While many home renovation projects add value to your home there are others that offer little or no ROI when it comes time to sell. A few of these projects include personal spaces, swimming pools and luxury upgrades that may appeal to you but not to a majority of buyers. “Value” can be defined as…
Hiring a quality roofing contractor requires research. New roofing businesses are started every day, and that makes it hard to know who you can trust. Even if you do everything right when hiring a roofing company, things don’t always work out as they should. By following our guide to hiring a quality roofing contractor, you…
Properly installing a window air conditioner saves energy and keeps the cool air from escaping your home while keeping warm air from entering. It also prevents water damage by allowing the condensation water to drain properly. The steps we will outline in this guide will cover picking the right air conditioner for your window, preparing…
To troubleshoot dishwasher problems it helps to understand the basics of how a dishwasher operates. Here are the basics: Once the dishwasher cycle is selected • A water valve adds water to the machine.• The water is heated to a preset temperature.• At the appropriate time the detergent dispenser is automatically opened.• Water is jetted…
How to choose the right tile involves a little bit more then just picking a color or pattern. The right tile can make a wet area like a shower floor safer by providing a slip resistant covering or provide a long lasting surface in the well traveled entry of your home. Things to consider when…
In this Westinghouse 2000 Max 1.7 GPM Pressure Washer review we look at the compact washer’s cleaning power in a residential home setting. We tested it’s performance and power cleaning decks, dirty walkways, driveways and siding. Model ePX3030 specs and design The Westinghouse compact pressure washer model ePX3030 has a maximum PSI of 2000 and…
Do you have a cracked fiberglass bathtub floor and think the only solution is to replace it? Well think again, repairing a cracked fiberglass bathtub floor can be done in less then an hour using a fiberglass bathtub repair inlay kit. Fiberglass bathtub repair inlay kits are a permanent repair for cracked damaged fiberglass, acrylic…
An unprotected basement can lead to mold, foundation damage and property value loss. Waterproofing your basement is essential to protecting your investment and property. Wet weather causes dampness damaging carpet, wall coverings and furniture even a small leak in your basement can cause damage over time. Our guide will help you determine if your have…
In this plumbing guide we review a very popular toilet tank fill valve the Fluidmaster 400A in our opinion the best fill valve for do-it-yourself and professional toilet tank repairs. If your toilet is constantly running, noisy or not filling properly it is most likely due to a bad toilet tank fill or ballcock valve….
A sure sign you may have a broken PVC main waterline, high water usage or puddling water above ground. You could be paying for thousands of gallons of wasted water a week while causing damage to your property and foundation. Sharp rocks or moving soil from expansion and contraction could crack a main PVC line….