Learning & How-To

How to Kill Mold: 7 Steps to a Mold-Free Home
Published on March 18th, 2022
Most people are afraid of household mold and that's a good thing Mold isn't always dangerous, but how can you tell...Continue Reading
Home Interiors

Toilet Flange Repair
Published on March 18th, 2022
Got a broken toilet drain flange This is not an unusual problem and it happens where the pipe that a toilet attaches...Continue Reading
Flooring

DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners ...
Updated on March 19th, 2022
Small things can have big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side of your...Continue Reading
Water Systems

GOT A WATER WELL? This Simple Valve Extends Pump Life ...
Published on March 11th, 2022
Do you get your water from a well Millions of people do, and how long your water pump lasts depends in part on the...Continue Reading
Plumbing

BASEMENT BATHROOM: Install a Shower & Toilet Withou...
Updated on March 12th, 2022
How do you install a bathroom where a sewage drain pipe doesn’t exist Or perhaps there's a drain pipe, but it's up...Continue Reading
Water Systems

How Do You Remove Arsenic From Water At Home?
Updated on March 9th, 2022
Arsenic in drinking water Is that even a thing Well, surprisingly, yes it can be In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation

WET CEILINGS IN DRY WEATHER? Learn Why Your Ceiling Gets...
Published on March 5th, 2022
Q: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall You can see it in...Continue Reading
Electrical

Are You Up to Installing a Ceiling Fan?
Updated on May 6th, 2022
When you need to even out the temperature of a room, ceiling fans are one of the best ways to do it Whether the room...Continue Reading
Plumbing

MIXING VALVES: Taming the Dangers of Too-Hot Water Heaters
Updated on March 5th, 2022
According to health and safety authorities everywhere, the 60°C (140ºF) water delivered by many tank-style water...Continue Reading
Article

4 Common Causes Of A Noisy Furnace And How To Fix Them
Published on March 1st, 2022
Your furnace is an important part of your home and with regular maintenance it will serve you well for decades Proper...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To

SAVE MONEY ON HEAT: Novitherm Reflectors Direct Warmth I...
Updated on February 26th, 2022
The video below is from a 2012 installation job where I had the chance to put Novitherm heat reflectors into an older...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To

CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Updated on February 26th, 2022
I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he happened to mention the price of his...Continue Reading