As winter comes to an end, it’s time for the beautiful colors of spring. Unfortunately, winter can leave its mark, leading to the clean-up and repair of the mess left on your lawn. Cleaning your yard will help it look better and more colorful, and make it healthier for the rest of spring and summer….
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Off-Season Storage of Snow Blower
These steps will ensure your snow blower stays in tip-top shape during the summer season and you have less maintenance before the snow flies again. Drain Fuel Tank Gasoline breaks down over time, and keeping fuel in your blower can cause the carburetor and fuel lines to get gummed up. There are a handful of…
How to Install a Smart Thermostat
Saving energy means saving money, and everyone wants to save money. Installing a smart thermostat will do just that, along with plenty of other benefits. Intelligent thermometers are easy to use, allowing you to control them from anywhere using your smartphone. Its intelligent algorithm can learn from household habits and save energy when you are…
How Long Do Water Heaters Last
You may come home to see water pooling around the base of your water heater, but it’s not heating water or has many other problems. These are signs that it’s likely time to repair or replace your water heater. Depending on the time of the issue, it will help determine if you need to repair…
How to Clean & Protect a Humidifier
Humidifiers are great devices for comfort and health conditions. The moisture they propel into the air adds a therapeutic value that is excellent for dry climates, skin, congestion, fevers, and other irritations. However, if humidifiers are left untouched for too long, their benefits will start to fade and can harm you. Cleaning your humidifier is…
How to Refinish a Hardwood Floor
Hardwood floors will need refinishing with the wear and tear of everyday use. Before you call a refinishing service, consider learning to refinish a hardwood floor effectively and save hundreds. Hiring someone to refinish your hardwood floors can cost $2,500, averaging $3-$8 per square foot. Refinishing your floors is estimated to cost $500-$1000, saving you…
How to Remove Carpet Safely
There are various reasons to remove the carpet in your home; sometimes, it’s cosmetic, and other times it’s a necessity. Regardless of the reason, the next question is, can you do it yourself. The answer isn’t as cut and dry as it may seem. The main hurdles are time and health. Carpet removal is a…
How to Insulate Windows for Winter & Summer
Our homes may be too cold or hot during the winter and summer. Instead of spending copious amounts on insulation for walls, ceilings, or flooring or having your energy bill skyrocket, it may secretly be the windows that are the actual problem. Installing insulation is simple and inexpensive. This easy and painless solution can make…
Best Gutter Cleaners of 2021
Cleaning your gutter is a job that nobody likes to do, but it’s very important that it is done in order to avoid future damage to your home. Using the best gutter cleaner is vital for keeping your gutter clear from debris and making your life easier. There are many different ways to clean your…
Closer Look at Forney Easy Weld Line
In 2018, Forney Industries’ talented team of engineers noticed a significant gap in the welding market, which lacked user-friendly and portable machines for beginners and even professionals at a reasonable price. Thanks to this gap in the market, the Forney Easy Weld line was born! The Forney Easy Weld line has evolved through the years…