Hanging a heavy picture or mirror requires a strong fastener through the drywall surface into a stud supporting the wall. It’s important to find the…
Tankless or instantaneous water heaters have recently been introduced for domestic water heating in American homes. They have been popular in Europe for some time.…
All pitched residential roofs share common components, and it’s good to know basic terms so you can sound smart when talking with those contractors. Starting…
Your home has a drainage, waste and vent system (DWV) that removes sewage wastewater and prevents sewer gas from entering your home. Sewage water flows…
Have you ever noticed that the door between your home and the garage is heavy solid wood or metal with no window? It’s part of…
Wood floors have become very popular in homes. Nothing matches the quality, look and feel of a wood floor. But how should you maintain the…
Ever wonder what keeps your house from collapsing like the proverbial house of cards? It’s the load-bearing structure of your home. Engineers, contractors and carpenters…
Have you found a leak at mid-wall or higher in your basement? Let’s solve your problem. Whenever a basement leaks high on the wall, the…
Is a 2 by 4 stud really 2 inches by 4 inches? How about a 2 by 6 or a 4 by 4? Well, once…
You probably know that a storm sewer has something to do with rainwater. And then there’s the sanitary sewer, which we tend to ignore unless…