Winter is coming, and it is time again for snow blowers to shine. Aside from getting the best snow blower model and knowing how to operate one, you should also pay attention to how to properly store your snowblower. Proper storage and maintenance are the keys to giving your snowblower a longer lifespan. How to prepare your snowblower for storage Before you store … [Read more...] about How to store your snowblower properly
How to Choose the Best HVLP Paint Sprayer
Paint sprayers can finish a painting job in no time at all—no need to worry about dripping paint or uneven coats! It definitely beats doing the job with a paintbrush! But if you want a paint spray job that gives a superior outcome, you should invest in HVLP (high volume, low pressure) paint sprayers than spend your money on simple, entry-level paint sprayers. HVLP paint … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best HVLP Paint Sprayer
Heating It Up: How a Boiler Operates
Most households, offices, and buildings rely more on their boiler when the weather starts getting cold. Since it performs such an essential function in your home, it just makes sense for you to know more about it and how it operates - especially if you use it often. What is a boiler First, let's start with the basics. A boiler refers to any closed tank where water is … [Read more...] about Heating It Up: How a Boiler Operates
How to Pick the Best Lawn Sprayer
The lawn sprayer is a valuable tool for any gardener. It provides an efficient and easy way of delivering and spreading the right amount of material while keeping you safe. Lawn sprayers can be used to apply fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides, cleansers, and sealants. The fact that they are affordable makes it possible for every homeowner to own one too! Lawn sprayer … [Read more...] about How to Pick the Best Lawn Sprayer
Ultimate Guide To Air Compressors
Air compressors are a tricky subject. So let’s keep it simple. Air compressors, when you take time to think it over, are all around us. From your local garage, in the dentist’s surgery, in factories, and the car wash downtown. This flexibility is because they make difficult tasks straightforward and are reliable. On top of that, we seem to dream up new uses for … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide To Air Compressors
How to Power Wash A Brick Wall
Brick houses look great until they start looking dirty. And who wants that? Brick-built homes have been popular for generations. Mainly due to their rich textured appearance and timeless appeal. Over time, though, the brickwork slowly attracts grime and dirt, even moss. The resulting discoloration makes your home's exterior eye-catching for the wrong … [Read more...] about How to Power Wash A Brick Wall
How to remove mold from concrete & cement walkways
There is little more unsightly for the proud homeowner than mold or mildew stains on a driveway. Mold or mildew are almost inevitable. Especially if you live somewhere with a wet climate or your driveway is in constant shade. It is tiring, time-consuming, and frustrating to hose mold away only to reappear a short time later. Even a yard brush is not much help. To help with … [Read more...] about How to remove mold from concrete & cement walkways
How Does A Central Heat Pump Work?
Many parts of the country get changeable weather. Or large temperature changes. People living in these places will know about the benefits of a heat pump for heating and cooling homes. Whether you live in California, Florida, or New Mexico, you will want to obtain the advantages of the advanced technology of a central heat pump. Not least the cost savings that are possible. … [Read more...] about How Does A Central Heat Pump Work?
Lawn Roller Guide To A Flat Lawn
Everyone at some time has experienced a bumpy lawn. Walking across an uneven lawn is like a potholed sidewalk. The main culprits are the seasonal change in temperature and dogs excavating holes. Whatever is behind a lumpy lawn, we can all agree, twisting your ankle is no fun. So how do you get your grass pool-table smooth? Rather than hand digging the lumps and filling … [Read more...] about Lawn Roller Guide To A Flat Lawn
Buyer’s Guide To Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
It’s not just professional landscapers that can enjoy the precision, speed, and comfort of a zero turn radius (ZTR) lawnmower. Homeowners can get in on the act too. Zero-turn lawn mowers - unlike other garden and lawn machines -have a turning circle or radius of nearly zero degrees. This ability to spin around neatly means making fast, extremely tight turns, very useful for … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide To Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
How To Buy The Perfect Boiler
The boiler is the beating heart of every heating system. Its job is to generate and transmit hot water or steam to radiators that heat our homes. Selecting the most appropriate boiler for your home will keep you and your family cozy for years. And keep energy costs down as low as possible. Several factors come into play when choosing the perfect boiler. Please read our guide … [Read more...] about How To Buy The Perfect Boiler
Buyer’s Guide To Replacement Pressure Washer Hoses
High-pressure hoses have their work cut out, continually dealing with pressurized water. High-pressure water takes its toll. Eventually, hoses will wear out and need to be replaced. We recommend replacement hoses should be able to cope with the pressure. Unlike a regular garden hose, the durable materials of a high-pressure hose won’t curl or kink. There are 4 things to … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide To Replacement Pressure Washer Hoses
How To Buy The Right Furnace Filter
You should now understand better how HVAC filters work. Time, then, to pick out the right one for your system. And you must get the correct filter as it is all that defends your home and its vulnerable central forced-air heating system from harmful particles. The filter must be the correct size and rating and adequately installed to work efficiently and ensure the air … [Read more...] about How To Buy The Right Furnace Filter
How To Stockpile Gasoline For An Emergency
As emergencies have a habit of being unexpected, it's best to be prepared. And they can often stretch to days rather than hours. So while five to ten gallons of gasoline is usually enough, it won't stay the course. A power outage that goes beyond one day will be beyond that volume of gasoline. When long-running power outages occur, like those after a hurricane, gas stations … [Read more...] about How To Stockpile Gasoline For An Emergency
The Homeowner’s Fool-proof Guide to Sump Pump Installation
One of the joys of being a hands-on homeowner is maintaining your household in your own time while cutting on costs. You might think installing a replacement primary sump pump is a challenge. Still, it is one of the most do-able tasks almost any homeowner could accomplish. With just a few handy tools, and you'll have your replacement pump working within an hour. Getting … [Read more...] about The Homeowner’s Fool-proof Guide to Sump Pump Installation
