Becoming The Handyman Of The House
For most homeowners even the simplest repair may seem daunting. They can be baffled by something as routine as changing a light bulb. Small wonder now that we are converting to fluorescent lamps from the old incandescent, in an effort to go “Green.” They don’t even follow the same rating system they we are all familiar with. The question becomes “where to begin?” But this article isn’t about light-bulbs, it’s about stepping back, taking a deep breath and putting your brains together with your muscle to tackle the basic home maintenance tasks that most of us must cope with routinely. …
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Log home maintenance is different from regular homes. It is not to say that it is harder but it is definitely not easier. There are just different issues concerned with log homes or log cabins than the regular concrete walls and hardwood floors in homes.
Eliminating weeds from your garden takes hard work and a couple of different strategies.
If you’re thinking about updating the landscape design of your property, there are many options and possibilities to consider. In addition to hiring a reputable landscaper, you’ll need to decide what sorts of features you’d like to include. Plants and flowers are important aspects of any landscape design scheme, but you shouldn’t overlook fences. Fences can be practical and attractive additions to any outdoor area; learn a few important tips about fencing below.
When to keep an old whirlpool and when to replace one. Many people get concerned over the hygienic safety of an old whirlpool bathtub. Whirlpool bathtubs can have a life in excess of 30 years and still perform and look as good as when they were new. Others will have problems with water retention in the pipes if they were not manufactured on installed properly. One way to test this is to fill the whirlpool and run the pump for about 15 minutes. You should not see any black algae or flakes of dried algae in the water. The presence …
Mid summer in the garden is the time when you can take some time to relax and admire the fruits of the your labour. The flower borders are in full bloom and the garden is buzzing with life. However, even in the smallest garden there is still plenty to do, from making sure containers and borders are well watered to deadheading roses. So before you get too comfortable in your deckchair, read this short reminder of some of the vital jobs to be getting on with in the flower garden during July.
Burst pipes can be a disaster. And you won’t just need a plumber, either. While the plumber will replace the pipe-and should ensure it doesn’t happen again-even a small crack can release hundreds of gallons of water into your home each day, destroying possessions, causing structural damage and creating the kinds of conditions that dangerous molds love.
