A toilet flush starts with a toilet tank full of water – hopefully at the correct water level, just below the top of the overflow…
Yes, there are several centrifugal pumps in your home and your car. Let’s see – your home may have a sump pump, well pump, hydronic…
All forced air or warm air furnaces have a filter that stops dirt from entering the fan and heat exchanger. This keeps the system clean…
All homes and other buildings must be supported by a properly designed and constructed foundation. The foundation starts with a footing, footer or spread footing.…
Don’t Drink the Dog’s Water Health officials believe that thousands of people become ill because of contaminated water every year. Most folks think it is…
Quick Tip #78How to Paint a Rusty Metal Railing(Remove Rust & Prevent Stains) You love the metal wrought-iron railing at the front of your home.…
Those lousy folding doors on the closet. You can’t get them open, you can’t get them closed. Ugh! A bifold door is one that is…
You’ve turned off the water to the toilet because the tank or a plumbing fitting is leaking. But since this is your only toilet, it…
An automatic garage door operator is great. But when the power goes out and the overhead door is down, your car is trapped inside. How…
Your wonderful new cement driveway – what an investment, and what a welcoming element to the front of your home. Too bad it has rust…