Problems can develop in your home seemingly without reason. One day you wake up to find the toilet isn't working or the handle is falling off the front door. As the wife of a maintenance supervisor, I hear about these problems every day! Fortunately, you can resolve most of the issues you have around your home with quick DIY fixes so you don't need a maintenance guy like my husband. Shhh though - don't tell him I'm sharing these DIY fixes! Running Toilets Have you woken up to find your toilet running incessantly? If so, … [Read more...] about Quick DIY Fixes For Annoying Home Maintenance Issues
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3 Tips for Finding the RIGHT Gutter Cleaning Company in Adelaide
As you probably already know, dirty and broken gutters can cause a lot of damage to the roof, as well as the whole foundation of your house. If you neglect this part of your house, things will get so messy that you’ll end up spending huge amounts of money on repairs that you might not have needed at all, if you only paid some more attention to the gutters. Neglect is the biggest cause of damage and I suggest you don’t let it be the cause of your home’s damage. Here’s what can happen if you don’t clean this part of your building: … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Finding the RIGHT Gutter Cleaning Company in Adelaide
Technology That Crosses the Line Between Industries
I've always been fascinated with procedures that can be applied in more than one area of expertise, simply because it intrigues me as to how one item can be used in a variety of manners to create the desired outcome in various industries and have multiple purposes. Load Cell and Force Transducer A load cell is a force transducer. It converts tension, compression, pressure, or torque (the force) into an electrical signal that can be measured and standardized. As the force increases, the electrical signals change. Force transducer and … [Read more...] about Technology That Crosses the Line Between Industries
Factors that Determine the Value of Your Home
For most families, a good home offers the best memories. Hence why it’s vital to make your home even nicer for its future occupants. No doubt, houses are such huge investments, and for anyone looking to buy a home, they will need to make sure the potential home is worth it, so as to have all their fears allayed before pulling the trigger. But what is the best way to understand the value of your home? Well, below we’ll examine some of the most important things to think about. The value estimate Maybe you’ve seen a home in the same … [Read more...] about Factors that Determine the Value of Your Home
Take Care of the Outside as Much as You Do the Inside
Anyone who is house proud understands that keeping the inside of the home in top condition is essential. However, there is also the outside of the home that you need to think of, too. The problem is that there's always so much to do inside that you neglect the outside. It shouldn't be, though, and knowing where to focus on the most will ensure the entirety of your home looks fantastic, not just what's behind the front door. Storage and More Garden storage options are an excellent way of reducing clutter within the home and in … [Read more...] about Take Care of the Outside as Much as You Do the Inside
Tips to Reduce Common Risks at Home
Owning your own property can be associated with so many different risks and threats that can put you and your family in harm's way, and it’s important that you can take steps to reduce these dangers to avoid future problematic situations. Luckily, a little common sense can take care of the most common issues, without costing a large amount of time or money. So, if you’re ready to implement steps to protect your family inside your home, then read on to uncover some of the best tips and tricks that you can make the most of now! Regular … [Read more...] about Tips to Reduce Common Risks at Home
Reducing the Risk of Flood Damage to Your Home
I really do think at times Mother Nature has her seasons confused. It is winter here in Richmond, Virginia at the moment - but the other night we had such heavy rains and thunderstorms that if you didn't look out your window you would have sworn it was spring! We just had satellite service installed at our home and, naturally, one of the first things that immediately jumped to my mind was, "what are we going to do if the roof leaks where they installed our dish?" A leak or a flood can be one of the worst things to happen to your home. … [Read more...] about Reducing the Risk of Flood Damage to Your Home
How To Know When It Is Time for Water Heater Repairs and Hot Water Tank Replacements
Hot water is not a big issue when it’s the middle of the summer. However, with fall and winter, we start noticing that the hot water isn’t so hot anymore and that we may have an issue with a water heater or hot water tank. Water heaters are one of the most important elements of any home, as you can see here. So, it’s important to pay attention to the signs of your water heater failing you early on so that you know when it’s time to fix it, replace it and get a new one. You don’t want to be caught off guard in the middle of the chilly … [Read more...] about How To Know When It Is Time for Water Heater Repairs and Hot Water Tank Replacements
