The Best Materials For Plumbing Pipes

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The Best Materials For Plumbing Pipes – Plumbing has come a long way since the days of steel pipes. Today, many different materials are used when renovating your home’s plumbing to create an efficient drainage system. Five types of pipe materials, PEX, PVC, ABS, copper, and galvanized are commonly found in homes these days, both in old homes and new construction. But not every pipe is suitable for every application, and not all types are up to code. In this article, we will cover the types of plumbing pipes used in homes and discuss the pros and cons of each.

PEX, or cross-linked polyethylene, is one of the newest and most popular pipes to hit the plumbing market. Considered by plumbers to be cheap plastic tubing, it’s the easiest to install in water supply lines because it can weave through walls, ceilings, basements, and crawl spaces. Compared to other plumbing … Read the rest

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How To Fix A Faulty Plumbing Vent

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How To Fix A Faulty Plumbing Vent – One of the most common types of plumbing valve caps in Minnesota is the two-piece freeze-resistant plumbing cap, which has a lead piece that can be bent to fit over the plumbing valve and prevent water leaks.  They’re easy to install, there’s no rubber flange on the bottom to eventually split, and they’re made right here in Minnesota. The only downside?

Lead apparently has a sweet taste and was used to sweeten wine in ancient Rome. Squirrels love to munch on those sweet lead caps, and once squirrels get a taste for lead, they can’t seem to help themselves. They keep coming back. I suppose all that lead can’t be good for squirrels, but the main focus is how it affects one’s home.  When a plumbing cap is damaged, water can leak into the attic between the plumbing valve and the cap.  … Read the rest

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How To Install Dimmer Switches

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How To Install Dimmer Switches – Introduction There is more to changing a switch than connecting some cables. You need to check grounding and box size for a safe, top-notch job. Installing a dimmer switch is easy, but be sure to upgrade the wiring if needed to make it safer and meet electrical code requirements. We’ll show you how to ensure a secure installation.

It doesn’t take long to replace a regular light switch with a full function dimmer light switch. But while you’re at it, to make your home safer, you should upgrade the wiring to meet the latest National Electrical Code requirements. Our step-by-step instructions show you how to install the fog switch, focusing on details that ensure a safe installation. Here’s what you can do if your light switch isn’t working.

How To Install Dimmer Switches

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Creating A Children’s Garden

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Creating A Children’s Garden – At George Washington Elementary in Eleanor, Putnam County, teachers weave lessons around plants that students grow in the school’s high-tunnel greenhouse. Read more: http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305230115?display=print/Photo: Kenny Kemp

Fayette County students harvested the potatoes they had planted, then harvested them and ate them for lunch. “There’s a lot of learning going on,” said David C., director of food services. Earth.”

Creating A Children’s Garden

Www.StartaGarden.org.  This exciting new national resource was developed by West Virginia! You absolutely want to look at this as you plan your garden. It helps you plan your growing experience in everything from a raised bed to a tin can or a plastic cup!  A must see.

New Gardens For Amazing Children’s Hospice In Hampshire

Consider container gardens. If you don’t have a garden plot to plant, an alternative is container gardens. http://naturallearning.org/greendesk. Scroll down to “Growing Food in Containers.”

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Electrical Work For Small Projects

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Electrical Work For Small Projects – $4 – $9 Cost per Square Foot $6,000 – $22,500 Average Cost to Wire a New Home (1,500 – 2,500 SF)

The average cost to wire a new home is $4 to $9 per square foot or $6,000 to $22,500 for a 1,500 to 2,500 SF home. Electrical wire costs $0.10 to $4.00 per linear foot before installation. Wiring costs for new commercial construction are $7 to $15 per square foot.

Electrical Work For Small Projects

New construction electrical wiring averages $4 to $9 per square foot, depending on building size, layout, and the number and type of circuits.

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The cost of running electricity to a shed or outbuilding ranges from $10 to $25 per linear foot of ground line, depending on the type of soil and the distance from the house to the shed.

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Tips For Preventing Clogged Drains

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Tips For Preventing Clogged Drains – Each family experienced a clogged toilet. Toilet congestion can be minor and easy or serious and messy… depending on what is stuck there. Either way, a broken toilet is a real nuisance, especially if there is only one toilet in the house! There are many methods used by plumbers to clean clogged toilets, and some you can try on your own.

A blockage is a blockage in a pipe that is mostly filled with excess waste or toilet paper. Other contributing factors may include paper towels, diapers, hair care products, toothbrushes, or even toys and wax.

Tips For Preventing Clogged Drains

Professional plumbers are never surprised by what kids manage to wash with water. In addition, some toilets are prone to clogging. This may be due to the size of the toilet pipe, the size of the toilet tank and the size of the … Read the rest

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Electrical Work For Home Additions

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Electrical Work For Home Additions – $4 – $9 cost per square foot $6, 000 – $22, 500 average cost to wire a new house (1, 500 – 2, 500 SF)

The average cost to wire a new house is $4 to $9 per square foot, or $6,000 to $22,500 to 1,500 to 2,500 SF home. Electric wire prices are $0.10 to $4.00 per linear foot before installation. New commercial construction fences cost $7 to $15 per square foot.

Electrical Work For Home Additions

New construction wiring costs $4 to $9 per square foot on average, depending on the building’s size, shape, and the number and type of circuits.

How To Determine Your Electrical Service Amps

The cost of running electricity to a shed or outbuilding is $10 to $25 per linear foot of underground line, depending on the type of soil and the distance from the home to the … Read the rest

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Backyard Playground Designs

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Backyard Playground Designs – There are many studies that show that spending time outdoors benefits both children and adults. Getting outside and into nature helps us think more clearly, reduces stress and can even heal faster. But we don’t need research to tell us that being outside makes us feel better; we experience it every time we have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor living spaces, play with the kids in the yard, or explore one of Southern California’s many hiking trails.

Creating a kid-friendly yard is a great way to encourage your kids to spend more time outside in the fresh air and sunshine. A fun play area with lots of options will help them be active and have fun while enjoying the wonderful weather we are lucky to have year round in and around San Diego County.

Backyard Playground Designs

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How To Test Electrical Circuits

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How To Test Electrical Circuits – Electrical safety is without question, the most important aspect of any electrical work. May is National Electrical Safety Month, and it really does take a common sense approach but following these tips will help you with electrical safety during your jobs.

All it takes is one mistake, and the results can be fatal. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, every year thousands of workers are injured or killed by circuits they thought were safely off.

How To Test Electrical Circuits

Shutting down the electricity is not enough. Dangerous conditions still exist so make sure you always test before you touch. Treat all circuits as live until they are tested.

How To Use An Automotive Test Light

Many electricity-related deaths and injuries are preventable. Here are some tips to remind you of what you need to do before you touch the circuits:

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Incorporating Waterfalls And Ponds

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Incorporating Waterfalls And Ponds – Many homeowners look to their backyards for privacy, comfort, and a relaxing haven. As the years have passed, many design opportunities have presented themselves to help homeowners achieve this from waterfalls and ponds to planting life and rock sculptures. Adding a waterfall to your landscaping design is very easy, and there are many resources available on the market today to give you inspiration and direction. Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or are looking for ways to update your current design, consider these tips and benefits when creating a rock waterfall in your backyard, to create the waterfall you’ve always wanted.

Creating an outdoor waterfall on your property is a great way to add a water feature to your design and character in your backyard. If you have a large yard, it can be difficult to think of ways to add gathering spaces, … Read the rest

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