You Can Fix These Common Hot Water Heater Problems Yourself
Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when…
Cover Your Lawn in Flowering Bulbs
Bulbs come in many varieties and will sprout without much work, making them an excellent feature for your yard or garden. You can also find bulbs that will bloom at…
No, Space Heaters Aren’t Really Cheaper Than Turning Up the Thermostat
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) We’re in for expensive gas bills this winter. Whenever I so much as think about turning up the thermostat, I can hear my dad’s voice telling…
This Is Where You Should (and Should Not) Place a Space Heater
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Just as fan placement is key to keeping your home cool in the summer, heater placement is a major strategy to consider for winter. Space heaters…
You Should Really Consider a Tankless Water Heater
Photo: Mike Fig Photo (Shutterstock) Hot water heaters can be a contributor to high energy bills, especially during the winter months. Conventional water tanks can be replaced with a “tankless”…
‘Winterize’ Your Outdoor Space so You Can Actually Use It When It Gets Cold
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) Porches, patios, and decks have become major go-to spaces for entertaining, particularly since the start of the pandemic. While the changing weather might present you with a…
Ordinary bricks laced with conductive fibres can store energy
By Leah Crane Bricks that can power an LEDThe D’Arcy Laboratory in Washington University in St. Louis A brick wall can also be a battery. Thanks to the red pigment…