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
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
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 MangekinAugust 31, 2021
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 MangekinAugust 25, 2021
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 MangekinJune 29, 2021
When winter comes, especially here in the Northeast, it is important that we are ready. Not just with making sure the HVAC works or reversing the fans, but also that our outdoor faucets are ready. …
Steve MangekinFebruary 9, 2021
Many homeowners choose to put a window AC unit in specific rooms in their home to keep the room cooler. Some homeowners will install them in parts of the house that stay too warm, even…
Steve MangekinDecember 21, 2020
Brick houses are beautiful and no two ever look the same. They have an aesthetic look about them, are durable, and weather storms well. On a brick house, you will see weep holes throughout. …
Steve MangekinNovember 19, 2020