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Water Leaking Into the Basement From an Outside Faucet: How To Fix It

November 7, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Water leaking from a specific point of a basement wall

If you notice water leaking into your basement, you are probably very concerned. Water damage can cause tens of thousands of dollars in repair bills in just a few minutes, so it is important for you to put a stop to it as quickly as possible. Furthermore, if you have water coming into your basement, … Read more

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Why There Are Black (Or Dark) Stains Around Screw Hole Areas

September 26, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Dark colored staining marks around a screw in outdoor timber

If you have spent a lot of time around your house, you may have noticed that there are dark spots showing up around the screws. Regardless of whether you did this on your own, you might be concerned because your screws are changing color. It is one thing for you to change color, but you … Read more

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8 Ways To Get Paint Off Old Concrete WITHOUT Chemicals

August 8, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A concrete wall with some old paint still stuck on parts of it

Painted concrete floors and driveways are made to last, and removing paint from these surfaces can be difficult. In this era of greater environmental awareness, the last thing most of us want to do is use gallons of harmful chemicals to treat surfaces that our kids and pets will be exposed to, no matter how … Read more

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How To Make Your Bonus Room Count As A Bedroom

June 27, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A bedroom with mosaic tiles on the floor

If you are in the process of looking for a house, you might come across a listing that you love and see that it has a bonus room. Or, perhaps, you have a house and you know it has a bonus room. At the same time, what is a bonus room, and what does this … Read more

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Why Is My Upstairs Bonus Room So Hot? (6 Causes & Fixes)

June 27, 2022May 17, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A treadmill and handheld gym equipment on a room with some mirrors on the far wall

If you have a bonus room in your home, you probably love to use it for a variety of purposes. Some people decide to turn their bonus room into a home theater, while others might use it as a game room for the kids. You might even turn your bonus room into a home gym, … Read more

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Why Window Sills Are Angled (It’s More Than Decorative!)

April 25, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A basic UPVC plastic window sill

Window sills have been around since windows first came into use. While we may not notice them in our daily lives, this minor architectural feature protects your home while looking stylish. Window sills are often angled slightly to allow rainwater to run off. If the window sill is flat, naturally, rainwater could ingress into the … Read more

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How Much Weight Can A Bonus Room Support? (Can It Be A Home Gym?)

June 27, 2022April 18, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Various gym equipment on a room with an in built shower

If you purchase (or build) a home with a bonus room in it, your imagination might be running wild. You are probably thinking about everything you can do with your bonus room, and this could include building a home gym upstairs. At the same time, before you start rapidly buying furniture and equipment for the … Read more

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Can The Indoor And Outdoor AC Units Be Different Tons?

March 16, 2022March 8, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Roof mounted AC compressor air con units

If you are in a position where either your indoor or outdoor AC unit needs replacing, you may be interested in whether the tonnage of the two units should match. Installing a smaller unit may be cheaper, but will it work? Can the tonnage of the indoor and outdoor units be different? Indoor and outdoor … Read more

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Can The Outdoor AC Unit Be Set Higher Than The Indoor Unit?

March 16, 2022February 21, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
An outdoor wall mounted AC compressor air con unit

An outdoor AC unit’s most common installation location is on a ground-level concrete pad. If this installation arrangement is not feasible for your structure, can the outdoor AC be installed higher than the indoor unit? The outdoor AC unit can be set or installed higher than the indoor unit. The outdoor AC can be installed … Read more

Categories Indoor, Outdoor Tags AC

What Happens When Indoor Air Conditioners Are Kept On The Floor

March 2, 2022February 15, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Unboxing of new portable air conditioner unit

Depending on the type of AC unit used in your home, there may be situations where the indoor AC unit is kept on the floor. This is normally more typical of freestanding AC units rather than split AC installations. Are there any problems associated with keeping your indoor AC unit on the floor? Air conditioners … Read more

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