Have you ever tried to close a door and it ends up binding or rubbing against the door jamb? Chances are you have; this is a common issue in homes. This problem can be found in old homes, or even brand new homes. Usually this issue is caused by problems with the door hinges, [...]
Do you live in a house built before 1994? If so, you may be flushing down more water than you think every time you use the toilet. If you are someone that pays water and sewer bills, you can say that you are literally flushing money down the drain each time you press that [...]
Water can be one of the most damaging outside forces to a home and even a small amount can lead to significant repair costs. While plumbing leaks can cause tremendous damage in a short amount of time, these often make themselves apparent relatively quickly and can be mitigated once they are identified. A type [...]
Properly installed water supply pipes in a home can allow for the enjoyment of water with the turn of a valve. Be it hot water or cold water, being able to have a reliable water supply is something that is a modern convenience, that some of us may take for granted. Since damage from [...]
Dryers have become a staple appliance along with washing machines and are a huge time saver. Since the invention of electric dryers in 1937, clothes dryers have grown in popularity and can now be found in over 89 million homes in the United States. Since these have become such a common and often times [...]
Braided hoses are less likely to break. Water is the natural nemesis of homes and can cause tremendous damage in a very short amount of time. Whether it originates from roof leaks or corroded water distribution pipes, damage is sure to follow. However, one of the most common reasons for water damage [...]
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 that are located in unconditioned spaces helps reduce energy costs because significantly less heat is lost from the hot water [...]
Wood rot in door jambs. When shopping for a new home, it is important to consider the condition of exterior components. Most types of materials used for exterior cladding require routine maintenance to prevent deterioration and decay, whereas others may last for a very long time with less maintenance. Materials such as wood [...]
Sink stopper not closing all the way. Pop-up sink stoppers are common to find in many bathroom sinks and their larger counterparts can also be found in many bathtubs. These stoppers are convenient since they don’t require complete removal to open and won’t get lost as easily as conventional fully detached stoppers. [...]
Throughout history, human beings have used their ingenuity to figure out how to improve their lives. Once such improvement that has evolved over time is the use of cooling to help preserve food. Ancient Iranians were among the first people to utilize evaporative cooling to help cool and preserve food. This type of cooling [...]
