25Oct 2017 by Peggy Miller
PLUMBING 101

PLUMBING 101

General, Plumbing
Are You Ready For It? Plumbing This can be a messy business, not that difficult, but messy. You have to ask yourself whether you are willing to get wet and, yes, dirty. That's the nature of the plumbing professionals. Many plumbing items are heavy and cumbersome, like toilets and sinks. Are you interested in the manual labor part of the job? Plumbing takes time. Once you take something out you have to replace it. You can't leave it. Have you got the time? Since you aren't a plumber, there are things to do that aren't obvious and code regulations you have to adhere to. Are you willing to take the time and trouble to research what you don't know? Above all, are you the kind of person that likes to…
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13Sep 2017 by Peggy Miller
Help! My Toilet is Overflowing!

Help! My Toilet is Overflowing!

General, Plumbing
Clogged toilets sometimes happen, because life isn’t always perfect.We expect our toilets to just flush properly when we want them to. This is stuff that we want to get rid of and banish from our home! Keeping raw sewage in the sewer pipes and off of the bathroom floor is a priority. When a toilet is prone to get clogged, or in the event of an unusual crisis, you need to know what to do to keep things from getting worse.1. Shut off the waterThe first thing you want to be sure of when you have a clogged toilet is that the water stops. Reach down to the main shutoff valve on your toilet and turn the water off right there. It’s a simple hand turned the valve on the…
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12Sep 2017 by Peggy Miller
What You Need to Know About DIY Pest Control

What You Need to Know About DIY Pest Control

General, Pest Control
Taking pest control into your own hands is rarely a good idea. You might think that you’re saving money, but often professional pest control fixes those long-term pest control challenges with such efficiency that Jersey City, NJ residents are better off just hiring a pest control professional. Though over the counter pest control methods may have some initially good effect, they also tend to drive cockroaches and other pests deeper into the home where they’re hard to get to. Pest control chemicals require training Professional pest control experts are trained in how to use chemicals to prevent and control pests. They’ll know best about the repercussions of pesticides, particularly those that are used in the home. DIY pest control with chemicals can be a risky prospect. After all, you’re putting…
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09Sep 2017 by Peggy Miller
Replacing Your Cheap Exterior Dryer Vent is Easy and Essential

Replacing Your Cheap Exterior Dryer Vent is Easy and Essential

General, House Exterior, HVAC
Getting your exterior dryer vent upgraded is a much more powerful DIY than most people realize. When you upgrade from an old, cheap dryer vent, you’re preventing cold air drafts, keeping out pests, and most importantly keeping dangerous lint buildup from occurring and potentially causing a fire. Lint can build up in either a cage or in a flapper – both of which accelerate lint build up and offer a serious fire hazard. Some older models don’t have either a cage or a flap, inviting rodents and other pests into your home unfettered. New models of dryer vents use a cap system that keeps cold air out in the winter but prevents the build-up of lint while also keeping out pests. How easy is it to install a new dryer…
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07Aug 2017 by Peggy Miller
3 Early Signs Your Garage Door is in Need of Attention

3 Early Signs Your Garage Door is in Need of Attention

Garage, General, House Exterior
Garage doors often go through a lot of strain because of the way in which they are used. Because of this, they develop faults that make them dysfunctional. You may need garage door repair services, or a new garage door altogether depending on the amount of damage. Although proper maintenance practices can make the door to last longer, some of the problems occur without expecting and therefore, you need to know about the early signs you need repair services. This will save you from having to spend too much money later on. Here are the signs. 1. Dysfunctional rollers and bent tracks Bent tracks and rollers are meant to facilitate the movement of a garage door. They are the ones that make the door to swing easily in either direction.…
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