Ever hear of a two- or three-ton central air conditioner? Does that mean a two-ton air conditioner weighs 4,000 pounds? Is the term related to…
Wobbling ceiling fans are not safe to use. If a ceiling fan in your home shows excessive wobble, stop using it until you can get…
Each year many home fires are caused by improperly maintained clothes dryers. The dryer and vent pipes can overheat and cause a fire. Vents plugged…
All modern plumbing systems in residential construction have a plumbing vent. It doesn’t just vent unwanted odors from the drainage system to the outside; it…
Maintaining the filter on your air conditioning and heating equipment isn’t fun or glamorous. So why bother? Because a clean filter allows for proper air…
Question: My daughter purchased a two-story home that was built in 1968. There is an odor in the house that still remains, even after the…
QUESTION: We have a new home. With the cold, windy weather, we have noticed frost on the screw heads in the drywall garage ceiling edge.…
Question: I have a two-story house with a basement, built in 1952. Is it a good idea to turn the furnace fan on, to distribute…
QUESTION I have some funds to do energy efficiency improvements to my old (1950’s) home, but I don’t know where to start. The home is…
What is the general rule for stripping wood trim and wood doors? When is it best to use a heat gun or chemical stripper? Answer:…