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Electrical Wiring Color Coding System
Electrical wire color codes are part of a standard system that tells the user which wires carry a current and…
Amperage and Wire Gauge Chart: What Size You Need
Whether you’re installing, extending, or rewiring a circuit, finding out the wire gauge and amperage you will need is a…
Concrete Flooring Review: Pros and Cons
Concrete flooring is durable, low-cost, and easy to maintain. When properly installed and maintained, it can last for decades. But…
Cork Flooring Review: Pros and Cons
Cork flooring’s natural insect repellency, insulative qualities, and soft feeling underfoot are what make it a great option throughout the…
Brick Flooring Review: Pros and Cons
Brick is one of the oldest and most common building materials in the world, first developed as a substitute for…
Electrical Code Requirements for Outlets in the Home
An electrical code is an official set of guidelines that specifies how various aspects of an electrical system should be…
8 Most Durable Flooring Options for Heavy Foot Traffic
Floor installation is an expensive, time-consuming project, and you don’t want to have to replace it every few years. You…
Flooring Underlayment Basics: What to Know Before You Buy
Although a home’s floor is usually thought to be simply the surface layer of a visible floor covering, a floor…
Vinyl Plank Flooring Review: Pros and Cons
Sheet vinyl and vinyl tile have long been favorite flooring materials for kitchens and bathrooms, but it has always been…
Laminate Flooring Review: Pros and Cons
Laminate flooring emerged on the residential flooring scene decades ago as an easy-to-install, attractive, and durable alternative to solid hardwood…
How to Use Cement Backer Board
Cement backer board is an inexpensive, convenient building material that makes tiling, flooring, and countertop projects go faster and look…
Rolled Roofing: Basics, Costs, & Self-Installation
Rolled roofing, or MSR, is an inexpensive, easy-to-install roofing material often used for sheds and carports. Unlike individual composite (asphalt)…