Monday 31 July 2017

Some of Our most popular posts in Twitter


We are now active in Twitter, and here some of our most Retweeted/Liked post from Twitter. Follow us and stay connected.
















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Friday 28 July 2017

Tips to Prevent Plumbing Problems in Your House


Did you know that you can completely safeguard your house and save money on repairs by making a few upgrades and small changes? Some parts of your home can cause a rather significant damage if you let a small problem turn into a big one, and that’s precisely the case with plumbing.

Plumbing related issues can result in blocked drains, low or high water pressure and even house flooding, and you should do your best to avoid all of them. Because of that, stop fixing the problem when it occurs and instead start working on the prevention of all potential plumbing problems in your home.

Leaky faucets

Leaky faucets can be a main cause of water loss and they can also cause other serious plumbing issues. An unchecked leak can put a significant amount of stress on your plumbing, and it can even cause clogging and overflows.

If you live in an area with hard water, leaky faucets might even create a water stain in your sink, and sometimes cleaning that stain is almost impossible.

If you have the necessary tools you can fix the leaks yourself, just make sure not to damage the faucet in the process.

Main valve

The main valve is obviously the most important valve in your home since it regulates water flow.The maintenance of this valve doesn’t require much skill or even time. All you really need to do is check if it’s working as intended every now and then, and turn it off if you see that a problem has occurred.

If you’re not sure which valve is the main valve in your home, find it right now. You need to know which one is it in case you need to turn off the water because of any other water-related problems in your house. The surest way to avoid any problems while you’re not at home is to completely turn off the main valve until you come back.

Disposal

Most people make one seemingly small mistake – they treat a garbage disposal as a trash can. Throwing every possible material down the garbage disposal can severely damage it, whichwill lead to clogged drains. You can easily avoid this scenario by being picky about what you throw into the disposal. If you want to avoid problems, don’t throw these types of foods into it:

·         Rice
·         Potato peels
·         Onion skins
·         Nuts
·         Pasta
·         Grease
·         Bones

Toilet

Toilets are frequently used in every home, and because of that toilet leaks and clogs are two of the most common plumbing issues. Most people with leaky toilet tanks don’t even know that their toilet tanksare leaking, but as any experienced plumber in Sydneywould tell you, this is surprisingly easy to detect. Pour food dye into the tank before you go to sleep. In the morning check if there’s dye in the bowl. If there is, you’ll know you have a leaky tank.

Clogged toilets are, unfortunately, a much bigger problem, and that’s exactly why you should be careful about what you flush. In general, you shouldn’t flush anything that’s not toilet paper if you want to avoid clogging the toilet.

Unclogging the toilet is easy, and you can do it yourself. Use a plungerto resolve the problem, but if you notice that it’s starting to overflow, shut off the main valve immediately and call the professionals to help you.

Emergencies

Unfortunately, some problems can occur seemingly overnight, but you can be prepared for that. What you will need is an emergency toolkit and a phone number of an emergency plumber in case the Aquaman decides not to lend a helping hand.

It’s always better being safe than sorry. You can avoid spending a huge amount of money on plumbing repairs by simply being careful and responsible.


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Friday 14 July 2017

How to Choose the Right Paint for Your Surface

man painting outside of house

It’s true that you can probably paint anything. But should you paint everything with the same brush? Or the same paint? Absolutely not. Update your metal door, your brick walls, your drywall and more — but do it the right way. And with the right tools. Give the surfaces in and around your home new life by choosing the right paint, brushes, and methods.

Metal

The key to a successfully-painted metal surface is in the prep work.

Before You Paint: Use a wire brush to strip the surface. Your aim here is to remove rust and flaking. Wipe all the dust away with a damp cloth. Use a new, clean cloth to thoroughly rub the surface down to create a spotless surface. Sand with 220-grit sandpaper until it’s smooth so you can get a long life out of your paint job. Rinse with water, or wipe down with a damp cloth, and let dry.

The Paint and Process: First, apply an exterior-grade primer that is formulated for metal. It’s smart to do two coats of primer for metal. Once that has dried, apply an exterior-grade paint formulated for metal with a brush or sprayer. You’ll likely need to do at least two coats.

Wood

The methods for painting wood are different, depending on if you’re painting bare or painted wood.

Before You Paint: If you’re working with bare wood, sand with fine sandpaper until the surface is smooth. If the wood is already painted, use a non-residue cleaner on it. You can also remove paint with a putty knife. Fill in any dings with wood putty. Sand the wood, and wipe down the surface.

The Painting and Process: Use a paint brush, rather than a foam brush. For bare wood, use a stain-blocking primer first, and finish with latex or oil-based paint. If you need to use more than one coat, sand in between coats. For painted wood, you’ll also want to use a stain-blocking primer. Then finish with latex paint.

Fiberglass Exterior Doors

To do a really good job, this takes a bit of heavy lifting. But the results will be worth it.

Before You Paint: Remove the door and lay it across a pair of saw horses. Remove all hardware, and then sand lightly with sandpaper. There will be dust, and you can get rid of it with a rag that has been dampened with acetone. Let the door dry, and then wash with a mild detergent. Let it dry again.

The Paint and Process: First, prime the surface with an acrylic latex primer. Allow it to dry. Then, using a brush, apply a coat of exterior-grade latex paint with smooth strokes. Lightly sand the surface once it has dried, and then apply a second coat.

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