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February 2010            Edition: 0050

HomeAdditionPlus.com February, 2010 Newsletter

Completed Ceramic Tile Shower Project
 

The past month has been a very busy one for me. I finally wrapped up my latest custom ceramic tile shower project and filmed a couple of new videos in the process. If your home improvement plans include a custom ceramic tiled shower make sure to watch my videos “How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower”, and “How to Grout Tile”. The response on my earlier videos associated with this project have been extremely positive with thousands of views. In particular, my video on “How to Install a Mortar Shower Pan” have generated a lot of buzz. One visitor provided the following comment on Youtube: “Simply the most informative how-to video for a shower install on youtube (trust me I’ve watched them all). There is no advertising, and it’s explained very well. I also love the fact that there is no part 1 and part 2. Very good job” said Mysticvideoent.
 

Drywall Repair
 

Over the past month I have had a number of visitor questions coming in on making drywall repairs, and in particular how to repair cracked drywall seams. Drywall seams can crack for a variety of reasons including, an insufficient use of drywall nails or screws, improper mudding and taping of the seams, and simply from the house settling. Fortunately drywall and joint compound are easy to work with, albeit it takes a little practice. To learn more on repairing cracked drywall seems see my article titled “Repairing Drywall Seams”.
 

Retrofitting a Pocket Door
 

I also received and responded to a question on installing a pocket door into an existing doorway. Retrofitting a pocket door into an existing doorway can be complicated and extremely difficult to do. In my article “Retrofitting a Pocket Door” I provide some tips and advice on what to look for prior to attempting to install a pocket door into an existing doorframe.
 

Floor Repair
 

I have also had a number of questions coming in recently on repairing subfloors and patching hardwood floors. A damaged subfloor can cause a floor to be spongy feeling. In addition, it can cause the finished floor surface to become damaged or difficult to walk on. See my article on “How to Repair a Subfloor” to learn how to properly repair a subfloor.
 

Hardwood floors occasionally require a patch either due to a remodeling project that impacts the floor or an isolated incident that damages a few floorboards. My article on “Patching a Hardwood Floor” provides some simple instructions on patching a hardwood floor and making it look as good as new.
 

Attic Remodeling
 

Finally, I wrote a couple of new articles on finishing an attic. The articles tiled “Attic Remodeling Ideas and Considerations” and “Attic Living Space Ideas” explain what to look out for structurally when contemplating an attic remodeling project, and suggest a variety of attic finished living space ideas.
 

As always, if you have any specific home improvement questions or would like to see specific new home improvement related content send your questions to me at mark@homeadditionplus.com.

Again, good luck with your DIY home improvement projects and think Spring!

Mark J. Donovan

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