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What type of paint to use on wood?

Choosing the right finish is fundamental when painting wood, as it can give a new face to an old piece of furniture or guarantee a new style to your project. Wood is a material widely used in decoration and requires…

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The Chamaedoréa: the ideal plant for your interior

Chamaedoréa for your interior is easy to grow, even if you are professional gardeners. This plant is native to Mexico, people also call it the dwarf palm. This plant has a harmless character, its leaves do not sting, so do…

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How to make a tile seal?

Tiles are often used, but at least they are respected. In the bathroom, in the kitchen, as a floor covering or outside on the terrace or balcony, tiles are universal and versatile and come in an infinite number of shapes,…

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Wooden floors and humidity

Many people know that wood “fears moisture”, or at least, in the case of excessive moisture, the wood expands until it swells, lifts or creates damage. In this article, we will try to explain why this happens. Parquet and Moisture…

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Why use a screed for a parquet installation?

If you are going to buy a wooden floor, you have to make the screed, i.e. the support layer on which you are going to lay or glue the floor. In order to be able to carry out this task,…

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Exterior insulation: Which materials should be used?

The energy transition has led to numerous renovations and improvements in thermal performance in the home. For the external insulation, as for the internal insulation, many materials are proposed to have a good thermal insulation such as natural or synthetic…

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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning the Doormat

Your doormat must be able to withstand multiple sources of dirt. While it protects against dust and sand in the summer, leaves, rain, snow and slush pose greater challenges during other seasons. This little guide shows you how to quickly…

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