Let's say that your plumbing under the slab of your home has issues. There is no real easy way to fix your plumbing, so you will have to re-route your pipes through the attic. In…
Steve MangekinMarch 1, 2022
Believe it or not, thinking about where my toilet water goes is not a top priority. Oftentimes, as homeowners, we just ignore the obvious questions. Life has us so tied up and busy, that keeping…
Steve MangekinJanuary 27, 2022
Doing the dishes is not everyone's favorite past-time. Let's say that you are up from the dinner table and tasked with the dishes. As you load the dishwasher and empty the sink you see an…
Steve MangekinJanuary 13, 2022
There is a standard that is required when it comes to environmental concerns. Let's take a look at the Phase 1 ESA standard released by the ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials or…
Steve MangekinDecember 30, 2021
The winter months are coming and you really enjoy your mornings with coffee on the porch. As the mornings get colder you start to wonder if you are going to be forced indoors soon and…
Steve MangekinDecember 13, 2021
Listen up, as a homeowner you have many jobs. Believe it or not, ensuring that the brick for your fireplace is clean, is one of those jobs. It's not an easy task and oftentimes you…
Steve MangekinNovember 23, 2021
Imagine that you are about to experience a winter storm. The weather forecast is for a blizzard coming to your area and it's time to start preparing your home for what could be a long…
Steve MangekinNovember 15, 2021
Understanding the amount of power your refrigerator consumes is the first step towards a successful purchase. You will want to follow the energy rating guides to ensure that you have the proper outlet circuit on…
Steve MangekinOctober 26, 2021
There was just a big rain in your area and you spent most of it placing buckets or pans underneath your skylight to catch the leaky drips. You have had enough and decided it is…
Steve MangekinOctober 14, 2021