Now that school is out for the summer many of us are
starting our vacations. However, some of us are also in the throes of home
improvement projects. In my case it is mainly yard and garden work. I also
have a brick walkway planned for later on this summer.
In this month's issue of our newsletter we review power washers for those
considering cleaning their home siding. We compare Electric Power Washers versus
Gas Power Washers.
In addition we have an interesting article for the DIY Home
Addition builder on installing tongue and groove sub-flooring.
We also have an article on Foam Insulation. If you are
planning to replace your home's wood siding with vinyl siding this article is
definitely worth a read.
We also have added a number of helpful tips on constructing
and maintaining roofs. See below for the various roof articles.
Finally we discuss the process of fixing a toilet when you
discover water leaking around its base.
As always, if you have any specific Home Improvement questions or
would like to see articles on certain subjects visit "HomeAddition-Forum"
or send me an email at contact@homeadditionplus.com.
Again, good luck with your home improvement projects and
enjoy your summer.
A Gas Power Washer vs. Electric Power Washer
Review
Last year I bought an electric power washer and wound
up returning it the same day. Last week I bought a gas power washer from
Craftsman, and what a difference.
The electric power washer put out about 1600 psi of
water pressure and came with only one attachment, whereas the gas power
washer from Craftsman puts out 2200 psi using a 4.5 HP engine and came with
4 different head attachments for the wand. There is one attachment
specifically designed for soap and three other heads for various uses; e.g.
car washing, house siding, and sidewalk cleaning. [Read
More]
How to Instructions on putting down 3/4"
Tongue and Groove Plywood
You have just finished framing the first floor deck for a brand new home and
your ready to start putting down the 3/4" tongue and groove plywood. If you
framed it well and got your 16" centers laid out right, the process should go
smooth as silk. The key to success is in the framing of the joists. [Read
More]
The Advantages of Installing Foam Insulation
in Your House
When many people think of foam insulation they think of
staying warm in the winter and saving money on their heating bills. This is
especially common thinking in the northern climes where for a while houses
were not insulated very well. The idea was that if they added a layer of
foam insulation to the outside of their house they would be saving a lot of
money on their gas bill. [Read
More]
How to Instructions on replacing a
Toilet Wax Ring
If there is water slowly leaking around the base of
your toilet, or you constantly smell a foul odor in your bathroom chances
are the toilet wax ring has begun to fail and it is time for it to be
replaced.[Read
More]
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