Mitchell Newman
Construction Professional
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How to
Install Vinyl Plank Flooring on Concrete
Vinyl plank flooring is very durable and affordable.. 7 June 2019. It also fits over most surfaces, including concrete. Although the flooring comes in a variety of forms, planks are installable with a minimal amount of t...
How to
Replace a Door Frame
If your door frame is damaged, the best thing to do is to replace it with a pre-hung door, which comes inside a pre-built frame. If you have a little carpentry experience, this is likely a project you can tackle by yours...
How to
Panel Walls with Plywood
Paneling over walls with plywood is an easy way to update a room’s look. Before you can attach plywood panels to a wall, you should figure out how many panels you need and then cut them to the right size. You also have...
How to
Replace a Bathroom Fan
Installing a new bathroom fan won't take very long, since the connections and wiring are already in place. First, you'll need to carefully remove your old fan and disconnect the vent pipe and wiring. Then, you'll put the...
How to
Choose Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank flooring is an engineered floor covering designed to mimic the look of real wood. When you’re choosing your flooring, you’ll need to consider the thickness of the vinyl, the wear layer, and the installati...
How to Tell the Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tile
Plus, explore the pros and cons of each type“Porcelain” and “ceramic” are used almost interchangeably by some, but knowing the difference can make a big impact on your next home tiling project. Porcelain tile is ...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Tiling a Wall
How to prepare the wall, hang the tile, & apply groutThere is nothing as beautiful as a well-designed tile wall. Tile walls are normally found in bathrooms or the splash guards of kitchen cabinets, but they can be used d...
How to
Frame a Floor
The floors of most modern structures are built by arranging individual pieces of dimensional lumber in a consistent, repeating pattern. This process, commonly known as "stick framing," results in a structure that’s lig...
How to
Install Laminate Flooring on Stairs
Laminate flooring is a versatile alternative to other floor types since it can mimic their look while also offering significant strength. But like all floors, laminate has its own installation quirks. Despite this, lamin...
How to
Read Architect's Drawings
The first requirement in constructing a building project is to understand architectural drawings, which are also called blueprints, or plans. If you want to know how to read these drawings and understand exactly what the...
How to
Stipple Ceiling
A stippled ceiling or a slap brush finish is a textured paint job that adds depth and hides imperfections on your ceiling. Stippled ceilings are achieved by painting your ceiling with a drywall mixture with either a slap...
How to
Calculate CFM for Bathroom Fan
Who doesn’t love a hot, steamy shower? Bathrooms tend to collect more moisture than other rooms in your home, and too much moisture is a recipe for mold and mildew. Fortunately, as long as you have an exhaust fan that ...
How to
Cut Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank flooring usually comes in pre-cut sections, but you’ll likely need to cut some of it yourself to match it to the specific dimensions of your room. There are two basic methods, and you’ll choose your metho...
How to
Install Peel and Stick Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl flooring is a durable alternative to hardwood or tile, and it's more economical.. 7 June 2019. It's also easy to install on your own. While vinyl is usually installed by spreading an adhesive on the floor first, pe...
How to
Paint Rusty Metal
Getting a rusty metal object ready for painting takes a bit of work, but it’s totally doable. Paint can’t bond to rust, so you’ll need to start by restoring the surface. Elbow grease will do the trick for lightly r...
How to
Replace Floor Joists
Replacing a floor joist is a big job. If you don’t have any carpentry experience, you may want to call a professional carpenter to handle the project. Replacing a floor joist incorrectly may weaken the structural integ...
How to
Remove Wallpaper from Drywall
Removing old wallpaper and replacing it with new décor or a fresh paint job can completely change the look of a room. But if you have drywall walls, you do have to be careful that you don’t gouge it or get it too wet....
How to
Paint a Door Frame
Tips & advice for a flawless, long-lasting paint job Whether you're completely redoing the interior of your home or just want to change the style of your molding, painting a door frame is a quick and easy project. Start ...
How to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
''Get rid of moisture, odors, and more with this simple how-to'' A bathroom exhaust fan removes moisture and bad odors while preventing the growth of mold and mildew. It can even provide the right amount of privacy for d...
How to
Install Molding
Installing molding, whether you're installing crown molding or installing baseboard molding or anything in between, uses the same basic techniques. You might have to rent a couple of the tools needed for this job, such a...
