Monthly Archives: December 2021

Winterizing your outdoor faucets is one of the must do tasks before the winter season hits hard. Doing this chore in a timely manner protects the pipes from freezing and prevents their rupture. Burst pipes can be a cause of trouble for you as water infiltrates the walls, ceilings and floors making your house damp and musty. You may have to spend thousands of dollars to fix this problem. Therefore, it’s better to take the right steps proactively to save yourself from unnecessary hassle.

Steps to Winterize a Conventional Outdoor Faucet

1. Turn off the water supply to the faucet. Also, turn off the shut-off valve closest to your outdoor valve in your basement or garage.
2. Remove the spray nozzle if the hose is attached to the faucet. Drain the hose thoroughly, repair any pin holes and coil it neatly. Keep the hose horizontally on a flat surface away from snow and direct sunlight.
3. If your faucet is of an older variety, it might have an indoor drainage port. For such faucets, open the drainage port

Planning a bathroom remodel may seem to be a daunting task. It could turn out to be a mess if handled without pre-assessment and planning. This guide will help your plan your bathroom remodel like a pro and help you create the bathroom of your dreams, within your budget and with no added stress.

1. Jot down your bathroom needs: The first thing to know before you move ahead with your planning is to assess the needs of your bathroom. Make a list of things you would like to replace, rebuild or add to your bathroom. Also, know the needs of the members of your family. If you will be sharing the bathroom with your kids, you should consider the age of the kids while choosing the fixtures and fittings. Likewise, if elderly people are going to use the bathroom, you must take extra care of the texture of the flooring, lighting, and supporting bars at proper places.

2. Finalize your budget: Moving without a fixed budget in mind can disorient your plan and take you into extravagant directions. Setting