So, You found the car you always wanted or maybe its just someting you can afford to drive and the deal looks great on paper until you arrive and find there is some accident damage that needs to be fixed before you can even get on the road.
The owner tells you the damage can be repaired pretty easy and you believe that most of the work is in your ability. So should you buy …
Whether you are installing a home alarm system or running a dedicated line to your new window air conditioner there are times when you will need to add a circuit to your home and that means you will also need to install a breaker in your service box.
Although this is something that a knowledgeable home owner probably can accomplish on their own you should understand that an electrical inspection will most likely be needed …
You woke up this morning and your car was covered in Ice and Snow. You could go back to sleep and hope your boss doesn’t notice you didn’t show up today but more then likely this is not an option.
So how can you get yourself into your car and on the road the easy way?
Well honestly dealing with snow and ice won’t be the easiest thing especially when you are still half a sleep …
Like any other device in your home your Fire or Smoke Alarm System need proper maintenance and testing to work at its best. The fact is most of us never think of our fire alarms unless the little light goes off or it starts beeping to tell us we have forgot to change the batteries.
In this howto we will look at some of the things you should do to maintain your fire alarm system …
The next time that you are at the store and are looking for a bottle of disinfectant to clean bathroom, kitchen and other surfaces in your home you should take a closer look at what is really in the ingredients.
Surprisingly you are likely to find that along with some possible soaps and fragrances the main active ingredient in most disinfectants is Bleach or chemically known as Sodium Hypochlorite.
You will also find a listing showing …
Making homemade clothes look as good as store bought ones takes a lot of time and skill but I would first start by learning the different types of seams.
The easiest seam is a hidden seam. If you look at a pair of denim jeans on the legs of the jean you have hidden seams on the inside of the leg and face stitched seams on the outside of the leg. Hidden seams are stitched …
Most new whirlpool owners forget the fact that along with the added features found in their new tub there is also extended maintenance necessary to keep there tub clean and healthy for using.
There are two different types of Whirlpool tubs. The first is an Air Jet system that does not circulate water through the pump. The second is a water circulation system that provides water jets. Either of these types can be found in …
Recently someone asked how they could reduce the amount of noise that would exit a home during an upcoming party where a live band would be performing. Unfortunately there is not a good solution for sound proofing residential or even commercial buildings for temporary performances. This is one reason zoning laws along with construction permitting will restrict commercial buildings that mix with residential buildings for noise ordinances.
Sound proofing that can be used for commercial …
Updating your kitchen doesn’t need to cost a lot and with a few simple steps and maybe a weekend’s worth of time you can bring a totally new feel to one of the rooms you and your family use the most. But before you get started there are some considerations and planning that will make painting your kitchen cabinets easier and provide a more professional result.
The first thing you should do is inspect the …
Cement Fiberboard siding is no real stranger in the manufacture of exterior sheathing for homes and businesses. The product dates back decades and may have got a bad name in the business due to the use of Asbestos products that are very similar but had to be discontinued and removed from homes because of associated health problems. The fact is back in the 1950’s – 60’s it seemed there was an abundance of asbestos …
Most homes built in the past 10 years use CPVC feed lines for the water supply but many homes may have a mixture of copper and CPVC depending on the appliance or fixture that is being plumbed.
You are likely to see these transitions between the two different materials at your water meter, outside hose bibs, water heaters and even toilets and faucet feeds.
When making the transition you have two basic choices. You can install …
Brass is used throughout our homes in both solid metal form and in plating to add style and protect other metals from corrosion. It can be found in furniture, plumbing fixtures, door knobs and hinges, lighting fixtures and a variety of decorative accents.
To take care of your brass items you must first determine if the item is solid brass or plated with brass. A solid brass item can be handled much harsher with buffing …