If you are known as the do-it-all handyman around the house, then chances are you’ve heard “the toilet won’t flush!” more than a couple of times. This phrase is usually followed by “but it’s not my fault!” Attempting to pinpoint the issues that are preventing your toilet from flushing can be aggravating to say the […]
It’s one of the most ancient arguments of all time…which way is the right way to hang toilet paper? Spouses, siblings and even the occasional cat have all debated which way is ultimately superior, over or under? Which Way Should Toilet Paper Hang? The choice of over or under is largely a choice of personal […]
There’s no way around it… water is necessary for our survival. However, water can be a destructive force when it comes to your home. Living in Florida, we must always be prepared for things, like hurricanes and vicious storms. Water damage caused by severe weather can lead to wood rot, peeling paint on the home, […]
Does the thought of cleaning your toilet make you want to gag? The mixture of toxic chemicals found in commercial toilet cleaners may gross you out even more. Warnings on the back of the bottle reveal what temperature they should be stored in, and all of the risks involved with using the product. The number […]
Trees add beauty and shade to any landscape, but their roots can cause severe damage to your pipes. Sewer pipes contain water, nutrients, and oxygen—the perfect combination for tree roots to thrive on. Tree roots growing inside of sewer pipes are one of the most expensive sewer maintenance items. Here, let’s look at what to […]
For those of us outside of the construction industry, we may not be the most familiar with floor plans or blueprints and what they might mean for our homes. Floor plans show the location of all the building components within a home, including walls and piping. Complete and accurate building plans can make the difference […]
We live in an ever-changing society, and also an ever-changing physical climate. Over the past two decades or so, the Earth’s climate has changed drastically. With things like global warming affecting us more directly, it is imperative that we learn ways in which to conserve our natural resources. The energy we use that we take […]
To the surprise of many, air conditioners are more energy efficient than furnaces or boilers. It actually takes less energy to cool down an interior space by one degree than to heat it up by one degree. But does this mean that it’s cheaper to use the AC rather than the heater? Studies indicate that […]
The transition from renting to buying your first home is an exciting moment for most people. Of course, with excitement comes a great deal of responsibility, especially when dealing with the maintenance aspect of having a new home. Here are some tips that will help you save money down the road and keep your house […]
If you read our previous blog, “DIY How to Fix a Broken Toilet”, we taught you how to fix certain toilet problems without assistance from your plumber. However, we figured it’d be helpful to share with you the parts that make up a toilet and all of their specifics, so here they are: Main Toilet […]