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There are two basic reasons why most people would embark on do-it-yourself projects in their homes.  One is the amount of money that will be saved from such a project which basically most homeowners feel as the best “come on” and the second is that they just love to do the puttering themselves.

When installing tiles, learn about the material you want to use as well as the condition of your floor.  You may need different kinds of supplies and tools for the material you choose so it is best to always check with the hardware store or home improvement store for tips on installation.

Checking your floor condition will greatly help you speed up your actual tile installation as well as ensuring that it would last.  You have to make sure that your floor is ready for the tiles by checking cracks and holes or if it is susceptible to moisture.  One important thing is that the floor should be even as it would result to damaging the tiles.   It is advisable to use a water-proof membrane if your floor is vulnerable to moisture.  Make sure that your floor is clean of grime or grease before the actual installation. 

The next thing to do is to measure the floor.  Measuring the floor will help in determining the number of tiles needed and the placement of your tiles. 
In laying out your tiles, you need to go from the center of the room to the walls.  Getting the center is a little bit tricky but it is the best way to do it.  Measure the center of each facing wall and then draw a chalk line from one wall to another and the center is the point of intersection.  To check this out, use the 3-4-5 rule by measuring 3′ from the center on one side and measuring another 4′ also from the center at 90° then from the 3′ mark to the 4′ mark, it should measure 5′.

Start dry laying out your tiles in a row from the center on each side to ensure that the tiles nearest the walls will have more or less the same tile size to avoid wastage and also for good appearance.  A good layout ensures a good result so take your time.  If you are unsure about cutting your own tiles, best to bring it to a professional cutter to avoid wastage.  Don’t forget to use the rubber spacers to make sure that your grout lines between tiles are even.  If everything is to your satisfaction, you can start the actual installation of the tiles using the tile adhesive.  Do one quadrant of the floor at a time.

Once the tiles have been set, you can start applying the grouts between tiles with a rubber float.  You must wipe away excess grout leaving the surface of the tile clean with a damp sponge and once all has been set and cured, use a silicone grout sealer to prevent discoloration.

Installing tile floors may seem such a daunting task to do, but if you are bent on doing it yourself, it gives a far more satisfying result.  It may not be as fun as you expected because it is labor intensive but it will definitely cost you less.  But as they say, every tile set is a labor of love.

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Step 1:  Measure the height and width of the door frame with a tape measure and square to determine the size of the door that you are going to purchase.  

If you cannot find a door with the exact measurements, choose a door which is close to the size that you need, but slightly bigger (just a couple of millimeter on all sides) to make room for minor adjustments.

Keep in mind that in order for the door to close smoothly, there should be a 2 to 3-mm clearance at the top and sides and a 6-mm clearance at the bottom.  Make the necessary adjustments to the door that you bought to ensure that your door has the exact dimensions and angles that you need.

Step 2:  Place the door on the door frame and put approximately 6 mm wedges underneath.  With the use of a level, make sure that the door is positioned exactly vertical to get the fit right, taking into consideration the clearance requirements from all sides.

Step 3:  Check if your door should be opened from the right or from the left side so you will know where the hinges will be placed.

Take a hinge and hold it in position 6 to 7 inches from the top and 9 to 10 inches from the bottom of the door.  Mark with a pencil the position of the top and bottom hinges on the door and frame.  A third hinge may be added at the center when you are using a heavy hardwood door.

Step 4:  Remove the door and position it on the floor with the hinge side facing upwards.  Hold the hinge in place so that the knuckle part protrudes past the face of the door and make your markings around it with a pencil.  Do the same on the door frame with the knuckle protruding just past the edge of the frame.  Do not forget to mark the necessary depth.

Step 5:  Make a recess, with the use of a hammer and a chisel, on where the hinges are supposed to go on both the door and the doorframe.

Step 6:  Position the hinges to check if you got the correct width and depth.  If you got it right, drill pilot holes into the door and doorframe for the screws.  Fasten the screws to the mortises on the door.

  Step 7:  Place the door to the frame and put wedges or wood shims underneath for the correct height.  Fit one screw to each hinge flap on the door frame. 

Step 8:  Remove the wedges from underneath the door and test if the door opens and closes smoothly, making sure that the door fits perfectly to the frame.

Step 9:  When you are satisfied with the operation of the door, insert all of the screws.  Just make sure that you tighten the screws until the heads lay flat so that the door can be shut properly.

Step 10:  Attach the doorknob if the door does not have one in place.  Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions to properly put the doorknob.

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All homeowners are looking for ways to boost the value of their home. That is why they are always looking into any number of home improvement strategies because they bring with them the potential to greatly alter their home so as to make the value of the home improve. But, does every attempt at increasing the value of the home have to be large scale projects? Actually, the answer is no because even minor changes can lead to an increase in property equity. Often, this leads to the improvement project ending up paying for itself. For example, if you invest $1,000 on new windows, an increase of $1,000 in equity then the new windows has been paid for.

But, what if all you are doing is adding bookshelves to the home? Can bookshelves deliver enough of an impact on the equity of a home that they end up paying for themselves? In general, due to the low price involved with bookshelves, even a minor increase in home equity will end up paying for the bookshelves. However, the style of bookshelves and the expansiveness of the bookshelves will play a large role in the potential increase of value in the home.

If you were to purchase very low priced bookshelves from a local retail store, the process would not have a strong impact on the value of the home. Such low cost bookshelves may end up making the interior of the home look a great deal better. Yes, this may have an impact on the positive increase on the home but it would be difficult to predict if the value will be significantly boosted. It would be safe to say the lower the quality and price of the bookshelves, the less of a chance for the bookshelves to have much of an impact on price.

What happens when you install expensive antique bookshelves?

This could have an enormous impact on value since such bookshelves would be extremely hard to replace and duplicate. This means that very few homes will possess such bookshelves. Since they are novel and unique, their ability to boost the value of the home is greatly enhanced. Of course, it is important to mention that it is next to impossible to predict the impact bookshelves can have on a home. Again, they are not demonstrative items and that works against them. They may have an impact which makes them well worth looking into.

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