Install Trim Around Attic Ladder Opening
Many people like having access to their attic via an attic ladder. You don’t need an attic ladder unit to gain access though. In fact plenty of people will cut an access hole through the ceiling and just use a regular ladder to get up there. If you decide to go that route, know a […]
Broken Plumbing Gate Valve
As far as plumbing valves go, I really dislike gate valves. They are very common however, because they are a few dollars less than a superior ball valve. Gate valves have a round handle that, as you turn it, lifts or lowers a gate that either stops the flow of water, or allows it to […]
Kitchen Faucet Hot And Cold Water Is Reversed
Have you ever used a kitchen faucet and when you turn the hot water on, cold water comes out instead? You usually find this after someone has just installed it or repaired the faucet. There a couple of situations that could have caused this. The first situation is where the installer actually crossed the water […]
Carpentry: Why Use Quarter Round For Flooring?
This is a fairly simply carpentry question really. Have you ever noticed that when a wood floor or laminate floor is installed, there is often times quarter-round molding installed around the perimeter of it? It is a very common site. The quarter-round molding serves a very important purpose. It covers the gap between the baseboard […]
Dirt In Irrigation Valve
Irrigation valves generally sit below ground in a box and sometimes end up submerged in water. It’s no wonder they don’t last forever. Occasionally, you may find that a sprinkler valve won’t fully shut off. It’s time to investigate. \ Pop the top of the irrigation box and determine which valve is running. You can […]