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Home Owner Do It Yourself Appliance Information

Appliance problems are very common in most homes. From dishwashers to refrigerators, homeowners spend countless dollars each year on repairs and services. While some are lucky to secure lasting results, others continue to suffer with mechanical failures and issues. As a proud homeowner, I understand the importance of regular and periodic appliance maintenance.

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Ways To Utilize Wall Decals In Your Home

You can bring a nice and unique touch to your home dcor by using vinyl wall decals that adhere directly to the wall using simple transfer tape. There are almostendless options at your disposable when it comes to these fun decals; you should take your time to choose the decals that fit your taste and style and will therefore look best in your house. One of the greatfrustrations that often come with decorating your home’s walls is that frames and other wall art tend to damage the paint or leave holes behind; adhesive decals, however, cause no damage. If you would like to utilize decals to adorn your home, consider the following tips on how to install them safely and properly.

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The House Plumbing System

Bathtubs and lavatories can have overflows installed. These two fixtures are often used without close observation. A person preparing to take a bath will typically turn on the water and leave while the tub is filling up. If left for a long time, the tub water may rise to a height where the overflow will take the excess water to the drain, preventing flooding of the area. Many tubs are capable of supplying water at rates greater than the flow rate of the overflow. With such fixtures, overflowing and flooding may not be prevented.

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Check Your Homes Attic

There should be an access opening to all attic spaces that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough-framed opening should be at least 22 inches by 30 inches. It should be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. An attic access that is located in a clothes closet is often inaccessible due to permanent shelving installed. There should be headroom that is a minimum of 30 inches above the attic access. In some places “attic” is used more specifically to apply to lofts which have boarded floors and ceilings, and usually windows or skylights, and then “loft” is kept to mean a dark, unboarded roof-space which lacks these features.

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How Your Home Insulation Works

Heat in your home moves by the following three methods: radiation, conduction and convection. Radiation travels in a straight line in waves of energy. You’ll feel cool in a room that has a cold floor, walls and ceiling. The amount of heat loss from your body in that room depends on the relative temperature of the objects in that room. The colder the floor is (relative to the temperature of your feet), the greater the heat loss from your body will be as you continue to stand there. If the floor, walls and ceiling of that room are relatively warmer than your body temperature, then heat will be radiated to your body from those objects or surfaces.

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Choosing The Best Unique Bird Feeders For Your Feathered Friends

Nothing adds color and activity to a backyard like unique bird feeders can. With so many different styles to choose from, anyone should be able to find just the right feeder. Some are even made specifically for a particular type of bird. It can be very interesting and fun to watch the beautiful birds come around to feed.

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