OK, for many years compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) were a bit of a pain. They provided an eerie color, took a long time to reach…
So you run the bath exhaust fan to remove moisture – but then you get that drip, drip, drip from the fan on your nice…
When a rain gutter and downspout send their discharge below grade to a pipe, it may appear that rainwater is draining into a sanitary sewer,…
You may not know what a GFCI is, but chances are it’s making your home safer. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) measures current flowing…
You should view extension cords as a necessary evil. Avoid using them. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy duty cord with…
All types of siding eventually accumulate dirt and grime, maybe even some mildew. It might make you think you need to paint the siding. But…
Let’s say that every time you turn the small globe valve for the outdoor hose bib, you get that drip-drip-drip from the body of the…
So you filled that wide gap in the exterior trim with the best caulk you could buy, and the next year it had pulled away…
Home systems have some strange terminology. Why are the two light switches that control one light fixture called a three-way switch? You know – the…
What is the largest, heaviest moving object in your home? You got it – the garage door. So it makes sense to do frequent safety…