If you are considering building a structure on a vacant lot then there are a number of different tests that you need to complete before you begin framing up your footings and pouring concrete.
One of the big things that many people run into is thinking that the lot they are building on is virgin soil, meaning no one has ever built on it before and it has never been used for any other reason.
Sometimes …
As people have extended needs there are companies that are offering options that are available as addons to your home security system. This might include motion sensors that also have video cameras in them or it might be a system that allows you to control your thermostat, lighting and even your appliances from your Alarm System.
The first thing that should be said and realized is that there is a big difference between these systems …
There has been a variety of conversations by owners and mechanics about the servicing of automatic transmissions that have seen high mileage. Some of these thoughts on service are really not good practice although they may seem to be safeguarding the owner they can lead to problems and should be addressed.
When a vehicle has not seen perfect maintenance over a long period or when a new owner assumes a used vehicle there is a …
A friend contacts us today about their vehicle because they are having problems with their exhaust system. It seems that the tail pipe has rusted so bad that it finally broke free from the muffler. They need to get it repaired and are wondering if it is something that they can do themselves or if they need to take it into a shop.
As you can imagine when a pipe is rusting this bad you …
A friend asks us about his 1998 Chevy Truck saying that it is not starting and died in the street out in front of their home. This is not only a no start problem but it is a situation where the vehicle stopped running pretty much out of nowhere. Luckily he was very near his home so it didn’t require a tow back to their house or to a garage.
This is a problem that …
A friend is asking about a new 2 year old home that they are now getting around to remodeling the basement to make it livable. They are wondering if it is worth the time and expense to coat the interior concrete basement walls with a concrete waterproofing paint. They explain that the exterior of their foundation was sprayed with an asphalt coating and it has a 10 year warranty for protection.
This is a very …
A friend contacted us about a situation they are having with the water supply in their home. They first noticed that their water bill for the previous month was much higher than normal. They then called in a plumber that suggested a replacement of their pressure valve and told them there was a leak in their outside supply line and the line had to be replaced from the street to the house.
They were quoted …
A friend is asking about removing paint on an old 1966 Mustang that they are restoring and they are debating the three basic options you have. Sanding all the paint off with a disc sander, Bringing it to a place to have it blasted or chemical stripping.
Many people who are repairing their first classic car will start off with a sander and even with an aggressive paper like 36grit on a 7 inch sander …
One of our friends is looking at new toilets and they are totally lost so they asked for some help on buying the best new toilet. Best is a relative term and all toilets will need repair on about a 5 year interval no matter what brand or type you purchase. For this reason I normally recommend that unless there is a specific need that you always go with the most basic type so …
A number of people have been asking about performance air filters and after Cold Air Induction Systems and which one is best for their vehicle. I have to say right off I have never been a fan of aftermarket filters of this type and we will go into some detail about why you probably shouldn’t use one but the primary thing is that engineers at these large car makers know what they are doing. …
If you have been unlucky enough to find a patch of Buttonweed in your yard there are important steps that you need to take to get rid of it and to stop it from spreading across your entire yard.
Buttonweed is one of those weeds that will spread by seed and by rhizomes or roots but it will also spread by the clippings.
Weeds that spread by clippings are probably the worst to deal with in …
A friend was asking about whether they should purchase or rent a backhoe for the construction of their new home and the preparation of their property. Many people think that purchasing a medium sized farm tractor is the way to go however since most of the work that is needed will be construction related the utility level add ons that you can purchase for a small to medium sized tractor are just not enough …