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Electrical Basics Every Homeowner Must Know
Like many people, I enjoy saving money, and one way I found I can save money regularly is by solving some common problems, performing routine maintenance, or making minor repairs around my home. One area that I have focused on a lot lately is the basics of home...
How to prepare your air conditioner for summer?
Living in the northeast we deal with harsh winters and hot summers. Before the warm weather changes to the hot summer months, it is a good idea to ensure you prepare your air conditioner for summer by following the steps in this article to ensure the system can handle...
Does a tankless water heater save money?
During my most recent home renovation, I was short on space in a utility closet in the basement that housed an aging water heater. Before making a purchase, I took time to research the pros and cons of a traditional tank water heater versus a tankless water heater,...
15 Ways To Save Money On Home Insurance
Most of us think that our home insurance rates are a necessary evil and we have to pay what we are told. I am here to tell you that you can save hundreds of dollars on your home insurance rates and since we are all trying to save money, we all know that every...
How I Conquered My Plumbing Woes: A Tale of Sink Mishaps and DIY Success
During the various remodels that I have done over time I had to do my fair share of plumbing. I can recall a point where the kids had broken the drain plug when they were playing with toys in the sink. I had a honey-do list and going to buy a new drain plug and...
How to install a keyless deadbolt?
Over the years I have seen advancements in technology and while some I thought long and hard about pursuing there are others I just cannot live without. With the obvious exception of home Wi-Fi, I really cannot go a day without having my keyless deadbolt lock on...
How to repair a loose towel bar?
As an avid DIY’er and homeowner that tries to avoid calling in any professional for projects that I believe I can tackle like putting up a towel rod in the bathroom I have come across those pesky towel bars that come loose from the wall due to the wrong anchors being...
Can you still get shocked if the breaker is off?
For over ten years I have been doing my own electrical work around the home that ranges a full panel rewire, various install, installing a sub-panel in my garage to wiring a new addition on my home. Over the years I have had my fair share of being shocked with 120...
Can you vent a bathroom exhaust fan into the attic?
When I first bought my home, we were going through the home inspection and me being my typical self I had to go along with the inspector to poke and prod at things I was seeing. When we got into the attic, I quickly noticed the smell, moisture and what I could see as...