11 October 2014
If you are doing a plumbing job yourself, you might be wondering what products are the best to use and what you should avoid using. Here are three of the best products for plumbing and their uses. 1. Thread Paste Thread paste, or pipe dope, is one of the most used products for plumbers. You use this paste by sealing the tiny void on items. For instance, if you are putting in a pipe, you put this paste all around the site at which it will be sealed, and it will protect the pipe from leaking.
11 October 2014
Your water heater is probably one appliance that you don't give too much thought about. You get up in the morning and hop into a nice, warm shower. But that day the water runs cold, that's when you start to think about your water heater. When you investigate to see what the problem is, you find a puddle of water all over the floor. While you may think a leak may mean a minor adjustment, that may not necessarily be the case.
11 October 2014
What exactly is a "cool" roof? The roofing industry uses that term to refer to any professional roofing systems that help save energy costs for heating and cooling the building beneath them. The appeal is clear: Lower energy bills and a way to help the environment. But not all commercial building owners or homeowners will find that a cool roof saves money. A lot depends on the climate where the building is located, the type of roof and the building's position.
11 October 2014
If your air conditioning goes out, you don't want to be miserably hot in your house until the ac repair man comes out. Therefore, you'll need to have a way to bring down the temperature in your home while you wait. The information below will help you stay cool in your home until you can get your air conditioner repaired. Trap the cross breeze You want to be sure you capture a nice, cool cross breeze and then trap it in the house when the day begins to heat up.
11 October 2014
If you take a look at some of the more cosmetic changes in commercial settings, you will notice that it has become common practice to install tint on business window. While this may seem like a more cosmetic approach to change, this is actually less about appearance and more about functionality. As a business owner, tinted windows offer benefits that far outweigh the costs associated with commercial window replacement and tinting.
11 October 2014
Replacing an electrical outlet at home is easier than you think. With just a few tools, you can fix your outlet yourself. Here's how: What Will You Need? A flathead screwdriver. A digital camera. Electrical tape in white. A permanent marker. Getting Started First, make sure you turn off any electricity that is running to the outlet. You can turn the electricity off with the circuit breaker in your home.
10 October 2014
Showerheads rarely leak because they are not subject to high water pressure. Maintenance of showerheads generally consists of unclogging holes blocked by mineral deposits in the water. Some newer showerheads that are made to restrict water flow are build into the unit, meaning you have to buy a new one. However, if you have an older shower head, you can take it apart the clean out mineral deposits. What You Will Need
10 October 2014
There are little things more frustrating than having a clogged toilet drain. Whether you have tried using a plunger and it isn't working, or you are looking to see what your options are, the following can help you get that pesky drain cleared. Use a Plunger When you are dealing with a clogged toilet drain, you should always start by using a plunger. The plunger is going to force water down the toilet, hopefully dislodging whatever might be stuck.
10 October 2014
There are some plumbing issues that are obvious, such as a clogged toilet or disposal. However, you can't see all of your plumbing, which means you have to know how to detect leaks in other ways. Leaks only get worse as time goes by, so it is important that you understand how to detect these hard-to-find leaks. Read on to learn more. 1. Your Water Bill May Increase. You may have no idea that you have a plumbing leak, but if you constantly keep an eye on your water bill from month to month, you may be able to quickly detect a problem.
10 October 2014
Water heating systems have a few unique failure points that can be hidden by other symptoms. From lukewarm water when hot water is needed to scolding water surprises, a failing or improperly installed water heater can fail with devastating results. Consider a few troubleshooting techniques that can return your water heater to proper operation. For Excessively Hot Water There is a difference between constantly heating water and having excessively hot water.