December 2024 – priority home improvement

Seasonal Garden Planning

December 30, 2024 userTheta8 Landscaping

Seasonal Garden Planning – Below you will find my garden plan for the quarter acre garden we produce. This includes vegetables and some fruits such as strawberries and melons.

As many of you know, this year is going to look a little different for us as we are expecting a baby in June! I have done my best to minimize them as much as possible. Even though I’m sure it doesn’t look like it ?

Seasonal Garden Planning

I would still love to be able to increase our annual vegetable supply as we have in the past and this plan reflects that. Of course, there are always variables and unforeseen things that can happen with my pregnancy and birth. But I plan for the best case scenario because all my other pregnancies and births have been without complications.

Seasonal Planting Diagram In Photoshop

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Laundry Room Overhaul

December 27, 2024 userTheta8 Renovation

Laundry Room Overhaul – FINALLY! I started this mini makeover at the beginning of summer thinking it would be a major laundry room makeover on a budget that I could get done quickly… but here we are months later! We had some setbacks, we had some motivation issues, but finally, with a few small changes, we made this little laundromat into a place I really love. Read on to see how we used a shoestring budget and a few easy DIY tricks to remodel this laundry space, and see if it gives you some laundry room makeover ideas for your home.

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Laundry Room Overhaul

Before we get too far into the details, here’s a little before … Read the rest

Electrical Work For Basement Finishing

December 25, 2024 userTheta8 Electrical Work

Electrical Work For Basement Finishing – This post has been a long time coming. Today I’m going to give you all the details about how we renovated our basement to complete the basement. This project isn’t actually completely complete, but we’re so close to completion that I wanted to tell you about it while it’s on my mind. When we bought this house the basement looked like this:

Since we used all of our extra money to complete the renovation on the main floor, we knew it would take us a few years to complete the basement. So we painted the floor and walls white and enjoyed this space as our kids’ playroom and entertainment room.

Electrical Work For Basement Finishing

Finally we sketched out the guest room, utility room and future bathroom. Installing unfinished drywall on one side of the walls created a private space for our guests. This … Read the rest

How To Install A New Sink

December 23, 2024 userTheta8 Plumbing

How To Install A New Sink – Installing a new kitchen sink can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools, materials and a little patience, it’s a project that even beginners can handle. In this guide, we’ll take you step by step through the process to ensure the correct and efficient installation of your new kitchen sink. Whether you opt for a sleek stainless steel model or a charming farmhouse sink, we’ve got you covered.

It is important to read the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific sink model before you begin. This will ensure you understand any unique steps or requirements for your sink.

How To Install A New Sink

Choose a sink that matches your countertop and suits your needs. Single-bowl and double-bowl undermount sinks are versatile and can be installed on most worktop surfaces.

How To Install A Kitchen Sink Drain

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The Best Materials For Plumbing Pipes

December 21, 2024 userTheta8 Plumbing

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

How To Fix A Faulty Plumbing Vent

December 19, 2024 userTheta8 Plumbing

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

How To Install Dimmer Switches

December 16, 2024 userTheta8 Electrical Work

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

The tools you need to install a toggle dimmer light switch … Read the rest

Creating A Children’s Garden

December 13, 2024 userTheta8 Landscaping

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

December 10, 2024 userTheta8 Electrical Work

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

December 7, 2024 userTheta8 Plumbing

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