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- Gas Stoves - Pros and Cons By Tyler D King
Gas stoves are those preferred by professionals. The heat distribution is more even than that of electric stoves, and heat precision is more accurate. For example, if you turn down the heat on a gas stove, the heat change is immediate and precise, where as on an electric, the heat change is more gradual. A gas stove also creates less overall h…
- ICE DAMS: What To Do? By Gil Strachan
If you're experiencing excessive ice build-up over your eves or in valleys between roof faces, here's a few helpful hints:1. Ensure you have adequate insulation over your upper-most ceiling (the attic floor).2. Ensure that your insulation does not contact the roof deck, or block the soffit vents.3. Ensure that your upper roof area has adequte …
- Nano Tube Sheets for Roofs to See the Stars By Lance Winslow
Imagine living in a house where the entire roof would be transparent simply by uttering the words “Roof Disappear!” and the Shazzam it would be gone just like that; sounds like Science Fiction? Not so, in fact it is almost possible now. Using Carbon Nanotube sheets with incredibly strong and transparent qualities will make this possible.Carbon na…
- Better Health With Ultraviolet Germicidal Protection Air Purifiers During Furnace Season By Doug Freitag
With heating season approaching it's always good to change the air filters and have the furnace cleaned. It's also time to think about your home's health. An unhealthy home can make you sick, and with windows and doors closed all winter it's a good idea to consider adding an air duct mount germicidal protection system. These air purifiers sterili…
- Geothermal Heat Pumps 101 By Phillip Rye
It seems like about three million of you have asked me to explain how a geothermal system works. Well, maybe not three million, but it’s a bunch of you and I’m honored that I have the opportunity to do it.
Now you’ve probably already figured out that I’m not smart enough to be real technical, but I do have some common sense. So I will use a comm…
- Replacing Steel Casement Windows By John Rocco
I have been getting quite a few emails from homeowners wanting to know how to replace their old steel casement windows. Those are the type with the handle that you crank and the window opens outward. My instructional video didn't cover these windows, so I am going to dedicate two articles to this subject. This first article will cover the removal…
- A Checklist for Bathroom Remodeling Plans By Ken Marlborough
Careful planning is the key to a successful bathroom-remodeling project. Before you begin any work in the bathroom, create a budget, a floor plan, a list of supplies, a timetable, and important legal considerations. Let's break it down by subject.First, create a budget. Determine how much money you can comfortably spend, and save about 20 percent…
- How to Layout Recessed Lighting By Paul Forte
One of the most important principles to understand when designing a recessed lighting layout is beam angle. In recessed cans, the light is produced in the shape of a cone. You picture the light starting as a point at the light fixture and forming a circle on the floor. The beam angle is the angle of this light out of the bulb. For example a 60-de…
- How to Choose a Gas Water Heater By Randy Myers
Choosing a gas water heater is perhaps the wisest choice when installing or replacing a hot water heater in your home because they are much more economical than their electric counterparts. In fact, most gas water heaters operate on less than half of the cost associated with conventional electric water heaters. Considering that hot water heaters …
- Air Duct Cleaning Robots - Are They Effective on Residential Jobs? By Pat Johnson
Are Robots effective in cleaning Residential air ducts?The short answer to the above question is simply...NO!While robots certainly have their place in this industry it definitely in not in residential air duct systems, not only are they very ineffective but the risk of losing one of these VERY EXPENSIVE Robots inside your duct system is somethin…
- The Benefits of Synthetic Air Compressor Oil By Corey Duncan
Standard petroleum based lubricants are quickly being replaced by synthetic compressor oil, as more industrial users discover the advantages that synthetics offer. The most obvious advantage is extended oil life, yet the benefits extend well beyond just the life of the lubricant.Synthetic air compressor oil saves you from unnecessary maintenance…
- Top Tips When Planning a Conservatory or Sunroom By Barry Dunlop
General advice.Negotiate fairly with suppliers. Don't expect to get all mod cons if you're only prepared to pay for the cheapest design.Try to meet the builders who will be doing the work – it’s crucial that you can get on with them.Check whether you'll need planning permission – don’t rely on the conservatory supplier to take care of that for y…
- Operation Closet By Ieuan Dolby
When the wife comes to you one fine day and says, “dear, I think we need a new closet for the bedroom”, the heart surges in joy. Immediate thoughts of grabbing the coat and rushing off on a mission to the nearest DIY center enters the mind before realization dawns that first must come a shower and then work. Thursday today, Saturday would be best…
- Paving The Way For California's Asphalt Consumers By Brett Lane
The California asphalt paving industry is ever-changing and in order to provide the best services, asphalt paving companies are turning to new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.Asphalt technology in California has been changing since the creation of Hot Mix Asphalt and will continue to change as time permits. Asphalt rubber pavement w…
