The first step to install bathroom tile is to prepare the walls for tiling. All this basically means is just giving the walls a thorough cleaning and ensuring that it is as smooth as possible. Depending on what’s currently on the walls, this may mean removing wallpaper or sanding down and splinters in wood.

While you’re cleaning, you should take an opportunity to start plotting out your tiling. Professional tillers use something called a “gauge stick” to help them measure where they’ll place tiles once they start working. All you need to make your own gauge stick is a piece of wood and a pencil. Simply lay some tile next to the wood and mark off where one time ends and the next one begins. This will come in handy later once it’s time to actually install bathroom tile.

Once the walls are completely clean, your next step is to apply the adhesive that will make the tiles stick permanently. Make sure that the walls near your shower and sink have waterproof adhesive or you may end up with tiles falling down in those areas. You want to apply the adhesive in squares roughly 1 meter by 1 meter, then apply the tile. You generally want to start from a bottom corner and work your way across, then up. However, if you’re tiling around a window or other fixture, then use that as your basis.

One of the tricky parts that tricks some people when they try to install bathroom tiles is the border tiles. Border tiles are the ones that you use to close the gap that between two walls at a corner. Since you’d have to be really lucky to have your tile end exactly where a corner starts, you need to measure and cut border tiles to fill the gaps. To cut a border tile, simply set a free tile up against the wall and mark where you’d need to cut it off to make it fit. Then it’s just a matter of making a clean cut before you can continue to install bathroom tile.

Another thing to remember as you place your tiles is to leave enough room from the grouting. Some tiles have lugs that are designed to make the spacing process easy. If your tiles have lugs, you can simply force them together and they’ll already be preset for the grouting. That’s really all it takes to install bathroom tile – it just takes a little precision to get it right.

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Tile -

This is an old standby when it comes to a countertop surface, but it is still quite popular. You'll be able to match just about any décor and they're very easy to install. On the plus side, tiles are usually quite economical, unless you're getting them specially made or designed. You can make your own mosaics and get crazy with colors or you can keep it simple. The overall finished look is completely determined by you, so this is a great surface if you really want a custom feel to your kitchen.

The main downside of tile is that there are some health risks involved if you don't keep it clean enough. Tile caulk or grout can catch food debris and bacteria and they are unfortunately pretty good breeding grounds for diseases. If you do pick tile, make sure that you thoroughly clean not only the tiles, but the grout or caulk in between them. Tile can also crack if you place something heavy or hot on it, so you will need to use extra care with it.

Marble -

This is such a stunning surface and it can add a touch of class to any kitchen. It's moderately expensive, but you'll have a lot of choices when it comes to picking the color scheme and even the design of the marble. These counters are incredibly durable and usually quite scratch resistant. If you do a lot of food prep, this is a very nice material to work on.

The main downside of marble is that it will require some special cleaners to keep it looking nice. These should be used in addition to your regular cleaners. This adds a second step to the whole process and if you're very busy, it can be a bit of a drag. Marble can crack if you place something that is too heavy on it, but overall it is pretty durable if you take the right precautions.

Poured Counters -

This is a relatively new surface that has caught on quickly. By far it is the most durable surface and it's easy to clean. You'll be able to have it poured in any design, so it's perfect for odd shaped kitchens or high design ideas. It takes a lot of effort to damage a poured counter and overall, even though they are the most expensive, they are the easiest to keep up.

Every once in awhile, they do crack and this usually means replacing the entire surface since it is one large piece. Unlike tiles where you can fix the one trouble spot, you'll have to have the entire surface repaired, which is costly and time consuming.

