A koi pond can be an excellent addition to any landscape. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting back, listening to the bubbling water, and watching your koi fish gracefully swim along. This guide will help give you the knowledge needed to create and maintain your own pond. But, first, let’s give you some ideas … Read more
You might get some sticker shock if you price out spray foam insulation. It is expensive if done correctly by a professional contractor. So, you want to make sure it’s worth it. This article will cover spray foam insulation R-values and why you should, or most likely not use it. The way most insulation is … Read more
Using bubble wrap insulation can work in some applications, such as adding insulation to old windows. But, it doesn’t make sense to use in a building assembly. Other options can work better and cost less. Read on to learn more. Jump to a Section Bubble Wrap Insulation R Value Bubble Wrap vs Foam Insulation Bubble … Read more
If you’re looking for a high-end, 100% stainless steel dish rack- then the Rohan dish drainer is for you. Despite the Rohan dish rack being out of stock for quite some time, we were finally able to purchase one. At the time of this writing, and just about all consumer products… prices are rising! It … Read more
Roofs are one of the most critical components in a home- and shingles play a large part. Preferably, you want a durable natural material that will last a long time. That is where steam bent cedar shingles come in. Steam bent shingles are unique and have a hand-crafted feel to them. They often feature curved … Read more
This article will teach you about koi fish whiskers. Although, if we get technical their whiskers are actually called “maxillary barbels”. Most people think of catfish when they think of whiskers (PDF), but there are other fish species that have whiskers such as Sturgeon, Hagfish, Zebrafish, and more. You’ll be surprised to learn that like … Read more
Before we get into how an orange power outlet works, let’s go over what they mean. The Meaning of Orange Orange outlets mean that the ground is isolated and not connected to the outlet’s yoke or mounting strap to provide “clean” power. Indicated by the small green triangle on the outside of the outlet. NOTE: … Read more
The SuperAttic system is proprietary to Dr. Energy Saver (company website). They aim to add insulation to your rafters instead of the attic floor. Since most people install flooring for additional storage space in the attic, here is a video highlighting the system: Lets review some of what they state on the website. Combines Insulation, … Read more
The exhaust from a traditional clothes dryer is full of moisture and lint. Clothes dryers should always be vented directly to the outside. Lint is one of the main issues. The problem with lint is that it is damp and sticks on everything, leading to gumming up anything it comes into contact with. Tiny particles of lint … Read more
