Back flow Prevention at Your Hose Bib
Protect Your Home’s Drinking Water: Understanding Backflow Prevention A broken outdoor water pipe sprays water against a brick wall, creating a small flood on the ground. Every year, thousands of people unknowingly fall ill from contaminated water, often mistaking it for stomach flu or food poisoning. The truth is, protecting your home’s drinking water from […]
The Patio Screen Door is Stuck
Reviving a Sticking Patio Screen Door: Simple Maintenance for Smooth Gliding A serene view of a garden through a window screen, capturing the tranquility of suburban life. Is your patio screen door sticking, rubbing, or generally being difficult? Patio screen doors endure a lot of wear and tear, and their quality isn’t always top-notch. However, […]
Is Your Roof Worn Out?
Assessing Roof Wear and Tear: Protecting Your Home from Leaks Peeling paint and weathered wood—this rooftop shows the wear of time under a bright blue sky. Caring about the condition of your roof is crucial for protecting your home. A worn roof, nearing the end of its lifespan, becomes susceptible to leaks, which can lead […]
Inside Info on an Outdoor Fixture
Maintaining Your Hose Bib: Tips for Smooth Operation and Water Safety A rustic brass spigot with a red handle, mounted on a textured beige wall. The exterior faucet where you connect your lawn hoses is technically called a “hose bib.” Impress your friends with this bit of trivia! But more importantly, keeping these tips in […]
Reviving a “Dead” Garbage Disposal
Dead garbage disposal? Usually, it’s easy to bring this gadget back to life. Take a look at the illustration and follow these simple steps. Does the disposal “hum” when the switch is on? If not, most likely the problem is a tripped overload in the disposal. Turn the wall switch off. Look under the disposal […]
No “Ding-Dong” Sound at the Bell
Fixing a Faulty Doorbell: A Simple DIY Solution Pressing the doorbell to announce a friendly visit. Is your front doorbell working intermittently, leaving you unsure if someone is at the door? You don’t need to call an electrician for this minor issue. Often, a quick and easy fix involves replacing the exterior button. Doorbell systems […]
How to Fix a Sinking Sidewalk
How to Fix a Sinking Sidewalk Uneven pavement tiles showing signs of wear and tear. A sinking sidewalk is not only unsightly but also a safety hazard, increasing the chances of someone tripping on the uneven pavement. This issue arises because exterior concrete is constantly shifting due to natural factors like: Soil settling over time. Moisture […]
Tell Me More About GFCI Outlets in My Home
Understanding GFCI Outlets: Essential Safety for Your Home Why is it Important to Understand GFCI? GFCI outlets are an important safety feature for homes and buildings. They are designed to protect people from electrical shock when water and electricity come into contact. When a GFCI outlet is installed, it interrupts the flow of electricity if […]
Finding Studs Using Construction Clues
How to Locate Wall Studs Finding the perfect spot! A stud finder in action. When you need to hang something heavy or cut into a wall for access, locating wall framing studs is essential. While electronic stud finders can help, they are not always reliable, especially on thicker drywall or in cases where obstructions are […]
Save Money with a Filter Change
Maintaining Your HVAC Filter: Simple Steps for Home Comfort and Savings Changing or cleaning your HVAC filter might not be the most exciting home maintenance task, but it’s one of the most important for keeping your system running efficiently, saving money, and ensuring a comfortable home environment. A clean filter allows for proper airflow, which […]