How to Insulate Water Pipes
Insulating water pipes is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home and reduce your energy costs. It can often be accomplished in a single day by the average homeowner. Insulating water pipes [...]
How To Fix a Loose Toilet
How to fix a loose toilet bowl. Toilets are an essential part of a home’s plumbing system and provide a sanitary way to remove waste and direct it into the sewer or [...]
The Importance of Roof Kick Out Flashing
Roof flashings on a roof are important components that help to deflect rain water from away from roof penetrations and the home structure. Improperly installed or missing flashing on a roof can cause water intrusion [...]
What are vent-free gas fireplaces?
Gas fireplaces are a great addition to a home, and can help to keep the living space comfortable and cozy. A home with a gas fireplace may be more desirable for homebuyers, and the [...]
Concrete Honeycombing
Concrete has been used in construction for thousands of years, but its use in residential foundations is a relatively recent development. Before the 20th century, most residential foundations were made of stone, brick, or [...]
Why are Double Tapped Neutrals a Problem?
In an electrical panel, you will find a variety of different types of wire gauges, circuit breakers, and bus bars. Three types of wires that you will see in any electrical panel are hot, [...]