This New Years, you've made a resolution to "eat better," but it's been a while since mom reminded you to eat your peas and carrots. Fortunately, there are a few creative shortcuts to incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your daily routine.
Champion precharged water system tanks are made by the Amtrol Company and are designed to prevent the mixing of air and water that enter the tank. The water system tank works by turning on the pump when the water system pressure drops below a minimum setting and fills the tank with usable water.
Installing the microwave above the kitchen range where a vent hood would normally go is becoming a frequently seen design. This frees up space on the counter and allows the microwave to double as the exhaust hood for the range.
A cement block house has several options for creating a good design. Premade concrete lintels that fit across the width of a window or door opening easily provide needed support for the structure. You can fit any type of window or door into an opening you would include in a standard stick-built house.
An oil furnace loses its prime when air gets into the fuel lines. Running out of oil is the most common reason why a furnace loses its prime. If you have fuel in the tank but still are encountering problems, check for leaks in the fuel line.
A bare lightbulb adds a harsh, bright light to your room, but it offers plenty of opportunities for decor. Whether you purchase a decorative lamp shade or create your own handmade covering, you'll turn a bright, bare bulb into a decorative focal point, and shade some of the bulb's harsh light.
Traditional roofing felt, also called tar paper or underlayment, is “felt” saturated with bitumen, also called asphalt. Felt is compressed fibers of wool. Roofing felt is made of compressed polyester or fiberglass fibers. Bitumen or asphalt is distilled from petroleum and is what makes roofing felt waterproof.
GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter. A GFCI outlet protects you and your family from electrical shock, making it an especially important fixture in areas where moisture is present, such as bathrooms.
Aluminum awnings are affordable and durable structures built to cover windows and entrances. If they are cared for, they can last for years. However, even a well-cared-for awning will need some work over time because it is susceptible to rust and other damage.
Window frame leaks can be a serious problem. In most cases, the cause is found in the seal, or caulking. Leaks are commonly seen in wood-framed windows because the wood contracts and expands as the temperature changes and humidity rises and falls. This causes the caulking to crack and fall away from the glass.