After I installed my water softener I saw an instant increase in my water quality. My showerheads and coffee maker no longer became crusted with scale. Plus, my dishwasher was twice as effective. Then, the salt ran out. After a few days, the faucets and appliances became crusted with hard water scale again. So, I …
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To quickly and accurately find cold spots in your home, use a thermal leak detector. It will show you temperature differentials where heat is escaping your home. Begin by scanning common areas where heat is lost through the ceiling, including at the upper corners of rooms and around attic hatches. Then, work your way downward. …
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In order to run ethernet cable along a wall, it’s best to use a low-profile cover for ethernet cable. There are several products that encase and protect your ethernet cable, keep it out of view, and can be run seamlessly along baseboards. You can even use covers designed to allow you to run ethernet cable …
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When running an ethernet cable through your attic, choose a solid cable to provide the best signal strength. Run the cable carefully in your attic, attaching it to 2×4 posts with cable loops. Locate the 2×4 header of the interior wall where you want the cable to run. Drill a hole in the header and …
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Before running an ethernet cable through an exterior wall, check your home for existing ethernet lines. You may be able to change the course of an existing line to bring ethernet connectivity where you need it. If no existing lines are running into your home, drill a hole through an exterior wall. Make sure to …
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Your washing machine P-trap must be 6–18 inches above floor level. This distance is measured from the floor to the centerline of the trap arm. The trap arm is the straight pipe that runs from the U-bend of the P-trap to the drain pipe. This P-trap height conforms to the standard building code. However, P-trap …
A P-trap is a bend in a plumbing line that drains to a sewer line. It is commonly found beneath sinks and showers and can be made of PVC or metal. The P-trap contains water at all times, serving as a liquid barrier that prevents sewer gases from coming up through the plumbing line and …
