Entries Published On September, 2016
What is Crown Molding?
Here is what crown molding looks like:
What is Chair Rail Molding?
Here is what chair rail molding looks like:
What is a Baseboard?
Here is how a baseboard looks like:
When do I need to Spackle My Walls?
If your house was built in 1950s or later, then most likely you have drywall walls. You may need minor spackling done if your drywall walls have minor holes / cracks / scratches that need to be spackled before painting. You may need major spackling done if your drywall walls have major scratches, holes and/or cracks that …
How to Find Out The Size of a Water Heater
To find out your water heater tank size, find its label (name plate). Then look for “Capacity”, “Gallons” or “Gals”:
How to Tell if You Have an Propane Water Heater
You have a propane water heater if There is no Gas section in your energy bill, and You have a gas tank in the backyard, which you need to fill-up from time to time, and There is a vent on top of the heater that looks like this:
How to Tell if You Have an Electric Water Heater
You have an electric water heater if there is a NO big vent on top of the heater: So your heater probably looks more like this:
How to Tell if You Have an Oil Water Heater
You have an oil water heater if You use heating oil to heat your home, and There is a vent on top of the heater that looks like this:
How to Tell if You Have a Gas Water Heater
You have a gas water heater if There is Gas section in your energy bill, and There is a vent on top of the heater that looks like this: and, There is a small opening on the side of the heater through which the pilot gas light is visible:
What is a Ridge Vent on a Roof?
A ridge vent is an opening along the peak (ridge) of a sloped roof which allows warm air to escape the attic, thus improving the energy efficiency of the home. It looks like this: Installation of a ridge vent typically increases the cost of the project by $200-300. If you have a lot of sunlight …