4 Steel Projects to Try for Your Next Home Remodel

4 Steel Projects To Try For Your Next Home Remodel

Steel has been used for commercial and industrial construction, but, nowadays, its application has become popular for residential purposes. This construction material is known for its durability and stability no matter where you’ll use it. 

What’s good about steel is that it has a versatile use. Whether you need external home reinforcements or you want to incorporate some steel features into your interior design. Steel has a lot of uses that can improve your space.

Here are some ideas of steel projects that you can do for your next home remodel:

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7 Quick Tips For Applying Oil-Based Polyurethane to Wood Floors

7 Quick Tips For Applying Oil-Based Polyurethane to Wood Floors
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Polyurethane is one of the best ways to give your wood floors a beautiful shine while protecting them from damage.

But its lovely clear shine also makes it a bit frustrating to apply because you can’t always clearly see where you’ve applied the product.

This is especially true when you’re applying a second and third coat!

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5 Drywall Alternatives for Your Home

5 Drywall Alternatives for Your Home
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Whether you’re planning to build your house from the ground up or you’re doing a remodel, you have a lot of options for finishing the interior walls.

Drywall is one of the most commonly used finishes, but it’s by no means the only one.

Before diving into these different options, let’s consider the pros and cons of drywall.

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Reducing Your Home’s Carbon Footprint: 6 Undeniable Benefits of Installing Solar Panels

Reducing Your Home's Carbon Footprint: 6 Undeniable Benefits of Installing Solar Panels
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Environmentally-conscious homeowners are beginning to discover the plethora of ways to reduce their home’s carbon footprint. Simple tasks like turning off the lights, taking shorter showers, and unplugging electronic devices when not in use can undoubtedly keep your energy and water usage low. However, suppose the goal is to make your home as environmentally-friendly as possible. In that case, an overhaul of your home’s HVAC system may be necessary, or you might consider investing in renewable wind or solar energy for your home. 

Solar energy is more popular, accessible, and affordable in the United States than ever before due to its low maintenance and production costs for panel installation. Once installed, homeowners enjoy significantly cheaper energy bills, tax credits, and a higher resale value should they decide to relocate. 

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How to Install a Pocket Door in An Existing Doorway

How to Install a Pocket Door in An Existing Doorway
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A pocket door is great for any space, small or large.

It frees up space that would otherwise be needed to allow a door to fully function and enables you to change the feel of a space from wide and expansive to small and cozy in seconds.

While you could hire someone to do the job, installing a pocket door isn’t difficult for any homeowner with basic DIY skills…but it can get messy!

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