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Keeping your Driveway Clean

Keeping your driveway completely clean is going to be a big part of allowing it to last a long time while maintaining the attractiveness as well. It is important that you clean up oil spills, other spills and other forms of contamination as quickly as you can before the chemicals are given a chance to damage your driveway by seeping into it. In order for you to clean up a dirty asphalt driveway, you should perform the following steps:

1. Use an ice chipper, a spade or a lawn edging tool to scrape out any weeds, debris or grass that have gotten into the cracks in the driveway, as well as from around the edges of the driveway.
2. Use a hose or an air compressor to create a strong blast that you can use to remove loose bits of asphalt from damaged areas or cracks present in the driveway surface.
3. Bring out a broom and use it to brush away any debris or loose asphalt that you shook loose.
4. Dilute a driveway cleaner and use it to scrub your driveway, removing any dirt or oil. Repeat this scrubbing process as needed until you have removed all of the stains. If there are oil stains that are excessive you may want to use a primer for oil spots and other stains that you cannot simply scrub away.
5. Hose the driveway down thoroughly, using as much pressure as you possibly can. When you go about hosing the driveway down, it is best that you begin at the top and work down and to the sides as you go.
6. You can use a shop vacuum cleaner to remove loose debris from the cracks in the asphalt as well. Keep in mind that the driveway has to be very clean and dry before you can repair it with filler.
7. Now you are going to want to allow your driveway to dry completely before you make the necessary repairs to it.

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• a painter's knife

First, you'll need to determine how bad the hole is. If it's a simple cosmetic hole, the fix will be pretty easy and you may not need to worry about filling the area. However, if you've got a pretty large hole, it's a good idea to stuff something in there to make it easier to fill. A flour sack works very well for this purpose, and can make it easier to get the job done quickly. You may also want to get a special kit from the hardware store that will have filler that can be inserted into the hole.

Once you've got the hole filled, it's time to cover it up. Grab your drywall putty and your painter's knife and get started. You'll want to use a spackle motion to apply the putty to the wall. Overlap the hole as you go to create a strong bond. Make sure that you don't use too much or you'll end up with a mess on your hand. Too little however and you won't be able to get the job done. Instead of glopping it on all at once, gradually apply the putty until the area is even and filled in.

Now, you're going to need to let this dry before proceeding to the next step. It may take a few hours depending on the type of putty you used. Make sure you read the instructions so that you're not jumping the gun. When the putty is completely dry to the touch, get your sandpaper and smooth out the area. You'll need to make a few passes to get everything smoothed out and even with the rest of the wall.

Once you've finished this, you'll be able to paint over the area. Most drywall putty is taupe or light brown in color so you won't have to worry too much about covering it up with paint. If the wall is white, you're probably going to need to add a few coats to prevent see through. Let the paint dry completely before you quit to make sure that it looks right.

It is important to address a common technique that many people use as a shortcut. If you've got a small hole in the wall and you're a renter, you can easily make it look as though it's fixed by adding a little white toothpaste to the area. For bigger holes, some people like to try mixing flour and water to create a paste and using a sheet to cover the hole. We don't recommend this fix since it is not permanent.

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Magnetic stud finders are inexpensive and they make use of magnetism in order to identify the nails or the screws that are embedded within the studs. These tools tend to work pretty well in more basic situations, however they are generally best used when you supplement them to the use of a regular electronic type of stud finder. One of the troubles that come with the magnetic stud finders, however, is that they are also capable of identifying or detecting metal conduits and pipes, meaning that you will need to be rather diligent about actually marking each location of the real studs as you find them.

Electronic stud finders are the easier stud finders to use, and they also happen to be the most precise means by which you can locate a stud within a wall. The way that these stud finders work is by measuring a wall's relative density. Whenever the stud finder identifies an area where the relative density is higher, it will light up to indicate that there is more than likely a stud present there.

You should be looking for a stud finder that has a scanning depth that is at least 1.5 inches. Many stud finders also come with an automatic recalibration feature, and this is particularly useful when you begin to scan a stud and then accidently move away from it. If you are planning to drill deep or nail deep into the studs, such as 3 inches or even deeper, then it will be worthwhile for you to invest in a stud sensor capable of identifying when there are wires that are embedded within the studs. Most modern stud finders are made from plastic that is light weight and yet extremely rugged. Some even come with special pads that are non-marring to make sure that they do not cause any damage to your walls.

No matter which stud finder you decide to use, you should make sure that you mark the location of the stud using a pencil. If you need to find a number of different studs, pull out a measuring tape and mark 16 to 24 inches from the center of each located stud as wood studs are 16 inches spaced apart and metal ones are 24 inches apart.

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