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Ceramic tiles are a material with excellent moisture-resistant properties. Therefore, it is actively used when renovating bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms with high air humidity. But we must take into account that tile cladding always has

In order to find various fastening elements in the wall: nails, bolts, studs, frames, it is not necessary to have expensive metal detectors or other search equipment. There is a much simpler and faster way that does not require large

Tiles and stone are very durable materials, so they should last a long time without requiring intermediate repairs. If the tile falls off or, moreover, breaks during use, then the cause is most likely problems with

Without proper experience, bricklaying proceeds slowly, which is caused by the complexity of laying the fastening mortar. When smoothing it with a trowel, an uneven layer is obtained; as a result, the bricks lie crookedly, and their alignment along the cord takes a lot of time.

Ceramic tiles are very durable. It is able to withstand a load of 3 tons per square centimeter, which is much more than this parameter for concrete and even reinforced concrete. Possessing a high rigidity index, it does not bend or

When water starts leaking from a kitchen or bath faucet, it's bad from any angle. It’s unpleasant to see a wet faucet, sink or sink every day and pay extra money for unused liters of water. But what is most dangerous is

I think that most people have encountered such a problem as a socket falling out of the wall. This can happen either immediately after a poor-quality repair, or over time, when the socket becomes loose from repeated plugging. Case

During renovation or moving, anything can happen to furniture. For example, when renovating a room and moving a heavy cabinet or wall section, you can inadvertently drop and damage the furniture. Or during the moving process, crooked assistants will drop you. Not enough

When faced with the need to renovate a bathroom, the first question that arises is: who to trust to carry out such work. The following problem automatically appears: how to find a good master so that he can make your dream come true. IN

The following article will discuss in detail the properties, scope and application features of modern new generation insulation materials. As an example, and not for advertising purposes, Polynor brand products were chosen - one-component

The most common option for finishing the ceiling is the use of plasterboard to make boxes. There are many options for what can be made from this material. These can be multi-level ceilings, as well as elements in the form of geometric shapes.

During the cold season, I forgot about my balcony and preserved it, since the temperature there was practically no different from that outside. Finally, I thought about insulating the balcony from the inside. I want to share with you what I did for this.

While renovating an apartment, in one of the rooms I needed to figure out how to improve the threshold in front of the balcony. I decided that the most practical material for this would be tile. Since in the future I planned to insulate the walls with plasterboard, I

With proper assembly of the heating system, which is carried out during the construction stage of the house, it will last a long time and efficiently.However, over time, radiators or individual sections may need to be replaced. There can be many reasons. The most

Those who have decided to replace old wooden windows with plastic ones may wonder: is it possible to install them yourself? Although this is a job of average complexity, it can still be done by those who have at least some construction skills. Installation

Landscaping the surrounding area of ​​a private home has become commonplace today. Each owner tries to design the entrance to his home as best and as reliably as possible, as a result of which there is a need to choose a suitable covering that

As a rule, the standard number of sockets that were originally installed in Soviet-style apartments does not meet the needs of modern people. Today, a family of three needs many times more sockets than

To replace or install an interior door, it is not necessary to seek the help of a specialist, since even with basic construction skills and the ability to use tools, you can do this work yourself. For

Surely, many owners of houses with stove heating are faced with such a problem as rainwater leaking along the outer walls of a brick pipe, through the roof and attic, to the ceiling of the house. Especially in heavy rain.No matter how tightly you fit the sheets

Slate - the material for covering roofs is quite good and practical. And it is relatively inexpensive in comparison with other, more modern and stylish coatings. But it has one good disadvantage; He's too fragile. Especially after some time

One of the common options for leveling walls is installing drywall. Many craftsmen use this building material because working with it is simple and fast. No matter how crooked the walls are, with the help of plasterboard sheets they can be easily

If you have started a renovation and still haven’t decided what material to use for the floor, then this article will be useful for you. In it we will look at an inexpensive, but at the same time with many advantages, method of insulating the floor using

To ensure comfortable living in an apartment in winter, the owners line the rooms with thermal insulation coatings, among which expanded polystyrene sheets are widely used. The internal structure of their material is incapable

A homemade device was invented to simplify the laying of cinder blocks. In the absence of experience, it is quite difficult to maintain a seam line of the same thickness. Therefore, we constantly had to remove cinder blocks, throw up or level the layer of mortar. WITH