Extension cord sizes are specific for different types of tools. The amperage flowing through an extension cord can ruin a tool. It is important to choose extension cords that are proper for the kind of tool you will be using. Here is an extension cord size chart that lists the amperage and the gauge of the extension cords.
Sewer gas and its smell is obnoxious. The heath risks of sewer gas are significant if you breathe it for an extended amount of time. The best plan is to locate the break in the pipe or pipes and stop the sewer gas in the house.
Finishing drywall is an acquired skill, like driving a car. From mixing the joint compound correctly to drywall taping and applying the second coat, here are my top finishing drywall tips to help you get professional results.
A toilet gets a lot of hard use and often abuse. Fortunately, toilets are simple mechanisms, but toilet problems are bound to arise in a mechanism that gets used so often. Many toilet repairs can be handled by the homeowner. Instructions for do it yourself toilet repair are explained here for ten common toilet malfunctions. If fixing toilet problems is on your agenda, roll up your sleeves, and start here!
Drywall is the product of choice to finish interior walls. But there are different drywall types and it pays to install the right drywall in the right location. Special drywall that is moisture-resistant is made for wet locations. Regular drywall can fall apart if it is allowed to get wet on a regular basis.
Happy New Year! I hope yours is off to a good start. Mine is. Three hours ago, I was having breakfast with two friends, Jim and Janey. I worked with both on the scenic train. It was good to see their smiling faces. We talked about lots of things, but I shared with them a […]
Cold Air Bath Exhaust Fan TIPS Fan dampers designed to stop mice, not air Spray smooth metal exhaust pipe with magic foam Exhaust pipe should exit side wall of house Roof exhaust is good in no-snow areas CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter David Teal lives in Woodville, Ohio. He has a problem […]
Judy H. lives in OH. She had a great question. "Hi, Tim. Hope you can advise me. We have an original porcelain bathtub (57 years old). In 1990, we had it glazed by BathCrest, who are no longer in business. The glaze has now started to peel around the drain. I'd like to keep the […]
Built-In Bookcase Design TIPS Stop and draw a scale plan 1/2-inch-per-foot scale Consider different wood species for eye-popping results Build a small prototype - make cases modular Incorporate indirect lighting CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE& FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I live in a 100-year-old wooden house and am doing all the refurbishing and maintenance […]
DEAR TIM: I was on vacation before Christmas visiting relatives in southern California. I love outdoor plants so we visited a place called Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. There I saw the most unusual patio and sidewalk paving. Never before had I seen such beauty and thought it was fake. Different small stones that were different […]
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