Archive for June, 2008
How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
Okay- what costs about $50, is easy to install, and pays for itself in energy savings? Well, I guess a dozen compact fluorescent light bulbs, a couple of programmable light timers, and some window tinting all fit the bill. However, I'm talking about a programmable thermostat.
This is something that you [...]
How to Lower Your Home’s Real Estate Tax Assessment
Have you ever gone into your jurisdiction's real estate assessment database? (If not, Google "[Your City/County] Real Estate Tax Assessment".) When you compare you home to other similar homes in your neighborhood, does your assessment seem a little high? If it doesn't, congratulations. If it does, there may be some things you [...]
How to Replace a Garbage Disposal
Since I was unsuccessful at removing the odor in my disposal, I decided to replace the disposal. I went to Home Depot- they had three sub-$100 models in stock. I chose one of those. I don't know what I would do with a $300 disposal unless it turned my food waste into [...]
Getting Rid of Garbage Disposal Odors
A couple of months ago, I started to notice an odor coming from the kitchen sink drain. Eventually, I determined that the garbage disposal was causing the problem. I decided to research a method to eradicate the odor- here's what I did.
First, I tried vinegar and baking soda. No luck. Then [...]
How to Lubricate a Squeaky Door Hinge
Every homeowner will experience the joy of a squeaky door hinge every now and then. Here are two methods to fix the problem- an easy method that usually works and a slightly more difficult method that should always work.
The Easy Method
Get a can of lubricant or WD-40 (WD-40 stands for Water Displacement- 40th Formula) that [...]
