'Rather than using bleach to kill mold, you can also turn to an antimicrobial to help remove mold from wood, especially when working on a large area such as a deck that you cannot sand down,' continues Bethany Uribe. Bethany advises soaking the area entirely and letting it soak for at ...
My old home has knob and tube wiring in the attic floor. There is no insulation over it and I'm am losing a lot of heat. What's the best way to insulate over knob and tube wiring? Marcus B. Northern Michigan Adding insulation over knob and tube wiring can be dangerous and you have...
First you generate heat you don't need or want, and then the A/C has to come on to remove it from the house. For optimum energy efficiency, it makes sense in any season to use cooking appliances appropriate to the volume and type of food being cooked. Baking a few potatoes can be ...
Insulate the hot water storage tank and first 6 feet (1.8 meters) of pipes connected to the tank, so you're not losing heat during storage and transport. Remove a quart of water every three months to limit sediment buildup that can lower the unit's efficiency. Install a drain-water...
Alternatively, if you intend to remove the mattress from your home as soon as possible, you can consider using mattress bags that are specifically designed for moving mattresses. These bags provide an additional layer of protection and containment. ...
First, rinse them to remove any potting soil or dust. Gently shake off excess water. Allow them to drain dryor blot them with a towel so that they are not dripping wet. Gather the stems in small bunches -- about an inch (2.5 cm) in diameter -- and tie with string, leaving a loop...
If water leaks from a pipe, you can trace it to its source, then fix it. However, tracing it may require that you climb around under the house, in an attic, or maybe even open up a wall. Fix-It Tip Before tearing into a wall to fix a pipe, call a plumber. Consider it a “...
What are heat pumps? Heat pumps are devices that transfer heat from one place to another. This system can be used to both heat or cool a home. Because heat pumps do not create heat, they generally use less energy than systems like furnaces. ...
How to Get Stickers Off Walls (in 6 Steps) byCaitlin McCormackDecember 3, 2024 Stickers can be a fun way to decorate your space, or coax little ones into doing something you ask them to do such as cleaning up their toys. But, when it’s time to remove them, you might find you ha...