Heating water in your home is a year round necessity but most people don’t realize that like a leaky door or window jam loses you heat the pipes connected to your water heater can be sucking money out of your pocket.
Anytime there is a heated and unheated substance whether it be air, liquid or a solid next to each other the heat will transfer to the cold item. In our attics and walls we …
Cloudy glassware and dull dishes has been a problem forever but no matter how hard you scrub you always seem to be polishing your glasses before you place them out on your table.
There are a few factors that can ruin a load of dishes but honestly it shouldn’t be that difficult to get good results.
Proper temperatures and racking of your items should be followed to allow quick draining and full cleaning.
Soaps that are specifically …
Black lacquer finishes on contemporary furniture designs never really seem to go out of style and the reason for this is that many of the design features harken back to centuries old Japanese styles and finishes.
Black Lacquer finish on high quality furniture is a time consuming process that can take weeks to complete. First the furniture is sanded as perfectly flat as possible then layer after layer of lacquer is applied, allowed to dry …
HVAC Systems use the blower motor to feed warm and cold air to the rooms of your house year round. The only time they don’t seem to be working is for a few months in the fall and spring when the weather is mild enough to not need heating or air conditioning.
Because they work so often they need to be made to run for many hours before replacement is necessary but like all things …
Many people that buy homes that have septic systems have never been taught about the problems that can arise from disposing improper materials though their waste water system.
This is unfortunate and can lead to early servicing or replacement but more often then not the home owner never knew that what they were doing is wrong.
The first thing you should do when you purchase a home that is on a septic system if you have …
Every mechanic and tradesman has had to deal with rust on their tools. Often it happens from leaving them out at night or not cleaning them before you put them away.
Depending on the tool you might actually ruin it past repair if it gets rusty. If you leave any precision tool like a torque wrench or micrometer out without cleaning it or place it in a tool box that has moisture in it you …
In this howto we will paint the firewall and engine compartment with your engine in and match it to its original paint color or a new color if you are doing an overall paint job.
There are times when you need to paint your car’s engine compartment and doing so shouldn’t mean pulling the engine and a lot of hassle.
I have seen over zealot car builders get bent out of shape about painting their engine …
This quick checklist will let you evaluate many of the worst energy wasting culprits in your home.
It is not to be considered a be all end all survey of your home but it may point out areas that need some attention.
For a full energy audit you may be able to contact your local electric company for free or low cost evaluation of your home. If you do ask someone in to inspect your home …
Everyone who has a pet knows that the last thing they want to do after a day at the park is take an hour to clean out the car.
Mistakes happen and it can be from a water bowl being tipped over or maybe something not so pleasant but fortunately there are ways to reduce the mess and its effects on your interior.
Some manufacturers of SUVs have started catering to the Animal Lover by providing …
Here are some tips to using CFL Bulbs in your home.
Can I use a a CFL Bulb in Fixtures with Dimmer Switches?
Yes you can. But you need to purchase CFL Bulbs that are specifically designed to be dimmed. Not all bulbs can be dimmed.
Can I use a CFL Bulb in my lamp with a 3 Way Adjustment?
Yes you can use standard CFL Bulbs in your 3way lamp and have one level of brightness on …