Creating proper landscaping around your home's foundation will provide you with much more than great curb appeal. This will also add protection to your home's foundation. What do I put around the foundation of a…
Steve MangekinSeptember 24, 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
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 MangekinJuly 28, 2021
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 MangekinJuly 7, 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 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 MangekinJune 3, 2021
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 MangekinMay 21, 2021
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 MangekinMay 10, 2021
