Most homeowners would agree that the heating and cooling system is an essential part of their home, but the air ducts themselves are a component of that system that is often ignored until problems arise. In the rest of this article, we’ll be discussing how often to clean air ducts and whether duct cleaning should … Read more
Too much of anything is a bad thing and although we need humidity to feel comfortable and even boost our health, too much humidity provides the exact opposite! Moisture is a silent killer of all things electronics and is the number tool used by mold to grow and reproduce. With mold on the walls and … Read more
A digital multimeter (DMM) is an essential testing tool for any electrical project. A basic DMM combines the tasks of measuring the 3 fundamental electrical properties for a given component/circuit, Voltage (Volts), Current (Amps), & Resistance (Ohms). Although a multimeter has the capability to measure all 3 of these parameters, a DMM might still be … Read more
Fortunately for us, air compressors are no longer these massive heavy pumps with a tank attached that has to be plugged in to receive power. The design of the air compressor has come a very long way and now, even if you’re miles away from an electrical outlet, you can safely and reliably fill up … Read more
Even if you never pour oil down your sink, pick out all those wayward grains of rice, and fish out hair from your drain cover, one of the drains in your home will eventually get clogged. It’s just a nasty reality of living in a place with plumbing. Toilets, laundry sinks, showers, kitchen sinks, and … Read more
Cleaning grout can be a tricky and frustrating task if you don’t have the right products on hand. You’ll likely find yourself spending too much time and energy on cleaning the tile’s surface when, if you had the right tools, you could actually get it done within a few seconds. Below, we will cover the … Read more
Most of us don’t know much about gutters until we purchase our first house, and even then it’s not something we tend to pay much attention to until the first signs of problems. Total gutter replacement likely won’t be cheap, but the further damage that can be caused to your home if your gutters malfunction … Read more
Owning your home comes with a lot of tedious tasks that must be done in order to maintain your property. Some of them you probably anticipate doing on an annual basis, such as having your heating and cooling system serviced. Others are a little less clear. For example, how often should you really be changing … Read more
As the cooler months approach, most homeowners want to do everything they can to support the overall health of their heating system. Many homeowners take for granted all of the routine things they must do in order to make their home comfortable for the long winter months. You may consider sealing your windows, insulating your … Read more