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Acoustical Ceiling for Noise Attenuation
Acoustical Ceiling for Noise Attenuation
Mike Kintzing from Owens Corning introduces Bob to a new to residential acoustical ceiling product. QuietZone's Solserene ...
Applying a Plaster Coated Ceiling
Applying a Plaster Coated Ceiling
Bob meets Tavino, the plastering contractor who is working on the ceiling. He is using a traditional patching method join an ...
Blue Board and Veneer Plaster
Blue Board and Veneer Plaster
A blueboard gypsum panel base covered with a layer of veneer plaster gives the hard surface and glass-smooth look of old-style ...
Ceiling Fan Height
Ceiling Fan Height
Set fan clearance at 9 feet above the floor if possible (if this is not possible, maintain a minimum clearance of 7 feet. ...
Ceiling Fan Installation
Ceiling Fan Installation
Because it's much more complicated to install a ceiling fan than a ceiling light fixture, you might want to consider having ...
Ceiling Fan Pitch
Ceiling Fan Pitch
For a ceiling fan to move the right amount of air, its blades should be set at a 14 degree angle. Blades set at a 10 degree ...
Ceiling Fan Quality
Ceiling Fan Quality
The most important part of a ceiling fan is its motor. High-end brands usually have the most energy-efficient, well-designed ...
Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in ...
Ceiling Fan Size
Ceiling Fan Size
Before you buy a fan, consider the size of the room you want to cool. A 52-inch fan is appropriate for a room that's 230 ...
Discussing Architectural Ideas for the Miami Condo
Discussing Architectural Ideas for the Miami Condo
Bob Vila and project architect Michael Pierce brainstorm ideas for this small condo with a great view of Biscayne Bay. The ...
Elm Court Dining Room
Elm Court Dining Room
Sonya and Bob Berle lead Bob Vila through a tour of one of the Vanderbilt’s most elegant dining rooms. The Berles have ...
Feathered Borders
Feathered Borders
Feathering is a term which means using a brush to paint around borders and corners. When used well this technique will produce ...
Fixing the Unsupported Kitchen Ceiling
Fixing the Unsupported Kitchen Ceiling
Structural engineer Rene Mugnier explains how to fix the kitchen ceiling and two floors above, which are found to be ...
Hanging Ceiling Drywall
Hanging Ceiling Drywall
Bob interviews Larry Lelflar from Bonita Drywall as they hang drywall on a ceiling, then apply the first coat of tape and ...
Installing a Drop Ceiling to Hide Ductwork
Installing a Drop Ceiling to Hide Ductwork
Bob walks through the Manhattan Brownstone floor-through apartment with project manager Chris Vila, looking first at the ...
Installing a QuietZone Solserene Fabric Sound Absorbing Ceiling
Installing a QuietZone Solserene Fabric Sound Absorbing Ceiling
Bob talks to Ken Lanoie of Owens Corning about adding sound attenuating insulation to the nursery. Lanoie describes the ...
Installing an Acoustic Coffered Wood Ceiling for Sound Attentuation
Installing an Acoustic Coffered Wood Ceiling for Sound Attentuation
Bob meets with Joe Adams and Ralph McGrath, in the media room of the Elm Court Cottage in the Berkshires. They are installing ...
Installing Rope Lights Behind Stained Glass in the Living Room Ceiling
Installing Rope Lights Behind Stained Glass in the Living Room Ceiling
Rope lights are installed in the ceiling of the living room. The ropes are cut to length, capped, and clipped into place. The ...
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy ...
Insulating the Home
Insulating the Home
Jim and John Case show Bob how to insulate the cathedral ceiling. To insure airflow and prevent condensation buildup they ...
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