How to Maintain Your Tankless Water Heater – Annual Descale Flush
Nothing beats a nice clean cool drink of water. However, if you own a tankless water heater, you’ll want to keep the heat exchanger free of lime and scale. You should flush it annually. Here are some basic steps. The pump and hoses will cost less than $100.
Easy to Use Bathroom Remodeling Form
HOUZZ SLIDE SHOW :: Bathrooms by the Numbers Is this a smart investment? That’s the first question you should ask yourself when updating your home. Coming in second place behind the kitchen remodel – the bathroom. It’s the most renovated room in the home. In terms of value look to recoup, on average, about $6.50 […]
Is Your Fireplace Mantel Safe?
Over the years I’ve built hundreds of fireplace mantels. I’m often asked: What is the typical and safest distance between the mantle piece and fireplace? RULE OF THUMBÂ (considering the mantel is wooden) The most common measurement is to place it 12″ above the top of the fireplace system, and for every additional inch that the […]
What is That White Powdery Stuff on My Brick Wall?
We know that efflorescence is a fine, white, powdery deposit (see photo at right) of water-soluble salts left on the surface of masonry as the water evaporates. These efflorescent salt deposits tend to appear at the worst times, usually about a month after the building is constructed, and sometimes as long as a year after completion. Three conditions must exist before efflorescence will occur. If one is left out, efflorescence cannot form.
3 DIY Repairs Homeowners Should Leave to the Pros
Do-it-yourself repairs are certainly not new. Home and garden shows and networks (HGTV) have glamorized being handy. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, however, in effort to save money, the DYI option could backfire.