Imagine that you enter your master bathroom and flip on the switches to turn the lights and the bathroom fan on. You think nothing of how the lights or fan are supposed to work, just…
Duane AtkinsonOctober 19, 2021
Have you ever stopped to think that if you purchased a gas oven, that meant you might have to light it? Do you know how to light a gas oven? If you answered "no" to…
Duane AtkinsonAugust 27, 2021
Window air conditioning units can be a lifesaver for those who live in high-rise buildings or in homes that don’t have a good flow of air from a central HVAC unit. You also may need…
Duane AtkinsonJanuary 25, 2021
Anode rods are found on standard tank style water heaters and protect the middle lining of the water tank from possible explosion and corrosion. They are screwed into the top of the tank. Eventually, they…
Duane AtkinsonDecember 23, 2020
Recessed lighting is very popular in homes and in new builds, it may be standard or may be an upgrade. This type of lighting is aesthetically pleasing as it sits flush against the ceiling and…
Duane AtkinsonDecember 10, 2020
When we step into our shower, we anticipate a nice and clean smell. The shampoo you use smells nice and the bar of soap has a great scent. However, we don’t realize that the hair…
Duane AtkinsonNovember 18, 2020
Living in the southern half of the U.S., where the weather is warm enough to need the air conditioning on most of the year, we wonder if there is a way to save any money…
Duane AtkinsonNovember 5, 2020
Popcorn ceilings were very popular starting in the 1970s because builders felt they helped with the acoustics in the home and also hid imperfections. However, since the mid-2000s, people have felt they make a house…
Duane AtkinsonOctober 18, 2020