Electronic Tools For Home Use
Electronic tools now come in a wide variety. Electronic laser levels, calculators, and sensing devices are waiting to make your job easier.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Asphalt Shingles and High Winds
Asphalt shingles are very common in the Midwest. What happens when they fail? Problems can be caused through the location of nails, the sealing compound beneath the shingles, installing shingles in the cold and not using felt paper.
Garage Door Spring Adjustments
Garage door springs do most of the work of lifting your garage door. You, or your garage door opener give the springs the start they need to do the work. Garage door springs should never be adjusted by anyone other than a knowledgeable professional. Keep your door and springs in good working order.
The Contractor Selection Interview
Contractors need to go through a job interview with you in order for you to know what type of abilities they have. Ask about professional designations, association memberships and the types of trade journals he reads. Verify the memberships by making a few calls. Learn all you can about what your contractor knows.
Cast Iron Plumbing Pipe – It’s Quiet!
Plumbing pipes do not have to be the noisy PVC type. Cast iron plumbing fixtures are much quieter.
Rustproof Wood Siding Nails
For wood siding, there are four kinds of galvanized siding nails you can consider: mechanical plated, hot-galvanizing, electroplated and hot dipped. But near an ocean, the best exterior nail is stainless steel.
Ceramic Tile Failure
Ceramic tile failure can be directly connected to your backer board getting wet. Cement board and gypsum core board are the best products to use when applying ceramic tile in your bathrooms. Successful tile adhesion comes with proper tile installation.
Acrylic and Fiberglass Tubs And Showers
Fiberglass shower enclosures and acrylic bathtubs compete well against cast iron fixtures. Read about the care and repair of these units.
Bleeding Redwood And Cedar Siding Stains
Cedar siding is a wonderful siding. Cedar siding stains are unwelcome guests. These are extractive bleeding stains caused by water leaking behind your siding and depositing natural chemicals. To prevent this, prime the wood with oil-based paint or special water-based primers that block the stains.
House Excavation Boo – Boo
Houses with foundations placed too close to the ground or grade level can cause drainage problems. Houses placed too high up can ruin plans for a walkout basement. Prior to building, check with your builder or architect to make sure the plans are mathematically correct.