2015

Easy DIY steps to screen window repairs

Screen windows are a great way of ensuring that the bugs in the great outdoors do not get into your home. Unfortunately, with time, your screen window may succumb to the wear and tear that comes with age. For small tears, you can follow these easy DIY steps to fixing it and returning it to optimum working condition. To embark on this do it yourself repair, you will need a few things. These include a needle, a fishing line, a pair of scissors, window screen mesh material and some clear nail polish.

Understanding Contaminated Soil Removal Services

Contaminated soil removal services are necessary to stay within compliance.  Contaminated soil is a health hazard and a hazard to the environment.  Soil can become contaminated through mining, drilling, production, agricultural activities and construction activities. There are three main ways that contaminated soil removal is handled. It is "solidified" on site using chemicals or concrete. It can be excavated on site and mitigated with biological organisms or chemicals and can be excavated and taken off site.

Repairing A Hole In A Metal Roof

Although metal roofs are tough and durable, there are a number of situations that can cause damage to the roof, such as a falling tree during a storm. If a large amount of damage has been caused, it may be better to replace the section altogether. However, if it is a small hole, it can be worthwhile repairing the damage yourself. This article looks at repairing a small hole in a metal roof:

General Tips for Purchasing a Used Pontoon Boat

Pontoon boats are ideal vessels for recreational riding and even fishing. If you are thinking about buying one, you will have to decide between used and new boats. New pontoon vessels are advantageous because they are aesthetically-pleasing, have good warranties and are in excellent condition. On the other hand, used boats are cheaper, and you can get a good deal on pontoon accessories such as depth sounders and radios. In addition, if you are not pleased with the visual impact of the boat, you can commission renovation or replace features like furniture, decking and carpets.

Three Ways to Thaw a Frozen Water Pipe

Cold months are notorious for a spike in incidents of frozen water pipes. This problem normally worsens at night when people are asleep and water stands still within pipes, creating chance for the low temperature to cause that water to freeze. If you ever have this problem in your home, use the following approaches before you call your emergency plumber: 1. Use Hot Water Wrap rags around the frozen pipe then pour hot water on the rags so that they hold that hot water.

Why It Is Important to Pick the Right Size of Air Conditioning Unit

How exactly can you be affected if you have the wrong sized air conditioning unit? This article discusses some problems you are likely to suffer if you have an air conditioner of the wrong size. High Energy Costs You are likely to have a high energy bill if you have a unit that is too big for your home. This is because a big air conditioning unit requires plenty of energy in order to run.