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Unclogging a Drain with a Snake

The shower often picks up dirt particles and other elements that lead to a clogged drain. To remove the blockage you want to use something safe for the drain however effective to break the blockage that prevents the drain from draining properly. Instructions Plunge into the drain to loosen the blockage. Since it may seem […]

Building Shelves for a Children’s Room

If you install shelves in the nursery, they will not only give you more free space, but will also help keep you organized. Shelves can make a room a few square yards look more spacious. In addition, building shelves is a relatively easy task. Instructions How to build shelves for children’s room Draw a draft […]

Home Inspection Checklist

It is unlikely that any home will get a perfect score, but a professional home inspector can help identify both minor and major problems such as: Soil: Soil standing water, uneven trails, very close to the house or branches that rely on it trees, fashioned fuse box Structure: uneven floors, door frames and poorly framed […]

How to Install a Sump Pump

A water-driven pump draws water into a building by pumping up and draining it outdoors. People often use pumps in basements to prevent flood damage. Water-powered pumps are affordable and can be easily installed by any do-it-yourselfer as long as they have the right tools and the right knowledge. However, it is a slow job […]

Tips for Hiring a Professional Plumber

At one time or another, we as homeowners will have to hire a plumber to fix a dripping faucet, a clogged toilet, or a broken pipe. You may grope to solve these problems ourselves but often end up not being able to fix the problem or it can also make the problem worse. Many stubborn […]

How to Close an Unused Chimney

The fireplace flue can be a major source of energy loss. Cooled or heated air from inside your home can escape through the chimney, causing your HVAC system to work harder. If you’re not going to use your fireplace again, or will not use it for a significant period of time, you should close the […]

Types of Wood to Build Shelves

The type of wood to build shelves will depend on how cute want the shelf to look when it is finished and how heavy the items are that will be placed on it. Softwood One option is softwood pine, which is strong, can be cut and worked with easily; it takes paint and dye well, […]

How to Get Rid of Calcium Build Up in Pipes

Hard water contains a high level of minerals such as calcium. Hard calcium water is found naturally in some regions, and is harmless to your health. However, when this water dries in the pipes it will leave behind calcium deposits that can accumulate and eventually clog the flow of water. Remove calcium deposits, as soon […]

Water Damage and Insurance: What’s Covered?

Over the past nine years water damage claims have risen to become 50% of all home insurance claims. Water damage can be costly and difficult for property owners and renters to recover from. Many people assume their insurance policy will cover water damage but there are different kinds of water damage, which may or may […]

What is a Master Plumber?

A master plumber is a licensed professional plumber who has passed the rigorous state testing and certification process for plumbers. To get this designation, a plumber has not only passed the tests but accumulated years of practical experience in the field of plumbing. What is a master plumber? A master plumber possesses a variety of […]