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Does A Gas Water Heater Need Electricity

There are different types of water heaters that a homeowner can choose from. There are electric, solar, tankless, electric heat, and more. Does a gas water heater need electricity? The answer is yes and no.…

Steve MangekianAugust 31, 2021

Home Maintenance

What Is The Effect Of Oven Cleaner On Kitchen Countertops

You are in the midst of cleaning your oven with some highly effective oven cleaner. While rushing to get the job done, you reach for the can and accidentally spray oven cleaner onto your kitchen…

Steve MangekianAugust 25, 2021

Plumbing

Do Dishwashers Heat the Water?

A dishwasher is a blessing to have in a home. It means less that we have to wash by hand when the dishes pile up in the sink. Also, modern dishwashers have so many functions,…

Steve MangekianJuly 28, 2021

Air

What is a Fresh Air Intake Vent

We all want fresh air to come into our homes. You might think that just opening the window, or the back door will do that. It does, but to make sure that the HVAC is…

Steve MangekianJuly 7, 2021

Home Maintenance

Are Ceiling Downrods Universal

Ceiling fans are a nice addition to a home. Not only do they help save money on electricity because you don't have to use the HVAC as much, but they can also cool down an…

Steve MangekianJune 29, 2021

Foundation

What You Need to Know About Concrete Vapor Barrier

When building or buying a home, we always think that the builder will make sure everything is done properly. The builder will take care and make the home like it was their own. However, sometimes…

Steve MangekianJune 3, 2021

Furnace

8 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Turn On

We know it gets cold here in the northeast in the winter and when the temperatures drop, we expect the furnace to click on and warm up the home. But what if it doesn't go…

Steve MangekianMay 21, 2021

Electrical

Cloth Wiring: Do You Need To Replace It?

Most of the wiring found in homes is coated in plastic and this is standard and common practice. However, homes built in the 1950s-70s or even rewired during that time used cloth wiring. This is…

Steve MangekianMay 10, 2021

Roof

How to Kill Moss on a Roof

Fairytales often will show moss on the roofs to add to the scenery in the movie. We always think it looks nice in the movies and adds to the story, however, in real life, it…

Steve MangekianApril 20, 2021

Plumbing

Bathtub Faucet Won’t Turn Off: What to Do

You just came in from a hard day at work and you are ready to get into your oasis to soak. The water is at the level you need and you turn the bathtub faucet.…

Steve MangekianApril 7, 2021

Does A Gas Water Heater Need Electricity

What Is The Effect Of Oven Cleaner On Kitchen Countertops

Do Dishwashers Heat the Water?

What is a Fresh Air Intake Vent

Are Ceiling Downrods Universal

What You Need to Know About Concrete Vapor Barrier

8 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Turn On

Cloth Wiring: Do You Need To Replace It?

How to Kill Moss on a Roof

Bathtub Faucet Won’t Turn Off: What to Do

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