Tag: do it yourself
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Around the House: Turn to attic fan to cool off overly hot attic
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I’ve been conducting an experiment over the last couple of weeks at my house to see how hot the attic gets in the daytime. I was somewhat surprised to see temperatures routinely in the 120s and 130s during the middle part of the day. And,…
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Around the House: How to remedy a stinky garbage disposal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save High temperatures encourage accelerated growth of bacteria in garbage disposals. It’s usually the parts not easily accessed — like the rubber splash guard and the top of the disposal chamber —that accumulate food particles. There are two good tools for this cleaning operation: a round…
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Around the House: Solving one stinky situation in the bathroom
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Ken: We can’t get our bathroom lavatories to stop smelling. We’ve tried Liquid-Plumr, baking soda and vinegar, even bleach. Can you help? — Roger Answer: Did you remember the overflow? That’s the hole in the front of the sink that drains water if you…
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Around the House: Window film good for saving energy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Ken: We have two big windows in a sunroom that gets quite hot, and we want to know what you think of window film? Does it last? Is it good for privacy? — Cheryl Answer: It’s mostly good for saving energy. It can help…
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Around the house: Save money by turning down thermostat at night
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Ken: We set our thermostat to 67 degrees in the day and 60 at night. Are we saving money? Also, it takes about 1 ½ hours to get it back up to 67 in the morning. Is that too long? — Sam Answer: You…
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Around the house: Older microwaves could be leaking radiation so take these steps to ensure safety
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Ken: How do I know whether my microwave is safe? — John Answer: The hinges, doors and seals on older microwaves can loosen over time, allowing radiation to leak around the edges. If your model is newer — say, 15 years or younger —…