Every water heater has, or should have, a temperature and pressure relief valve — TPR valve, for brief — mounted on the side or top of the tank. When the temperature within the tank exceeds a certain value, or the pressure rises above a certain limit, the valve closes and lets out water. Cool water Read more about The way to Manually Operate a Water Heater's TPR Valve[…]
As time passes, the lighting socket on an old lamp might need to be repaired or replaced. Older fiber-insulated copper wires can wear thin in the connections within the socket or the socket no longer stays intact to support a bulb. Unscrewing and carrying off the socket isn’t difficult. Everything starts with removing the lamp Read more about How to Unscrew a Socket From a Old Floor Lamp[…]
From the Biblical account, the Ark of the Covenant is said to have been made out of shittim wood, which comes from the red acacia tree (Vachellia seyal). That probably isn’t the type of acacia wood from which your patio furniture is made, though. Most modern acacia timber comes in the Australian blackwood tree (Acacia Read more about How to Oil Acacia Wood Patio Furniture[…]
When purchasing a new home or upgrading policy on an existing property, it is important to compare specific flood insurance policy provisions. When comparing the fine print and optional coverages, there are certain policy clauses that give the best benefit for customers. By focusing on key comparative things, you can get the finest and cheapest Read more about Compare Flood Insurance[…]
The Halloween and fall season is upon us, so I’ve assembled a few seasonal items to place around the house and get you in the mood. Decorating for your season — which is, without overdoing it — may be hard. How much is too much? I would advise that you set a background for the Read more about Guest Picks: Decor That Does Not Scream 'Halloween'[…]
It’s that time of year: time to get organized and prepared for school. Whether your kids are going back to grade school or heading off to college, a number of these items will help you and them get arranged or set up the proper homework channel. This is a great month to spruce up and Read more about Guest Picks: Gear Up for Back to School[…]
Swimming pools do not leak in random places. One of the most frequent sources of leaks is that the fittings across the pool skimmer, and it is also among the quicker and simpler problems to fix. You will have to either replace the gasket or employ a widely available pool patching compound — or even Read more about How to Stop a Leak Between a Pool Wall & a Skimmer[…]
Some types of flooring may breed unhealthy conditions for asthma sufferers. Carpeting with long fibers, for example, traps dust and dirt. If pets share the space, pet hair and dander may stay in the carpet even after high-powered vacuuming. Flooring options which are easy to keep clean, such as hardwood floors, are ideal for asthmatics Read more about The ideal Flooring for Asthma Sufferers[…]
Pole pruners are easy to use and help you save energy — and unlike electricity tools, they have components that are affordable and simple to replace. Study your rod trimmer — they are each somewhat different — they typically include components that slide together and are secured by one or more bolts. The exception is Read more about The Way to Install a Pole Pruner Blade[…]
Granite backsplashes that are Engineered most frequently need fabrication, professional measurement and installation. For a granite countertop that you can put in by yourself, granite tiles are the way to go. Tile installation is like most other tile, but you can not cut granite with a manual tile cutter. Rent a saw with a diamond Read more about The Way to Install a Granite Backsplash[…]