Is your garage typically hotter or colder than the outdoor temperature? Your garage may benefit from creating proper venting and garage door insulation. With many folks using their garage to store paints, stains and other personal items, you can prevent damage to those items with proper temperature and air flow solutions.
Ask me how! 668-7425 or handyman@markdec.com
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Check your roof!
Especially, those flat roofs. Sure, monsoon season is over, but now is the time to check your roof for blistering and cracking. Before the winter rains come in, check your roof and address any issues. A little maintenance today will help prevent major issues later.
Water Heater Maintenance
In order to increase the life of your water heater, it should be properly drained every year or two - to remove sediments. If your water heater hasn't been drained in the last 5 years, save your money, you may have to be buying a new one soon.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Flooring - test before you floor
Here in the southwest, most of our homes are built onto concrete slabs. Before your put any type of flooring down onto the concrete, you want to make sure that you test for moisture.
The way to test for moisture is to take a piece of plastic, about one foot square, and duct tape it to the concrete floor. Depending on how big the area is, you may want to do this in several spots. Leave the plastic in place for at least 24 hours. After 24 hours, check to see if there is any moisture under the plastic. You may be able to see through the plastic or peel it back to see if you have a moisture issue.
Hardwoods, laminates and epoxies will not perform well if applied to a surface that have moisture issues. Woods and laminates will warp and epoxies will peal.
If you have any questions or would like professional solutions, contact Mark the Handyman at 520-668-7425 or via e-mail at handyman@markdec.com.
The way to test for moisture is to take a piece of plastic, about one foot square, and duct tape it to the concrete floor. Depending on how big the area is, you may want to do this in several spots. Leave the plastic in place for at least 24 hours. After 24 hours, check to see if there is any moisture under the plastic. You may be able to see through the plastic or peel it back to see if you have a moisture issue.
Hardwoods, laminates and epoxies will not perform well if applied to a surface that have moisture issues. Woods and laminates will warp and epoxies will peal.
If you have any questions or would like professional solutions, contact Mark the Handyman at 520-668-7425 or via e-mail at handyman@markdec.com.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Cold Weather Prep
WATER HEATER: Have you noticed – as the weather gets cooler it takes longer for the hot water to come out of the faucets? You turn the water on and wait . . . and wait . . . and wait?
Consider insulating your hot water heater with a water heater, blanket wrap. If installed properly, you can save money on heating your water and reduce the waiting time for hot water to arrive to the faucets.
OUTSIDE WATER SPIGOTS: Be sure that those exposed, exterior water pipes are fully insulated. You also want to make sure that your spigot valves are covered. Don't forget to cover your irrigation valves. Lastly, if there’s a chance of a freeze or frost, disconnect the garden hose to prevent the spigot from freezing.
GARAGE DOOR: If your garage is considerably hotter than the outdoors during the summer, or considering colder during the winter, consider insulating your garage door. There are many do-it-yourself kits sold at the home centers.
As always, Mark the Handyman stands ready to help you with all of your home maintenance, repair or restoration projects.
Consider insulating your hot water heater with a water heater, blanket wrap. If installed properly, you can save money on heating your water and reduce the waiting time for hot water to arrive to the faucets.
OUTSIDE WATER SPIGOTS: Be sure that those exposed, exterior water pipes are fully insulated. You also want to make sure that your spigot valves are covered. Don't forget to cover your irrigation valves. Lastly, if there’s a chance of a freeze or frost, disconnect the garden hose to prevent the spigot from freezing.
GARAGE DOOR: If your garage is considerably hotter than the outdoors during the summer, or considering colder during the winter, consider insulating your garage door. There are many do-it-yourself kits sold at the home centers.
As always, Mark the Handyman stands ready to help you with all of your home maintenance, repair or restoration projects.
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