All about HVAC https://www.flickr.com/photos/nadav/3846215/ What you may need to know about HVAC. (Photo Credits) Every homeowner must have at least a basic knowledge on HVAC, how it works, and what to look and watch out for. Huffington Post shared a very informative article for those looking to buy a new home, and would need a [...]
What could be in that Deep Well? https://www.flickr.com/photos/mystification/2271242135/ Deep Wells and what could be in it. (Photo Credits) Deep wells are very helpful, yet mysterious at times. Anything could drop in it, or fall on unto it and it could be difficult to get back up. Plumbing Info Just like this puppy rescued by firefighters. [...]
The secret to getting rid of stains from hard water https://www.flickr.com/photos/ramsaystirling/2413047984/ How to get rid hardwater stains in the toilet. (Photo credits) For most homeowners, removing hard water stains – wherever it may have set in – is a pesky chore. But apparently, it does not need to much of an effort, and that you [...]
Ways to clean a faucet https://www.flickr.com/photos/smichael/4393620279/ Keep the cleaner clean. (Photo Credits) You use a faucet to get water to clean stuff, but have you ever gave it a though as to how to clean your own faucet? Plumbing Centsablemama.com shared how to clean hard water stains off a chrome faucet. “I just soaked a [...]
Other causes and consequences of leaking pipes https://www.flickr.com/photos/phildopus/17705820/ Leaking pipes have more damaging consequences. (Photo Credits) Leaky pipes do a lot more than waste water. It also has other unintended consequences. Your Central Valley shared in its website that the leaky pipes are further contributing to a drought. Plumbing Association of San Diego “Water experts [...]
Why leaky pipes can cause illnesses https://www.flickr.com/photos/clearwood/12320155983/ A Leaking pipe can get a lot of people sick. (Photo Credits) At home a leaking pipe is a nuisance that usually merits a call to the plumber, or a trip to the hardware store to get materials for a DIY Fix. On a larger scale though, leaky [...]
Animals that Get Caught in the Pipes https://www.flickr.com/photos/savidgefamily/6788489719/ Yes many animals get caught in between pipes and drainage systems. (Photo Credits) Getting trapped in a drainage pipe is a very reasonable fear to have. It can be dirty, it can be fatal. Animals in fact, usually fall victim to getting stuck in drainage pipes. Take [...]
Discovering other uses for Plumbing Materials https://www.flickr.com/photos/normalityrelief/3549755716/ Plumbing Materials can be upcycled too. (Photo Credits) Plumbing supplies do not necessarily need to be utilized exclusively for plumbing purposes. In fact, there should be more uses to these supplies and materials apart from your usual plumbing-related repairs and projects. If you scour the internet, you [...]
Controlling Temperature Indoors https://www.flickr.com/photos/ajbatac/8476332211/ Who controls the temp in your home? (Photo Credits) A thermostat is an important fixture in any home, office, or structure for that matter. It often gets neglected, until a person feels too warm or too cold for comfort. Wired.Com for instance, tried to explain why offices feel colder to [...]
The Toilet Flush Could be Extraordinary Sometimes too. https://www.flickr.com/photos/gtzecosan/3284024725/ A routine thing that became extraordinary to some. Photo Credits Flushing the toilet is just one automatic thing any individual does, but for kids, it could sometimes be a magical process. After all, how can something just suddenly disappear right? This boy featured over at elitedaily.com [...]