Sunday, November 18, 2012

Keep Your Steam!

There is nothing like getting in a nice hot shower and just standing there, for however long it takes, soothing your tired or sore muscles, relaxing or maybe just to warm up after being out in the cold. And it's great when you step out of the shower to a nice warm, steamy bathroom that lets you dry off and put your robe or clothing on before you open the door and let the change in the air temperature hit you!  There can be a downside to all of this steamy stuff though, if you do not have a vapor barrier, the moisture can accumulate behind your shower wall and into the walls and insulation of your house around your shower and cause mold and also begin to break down the structure of the wood. And the worst part is all of your steam from your nice warm shower leaks out of your cozy bathroom also letting the cold air in! So, take a look at the link below and see the materials you will need and how easy it is to fix this problem and enjoy a worry free shower!



http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-add-a-vapor-barrier-to-a-shower/

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Window Bookshelves

For people that love to read and love displaying some of their most prized possessions of their collectible books, this is a type of bookshelf that will surely show them off and allow you more space for your office or any room you decide to put this interesting bookshelf in.  Like any book collector, you may have limited space for a traditional bookshelf or books you've stacked in the closet and this is another way to create a gread place to put them that will maximize a space you might not have thought about.  It is useful as well as attractive making the window seem like a framed photograph. Take a look at the link below to see what it looks like, how useful it can be, as well as the directions and all of the materials you will need to build one for yourself or the person you love that loves to read.


http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-create-built-in-bookshelves-around-windows/