which led to the discovery of an even bigger problem. Ironically, the roof leak had very little to do with any of the subsequent problems. But, a clogged roof ridge vent played an important role. What is a Roof Ridge Vent? A roof ridge vent is part of an attic ventilation system. Ideally, air enters the attic at the soffit, circulates through the ... continue reading...
A Guide to Attic Ventilation
In my last post, I shared the disastrous results of improperly venting a bathroom exhaust fan. We were adding warm, moist air into the attic, but it wasn't leaving. The attic ventilation was not functioning as designed. A well vented attic is an important part of keeping your house in good condition. This isn't my house, but it does illustrate a couple of ways to provide good ventilation in an attic. It has both large triangular vents in the front gables and a continuous ridge vent. ... continue reading...
The Importance of Properly Venting A Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Today's post is rather embarrassing. Embarrassing in that I knew better. I knew there was a problem, and rather than fixing it, I ignored it. And now, it's come back to bite me. So, what's this big, embarrassing problem? An improperly vented bathroom exhaust fan. Make that two fans. If you've never dealt with this problem, you're probably thinking, "What's the big deal?" Keep reading, and find out the way many builders installed these fans incorrectly, what happens when you ignore the ... continue reading...
DIY Bathroom Mirror Frame Project
This DIY bathroom mirror frame project is so simple, that I was hesitant to even write this post. It's like the equivalent of writing a recipe for a grilled cheese. At some point, we all learned how to make a grilled cheese, but to call it a "recipe" is a bit of a stretch. Anyway, I'm so happy with the way the mirror frame turned out, that I thought I might as well share my "recipe". Last spring, we finally remodeled our 1970's era bathroom. It was a purely cosmetic remodel, and we wanted ... continue reading...
Small Balcony Ideas: DIY Projects for an Outdoor Oasis
Today, I've rounded up a whole bunch of DIY projects that are perfect for a small balcony. Small balconies can be very tricky - they're just so, well, small. But with a little ingenuity, and these small balcony ideas, you can turn your balcony into a place you love to spend time. Small Balcony Ideas - Design Before running out and buying a whole bunch of balcony decor, take a minute and figure out what kind of space you want your balcony to be. What will you be doing out there? Enjoying a ... continue reading...
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