Top Categories
- Garden / Landscaping / Patio — 229
- Kitchen / Bathrooms — 218
- Appliance / Repair — 174
- Interior Design / Decor — 162
- Real Estate / Finance — 154
- Cleaning / Maintenance — 113
- HVAC / Air Conditioning — 111
- Floors / Tile / Hardwood — 105
- Doors / Garages — 103
- Improvements / Remodeling — 100
- Plumbing / Basements — 98
- Construction / Materials — 94
Latest Articles
Why Is My Well Pump Short Cycling?
Your well pump is an essential piece of kit that is often overlooked until something goes wrong with it. Unless you want to draw water by hand...
on Aug 4, 2020
What to Save for Common Homeowner Expenses
Being a homeowner is a rewarding experience. After all, you do not have to answer to a landlord, you have a space to call your own, and you own an...
on Aug 2, 2020
Using the Internet to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why people choose to sell their home. Perhaps you have just accepted a new job and must relocate to another part of the...
on Aug 2, 2020
Looking for an Investment Property Market as a Safe Haven?
It’s hard work, right? Have you thought to compare the market online? Especially when you’re juggling your career, family, and other commitments....
on Jul 31, 2020
How can I Tell if I have a Gas Leak in My House?
Gas lines, both above and belowground, can corrode over time. There are a number of factors that can hasten this corrosion, but no matter how...
on Jul 26, 2020
Popular Articles
When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners...
57267 Views
Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
54085 Views
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the...
51267 Views
Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends...
33121 Views
Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the...
21623 Views
Asphalt Tile Care and Cleaning
by Michigan State University on Apr 27, 2012
Asphalt Tile Care
Very hard, brittle tile, installed mostly in older buildings. Softened by grease so wipe up spills promptly. Also softened/dissolved by solvents, so do not use solvents, or solvent-based polishing waxes on it.
Asphalt Tile Cleaning
Asphalt tile is not damaged by alkali, so can you use alkaline cleaners on it. Damp mop as recommended for vinyl. When soil is not removed by damp-mopping, wash with detergent and water, or mild ammonia and water solution, and rinse well. Wax only with water-based wax.
Author
Michigan State University
- Articles: 39
- Send email
Most Recent Articles
- Mar 27, 2020 Regular Vacuuming of Your Rugs by Guest
- Aug 1, 2019 Is Engineered Hardwood Cheaper than Real Hardwood? by Nick Marr
- Jul 2, 2019 Oak Or MDF Skirting for Style and Substance? by Jason Mills
- Apr 16, 2019 Asphalt vs Concrete: Which Option is the Best for Your Driveway? by Boris Dzhingarov
- Sep 26, 2018 How to Self Levelling a Concrete Floor: Compounds & Techniques by Sally Smith
Articles Archive
Featured Articles
What Type of Licensed Contractor Should You Hire?
on Feb 28, 2017
Hire Contractors / Estimates
Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of...
Sponsored Articles
Why Is My Well Pump Short Cycling?
on Aug 4, 2020
Cleaning / Maintenance
Your well pump is an essential piece of kit that is often overlooked until something goes wrong with it. Unless you want to draw water by hand...
Essential Checklist for When You Want to Buy a Condo in Vancouver
on Feb 20, 2020
General Household
Buying a condo has its pros and cons, but it is a completely different experience from buying a single unit, a family home, or a detached...
Random Articles
7 Furniture Shopping Tips for Newbies
Purchasing furniture for your new home or apartment is very exciting. You have likely already searched home décor blogs, magazines, and images...
Make a Children's Playroom from a Log Cabin
When your children need more room to play, there is no reason to pay for an expensive extension to your home when you can save money and create a...
How to Better Prepare for Bathroom Remodeling
There are so many things you can do – and projects you can try – to improve the bathrooms in your house. Renovating the bathroom is a...
4 Reasons You Should Call a Plumber to Fix Your Plumbing
Over time, virtually every house develops a minor plumbing problem that needs some repair. Early on, it might not seem like a big deal, so most...
Has the Time Come to Revamp Your Family Bathroom?
If your family bathroom is looking a little worse for wear, you might be unsure about revamping it. The problem is that family life is expensive...