Your home’s basement health is important to the overall health of the rest of your home’s interior. If your basement greets you with that unmistakable musty smell, perhaps it is time to do a search for basement waterproofing companies in your area for an evaluation. First, it is recommended that you do some research on what causes wet basements, and the importance of waterproofing maintenance. Causes and indications may include the following: Mineral deposit buildup, often referred to as efflorescence, a white buildup of moisture. Mold and mildew Wall cracks Rust stains Wet or rotting wood Water seepage Local basement…
-
-
Of all the most vital of all the home services homeowners may need at some point in time, few rival professional plumbing services. While leaking faucets and pipes can be annoying and cause damage over the long term, a true plumbing emergency is a situation where you will need professional intervention. When you need emergency plumbing and heating system assistance it is always better to know ahead of time who you are going to call and what services you can expect from them. Dealing with emergency plumbing problems is always a stressful experience, but not having to worry about figuring…
-
STOP! You may think those coffee grounds or eggshells are safe to put down your kitchen drain because they’re so small, but even little things can cause clogged drains and a big headache! Before you get to the point that you have to call a plumber to save your drains, try these handy tricks to prevent clogged drains and keep your kitchen drain in good working condition. Just Add Water In a pinch, running hot water down your drain after every use can help break up any residual grease and grime and keep oil from stick to your drain walls.…
-
Proper lighting has been illuminating the darkness and making out lives easier for centuries. Nowadays, industrial and commercial lighting like LED bollard lights and corn cob LED lights, allow us to navigate dark parking lots and factories. One of the major perks of having a strong source of lighting is safety, without a doubt. It has been this way for years. Without great lighting, we would be bumping into walls, and putting ourselves in danger constantly. Since LED lighting and other light sources play such a significant role in our society, it’s important to understand how this technology has evolved…
-
Wells were first constructed more than 8,000 years ago, and since then the methods to create them have grown more and more complex. Two of the most common ways to drill a well is vertical drilling and horizontal directional drilling, also known as HDD. Horizontal drilling is often preferred because it can result in a well that’s 3 to 5 times larger than a vertically drilled hole. The global horizontal directional drilling market is expected to reach $14.95 billion by 2022. As with any industry, certain tools and items are required to engage in HDD drilling, and this article will…
-
If you recently asked yourself, “is there a plumber near me,” you’re not alone. Plumbing issues are some of the most common problems homeowners have to deal with. From leaky faucets and clogged drains to water heater problems and other plumbing emergencies. There are countless plumbing headaches that can arise over time. One of the most common home plumbing issue involves leaks. In fact, it’s estimated that about 10 percent of households in the U.S. have some sort of leak that can potentially waste 90 gallons of water or more each day. Things like running toilets, leaking faucets and other…
-
A little more than 33 years ago, you were finishing up your last semester as a college student. Today, you received a contract to teach full time this fall and spring at that same college, and it would be an understatement to say that you are excited to begin this school year. By accepting this temporary college teaching position, however, it means that it will also be the first time you will not be teaching in any high school classrooms. In fact, after 22 years as a high school journalism teacher and retiring in 2012, you have spent the last…
-
In the United States, millions of Americans eventually end up owning their very own home. It seems as if it is a life requirement. In fact, it’s more of a life accomplishment. However, this life accomplishment is not set in stone, so to speak. When you become a homeowner, there comes a time when home improvement or home remodeling is necessary. To be more specific, a year prior, 58% of homeowners planned home improvement projects of many kinds! Most of these home improvement projects were kitchen remodels, replacement windows, and deck additions. If you’re a homeowner who is considering a…
-
Tiles have been used to design different spaces for a number of years. Glass mosaics date back to 300 years before the birth of Christ, while subway tiles were first used to decorate subways in New York in the early 1900s. While glass mosaic tile can be used in a number of places around the home, one popular choice is to use them as a part of pool tile installation. There are several things that should be considered when installing glass tile for swimming pools and this article will take a look at a few of those things. Glass Tiles…
-
The concept of plumbing and sewage disposal is older than some people might think. Even the ancient Romans used plumbing, and they coated those pipes with lead. The Roman word for “lead” is, in fact, where we get the modern word “plumbing” and the atomic symbol for lead on the Periodic Table. Most houses in the United States today are connected to public utilities for receiving clean water and disposing of dirty water to processing plants. But about 25% of American properties are too far away from these pubic utilities, so they make use of self-contained systems instead: septic tanks…