My Love Of Construction

Having access to a working oven is a convenience that many modern Americans take for granted. Only when these ovens stop working do home owners realize just how vital they are. If your oven has recently stopped heating up, read on to learn about three specific parts that could be causing your problem. 1. The Bake Element Look inside your oven along the bottom panel and you will see a black tube about the thickness of a pencil.

Any home that is constructed with bricks runs the risk of having masonry problems at some point. When this happens, you will need to have a masonry contractor come to your home and perform tuckpointing on the bricks. It is the process of replacing the damaged mortar between the bricks, without removing any bricks on the home. Here are a few reasons why tuckpointing should be done to repair damaged masonry.

If you have an area of your roof that is prone to leaks and water buildup, chances are there could be an issue with the slope of the roof. If it's a small area, it could be a simple fix that includes tearing the roof down to the main beams and rebuilding that area. In more complicated cases, finding an easier way to seal up the roof is your best bet.

Unless you have a really steep-sloping roof and a yard with a fairly steep grade, you need gutters. They control roof drainage and help keep that water where it belongs: outside your home. If your gutters have seen better days, consider replacing them with the seamless variety. These gutters are not your average DIY project because special equipment is involved, but they do last longer and are less prone to leakage.

Conventional wood fences usually have a picket design and are made with pressure treated lumber. There are other designs and materials that you can use for a fence that looks great and is durable. This can be materials like cedar or tropical woods like Brazilian walnut. If you want to have something different done for your wood fence, here are four options that you have to choose from: 1. Using Cedar Lumber For Decorative Wood Fencing

If your air conditioner is losing heat, then the problem may be a clogged condensate drain line. If you confirm that clogging is the issue, then you should clean the line promptly to increase your unit's efficiency. Cleaning it will also prevent further problems such as mold growth.  Here are four methods to employ for the cleaning: Drain Cleaning Brush The first step is to clear away the visible debris.

Are you a connoisseur of household hints?  Do you hate to throw something away that you might be able to use later?   Do you appreciate clean, well-maintained windows?   Take the short quiz below to test your knowledge about some common household objects--and the innovative, frugal ways that they can help you take care of your windows.  (No need to get the testing jitters: it's a fun, informative quiz--not a boring, graded exam.