DIY Garage Door Automatic Reverse Adjustment
During an inspection, a home inspector pays close attention to safety hazards in the home that could compromise the health and safety of the occupants. Most inspectors consider safety hazards to be the most [...]
Expansion Tanks and Relief Valves
Expansion tanks and thermal expansion relief valves are used in water heater applications to address the expansion of water as it is heated. When water is heated, it expands, and without an expansion tank [...]
What are acceptable clearances for metal flue pipes?
Maintaining proper clearances between the flues of combustion appliances like wood stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, pellet stoves, etc. is critical to help prevent damage to the home and potential fires. Any substance or surface that [...]
How to Change a Swimming Pool Light
Swimming pool lights are important safety features that increase a swimmer’s visibility at night and help observers to locate swimmers. Locating swimmers during an emergency, such as drowning, is imperative and pool lights can [...]
Fix a Leaking Kitchen Faucet – DIY
Kitchen sink faucets are an essential part of a home’s plumbing system and provide hot and cold water on demand. However, like most household systems, these can need repair or replacement periodically. Dripping or [...]
How to Repair Concrete Cracks
If you own a home with concrete walkways, patios or driveway, then you probably know that concrete cracks are almost always inevitable. Concrete is an amazing building material that can be shaped and formed [...]