For your water heater to serve all your water heating needs, you need to make sure you are taking good care of it to last for 10-15 years, depending on your model and usage. This entails maintaining it as well as using it properly. An essential part of using your water heater properly is turning …
It’s winter, and you have a huge pile of pressure-treated wood that remained after putting up your fence or assembling your deck. You are now wondering if you can burn the wood in your fire pit because the wood can absorb preservatives having undergone treatment. But before we dive in, here’s a brief definition of …
Sometimes your LED bulb glows even after switching off. It may sound funny while, on the other hand, annoying, especially if you want the lights off. So, why do LED lights continue to glow after switching off? The LED lights contain some diode, especially in the low-quality bulbs. The diode picks up even the slightest …
Purchasing new buildings or homes might seem the least problematic with the onset of simpler purchase mechanisms. However, one fails to see the additional expenses that might tag along with new homes. These could be structural defects or ill-fitted furnishings, or it could be some weatherproofing issues. If not noticed within the given warranty period, …
Mosquitoes are not just a nuisance; they are also a health hazard. They are responsible for the spread of various blood borne diseases such as the West Nile Virus, the Zika Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. For this reason, you should always purpose to kill mosquito larvae before it can escalate into a full-on mosquito …
You could be enjoying a warm afternoon picnic in your yard until you come across a nest of yellowjackets. Although yellowjackets nest in rotting logs and hollow logs, their favorite spot is underground in rodent burrows. Often confused with bees, yellowjackets are not a species of bees. Instead, they are in the wasps and hornet …
Most cheap home back up heaters are powered by electricity, kerosene or propane. They are portable and easy to set up making them a cheaper and instant solution as opposed to adding a more powerful whole-house heating system. While electric backup heaters are the safest for indoor use, they simply won’t cut if: You are …
According to the Cambridge dictionary, a basement is a building’s floor partly or entirely below the ground. Basements have humidity issues that may affect your structure and your health. This invisible threat can lead to several effects like mold, fungal infestations, respiratory problems like asthma. Therefore, it’s so critical to understand the ideal basement humidity …
After the long chilly, cold weather, summer and spring come to brighten people’s lives. However, during this period, insects explore the environment and make their nest in our homestead. Wasps are among those insects that nest in homes and are very dangerous if provoked. Wasp stings are painful and cause swelling or severe health issues, …
Suction cups are a great way to organize your living space and hang up stuff without puncturing your walls. While they are a quick fix, they are notorious for slipping and letting go when you least expect. First things first. Suction cups stick the best to smooth and non-porous surfaces. An excellent example of perfect …