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Did you find your water heater leaking? What could be the cause, and how do you go about it. The water heater that is leaking can be an indication of a variety of issues, from loose pipes to a temperature pressure on the valve on the way out. Fixing the problems ranges from easy to … Read more

Water based and oil based stains are the common types of stains for woodwork. You need to be careful when choosing stains for wood exposed to external weather conditions as they will deteriorate over time. Wood can become rotten or cracked if you use the wrong stain. Therefore, its important to find out what is the … Read more

Moles exist in various environments and attack gardens and lawns causing massive destruction of essential plants. As a way of mitigating such losses, people need to know how to get rid of moles in the fastest and most efficient ways possible. Moles are parasitic animals which live in the soil. They depend on insects as … Read more

Unlike carpenter bees, carpenter ants don’t fly and are in much larger colonies. They don’t feed on wood but rather build their nests. Ants come into houses because they are mainly attracted by food. Poor disposal of food materials, lack of cleanliness and tidiness, dampness etc, attract carpenter ants. The only reason they mess around … Read more

Carpenter bees belong to the Xylocopa species. They got the “carpenter” bee name from their behavior of burrowing and nesting in wood products. Additionally, they are commonly confused with bumble bees due to their identical features, however, carpenter bees have a more shiny stomach than the bumblebees. Unlike carpenter bees, carpenter ants don’t fly and … Read more

When planning to buy your next water heater, you should decide whether you want a gas or an electric water heater. An electric water heater can help you warm your water through its electric resistance coils. A gas water heater, on the other hand, relies on the burning of a fuel (natural gas) to warm … Read more

As you’re willing to spend cash on a woodworking tool such as a saw for an upcoming project, there are certain things you should consider. First, you must know the differences between a table and circular saw. Second, you need to have a plan that highlights the features you’re looking for and how much you’re … Read more

Mechanical pencils have been around for centuries but have seen vast improvements in the last decade or so due to technological advances. If you were a website designer, you would require a computer and the same can be said for architects, artists or graphic designers as they will require a mechanical pencil. The best mechanical pencil … Read more

There are two main chemical products which are used in the finishing of the wood. They are Polycrylic and Polyurethane. Both of these products are used in fishing the wood since they add a touch of color and protection as well. Well, although both chemical products are essential, there is always confusion when it comes … Read more

Tile cutting is arguably one of the most difficult aspects of tiling in its entirety. This is so because the cut tiles must be dimensionally symmetrical to either the wall or the floor formats mapped out. As such, much emphasis is placed on the accuracy and precision of the person cutting the tiles. We will … Read more

Light switches and fixtures are an important and crucial part of all homes. If they don’t match the theme decoration of your home, it could give a very bad impression. Other than style, they can also be characterized in terms of the type of process used in them for operation. Traditionally used switches were simple and used quick-break … Read more

Plumbing is the activity of conveying liquids for multiple applications through things such as pipes, tanks and valves. Plumbing tools are therefore very important. In our everyday life, we often have to do our plumbing ourselves either it be due to not being able to call the plumber or merely having a plumbing emergency. In … Read more

If you enjoy spending quality time on the deck of your house, then an old deck stain can be a complete turn off. There is nothing that’s as disappointing as remembering how good your deck used to look like. Therefore, it is important to remove old stain. Several factors can lead to a rugged looking … Read more