Condensation of water occurs when a surface temperature is lower than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air. Air inside your home contains…
If your basement has a bar, you could pour a double tap beer while your electrical box nearby may have a double tap breaker. You…
Painting inside the closet – what a pain! There’s just not enough room to paint. Removing the sliding doors would really help. How do you…
Old, detached garages are notorious for undergoing a little shimmy, rock and roll over the years. Often the original foundation or footing doesn’t properly resist…
Private sewage disposal systems (septic systems) have developed over the years to be efficient and effective, but they do need routine maintenance. You are responsible…
Manufacturers of clothes washers and automatic dishwashers want to make sure you use enough detergent to clean clothes and dishes. They don’t know the quality…
Residential smoke detectors / fire alarms in homes are usually designed to last about 10 years. You should replace your detectors within 10 years. This…
You wake up a little late and need to take a quick shower. Cranking up the hot-water tap, all you get is tepid water. It…
It doesn’t make sense. Even though you keep a very clean home, you notice black staining above the hydronic (hot water) baseboard heating vent or…
Many homes have counters made of granite or other stone material in kitchens and baths. How do we maintain granite? Easily and carefully. It doesn’t…