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Do Garbage Disposals Need GFCI Protection?

Electrical accidents in the kitchen can happen in an instant. Consequently, kitchen safety measures like GFCI protection are critical. GFCI, or ground fault circuit interrupter, is an essential electrical safety device found in kitchen outlets.…

Lou WissnerFebruary 15, 2024

Plumbing

How Long Do Copper Pipes Last?

When it comes to the veins of your home's plumbing system, copper pipes are often regarded as the arteries that stand the test of time. Their shimmering presence beneath our floors and behind walls plays…

Lou WissnerFebruary 7, 2024

How long will a smoke detector continue chirping after changing the battery?

Air quality issues Electrical

How Long Will a Smoke Detector Keep Chirping After Changing the Battery?

The sudden, shrill chirping of your smoke detector can be annoying or even startling. You replace the battery, expecting blessed silence - but the noise continues. How long should you expect your smoke detector to…

Lou WissnerFebruary 5, 2024

Electrical

What Is A Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Naturally, keeping children safe at home is a parent’s top priority. As they begin to explore and interact with their environment, one of the best ways to prevent accidental injury is through utilizing a tamper…

Lou WissnerJanuary 31, 2024

Home maintenance

Why Is My Dishwasher Leaking?

A leaky dishwasher can be frustrating and confusing for any homeowner. Coming home to find water pooling on your kitchen floor is never a welcome sight. While a leak may seem daunting, there are usually…

Lou WissnerJanuary 25, 2024

Person checking before they encapsulate crawlspace

Home maintenance

How to Encapsulate a Crawl Space

Learning how to encapsulate your crawl space is probably far from the most exciting item on your weekend to-do list. However, if you're noticing musty odors or seeing higher-than-usual energy bills, it might be time…

Lou WissnerJanuary 23, 2024

Plumbing

How To Vent A Washing Machine Drain Pipe

Hearing gurgles from your laundry room can be unsettling, especially when followed by the sight of water pooling around your washing machine. You've quickly turned off the water, but the problem persists - water trapped…

Lou WissnerJanuary 18, 2024

Home maintenance

How To Get Playdough Out Of Carpet

There's a universal charm to playdough that transcends age - its vibrant colors and pliable nature spark creativity in both children and adults. However, when playtime ends and bits of this malleable substance find their…

Lou WissnerJanuary 10, 2024

Concrete issues

Can You Pour Concrete in the Rain?

When it comes to concrete, there is a variety of dos and don'ts. Most homeowners do not pay attention to concrete pours. In fact, during the home building process, the main concrete pour involves your…

Lou WissnerJanuary 4, 2024

Electrical

Does An Electric Fireplace Give Off Heat?

As the crisp chill of winter settles in, the coziness of a warm home becomes increasingly inviting. Among the myriad of heating options, fireplaces are popular for their blend of functionality and coziness. However, another…

Lou WissnerDecember 29, 2023

Do Garbage Disposals Need GFCI Protection?

How Long Do Copper Pipes Last?

How Long Will a Smoke Detector Keep Chirping After Changing the Battery?

What Is A Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Why Is My Dishwasher Leaking?

How to Encapsulate a Crawl Space

How To Vent A Washing Machine Drain Pipe

How To Get Playdough Out Of Carpet

Can You Pour Concrete in the Rain?

Does An Electric Fireplace Give Off Heat?

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