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
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
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
Imagine waking up in the morning after a hard freeze from the night before, and you get to the bathroom to brush your teeth and the water does not come out of the faucet. The…
Steve MangekinSeptember 8, 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