Mutebi Home Improvements

Making a shower safe includes installing a model with no threshold. Some showers come with a removable threshold making it easy to adapt to wheelchair accessibility. You can also opt to install a light in the shower, a hand-held shower head, and mount the faucet controls offset from center for b...

Before a remodel, research your project thoroughly. Check out the many available guides online, find books at your local bookstore or library, and watch television shows featuring areas of the home you'd like to remodel. This will help you generate ideas and plans to discuss with your contractor.

Composite siding is termite and water-resistant, is non-combustible and comes with lengthy warranties. Although it is a low-maintenance product, it may require repainting every five years or so depending on the quality of the initial painting.

Are you looking for a more decorative epoxy flooring choice? Consider graveled epoxy coatings, which make a perfect accent to a variety of decors and can also be used for adding logos or brand markings to the flooring.

In ancient China, gazebos were original constructed of wood, which made them resistant to earthquakes but vulnerable to decay and fire. They were usually designed in an elaborate style and were used as places of worship and spiritual meditation.

Medium-density fiberboard is sometimes used to make bathroom vanities – however, it is made from fine particles, so it does not hold screws well and is not recommended for long-term use.

If you were strolling around the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, you probably saw the display for a newfangled cleaning machine - the dishwasher. The device was invented by Josephine Cochran, the granddaughter of the inventor of the steamboat. She was reportedly motivated to create a device that wo...

While many professional painters may recommend allowing new siding to weather for a few weeks before painting in order to improve adhesion, studies show that after two weeks the siding begins to degrade. We recommend painting new siding within the first two weeks of installation.

What is the one key characteristic of an effective tile flooring underlayment or subfloor? If you guessed that it should be level, you're right. Level subfloors allow for the even distribution of weight. Even pressure reduces the chance of cracking.