How to prevent water damage in your bathroom

The first thing you can do to protect your bathroom is to inspect it regularly. Water accumulates very easy and can cause serious damage to different components of your bathroom, like bathtub, the shower, pipe joints and plumbing, sinks, cabinets, and the toilet. You should inspect the bathroom every 3-4 months. Not only that you will prevent the damage, but also the costs involved. You will sa ...

Reverse osmosis system maintenance

Reverse osmosis systems are a great way to clean your water. They can remove almost any contaminant in the water, making it much safer to drink. Like any other purification system, it needs regular maintenance. Prefilters The best part of this system is that it doesn't require difficult maintenance. You need only to change the pre-filters once every 6-12 months. You can find filters at a ...

Water quality test

Water pollution is a serious problem around the world. Some say that contaminated water is the main threat causing cancer, heart diseases and lead poisoning. It is more then necessary to check the quality of your drinking water and take action if it is contaminated. Chlorinating the water is a necessary process as it disinfects it, but over-chlorination is dangerous for your health, causing ...

Stair construction building codes

There are many different building codes for stair construction, but they all have some things in common. These regulations mainly refer to safety, so it’s best to conform to them. Treads, risers and nosing codes The treads are the boards that you step on. The risers are the support for the treads and they give the height of the stairs. The risers can be absent in case of suspended st ...

Installing a central heating radiator

Installing a central heating radiator is not an easy job and it should be done by someone who has some basic skills. Call a professional if you need any help. Here are the materials needed: Radiator Room Measurements PTFE Tape Allen Key Pencil Drill Pipe Cutter Measurements You will need to measure the space that you have available for the radiator. This is important beca ...

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