Tag: DIY
How to Connect PEX-A to PEX-B
Knowing how to transition from PEX-A to PEX-B (or vice versa) is a highly useful skill if you’re a DIYer. Consider a home expansion project. If your house was plumbed in PEX-A, but you want your new addition in PEX-B, you’ll need to know how to make a permanent, quality connection between the two PEX more »
How to Do a Heat Load Calculation (Manual J)
Looking to do a heat load calculation for your home? Doing a Manual J is easier — and cheaper — than you think. This tutorial will walk you through the steps for doing a heat load calculation that is simple, inexpensive, and accurate. What is a heat load calculation? A heat load calculation is essential more »
How to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter
Here’s something many people, renters and homeowners alike, are shocked to learn: your dishwasher has a filter. If that’s also news to you, then your filter likely needs to be cleaned — desperately. A clogged filter means a worse-functioning machine. Want cleaner, gunk-free dishes? Then keep reading to learn how to clean your dishwasher filter. more »
Uh Oh! Top 5 Home Air Conditioning Issues
Summer is coming! That means it’s time to make sure your home air conditioning is working. There are a few common A/C issues involving that you should look out for — or call an HVAC technician to inspect them for you. Here are the top 5 home air conditioning issues that may result in extra more »
How To Unclog Your Garbage Disposal: Three Methods
We’re all spending more time at home, which means our appliances are getting a lot more use than usual. This applies to our garbage disposal, too. Knowing how to unclog your garbage disposal will save you a lot of time — and money. This tutorial will guide you through the process of unclogging it, using more »
How To Change Your Furnace Filter (Trane Furnace)
Of all the DIY plumbing and HVAC tips out there, knowing how to change your furnace filter is one of the simplest, but most important. Depending on the quality of your filter, you may need to replace it every month. So here’s a step-by-step tutorial that will walk you through replacing your filter. (This will more »