To install tongue and groove wainscoting ... thick paneling, creating a nice-looking ledge, or reveal (Photo 7). If your tongue-and-groove paneling is 3/4 in. thick instead, shim behind the baseboard ...

Shiplap is considerably easier to install than tongue and groove. Imagine you're installing shiplap paneling on a wall—once ...

Shiplap, for example, only uses a static tongue-and-groove connection ... with unfinished poplar wood running around $20 less ...

Thanks to grout-free, tongue-and-groove panels that can be installed over virtually any existing material including tile, this upgrade can be completed in as little as 2.5 hours. Available in high-end ...

For the average home installing a 6 to 8kW system, solar panels will cost between $15,000 and $22,500 before applying incentives. “Residential solar energy is gaining in popularity because of a ...

They take a little more effort to install, but it's still straightforward. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Turn off your PC, unplug all the cables, and remove the side panel. Then place it on a desk ...

Learn more about the cost of solar panels and how installing solar energy can help you save on your electric bills. Leonardo David is a writer and energy consultant who has worked on projects ...

Considering buying solar panels? Find out first if your home is suitable, then learn more about what to expect when installing solar panels. Getting solar panels installed isn't as disruptive as you ...

Tom has 20 years of experience in the trades. Along with running his own contracting company, he has worked as a building mechanic and a carpenter. His work spanned industrial, commercial and ...

The number of solar panels you install (or the size of your system) will depend on how much electricity you need to generate and the amount of space available on your roof. It's important to install ...

Solar panels are designed to last 25 to 30 years, and your roof needs to last just as long. We recommend taking care of any roof repairs before installing solar panels. It’s more cost-effective ...