Do you smell propane at the tank? If so, it is a great idea to examine this further as propane can explode or remove oxygen from the air. It may be normal to smell propane near some tanks. Some tanks vent or leak some gas when they are almost empty. It is a good idea …
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Are you looking to buy a new conditioner? Then you must have noticed the manufacturers and sellers mentioning ‘BTU’. More so if you want to buy a portable AC. The term is mentioned sometimes with the name of the product and always in the product description. But what does it mean and why is it …
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Fire alarms are important and should be installed in every building. It is possible though that the alarm goes off without a fire. Given that the sound is very loud, you might want to turn it off. In this post, we are going to outline how you can stop a fire alarm. This is often …
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If you are sitting on the toilet and water is spraying upwards, it can lead to an unpleasant surprise. Let’s take a look at what is going on and get it fixed. There are several reasons that this can happen so let’s explore them. The reasons might be different for a toilet upstairs than one …
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A freezer is an essential appliance in any kitchen. If you suspect something is wrong with it, you need to act fast to determine the cause of the problem and fix it. One of the most common questions we get regarding freezers is “why is my freezer making a loud humming noise?”, so we decided …
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Known as the handy little helpers, thermostats control your home’s cooling and heating systems. They also help manage other systems, such as ovens, fire sprinklers, and engines. Not only are thermostats convenient, but they’re great energy-savers as well. So, in order to get to know more about these devices, we decided to tackle the question: …
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Most people use the word ‘cement’ to describe all kinds of gray mixes used in masonry and home improvement. Some would even use ‘cement’ interchangeably with ‘concrete’ or ‘mortar’. After all, they all come in brown sacs, solidify when mixed with water, and are used in home improvement, right? Any professional builder would scream at …
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The main purpose of a curtain wall system is to protect the building’s interior structures against the exterior natural phenomena. Most of these curtain walls are made of glass. Curtain walls safeguard the building’s interiors from sun exposure, rain, temperature changes, earthquakes, and wind. [ez-toc] Curtain walls provide two types of safeguarding for the interiors, …
The primary function of a water heater drain pan is to catch any residual water from the water heater. The water heater drain pan is also necessary to prevent flooding in your home. If the residual water from the water heater doesn’t get trapped in the pan, it can overflow and cause water damage to …
Water heater drain pan: Worth it? Installation Guide. Read More »
Alloys are mixtures of different metals. In most cases, the different metals are mixed in ratios that don’t occur in nature. The result is a material with properties that are different from those of its individual components. The most common alloys are those that contain a metal such as steel or bronze that is combined …
