Tempered Glass Requirements
Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that is manufactured through a process of controlled thermal and chemical treatments. The purpose of tempering is to increase the strength and safety properties of the [...]
How to Replace a Three-Way Switch
Three-way switches for lighting in a home provide a way to control one light with two separate switches in two different locations. Three way switches are primarily found in hallways and stairwells, but can [...]
What are Zinsco electrical panels?
Zinsco (also known as Magnetrip, Sylvania, and Challenger) electrical panels are among the known types of electrical panels that are considered to be dangerous. Just like many other electrical panel manufacturers, the Zinsco brand [...]
Soffit Mold: Causes and Fixes
Mold growth on a home’s soffits and adjacent components, such as fascia boards and gutters, can be a mysterious and frustrating condition for a homeowner. Soffits are the exterior horizontal undersize components at the [...]
How to Fix a Clogged Sink
Clogged sinks are a nuisance and can negatively affect the day-to-day operation of your plumbing system. Most of the time a clogged sink can be easily repaired by a homeowner using a few inexpensive [...]
What is Water Hammer?
If you’ve ever heard loud banging coming from behind the walls when running water at a fixture such as a washing machine, sink, or other plumbing appliance, you may have experienced the phenomenon known [...]