Archive for March, 2009
The Incentive for American Homes
Green is good, and the Obama Administration and Congress believe it should be an integral part of pulling America out of its economic doldrums. While more efficient homes save on water and energy bills, tax credits will make such home upgrades even more affordable.
Is Your Washer Filling Slowly?
Washing clothes isn’t much fun to begin with. But waiting hours for the tub to fill sure doesn’t help matters any. If water trickles into your washer, or if you’re not getting any water, there’s a 95 percent chance the fill valve screens are plugged or the valve is bad.
How to Repair Leaky Faucets
They sure don’t make ‘em like they used to — and when it comes to faucets, it’s a good thing. In the old days, repairing a leaky faucet could be as simple as replacing a rubber washer, but more likely it involved struggling with corroded screws and stripped valve stems.
