Category: Home maintenance
Thawing a Frozen Water Pipe
The secret for safety when thawing out a frozen water pipe is to be patient and certainty don’t use a torch. Never use an open flame torch because they are the most common cause of pipe thawing related home fires. Frozen pipes usually are a problem in older homes due to the lack of building [...]
Home Emergency and Fire Extinguishers
No one likes to contemplate home fires or accidents, however they do happen. If you have to correct devices and know what to do it can mean the difference between life and death for you and your loved ones. Develop an escape route and make sure everyone in your family knows it and practices fire [...]
Helpful Painting Tips
The difference between a professional painter and you is the amount of time it takes to complete your project and the clean up. You can do an excellent job, just take your time and all will be beautiful. It will be necessary to do a little prep work before you ever pick up a brush; [...]
Cleanse Mold Spores Instantly!
Mildew and mold, the fuzzy cultivation resulting from various types of fungi growing on damp organic and natural materials that have been wet for at least twenty four hours. This growth needs to be dealt with promptly otherwise it can affect your home, and also lead to minor to acute health issues. When you have [...]
Quick and Painless Exterior Mold and Mildew Removal
Mold and Mildew are simply organic contaminants which are likely to grow on your exterior siding, masonry, roof, driveways as well as any area on the outside of your house. I am certain you have found these to be evident, primarily on the north side of your home where there is generally more shade and [...]
Natural Activator for Septic Tanks
If you live on acreage you more than likely have a septic tank. Now and then you will notice a persistently foul smell coming from the tank. This is an indicator that the bacteria that digests the sewage is dying off. You could call your septic tank company, but before you do that you may [...]
Leaking Toilet Test and Repair
Do you suspect that you might have a leaking toilet? Should you call a plumber, or is this something you can determine and repair yourself? You do not need a plumber; diagnosis and repair is not complicated. First you will need approximately ten drops of ordinary food coloring. If you have a cleaner in the [...]
Inexpensive Weatherstripping Solutions
You can weatherproof your house for less than $100.00 with the proper weatherstripping supplies. There are quality expensive products on the market with high R-factors which work very well, however you have to ask, are they cost effective especially in older homes? As energy prices go up, it’s time to evaluate how you can better [...]
How to find an Electrical Contractor
The ideal is to go with well established electrician contractors, who have in their employment certified electricians. You want them bonded and holding “master electrician” licenses. If you are a homeowner or have a small commercial electrical project, it might be hard to get large contractors to do the smaller jobs at a reasonable price. [...]
Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
To answer this question you have to consider if air duct cleaning, electrostatic filter, or an HEPA air filter will accomplish what you are trying to achieve which is air purification. Should we worry about cleaning our air ducts is a question that can’t be answered with a simple YES or NO answer. In this [...]
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