Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category

How to Upgrade a Dryer Vent

Posted on April 23rd, 2011 by by Expert How

When you want to dry your clothes using a drying machine then you could get a dryer vent; there is a selection of what you could be using as a part of the duct works.  There is a possibility that you could use some foil, a metal pipe vent or even plastic; any of these [...]

How to Use a Dryer Vent Periscope

Posted on April 23rd, 2011 by by Expert How

When it comes to your homes then we will all use several of different methods when it comes to fans and ventilation systems.  Some people prefer vents in their homes and others don’t like to go for that option, it can be different from every household however so you might find that your home has [...]

How to Use a Soffit Vent

Posted on April 23rd, 2011 by by Expert How

If you are unsure about what a soffit vent is or even what it does then you should know that it is found in almost every building because it is very much an important part of the building.  When you have a soffit vent there you may not just one have type of soffit vent [...]

How to Replace Soil Plumbing Pipes

Posted on December 11th, 2010 by by Eddie Munster

Soil pipes are replaced in the same way as plastic waste pipes but are much bigger – about 100mm (4in) in diameter- so they take longer to fit. They also have some different fittings, such as a soil branch for use where the outlet pipe joins the stack, and access fittings with bolted removable plates [...]

How to Replace Broken Window Sash Cords

Posted on December 11th, 2010 by by Eddie Munster

Older wood windows have a system involving ropes, pulleys, and weights that makes the windows easier to raise and lower, and also lets the window stay in any position along the track. The ropes are attached on either side of the moving sash. Each rope extends up and over a pulley in the upper part [...]