17 Types of Showers to Fit & Enhance Any Bathroom
How can you decide what types of showers to include in your renovation if you haven't seen them all? No worries, we've got you covered. Whether you are […]
Author: Omar Alonso
Omar Alonso
Omar has over twenty years of experience as a professional handyman and electrician, with an emphasis in HVAC, general maintenance and repairs, and interior and exterior construction. He shares this knowledge with us as a writer on these topics. He is also a voracious reader. Omar serves as editor for our editorial team, author, and as a source of endless information for our researchers. Learn all about about Worst Room here.
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16 Types of Furnaces That Generate the Heat You Need
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For ages (since the times of Romans, actually!), different types of furnaces have been heating homes across the world, stationed at the core of their central air systems […]
13 Types of Air Conditioners to Make Your Hot Days Cooler
The types of air conditioners that you choose for your home depend on a lot of factors like the size of the home, energy consumed, the purpose of […]
7 Plywood Alternatives That are Sturdier, More Resistant, & Cheaper
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Though better plywood alternatives exist, plywood remains one of the materials most commonly seen in construction and woodworking, both for interior and exterior uses. It's readily available, durable, […]
20 Types of Screw Heads & Their Purposes
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Collecting all the screwdriver bits for the different types of screw heads out there is extremely important; you don’t want to have to make a run to the […]
11 Stair Measuring Tools for Fast, Safe, & Accurate Work
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Stair measuring tools are some of the most important but least celebrated devices in our garages. Construction crews and home owners alike will all use these eventually and […]
26 Types of Clamps & Their Uses in All Project Sizes [Pics]
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There are types of clamps for every rhyme, every reason, every purpose, every season—we kid you not. For something that’s supposed to achieve a purpose as simple as […]
12 Different Types of Screws & Their Uses [Pictured]
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Though it may seem like it isn’t much to look at, various types of screws literally hold things together, from furniture to buildings to hobby projects. Whether it’s […]
13 Types of Plywood: Grades & Prices for Your New Project
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Few people tend to realize there are different types of plywood until you have a reason to need a lot of it for a specific reason. That's when […]
Mansard Roof: The Elegance of Upward Expansion
The mansard roof has been around since the 16th century, and it's named after the 17th-century French architect Francois Mansart. However, he didn't invent the style. But he […]
Hip Roof: The Ultimate in Modern Roof Design
A hip roof or hipped roof is the latest in the modern design of home roofs. They're engineered in a way that makes them resemble a pyramid. The […]
How to Build a Pallet Adirondack Chair
Summer is here, and a pallet adirondack chair screams relaxation. It's the best, most comfortable deck chair ever. Now, what if I tell you directly how to make […]
Gambrel Roof: An Architectural Wonder That Still Impresses Today
The gambrel roof is an outdated style of architecture that still impresses when seen today. It's not seen in modern houses; this roof is found only in Old […]
9 Types of Wrenches That Belong in Everyone's Garage
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In our routine life, we come across many different types of wrenches, and their uses can be confusing. Contrary to what sheltered people think, wrenches are used not […]
8 Garage Door Alternatives That Offer Style & Functionality
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Garage door alternatives can offer much that the usual, powered variety don't (like the motor not breaking all the time). If you don't mind manually opening them, though […]
8 Garage Alternatives for the Rest of Us
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Garage alternatives save the day when we find ourselves in a home or apartment that can't offer us the traditional drive-in space. We all have cars and projects […]
7 Alternatives to Glass Shower Doors: Better Design & Cleaning
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Alternatives to glass shower doors are on the rise. Most of us have used a shower curtain, but what we all hate is having to clean the glass […]
19 Concrete Alternatives That Save Money & the Planet
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Concrete alternatives align with our goals as a whole. Sustainability is the mantra of the 21st century. It is becoming increasingly clear that each and every one of […]
12 Types of Ladders to Efficiently & Safely Get the Work Done
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Whether you're changing a light bulb or painting walls of your new home, any of the types of ladders is a must and a preliminary piece of equipment […]
11 Types of Toilets to Fit Your Bathroom & Look Amazing
You might have a favorite place in the house, but one could argue the most important is the bathroom. We should pay a great deal of attention to […]
8 Gutter Alternatives That Work as Well and Look Better
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Gutter alternatives are a great choice when you either don't have any gutters or are looking to replace your existing ones. You don't have to follow the typical […]
Garage Floor Crack Repair 101 (Plus When to DIY & When to Call a Pro)
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No matter how nice your garage floor is when it’s first installed, and regardless of how well you take care of it, you’ll eventually get a garage floor […]
How to Remove a Stripped Bolt (& How to Avoid Causing Them)
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There are a number of ways that a bolt can become stripped, rounded, seized, and seemingly impossible to remove. Whether you’ve having issues with a screw, a bolt, […]
How to Store an Extension Ladder in a Garage
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We put a lot of thought into having the right tools for the jobs we do around the house, and in to having high-quality stuff for our yards, […]
Standard Garage Size: Diagrams & Dimensions Up to 4 Car Garages
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"How big is a garage?" I started to wonder as my brother began talking about building custom shelving in his. Is there a standard garage size or at […]
How to Remove Rust From Tools (Prevention Tips & More)
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Another season has arrived and you head to the garage to find your gardening tools only to find they've gathered rust, and not just a little bit. It's […]