- FAQ's About Using Stone In Your Home By Kim Keefer
1. Q. IS NATURAL STONE A GOOD CHOICE FOR HOME USE?
A. YES. Natural stone is a terrific (not to mention beautiful) material to use in all areas of your home. Knowing the different types of stone, their finishes and applications will help you to make an informed decision on which stone is the best for your project.
2. Q. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE DIF…
- Ladder Safety Tips By Chuck Greene
One of the many tools that home owners use regularly is a ladder. Whether you need to change the porch light bulb, clean the gutters or put something in the top of the closet. You may need a ladder to get the job done!While ladders seem harmless enough and they are useful tools, accidents can still happen if you don’t follow some simple safety ti…
- Get New Floors And Save A Bundle When You Do It Yourself By Lee Dobbins
After years of use, your floor will need to be refinished and that can cost over $1000 for just one room! But if you want to put in a little time and elbow grease, you can refinish the floor yourself and have the beautiful look of warm wood in your home for a fraction of the cost.Contrary to what you may have heard, the finish doesn’t take week…
- The Importance of Electricians By Elizabeth Morgan
Ever since Benjamin Franklin went outside with his kite during a thunderstorm, electricity has ruled the world. All you have to do to understand this is to remember what it was like the last time your power went out for an evening. Nothing worked. No computer, no refrigerator and more importantly, no TV. Electricity runs everything important in o…
- Deck Building Ledger - The Secrets to Successful Deck Construction By Arpad Nyikos
The Deck Building Ledger holds all the secrets to
successful deck construction because it is the essential
piece of wood that connects your deck to your home and
from which all other measurements are taken.Choose the piece of lumber for your ledger carefully,
hold it up and look down the side of the wood to check
for irregularities like warp…
- The Benefits of Deck Awnings By Alison Cole
Decks are one of the favorite family hangouts during spring, summer and fall months. Enjoying the open air and barbeques is often creates pleasant and lasting memories. Decks can be spots for entertaining or just to unwind after a long day of work. We all take precautions to weatherproof the wood on our decks and we want them to last for many yea…
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Illegal Building Works - Is there an Upside? By Martin Meaks
Many times throughout the year we are called in to assist people who have got into trouble by completing building works without Council permission. This can be either Planning or Building Regulations - often both. Guess when this 'illegal' building works is usually exposed - Right at the time when the home owner is under the most pressure & expos…
- Designing Kitchens By Matthew Anthony
Kitchens today now reflect the changes that have taken place in family dynamics in the last half century. More women than ever before are working outside the home and the ‘typical’ family of today is just as likely to be comprised of a single parent as two parents or a grandparent. These changes have naturally had a tremendous impact on kitchen d…
- How To Identify A Quality Interior Shutter By Brian Wright
1. Shutters have proper louver tensionThe shutters louvers should be smooth and stay in the desired position throughout the lifetime of the shutter. Some manufacturers feature “tension screws” on the side of each shutter panel, with one tension screw required for each louver section. The problem with tension screws occurs over time, when tighten…
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Agricultural Plots of Land for Sale - The Latest Mug Punter Scam? By Martin Meaks
The first part of most years brings a flurry of trade shows aimed at the public & trade alike such as The Ideal Home Show, Interiors & just recently the Building Exhibition at the NEC. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of new gadgets & Gizmos (along with the usual tat) that companies invent for our consumption. Most seem to have a shelf lif…
- Building the Smallest Room By Gil Strachan
When I read one reader's story about nailing a beam through the ladder rungs, and how her father cursed... and cursed, and cursed and cursed...Well, I had to think of one day a few years ago... I was building a washroom by the back door, just around the corner from the head of the basement stairs. Really just a loo, you know, a 6X6 closet with a …
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