Winterizing – Partial And Full House Closure
Leaving your house for an extended vacation or for the season? What do you have to do to close the house? There is more than just turning off the lights when you need to winterize your house.
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Epoxy Deck Stain Video
Tim Carter demonstrates a epoxy fortified deck stain and sealer that contains synthetic resins. Unlike other deck stains, this sealer stain doesn't contain natural oils that become food for algae and mildew.
Topographic Maps Illustrated
Topographic maps will tell you a lot about a lot. The spacing of the topographic lines will indicate any hills or valleys on that piece of property. Topography will aid in spotting streams or storm water retention basins on the lot before you purchase it.
Air Conditioning Sizing Tips
Air conditioning is the most complex aspect of remodeling. Central air conditioning duct work must be proper sized to get cooling to all rooms in the house. Once installed, you must maintain your heating air conditioning units. Here is a checklist for locating air conditioning problems and tips on air conditioning sizing.
Wiring Light Fixture Video
Wiring light fixtures is simple if you know the right steps. Tim Carter demonstrates how to wire a light fixture or ceiling light. His tips will allow you to wire up bathroom light fixtures or any ceiling light fixtures quickly and safely.
Payments To Contractors
Payments to contractors causes anxiety for a lot of homeowners. How much to pay, when to pay, who to pay? These are some of the questions to consider when working out a contractor payment plan. Residential construction cost breakdowns will help you determine the answers.
Housewrap Air Barrier
Housewrap is thin plastic that stops air infiltration into your house. Some housewraps let water vapor pass between the fibers. Installation and manufacturers of these air infiltration barriers are outlined.
Saving Trees During Construction
Trees add value to your home, besides providing shade. Consult an arborist before construction begins to protect your trees from construction shock.
Water Softener Salt Types
Water softeners protects your plumbing, car and saves soap. Water treatment with water softening salts removes dissolved elements from the water.
Disaster Recovery
Natural disasters happen on a routine basis. A disaster could affect you or your home with little warning. Disaster recovery efforts may require you to do most of the heavy lifting. Disasters that affect tens of thousands of people stretch the resources of emergency workers to the breaking point. Disaster preparedness needs to be done primarily by you, not the government.