Variable Speed Pool Pump Estimated Payback

A variable speed pool pump can dramatically cut your energy usage. When compared with a single stage pump (like I have), the savings are dramatic.…

A water heater anode rod sits inside the water heater where it contacts the water. They will be located at the top of the tank…

  Installing baseboard is an easy job that gives you a lot of bang for the buck. You can go from boring to breathtaking in…

Removing a pedestal sink is normally pretty easy unless someone has used construction adhesive or adhesive caulking to make sure it doesn't move. Then it…

Underneath your toilet is a wax ring that compresses to keep the waste from leaking out. The wax compresses against the underside of the toilet…

If you have a gate on the side of your house and the latch is secured through the stucco, you should probably prepare yourself for…

A balcony is a great feature, but you have to check the drain or drains every so often. A large balcony will generally mean a…

Installing baseboard around stairs certainly gives you the opportunity to use the miter saw. It takes much longer to install baseboard around stairs rather than…

I got an email asking about why a swamp cooler would be smoking. Obviously, that is very concerning, and I would suggest you stop using…

A shower door has closing problems just like any door. Sometimes they don’t close very well, whether from abuse or time. Swinging shower doors will…