Spaces Images/Getty Images Roof pitch matters when choosingroofing materials. Roof Pitch Roof pitch is the angle of a roof. Roof pitch is designated by two numbers that indicate a ratio. Spaces Images/Getty Images The numbers can be separated by either a slash or a colon. Example The tape measure reads 2 feet. So, for every four horizontal feet, the roof dips 2 feet vertically. The roof pitch is 2:4. To express the same pitch in a more familiar XX:12 format, multiply both numbers by three....

But if you get that measurement wrong, it is very difficult to reverse previous work. Learning about commonrough-indoor sizes will make the installation go smoothly and clean. Bypass Door Sizes Sliding shower doors range from 45 inches to 47 inches. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Wider sliding shower doors will be 57 inches to 59 inches wide. Most shower doors are 79 inches high. Alcove shower/bathtubs commonly are 60 inches wide and theirbypass or sliding doorsare usually about 58 inches....

Ideal soilrich in nutrients and well-draining yet holding enough water so that the plants can absorb itis rare. Before adding any amendment to soil, it is crucial to do asoil test. Here’s our guide to common soil amendments and their uses. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly You add nutrients and improve the soil density. It also promotes root growth and facilitates the anchoring of young roots. Vermiculite is a key ingredient in soilless potting mixes and it is also available separately in bags....

While there is some overlap, these dimensions are generally not shared with other cabinet types. The base cabinet width is variable, from 12 to 48 inches. Base cabinets are installed directly on the floor, influencing the room’s footprint and overall flow. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto A depth of 24 inches is the maximum for base cabinets to remain easily usable. Base cabinets ranging from 9 to 24 inches are available, as well....

Derived from the Greek wordxeros,meaning “dry,” the term means literally “dry landscape.” In addition, xeriscaping techniques are often planned with the same landscape designaestheticsas any other key in of garden. Here are essential tips and advice to get started with xeriscape landscaping. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Why Is Xeriscaping Important? You will also have healthier gardens and landscapes and less need to use fertilizers and pesticides. We hear a lot about pollution from industry and factories....

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Check out some of our favorite haint blue paint colors for inspiration. Pair with white accents on porch beams and trim for a fresh coastal feel. Paint suggestion:Porch Ceiling by Sherwin-Williams What does haint mean? Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis Haint is a Gullah word meaning ghost. Add some picture frame molding to the wall before painting to create dimension. Paint suggestion:Atmospheric by Sherwin-Williams Want more design inspiration?...

However, some are swapping their spooky decor for something a little more light-heartedenter: Pinkoween. Pinkoween embraces a rosy palette, ditching the traditional orange and black. Think: blush pumpkins, warm-toned table linens, and pastel floral skull vases. House of Fete Want more design inspiration? Along with rosy shades, Pinkoween is also about incorporating them into playful accents. Its all about having fun and keeping the look light and whimsical. House of Fete...

While they both look nearly identical to a standard drill, they serve completely different purposes. What Is a Hammer Drill? What Is an Impact Driver? The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen Tip When shopping for impact drivers, consider buying a drill/driver set instead to save money. However, the key differences between the two tools make each tool better suited for different jobs. Hammer drills and impact drivers are intended for use with specifictypes of drill bits....

These helpful pointers prevent bends to the nail and avoid splitting the wood. Here are essential tips for how to hammer a nail into various materials. Choose the Right Hammer The Spruce / Jacob Fox There are many types of hammers. Robie Price / Getty Images A pair of lightweight, inexpensive eye protectors is essential; never hammer without it. Hold the Hammer at End of the Handle Grab the hammer near the end of its handle....

It’s also possible that you might want to grow some rose of Sharon plants into mature specimens. If so, the ease with which these plants self-seed also makes them very easy to propagate intentionally. Another group from Proven Winners are also non-seeders: the Chiffon or Satin series. The Spruce / Ana Cadena With rose of Sharon, the seeds are contained in small seed pods that appear just below the blooms....

You only need a few simple suppliesa line, clothespins, and possibly poststhe air will do the rest. On cold or rainy days, you could even rig up aclotheslineindoors. Shirts and Tops Pin the shirts by the bottom hem at the side seams. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Either method prevents the shoulders from getting stretched or wrinkled. This will prevent a crease down the middle of the piece. Use one or two extra clothespins in the middle portion if it sags a lot or is very windy....

Its the same withfiber-cement house siding boardand vinyl siding. Siding Thickness Fiber-Cement Siding HardiePlank is significantly thicker than vinyl siding. Just like real wood lap siding,HardiePlank is thick. Kotax San / Getty Images While thicknesses do vary, HardiePlank averages between 5/16- and 1/4-inch thick. Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding is far thinner than HardiePlanks at between 0.040 and .046 inches thick. This means that vinyl siding is considerably thinner than HardiePlank....