This past week I've been struggling working on a remodel job here at my own home because I've been lame. Not lazy lame, physically lame. I'm installing a new three-piece American Standard corner shower and a new vanity and sink in our master bathroom. Last Sunday, I was on my knees all day - yes, […]
3-Way Switch TIPS Easy to wire if you just pay attention Magic black screw on each switch is the key WATCH 3-way switch video below - Victory if you do! Use a multi-meter and voltage pen to help - GREAT LINK below CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: Well, now […]
Algae can grow in a number of places. It grows on roof shingles, shaded decks and steps. Do you know how to remove algae? Oxygen bleach is an easy way to remove algae and it is safe for the environment.
Wiring a 4 way switch is not as complicated as it seems. The four way switch circuit requires a special 4-way switch and two 3 way switches. Each wire needs to be connected to the proper terminal screw on the light switches.
Home plans or blueprints for home construction work are essential to avoid problems with your home project. Avoid budget overruns and costly change orders by giving your contractor quality blueprints to work from. Read on to learn a little known technique to find architects of great repute and how to select the right one.
Detailed blueprints, plans and specifications will help you avoid being sued by a contractor. Keeping a detailed account of work each day, along with photos, will arm you with data should a problem with your contractor arise.
Flat roofs and hot tar roofs were/are chronic leakers. Asphalt shingles do not work well on flat roofs. Rubber roofing is easy to install and works for all the low-slope roofs on your home.
Roofing membranes and synthetic rubber roofing compounds for flat roofs outperform gravel roofing materials and make roof leak detection far easier. These roofing materials are basically seamless and fight UV damage. Used mostly commercially, flat roof membranes have many residential uses.
Drainage Paving Stones Out in nature when it rains on soil, most of the water goes into the ground. Yeah, this column is about drainage paving stones, but you need to know something first. I say this assuming: it's not a downpour the soil is not saturated from days of rain the soil isn't frozen […]
Hot water needed now? Hot water recirculating systems work best with a gravity loop.
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