Gutters that line the roof of a house are not always considered one of the more important aspects of home upkeep, but they serve a vital purpose for homes in damp climates. During periods of heavy rain, the gutters catch the water that runs off the roof and directs it away from the house, preserving … Read more
If you’re about to start a large painting project, one of the best ways to save time is by investing in a paint sprayer. While sprayers aren’t necessary for every job, they certainly have their place. In this guide, I’ll share everything I know about these devices, including my favorite accessories, painting tips, and of … Read more
Stud finders are the kind of tool that many of us homeowners tend to overlook until we absolutely need it. Some amateur homeowners will knock on the wall and “listen for the stud”. I don’t recommend this technique. You’ll end up spending more time and money fixing unnecessary holes than you would have if you … Read more
Today we talk about the best composting toilets for clean, green living. Not everyone is into the whole “eco-friendly” thing, but it is hard to argue with how useful a composting toilet can be. We wanted to really go in depth here, so consider this your comprehensive guide to composting toilets and related info. Composting … 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
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
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
Everyone is familiar with dust and I probably don’t need to tell you what it looks like or where you can find it, as dust is literally everywhere. Run your finger on the floor a couple of minutes after cleaning and voila, there it is, ruining your hard work and your shiny floors! The problem … Read more