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Floors & CeilingsBy Carter McBride July 26th, 2011
When you are remodeling your shower and you want to put in new shower tiles, you need to know how many square feet of tiles you'll need. Since most showers are rectangular in shape, you need to use the area formula for calculating square feet.
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Interior Home RepairBy Carter McBride March 29th, 2011
The circumference of a pipe is the distance around the pipe. In order to calculate the circumference, you need to know the diameter of the pipe. The diameter is the distance from one side of the pipe to the direct opposite side of the pipe. You also need to know pi. Pi is typically estimated as 3.14.
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AppliancesBy Carter McBride April 19th, 2010
Most washer models come with tub sizes ranging from 2.45 cubic feet to 3.3 cubic feet. The size of a washer is important because it determines the load capacity, and you need a machine that works for the size of your family. The higher the capacity, the more room for clothes.
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