Each fall prior to the first winter freeze, it becomes necessary to winterize outdoor sprinkler systems, especially for those who live in colder climates where the frost level penetrates to the depth of the irrigation system piping. Any water left in the sprinkler system can freeze which can result in the excessive expansion and bursting ...
Are you tired of finding your mailbox vandalized again and again? People that live in rural areas sometimes discover a surprise when they attempt to retrieve their mail, and it is not free samples or unexpected checks. Instead of the usual bills or mail worth opening they discover a vandalized mailbox. This problem does not ...
A bolster cushion provides a contrast in style to other cushions in your sitting room or living room. This version is finished at each end with a gathered panel neatened with bold self-covered buttons. Bolsters are round, elongated cushions that are typically used on beds, day beds, sofas or chaise lounges. On beds, bolsters give ...
Rain gutters are an important outside element of a house. Without them, rainwater will collect and seep into the dirt surrounding a house leading to soil erosion, foundation leakage, and dirt splashing up onto the sides of the house. Many times homeowners call professionals to install rain gutters, but proper DIY rain gutter installation isn’t ...
With the prevalence of PVC drain piping many people do not realize that there is still is a good deal of cast iron drain piping in homes. This is especially true for areas of the country with older homes, such as the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York areas. I am not a fan of replacing ...
When the cold winter weather sets in and starts attacking our unprotected water pipes, many will do whatever they can to keep from having burst lines. A very common homeowner solution is to install heat tape on the water lines that could freeze. There are advantages to using heat tape, but the disadvantages can be ...
Copper is the ideal choice of material when it comes to water supply pipes for plumbing. For a very long time up until recently, copper has been the primary choice among few options for pipes. However, the past couple of decades saw the plastic manufacturers place themselves directly in the industry competition by marketing plastic ...
