So, you’ve finally had the chance to remodel your kitchen, and you can’t wait to pick out the new cabinets and countertops! So much happens during a renovation, especially if you choose to do some or all of the upgrades yourself. While giving your kitchen a facelift, keep in mind that in order to avoid an expensive gaffe, there are
Hard water can be problematic and it is usually a regional issue, unluckily for us Floridians, we fall into the affected region. Hard water problems are caused by minerals like calcium, aluminum, magnesium, and iron in tap water sources. These minerals come from water passing through layers of limestone in the ground. The high concentration of minerals in the water
Dust is a constant battle. It always seems to be in your home no matter how often you dust. Dust comes from somewhere, so rest assured you may be able to manage it. Dust is primarily made up from dirt pollen, dead skin cells, pet or people hair, pet dander, and other small particles. Pets When pets come back in
Guide to Creating a Handy DIY Plumbing Toolbox There are times when you may need to make a quick fix yourself on your pipes, so it’s important to have the right tools in your toolbox. Use this helpful guide to stock your DIY plumbing toolbox and understand what each is best used for. Items to Add to Your DIY Plumbing
This week we are concluding our dirty sock syndrome coverage with information on how to treat and prevent falling victim to it by managing the indoor air quality of your home. Preventing This Syndrome The best treatment is always taking the right steps to prevent dirty sock syndrome from happening to your air conditioning system in the first place. The
Have you turned on your air conditioning unit recently and noticed a foul, rotten, or moldy smell flow through the vents? If so, you may have fallen victim to dirty sock syndrome. It is a real problem, albeit, with a silly-sounding name, that can affect anyone with an air conditioning unit. What Is Dirty Sock Syndrome and What Causes It?
Water heaters make up a large part of your plumbing system. They connect to all of the pipes going to sinks, showers, tubs, dishwashers, and other appliances. They provide us with the hot showers we enjoy at the end of a long day. They allow us to wash our clothes and dishes. Without one, we would be living in the
Noisy air conditioners can make it difficult to relax at home and sometimes can be a sign of a problem with the unit, which can worsen if you try to ignore the noise. Other times, simple fixes can cure your noisy HVAC problem. Here are some common solutions from our experts that can fix your noisy AC. Lubrication An air
Routine maintenance is a must when you have an air conditioner or HVAC unit. In addition to annual or bi-annual inspection by a professional, your ac unit requires the replacement or cleaning of parts every one to three months, and sometimes only as needed. Air filters need to be replaced every 1-3 months depending on how dirty they are. The
Foul smells haunting you in your kitchen even after you have cleaned and taken out the trash? The culprit may surprise you – your kitchen sink. Food particles can find themselves trapped in the pipes or in your disposal, if you have one. Another possible culprit is gas escaping from a drain trap or vent and making its way up
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