An uninsulated crawl space could potentially cause major issues for you within your home. Whether the insulation has fallen off or you live in an older home without any insulation whatsoever, crawl spaces tend to suck in cold air from outside the house as the hot air within the house rises. How to insulate your…
Winter in the north is a season of cozy times around the fire, warm meals, and ice. Ice everywhere, including in your water pipes. Despite your best efforts, your pipes have frozen. So, how do you go about unfreezing pipes and preventing damage? If you suspect that you have a frozen pipe, open your faucets…
I started renovating a house recently that I inherited from my uncle. The house has these old-style windows that do not close as they should. One evening while sanding the floor, I felt this really cold draft coming through the window. That made me wonder: how to fix and insulate drafty windows? Windows become drafty…
When it comes down to plumbing fittings, SharkBite push fittings remain an ever-popular choice by homeowners. However, when you notice a leak that has developed by your fitting, you might be scratching your head trying to figure out why. Generally, the possible reasons for a leaking SharkBite fitting come down to an issue with the…
Are you tired of dealing with corroded, clogged, and damaged pipes? Do you wish you could install a new burst pipe or casual joint without having to learn how to fix the full length? You don’t need a crimper when repairing or installing copper pipes, at least. Not unless you’re going to install the pipes…
There are a range of potential curtain ideas for 3 windows side by side. Several of these could work well, with final results depending on the dimensions of your room, the style and dimensions of the curtain fabric, and the type of fitting and hanging accessories used for your window treatment. If you’re searching for…
The time has come that your kitchen, bathroom or en suite requires a complete makeover. You may have already selected the new stylish tiles you want but you know you got some problems. You need to remove the tiles. The process of removing old tiles can be difficult and exhausting. It also involves a high…
Before we begin with the topic, let us know What is caulking? Caulking is a process of filling up gaps in windows, doors, or several other leakages. It is a watertight sealant to protect the house from wear and tear due to water leakage. Baseboards must be caulked so that there would be no gaps…
Wainscoting is generally done to Walls and Staircases. The wainscoting area of a wall in a room is usually the bottom one-third of the total area of the wall. Normally, wainscoting is done to enhance the look and feel of homes. The cost of wainscoting goes up if a contractor does it. If you do…
For pool owners or aspiring pool owners, a fiberglass pool is one of the best and most popular types of pool design used. Well, fiberglass is a shell constructed from a mold in a factory, usually about 3/8 inches thick. Then, a fiberglass poll is a one-piece pool structure that is entirely made using fiberglass…