This is why many home batteries come with a critical specification: Depth of Discharge, or how far down you can safely drain the battery without potentially causing a problem. Many batteries today feature depths of discharge, or DODs, of 100%, meaning it’s OK to use the battery’s entir...
I was out walking my dog yesterday, which is the perfect thing to do when you suspect the whole world might be going to hell. Because dogs are like children in this one, singular way-they don’t care if the world may or may not be circling the drain because they still need to eat,...
A 'walk up' basement is a below grade entrance to the basement accessed by a set of stairs leading down to the footing level from grade. The 'walk up' refers to the perspective of being in the basement and having to 'walk up' to get out of it vs. simply a 'walk-out' where the...
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Toilet on the right, with large drain opening and no water fixtures. And look, an entire laundry hamper filled with toilet paper! They take very good care of you there. Low-cost hotels in France usually have le toilette au couloir. That is, the toilet and shower are down the hall....
A dehumidifier usually has a removable plastic bucket for a reservoir; most buckets also have a place where you can hook up a hose so the collected water can drain straight into a floor drain or pump. This frees you from having to remember to dump out the water. But don't worry too ...
Finally, turn the water back on, and flush twice to clear the drain and line. If you don’t have any luck with the auger, it’s time to call a plumber. Power Tip: Avoid using a plunger in a toilet while the water is still overflowing, as that makes the situation worse. 2. ...
Chapter 2: The Real Estate Market is Hot, But Consider the Home’s Plumbing Before You BuyChapter 3: Most Important Plumbing FixturesChapter 4: Choosing a PlumberChapter 5: Everything You Need to Know About Your Water HeaterChapter 6: Drain ClogsChapter 7: Problems with Drain Lines in Homes...
Your sump pump prevents that water from filling the basement, but it needs to be in top operating condition. Prevent basement flooding by regularly cleaning the pump’s drain guards and impeller filter. If the equipment is more than 10 years old, it’s time to install a new sump pump. 4...
It's been driving you all crazy! You've been texting, calling and even stopping us in the street to take a guess.And no, Googling it will get you nowhere. It...