Home Improvement for Everyone
Everybody knows that well water filtration is crucial if you’re using a privatized water source, but many people just assume that community water systems do all the filtering work for them. The unfortunate truth is that there are still thousands of contaminants in your drinking water even after it makes its way into your home. […]
Our idea of furniture is both old and new. Chairs were originally used only by noblemen and the term “chairman” refers to that tradition. The lower classes were relegated to sitting on the floor or on stools. The earliest couch dates back to Egypt in 2000 BC. Back then, they were used more to recline […]
There are old wives’ tales when it comes to just about everything, but plumbing seems to get more than its fair share of odd DIY claims, especially since the internet got popular. There are tons of crazy self-help articles that offer advice that even the least experienced plumber would scoff at. Plumbing myths are often […]
Admittedly, it’s hard to get overly excited about valves and fittings. But many fittings — meaning the various pieces used to connect lengths of pipe — are really quite ingenious. Consider the simple yet incredibly effective flare fitting: What Are Flare Fittings? Flare fittings are a specialized type of compression fitting. They’re usually used to […]
Colorado residents and outdoor enthusiasts along a chemically tainted river are the most recent people to be concerned about well water filtration systems. When thousands of Coloradoans saw a beautiful recreational river suddenly colored a murky yellow, they couldn’t help but wonder how long it would be before the chemicals creating the problem in the […]
Home heating, ventilation and air conditioning, collectively called HVAC, constitute some of the most important systems that make life easier and more comfortable at home. When these systems function optimally, you not only get the comfortable home life you always wanted, but also the ability to enjoy that comfort without having to worry about skyrocketing […]
Many homeowners may wonder how they can get more out of their garden center. While many gardens are created for aesthetic appeal, some gardeners seek to get a little more use out of their yard. Many plants and herbs can be used for medical reasons, and most of these plants can easily be transferred into […]
Any home can benefit from the elegance and sophistication that hardwood flooring offers. In addition to being easy to maintain, most common wood flooring is less likely to collect most of the allergens and dust that can amass on the carpet. It also doesn’t need to be polished while being stain-resistant. You will need to […]
If you’re renting a home, you need to be a good tenant. Otherwise, your landlord may kick you out, in which case you’ll need to find other homes for rent locally, or face being homeless. Rather than let that happen, just be the best tenant you can possibly be. Here are a few tips to […]
Dealing with unpredictable weather and climatic conditions can be stressful when you lack or have a malfunctioning HVAV system. Bearing the cold during winter or the hot air during summer is not an option for any homeowner. The air conditioner you have installed to a larger extent determines your comfort in your house. You should […]