Home & DIY
Repairs, renovations, maintenance and the never-ending list of things around the house that apparently need fixing, replacing or improving.
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How to Flush Your Gas Hot Water Tank and Replace the Anode Rod
Most homeowners don't think about their hot water tank until they wake up to a cold shower. The reality is that a little preventative maintenance can add years to the life of your water heater and help it run more efficiently. Two of the most important maintenance tasks
Fixing random crap - Maytag Washer
Not gonna lie, a complete title rip off from a friend, Craig MacKay. His YouTube channel, Fixing Random Crap with Craig. Just a few days ago our washer broke and initial checks on the internet showed most repairs cost $5-7 hundred when you take in account labor and parts.
The AIPER Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner
Maintaining a pool can be a chore. Enter the AIPER Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner—a game-changer in pool maintenance. Key Features 1. Cordless Design: Say goodbye to tangled cords and hello to hassle-free cleaning. The AIPER cleaner operates without any cords, making it easier to maneuver around your
How to Install Enbrighten Eternity Lights: A Comprehensive Guide
Adding outdoor lighting is a fantastic way to enhance the ambiance of your outdoor space, and Enbrighten Enterny Lights offer a versatile and durable option for any setting. This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide to help you install your Enbrighten Eternity Lights with ease. After watching
#2 cause of lung cancer: Radon, its in your home, test and get rid of it now ...
November 12, 2024: Update to install mitigation system, supplies needed and install process. In the realm of home safety, there's a silent intruder that often goes unnoticed, yet poses a significant threat to our well-being: radon gas. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that
Mouse traps, what's your best option?
Mice can be a nuisance in any home. Since we have been living in Greely (rural Ottawa, the country) mice have been a bigger issue than they were in the past. Not only are they unsightly and uninvited guests, but they can also cause damage to your property and spread
Whitewash a brick fireplace wall
This weekend I decided to take on a personal project in our basement to lighten the room up a bit and to change the style. After watching many different episodes of different home improvement and remodeling shows on @HGTVCanada I noticed a neat effect that some designers were doing on
Hydro Update
Over the past year or more I have been slowly making changes to our hydro usage trying desperately to reduce the kWh use and in turn reduce the monthly cost of our bill. I have made many different changes, investing heavily into upfront costs for a long term reduction. * Alarm
LED's and the power to save - Part 2
Last October I replaced 38 #halogen pot lights in our new house with low wattage LED's and got quite a significant decrease in hydro usage (LED's and the power to save part one) but these 38 bulbs did not even account for 50% of the bulbs
Moving to Greely: Selling Our First Home in 2014
In 2014 our growing family decided it was time to leave the Riverside South house we'd called home for eight years. This is the story of getting it ready, putting up the For Sale sign and starting our move to Greely.