One of the main things that prevents an AC from running is a contactor that’s not pulling in. But what causes this? That’s what we’ll be discussing in our article today. We’ll also take a look at the steps to take if your contactor only works manually. If your AC contactor isn’t pulling in, you …
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When you’re away from home for a long period of time – such as when you’re on vacation – you want to make sure your home is safe. Shutting off your water is one way to do this. Still, what effect does this have on some appliances, such as your AC? In our article, we’ll …
Do you have a gap between brick and wood and don’t know how to seal it? Are you worried about the gap causing damage? Well, no fear, we are here to help! Gaps between brick and wood are common. They are often put in place by brick layers to provide space for air to circulate. …
There is nothing that makes your heart drop quite like drilling into a wall, and hitting something hard. This is a terrifying thing to happen, even if there are no immediate repercussions. When you hit something hard while drilling into a wall, you will need to quickly identify what you have hit. Hitting a pipe, …
When you are making home improvements for yourself, you are going to encounter quite a few problems. If you are installing a trim/casing, one of the biggest issues that come up is the door ends up being too close to the wall, which can halt your whole progress. Luckily, it’s a lot easier to fix …
We know that weathered oak can completely transform your wooden flooring. This is why you might consider staining. But there is always a risk when it comes to doing this. The final result can often be very different from what you were expecting. Once you stain your floor with weathered oak stain, it could end …
You should consider using T1-11 siding if you’re building a cabin, cottage, garage, or shed. T1-11 siding resembles board and batten siding and provides the outer finish. It can also save you money on sheathing costs for both labor and materials. We’ll take a closer look at what T1-11 siding is in our article. We’ll …
To make your house feel like a home, it needs furnishing. However, this can be an expensive task. Ashley Furniture is a popular furniture store in the United States. They provide a wide variety of furniture for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and more. The furniture that Ashley Furniture sells varies in style and is of decent quality. …
Before you start painting a wall, one of the most important steps is preparing the surface. This involves a lot of patching! It requires much more effort than a can of spackling and a putty knife for flawless results! With this in mind, this guide will provide you with everything you need to fix your …
If you have found yourself confronted with an odorless smoke in your house you may be confused about the cause. Smoke typically has a smell so what is this phenomenon, and where does it come from? The likely culprit is your air conditioning unit. It can create the right conditions for an odorless smoke to …