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When you hear about vent pipes and traps do you know what they are all about? Its good to have a general idea when caring for a home. Getting water to the appliances and plumbing fixtures is only one half of the home plumbing system. The other half is removing the...
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This is a short video of the work: https://youtu.be/oOUpNG1A-As Also in the beginning of the project: https://www.silvaconstruction.com/addition-in-manhattan-beach-making-a-foundation-strong-enough/
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Question: I have been hearing that the common light bulbs (incandescent bulbs) are being replaced with these new LED lights. What are they and are they expensive? Answer: LED stands for Light-Emitting-Diode (Diode is an electronic device, through which current can...
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Question: I’m having a problem with my floors squeaking. What can I do to eliminate this problem? Answer: There are a few things you can do or have someone do for you that will handle this problem. I’ll give you the solutions in a two part series. Second Part: Getting...
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Things that can exist in your home that prevent this from happening: Radon, a colorless, odorless gas. Formaldehyde, a strong smelling, colorless gas embodied in many common building materials. Combustion gasses, gasses coming from operating kerosene heaters,...
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Understanding Your Home Systems – More on HVAC systems There are many parts to HVAC Systems. This is information you may already know but it needs to be said as it’s the most basic. What You Can Do Non-Mechanical I read some place that people feel comfortable...