admin | December 31, 2009
One of the most common problems encountered in the home and still one of the most misleading…”Change the tap washer” we are told…
Here is a secret ! 99% of the time a dripping tap has nothing to do with the washer which, because is it rubber, is as good as the day it was installed. [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: John Morris
The noises – a trickle, a drip-drop, or heavy rush or splash. Ahh, the sun is gone, rainy days are here! Roofs, gutters, and downspouts function in harmony to keep us safe and dry during a downpour. Rainwater rolls down our roofs; much like it does down the mountains. It is then collected [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
For this project you will need:
• Replacement tile/tiles
• Tile Adhesive
• Tile grout (ready mixed is easier)
• Masking tape
• Electric drill with 5mm masonry bit
• Cold chisel
• Wood chisel
• Tile adhesive spreader
• Tile Spacers
• Grout spreader
• Grout rake
• Plastic grout finishing tool
• Safety goggles, appropriate work gloves
admin | December 18, 2009
CAUTION: When flushing your water heater there is danger of being scalded. Be careful and keep children and pets away during the procedure.
NOTE: You may need to review The anatomy of a gas water heater
Water heater manufacturers recommend flushing sediment from your storage type water heater periodically (once a year is good). How often your [...]
admin | December 18, 2009
The term ’sandpaper’ is used these days to cover abrasive grit on flexible backing sheets used to smooth many types of material. True ’sandpaper’ (i.e. backing paper covered with grains of sand) is no longer available commercially but has been replaced by backing sheet covered with glass, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, garnet or other specialist [...]
admin | December 18, 2009
Spring-cleaning does not have to be restricted to indoor chores. If you own your property or are renting a home, it is a good idea to inspect the outside of your house and perform the annual maintenance chores that will keep it in good shape. One of the most important tasks facing you is cleaning [...]
