Caution: Read our advisory about working with electricity. The wiring in your home consists of the “line” or …
Unfreezing your plumbing pipes
We all know that there are simple plumbing jobs which can be done by the layman, such as faucet …
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Picking Locks
If ever locked out of your house, use this tutorial and learn how to pick it! On top of feeling …
Make Your Own Mud Room Mat
Cork is a very durable, eco-friendly, and available material that is also water-resistant, which makes it great for the laundry …
How to Repair Leaking Pipes
If the pipe freezes and cracks for several inches or more, a new section will be needed. This usually requires …
General Plumbing Maintenance
Plumbing Systems Close and open the main water supply shutoff valve (periodically) to ensure that it has not stuck …
Proper Pipe Insulation
Insulating Pipes Pipe insulation will keep cold-water pipes from sweating in warm weather and will reduce heat losses from …
Outdoor Main Drains
Fixing Main Drain Plugged with Roots Sometimes the main drain from the house may be plugged with roots, or …
Plumbing Help
Flush Tank Problems Several problems can develop: -Tank continues to run after tank fills -Tank doesn’t fill but water …
Fixing Plugged Sink or Lavatory Drains
If all other sink and toilet drains are open the blockage is probably local. 1. Check the stopper for accumulations …
Fixing a Stopped Up Toilet
This could be due to use of too much toilet paper. It could also be due to other materials being …
Cozy Vocab
When winter rolls along and you’re building house fires to stay warm, brush up on your hearth vocabulary. BELLOWS- a …
Washing Wool Sweaters, the SAFE Way
Washing sweaters (particularly wool sweaters) is a simple process, but one fraught with pitfalls for beginners, as you can easily …