Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has only become a household name in the last decade or so, but now there’s a new variation known as unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) that is even better for industrial plumbing applications. Ordering this form of pipe for your project could save you a lot of time and hassle, especially if your plumbing demands involve high pressure levels or corrosive environments that damage metal alloys. Find out how uPVC beats the competition, including PVC, in five different ways. Read More»
Following a flood, you have to decide what items can be salvaged and saved, and what items need to simply be discarded. With some items, you don’t have much choice. For example, drywall can’t be saved if it is wet. Other items, such as structural beams, are costly to be replaced and can be easily dried out. However, when it comes to carpet, you have a difficult decision to make. Here are some of the questions you may have about your carpeting following a flood. Read More»
Electric baseboard heaters are easy to install and work great in homes where there’s no other source of fuel or duct work to connect the rooms to a central heating unit. However, making a few mistakes when setting up this form of heating can make it almost impossible to keep the room comfortable. Make sure your installation is handled correctly from the beginning with these five tips.
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While there are dozens of problems that can interrupt your enjoyment of cool air from the air conditioner, only a few of them completely stop the outdoor unit from turning off. When you notice there’s no noise at all coming from the unit, it’s time to start troubleshooting the problem. Here are five potential causes, some of which you can check yourself before calling for repairs.
Lack of Electricity
Start by making sure the unit is plugged into a 220 outlet or that the permanent wiring isn’t disconnected. Read More»
When you go shopping, do you always purchase more than you intended to? Do some of your purchases sit untouched, never making it out of the box or having their tags removed? Is your home so cluttered that you can’t readily find items that you use on a daily basis such as your purse, keys, or hairbrush? Have you tried to tidy up your home, but can’t seem to do so because the thought of tossing out any of your possessions fills you with anxiety and/or dread? Read More»
