Surviving the Big Freeze 2019 (1-7-2019) No time for philosophizing, opinionating or joking around. This is serious. Chicago and a large part of the Midwest will experience freezing low temperatures in the coming days not seen in several years. Here are some tips that may make getting through the next week a lot easier.These tips […]
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What to do to your home when the weather gets REALLY cold
January 27, 2019Category: Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Mighty House Tip of the Week, Plumbing
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Great Expectations in Residential Remodeling (11-19-2018)
December 17, 2018Written by Jeff Kida from DDS Design Services, LLcWhat’s the matter Bunky? Did the last project take a bad turn and now the client hates your guts? Nowyou’re worried about getting lit up on the internet? Or, the contractor you hired to remodel the kitchen isturning your dreams into a nightmare? My question for contractors, […]
Category: Drywall, Plaster, Painting, Electrcial, Kitchen Remodel, Plumbing
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Blueprints, what information should be on them?
February 25, 2017What should be included in your plans? BlueprintsNo matter how much we preach the benefit of a well written contract, many people still make the mistake of signing one that doesn’t clearly call out what they are getting. Once the project starts and a dispute arises, most people will turn to the architect for guidance. […]
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Tags: basement build out, basement finishing, Bathroom, bathroom remodel, Blueprint information, Blueprinting, Blueprints, Demo, demolition plans, electrical plans, elevations, floor plans, flooring, Foundations, HVAC, Kitchen, kitchen remodel, Mechanical plans, new construction, remodel, remodel selections, remodeling, Roofing design | Comments Off on Blueprints, what information should be on them?
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No More Wax Ring on your toilet flange
March 13, 2015Improving Toilet Replacement Have you ever replaced a toilet? Well let us tell you, it is messy. What seals the toilet to the floor is usually a wax toilet gasket that is gooey and gross! It is especially gross after being sealed to the floor after years and years and you probably have a leaky […]
Category: Bathrooms, Green Stuff, Plumbing
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Clogged Basement Floor Drain
May 24, 2014Basement floor drain clogged? You may want to get some of the toys out first.These balls and toys were packed into the floor drain with a lot of dirt and debris. When it came time to work as a drain, there was a total blockage. We poured water into the drain until it was full. […]
Category: Basements, Plumbing, Uncategorized
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Blue Water and sand in the tub
July 27, 2013If you have smelly water or the water is blue, this may help. Info is from A.O Smith. TECHNICAL BULLETIN BULLETIN 14 ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE SYMPTOMS “Crackling”, “gurgling”, or “popping” noises from new water heaters (installed less than six months). CAUSE In a few isolated parts of the United States where the water supply has a […]
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Show Recap from 20 April 2013
April 21, 2013We talked a lot about flooding issues, ejector pumps and sump pumps. Here is an over view of some of those issues. Don’t walk into a flooded basement without checking to make sure the water is not electrified. If the power is on, pull the electric meter or turn off the power in some way […]
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