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Screw Types Screws provide heavy-duty fastening, are stronger than nails and have the added advantage of being removable. If the proper techniques are followed, wood screws are easy to assemble and will form a tight, permanent join. Although there are several different types of screws used for specific purposes, the most common wood screw types … Read moreScrew Types Explained – How to Choose the Right Screw
DOOR HINGES Loose pin door hinges are specifled as left or right hand door hinges. The hand of the hinge determines the direction of opening for the door. Hinges Hinges are used to fasten doors and lids while still allowing movement. To accomplish this, there are a variety of hinges that will handle a variety … Read moreDoor Hinges – How to Choose Guide
Attic Fan Installation & Maintenance Static and power ventilators provide air movement in the attic to eliminate condensation problems and extreme heat build-up. No matter how well insulated your home is, nothing will keep hot air from rising up through it. As the heat rises during the hot months, a well-insulated attic will trap the … Read moreAttic Fan Installation & Maintenance
Dehumidifier Repair & Humidifier Maintenance Regulate moisture content in household air to prevent condensation damage and to increase comfort. Humidifier As the temperature drops, the ability of the air to hold moisture decreases. Therefore, in winter months the air becomes drier. Coupled with the dry heat produced from forced-air furnaces, the air inside a house … Read moreDehumidifier Repair & Humidifier Maintenance
A properly maintained heating system will ensure your comfort in the winter. Heat Pump Maintanance A heat pump maintains a constant, comfortable temperature in your home without the need for thermostat adjustment. The unit will draw heat from the warm air inside the house during the summer and exhaust the heat to the cooler air outside … Read moreHeat Pump Maintanance & Electric Heating
Power Tools List Although power tools are more expensive than most hand tools, the increased cost is more than outweighed by the speed with which any power tool does the job. Power tools will handle any job with the same accuracy as hand tools, but they have the extra advantage of speed. A table saw … Read morePower Tools List – How to Choose and Use
Air Conditioning Maintenance There are two basic types of air-conditioning systems for the home — central air conditioning, which cools the entire house and is usually operated through the furnace ductwork; and room units, which cool only the room in which they’re located. If you’re planning on installing air conditioning, keep in mind that a … Read moreAir Conditioning Maintenance & Repair
Oil Furnace Maintenance In oil furnaces, fuel oil is sprayed into a combustion chamber where it is ignited, creating heat. Combustion is accomplished by two different methods in the two basic types of residential oil furnaces — the pressure burner and the vaporizing burner. The pressure burner is the one found in most homes. Oil, … Read moreOil Furnace Maintenance | Gas Furnaces
Sidewalk Repair and Driveways Restoration Constant ground shifting can cause cracks in driveways and sidewalks. A regular maintenance program is important to keep them in top shape. Although asphalt driveways can withstand much of the abuse dealt them by the weather, they do tend to develop cracks and pits over time that need to be repaired … Read moreSidewalk Repair and Driveways Restoration
Fence Post Repair – Wood Fences Restoration Wood fences require little maintenance beyond regular painting and staining. But if you’ve noticed decay on a part of your fence, repair it now before it weakens the structure. Wood fences will start to decay after a number of years. The major area for rot attack is the … Read moreFence Post Repair – Wood Fences Restoration