By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Private well systems are not part of most home inspections. However, you should understand their basic components…
Question: We recently remodeled our bedroom bathroom. Everything is new, including a stronger exhaust fan. We installed extra ducts, leading from the fans out through…
Question: The basement drain is overflowing, when flushing the toilet. Any recommendations? Answer: The sewer line to the street is partially blocked. It’s time for…
Question: What is the best product to keep the kitchen sink draining properly? Also, what is the best product to open a stopped sink? Answer:…
Question: I have hard water stains on my vehicle windshield. I’m looking for a solution to remove the stains. Answer: Any hard water removal product.…
One fine day, you walk past the water heater, and your foot gets wet. Hmm, that’s strange. You take a look and notice a very…
Always be on the lookout for water leaks in your home, including little clues that could indicate bigger problems. For instance, if interior paint is…
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…
Most bathroom sinks have a “pop-up” sink stopper that opens and closes when you operate a small knob or lever built into the faucet. Push…
So you run the bath exhaust fan to remove moisture – but then you get that drip, drip, drip from the fan on your nice…