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Floor tile installation: DIY or hire a contractor?

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Do-it-yourself is the latest approach! It is a task you can take on with conviction if you have the required level of skills to complete it in a given frame of time and with a minimal budget.  DIY is a fast learning experience and strengthens your problem solving capability.  There is certainly not a blind 'Yes' or a 'No' for a DIY. There are many determinants which need to be considered before you take the responsibility of completing a particular assignment. Evaluation of the pros and cons is very essential, or else the end result could be a disaster. Installing floor tiles requires high level of DIY skills. A neat and precise installation requires a fair amount of preparation and a step-by-step guidance by an expert. There is also an opportunity of learning a new set of skill and acquiring additional knowledge. Besides ability, laying  floor tiles  needs patience. If you think you can fund these, only then go ahead or else hire a contractor. Taking up ...

Ledger Panels: A great way to refresh your space

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Ledger panels (also known as ledger stone or ledger veneer) have become quite popular in today's architectural and interior design because of its versatility, accentual qualities, and ease of installation. Ledger panels  are horizontal pieces of neatly-cut natural stone organized onto panels. Each panel can be laid on a surface to create a seamless yet organic stone look with little to no maintenance. One reason ledger panels are easy to work with is they come in two shapes: flat panel or an L-shape. Flat panels can be added to any flat surface or wall and L-shapes are conveniently shaped for outside corners. In outdoor usage, ledger panels can be accents to seating areas, retaining walls, around fountains, facades of homes, and the like. They can be found indoors around fireplaces, backsplashes, shower walls, and more. They also come in a variety of different textures, from smooth finishes to rugged, rustic touches, as well as various stone types (limestone, marble, traverti...