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Safe Septic Tank Additives

Posted on August 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Septic systems can be harmed by putting certain additives in the septic tank. Septic tanks need bacteria to function properly. Harmful additives can kill the bacteria and cause major damage to septic systems, leading to costly septic tank problems, dysfunction of septic drain fields, and pollution of ground water.

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Steam Room Construction Tips

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

Before you can enjoy your soothing steam bath, you need to understand how to properly construct steam rooms, or there may be problems. Home steam rooms need to be built correctly, or moisture could be a major problem in these steam room enclosures.

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Steam Bath Unit Companies

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

If a soothing steam bath is on your wish list, check these companies and these questions about steam baths. Find the right steam bath generator for you.

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Steam Bath Check Up

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

Is your steam bath acting up? Or not working at all? A common thread in steam baths is that everything must be right for a steam bath generator to function properly. Give this check up to your home steam bath.

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Take a Tour of Your Toilet

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

If you understand your toilet and its simple workings, you will be prepared for the sure malfunctions to come. Toilets are heavily used ensuring toilet problems to be dealt with. Much toilet repair can be done by the average homeowner, and fixing toilet problems can be simplified. Read this!

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15 Toilet Tune Ups

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

Toilets need to be regularly maintained. Toilet problems can be way up on the frustration scale, but toilet repair can often be tackled by the average di it yourself homeowner. Here are 15 how to tips for toilet repairs commonly needed.

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Electronic and Magnetic Home Water Treatment

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

The virtues of home water treatment systems with electronic or magnetic water softeners have been reviewed and found to be effective in some instances, not in others. The debate and study continue.

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Traditional Water Softeners vs. Magnetic Water Softeners

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

Water softeners for home water treatment can make hard water more tame and save appliances from hard water scale damage. Attributes of traditional and magnetic water softeners are weighed here.

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Simple Toilet Tips – How Toilets Work

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

A toilet gets a lot of hard use in the average home. Understanding how toilets work can help you know what to do when something malfunctions. Here are some toilet tips.

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Solder Tips for Copper Tubing

Posted on August 9, 2005 by Tim Carter

Learn to solder copper tubing correctly. These soldering tips will help you do your own quality installation.

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