Old thermostats keep the house at a certain temperature until you moved it. If you forgot to set it back, it would cost you on the energy bill. Modern programmable thermostats do that for you. You set up your programs and the thermostat will adjust the temperature every day for you.
Nearly thirty different companies manufacture thermostats. That is a lot to wade through and make sense of all the specifications. Here is one that I have personal experience using.
Now that you have the programmable thermostat, set it up for your schedule. Adjusting the settings to match your lifestyle with save you the most on your energy bill. The pre-programmed factory settings may not match your schedule. Learn how to program the programmable thermostat.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to flare the end of soft copper tubing to produces leak-proof joints. A copper tubing flaring tool makes the job simple. But, be careful.
Tim Carter demonstrates the basics of a carpenter's framing square. Tim shows how to make the marks for simple roof rafters.
Cutting crown molding has driven many nuts. Using test pieces will help you determine how to cut crown molding properly. Here are some crown molding cutting tips for those inside and outside corners.
Installing crown on a sloped ceiling can be done! There are two methods for installing crown molding with a sloped ceiling. One method lets the crown molding float at the ceiling. The other crown molding installation is harder!
Building the perfect home is a dream we all have. But, dream homes can be expensive. Your new house plan has to include all the features you desire. Write down all the little features for your new dream home.
Adding sweat equity to your new house construction or remodeling project can save you money. But be aware of the downside! Your time and productivity. Building codes may enter into your decision also.
Here are some examples of some of the custom woodwork profiles. Hand drawn sketches of profiles in Tim Carter's home. Plus example of woodworking profiles for jambs, blocks, crowns, dentil crowns, casings and bases. This is only a small sample of the custom woodwork profiles available.
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