by pete | Aug 26, 2013 | Plumbing
The most common type of water filtration used in residential construction is the whole-house system. As the name implies, a whole-house system begins filtering the water at the point it enters the building. These systems typically consist of a large canister and...
by pete | Aug 26, 2013 | Heating and A/C
Although heat pumps have been around since the 1950s, how they operate remains a mystery to most people. Essentially, a heat pump is a reversible air conditioner. Think of a heat pump this way. When a typical room air conditioner is running, it is cool on the inside...
by pete | Aug 26, 2013 | Maintenance
Drywall screws are used for a wide variety of applications, which is why they are the most common type of threaded fastener used by homeowners and professionals alike. Familiar to most by their black color, drywall screws come in both fine-thread and coarse-thread...
by pete | Aug 26, 2013 | Maintenance
The advertised size of common nails is based on the ‘penny’ system, which was established centuries ago to indicate the cost of one hundred hand-forged nails. For instance, 100 two-penny nails cost 2 cents, 100 4-penny nails cost 4 cents and so on. Today, the ‘penny’...
by pete | Aug 26, 2013 | Maintenance
The two most commonly used caulks are latex and silicone, each with its own distinct properties. Latex caulk is designed to bond to porous surfaces, such as wood, masonry, plaster, and drywall. The caulk cures as the water within the mixture evaporates. Latex caulk...
