Sunday, October 20, 2024

PLUMBING: Pex A vs Pex B

Very informative.

Always seek professional plumbing advice for your home's water delivery system.

Also, note where the main shutoff is (usually on the wall in the basement nearest the street in cities). It's important to "exercise" the valve periodically to ensure it works. Some valves will get clogged with minerals and make it difficult or impossible to turn the valve off.

 Watch this video on PEX plastic water pipes commonly used.

https://youtu.be/CWgaP90CGmo?si=UVidkpF56_I0nGmu

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

MUST WATCH: The Big One -Prepare now for Earthquake

 You will be on your own following an earthquake informs this video. Know where high ground is locally. Have a survival kit ready to grab. Older brick buildings will likely suffer great damage. Major roads and bridges most likely will be impassible. 

Have a plan.

Watch the video.

 https://youtu.be/GP-vyAwiXCM?si=c1kIAOjMQB12ltvT

Monday, May 13, 2024

LEAKY CONDO INFORMATION

Here's a great video on leaky condos and what to look for when in the market. Generally, wood buildings that are stucco covered with no roof overhangs are vulnerable to moisture ingress.

 https://youtu.be/P890aWJNgyA?si=gLFs6ZnhJ9xBS8Y1

 



Saturday, September 23, 2023

Home Owners This Is For You 

40 years of This Old House

Good video on one of the founding contractors of the hit TV show THIS OLD HOUSE Tom Silva is featured here.


https://youtu.be/yTlghaZdg1o?si=6SjANYqIaT2TAdwv

 

This Old House Inspired me to get into the handyman business. I've learned a lot over the years from this and other similar programs.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Latest Project - Kichen Makeover

    This project involved replacing the counter top laminate,sink upgrade, tiling the back splash and lighting upgrades.

    Lighting by: JIB Self-adhesive strip LED lighting  available on line at Home Depot. Very good quality, reasonable price with switched, Hi/Low & Off settings.

 



Saturday, February 18, 2023

    GREAT VIDEO on framing terminology. If you are interested in how buildings are constructed, this one's a MUST SEE!

 

 https://youtu.be/3fP0LZMEV5w

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

 HEAT PUMPS - It's all about attraction


Here Rich from THIS OLD HOUSE explains how heat pumps work

 

 https://youtu.be/-vU9x3dFMrU