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Single and double core heating mat

Electric heated floors have moved from the category of luxury to necessity, not only due to the wide range of different manufacturers, but also due to very affordable prices, as well as the ability to quickly solve problems related to heating

Concrete floor screed

During a major renovation of any room or when building a new one, the question almost always arises of how best to improve the floor. You can choose the floor covering at your discretion, but the base of the floor must be of very high quality

Laying tiles on the floor

How to lay tiles? This question is of interest to apartment owners who have started renovations in their premises. In order to update the floor in the bathroom or kitchen, no special skills are required. This task can be completed without special training or

How to install a toilet after renovation

Repairing a toilet almost always involves replacing all communications and plumbing fixtures. The toilet is the first thing to be replaced and it is advisable to buy it in advance.Of all the varieties of products, you need to choose exactly the one that suits your needs.

Installation of infrared film floor

Fashion for today's interior design dictates its own rules and conditions. Therefore, many, without thinking at all about the consequences, following modern trends, and in order to increase living space, combine a balcony with a room, removing interior

Floor screed

A screed is usually called the floor layer on which the floor covering is applied. There are several types of screeds. For each case, a suitable option is selected. The choice will mainly depend on the roughness of the surface.

The order of finishing work in a kitchen studio

Currently, residential premises with new layouts have become increasingly popular. These include studios. In this article we will look at the procedure for renovating a kitchen-studio in a new building. We advise you to start repairs in new houses immediately

Wooden arch

An interesting decorative element that can decorate any home are arches. Thanks to them, the interior of the room becomes not just interesting, but somehow very noble. There are many options for materials that are suitable for

Laying infrared film flooring

The fall weather takes many people by surprise. Thus, a change in the temperature outside has a direct proportional effect on the microclimate in the room, this is especially noticeable during the off-season, when the central heating has not yet been connected. Everyone is trying

How to make an original shelf in the bathroom

Very often, when renovating bathrooms and toilets, it becomes necessary to cover old protruding pipes. Sections of leads from risers and heated towel rail lines do not add beauty to the room. One of the options for adding aesthetics and

LED lighting for any ceiling

Typically, LED lighting is mounted in the ceiling when it is being repaired or updated. I really liked this idea because it can be applied to an existing room without any renovation. To make your room LED

Wall insulation with polystyrene foam

Insulating an apartment with expanded polystyrene is one of the common methods of insulating your home. What are the advantages of this type of insulation? And the advantage is that the insulation of the apartment with polystyrene foam is carried out indoors and with this task

DIY plastic ceiling

Today, plastic ceiling is the most practical and widespread. It is installed mainly in the kitchen or bathroom, less often in the corridor and toilet. The plastic ceiling is not afraid of moisture, temperature changes, and is easy to clean

Installation of a metal-plastic door

Today, in almost all stores and shopping centers, as well as in private homes, people install metal-plastic doors. These doors replaced old wooden or metal doors. Metal-plastic doors have a neat appearance

DIY false fireplace for the New Year

Outside the windows, the snow crunches from the footsteps of passers-by, snowflakes sparkle in the light of the lanterns, and everything is getting ready for the New Year.You are sitting in a cozy chair by the fireplace with a cup of coffee and making a list of gifts... - Stop! What if I don't have a fireplace?

Screeding with a coarse leveler is the best way to level the floors in an apartment

It’s annoying to pay for expensive construction services that you can do yourself. We offer a master class on making floor screeds using Strong coarse leveler. This material has advantages over cement-sand

Laying linoleum with your own hands

When renovating an apartment, an important part is replacing the flooring. Coverings such as linoleum are very popular in the modern world. Its main advantages are: 1. Low cost; 2.

Do-it-yourself tiling of the stove

A house with stove heating not only means significant savings on utilities, but also constant warmth, regardless of the time of year. Over time, the stove loses its pleasant appearance and needs cosmetic repairs. Are becoming a thing of the past

DIY scaffolding

Repair is a positive event, but you always want to speed it up, and the use of various devices will certainly help with this. The two hours spent on assembling the scaffolding will definitely pay off. By the way, no stepladder or stool

How to make a box in the bathroom

When repairing plumbing units, it often becomes necessary to close cast iron sewer pipes, which, to put it mildly, do not look the best. One of the most acceptable options is to install a box made of metal profiles.

How to lay laminate flooring yourself

The most popular flooring used in apartment renovations is laminate. One of the reasons for its wide popularity is its extreme ease of installation. Thanks to it, the apartment owner can lay laminate flooring on his own without damaging

Installation of a kitchen hood in a private house

A kitchen hood is placed above the stove and is designed to ventilate and purify contaminated air (soot, odors) or move it outside the room. Installing a kitchen hood is a labor-intensive process if you do not have a ventilation

How to wind tow on a thread efficiently

In plumbing work, tow is used to seal pipes and transitions connected by threads. It is made mainly from flax waste and is a coarse fiber of small size. If you wind the tow correctly,

Emergency drain option for storage tank

In cities where water supply is scheduled, residents try to install a backup water tank with an automatic pumping station at home. It provides people with water when there is no water in the central pipeline. But at the accumulative

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