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What You Should Know About Counter Top Water Distillation

18 August 2015

Although most public water supplies in the United States and Canada are treated for safety, sometimes chemicals and contaminants can seep into the water. If you're on a well water system, contaminants are an even bigger concern. Although you can invest in a whole-house water filtration system to combat most of what's found in the water, another option you should consider is a counter top distiller. These compact units are designed for use in a residential kitchen and allow you to purify water on demand through a comprehensive distillation process.

DIY: Air Planter With Landscape Fabric And Milk Crate

4 August 2015

If you are familiar with the method of growing plants in pots covered with air holes, you probably already know that they are reported to encourage root development and promote bigger and healthier plants with increased yields. These plant pots are available commercially in a variety of sizes, but can be expensive to buy for your garden. You can make your own faux air pots with landscape supplies, fabric and an old milk crate.

3 Ways To Keep Your Basement Dry

9 July 2015

It is estimated that 60 percent of homes in the U.S. have a basement moisture problem. Whether your home is old or new, your home can have problems with water entering its basement. Water coming in through your home's foundation can be stressful and allow mold to grow, so it is best to prevent water from entering your basement. Here are three ways you can keep your home's basement dry. Exterior Waterproofing Membrane

Horizontal Drilling: Why It's The Best Option For Your Utility Line And Pipeline Installation

9 July 2015

If you plan to construct a new building surrounded by two or more structures, you need a way to install your underground utility lines and sewer pipelines without disturbing those buildings. In order to connect to the city's main sewer lines and underground electrical lines, you need to drill horizontally. Horizontal drilling is a type of directional drilling that your contractor may use when they can't dig traditional trenches for their clients' construction projects.

Rot, Cracks, And Sticky Doors: Spotting Signs Of Possible Foundation Damage

6 July 2015

Foundation experts can tell you how well your home's foundation is doing after an inspection, but how do you know when they need to be called? If you'd like to perform a cursory home inspection for potential signs of foundation damage, here are a few steps you can take to suss out hidden symptoms. Thoroughly Test Your Windows And Doors Due to the nature of foundation damage, your home can be affected by problems with your foundation even before you notice the change.

Leftover Spray Foam Insulation? Five Fun And Functional Uses For It

15 June 2015

Spray foam insulation has the power to cut your energy bills in half, make your entire home quieter and even reduce the dust in your house. However, once you are done improving and insulating your house with spray foam, you don't have to throw your leftover cans of foam away. Instead, you can save them and use them for a range of home projects. Looking for uses for leftover spray foam?

Preparing Your Roof For Summer Storms

3 June 2015

It is not often you see a hurricane that wrought the destruction seen during the destruction of Hurricane Juan in 2003. Unfortunately, it does not take that level of wind to do major damage to your roof. If your roof is not properly prepared, major wind gusts—which are often seen during summer storms—can cause major destruction. Although you may not be able to prevent damage from being done, there are steps you can take that may reduce the amount of damage you will experience.

Low Flow: Reasons Why Your Well May Not Be Pumping As Much Water

8 May 2015

If you have a well in order to get your household water, you should always be aware of potential well problems. One of the most common problems with household wells is reduced water flow. Even though low water flow is annoying for you, it is indicative that there could be something seriously wrong with your well or with your water usage. If you have noticed that your water flow is significantly reduced, it's time to troubleshoot the problem by looking for more symptoms that could lead to a diagnosis.