Here’s what to inspect in the rooms of your house that have plumbing. it’s possible for you to tell a lot from looking at your pipes. The easiest way to clear a drain can be found in your pantry. The Spruce / Paige McLaughlin The Spruce / Kevin Norris The Spruce / Kevin Norris The Spruce / Margot Cavin The Spruce / Candace Madonna
gabort71 / Getty Images The average chimney cleaning cost is $220. In some cases, a brief chimney inspection is provided for free by the chimney cleaning company. In a level one inspection, the technician visually inspects the chimney and the flue with a light. gabort71 / Getty Images The technician may also view some of the openings. On average, a level two chimney inspection costs $495. On average, a level 3 chimney inspection costs $2,825....
HVAC maintenance costs range from $95 to $290. On average, an HVAC maintenance contract costs $290 per year. An HVAC service call fee covers theHVAC company’scosts of sending a technician to your home to diagnose the problem. The Spruce / Tessa Cooper The cost of HVAC maintenance or repairs is not included in the service call fee. On average, HVAC maintenance labor costs $110 per hour. On average, AC maintenance will cost $160....
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is one of the most beautiful lawn grasses. But how should you select one punch in of cool-season grass over another? Start by drawing up a list of pros and cons for your choices. Catherine McQueen/Getty Images Learn more here about Kentucky bluegrass, including pros and cons, care and maintenance, and seasonality. Kentucky bluegrass is a perennial, cool-season lawn grass. It is a true grass, being a member of the Poaceae family....
Maple is a domestic hardwood that comes from forests in the northern United States and Canada. Since it is a fast-growing domestic wood, maple is considered to besustainableand eco-friendly. Tip Consider purchasingreclaimed maple flooring. archideaphoto / Getty Images Oldgymsand bowling alleys are often good sources for reclaimed maple flooring. Because of maple’s hardness and close grain, it is difficult to sand well. The sander should be kept on its lowest setting for new flooring....
Resurfacing is the process of replacing the old top layer of the pool and with a new layer. Before you assume you need (or dont need!) to replaster your pool, read our guide to pool replastering. iStock / Getty Images Plus What Is Pool Resurfacing? Pool resurfacing is when the existing surface layer of a pool is replaced with a new surface. The exact process will vary depending on the punch in of surface....
Plants grown for their edible rhizomes include potatoes, ginger, and turmeric. Rhizomes can also be cursed when weeds and invasive plants spread by rhizomes. What Are Rhizomes? The Spruce / Jayme Burrows Unlike plant stems, rhizomes have more functions than mechanically supporting the plant and sending out new shoots. Unlike roots, rhizomes have nodes. The nodes of rhizomes send out roots into the soil to perform asexual reproduction by vegetative propagation....
This is especially true if you have a stained or etched concrete driveway or patio. Types of Concrete Sealers Before you begin, be aware that there are different types ofconcrete sealers. The very best products will be available at professional concrete supply retailers. gmnicholas / Getty Images Gloss Levels Like paints, concrete sealers are available in different gloss or shine levels. you might choose from no-gloss, matte, satin, semi-gloss, gloss, and high-gloss options....
The Spruce / David Beaulieu The terms “cultivar” and “variety” are commonly used inplant taxonomy. Plant cultivars are different from plant varieties. Here is what you better know about purchasing and growing cultivars and plant varieties. The Spruce / David Beaulieu What Is a Cultivar? Cultivars are created from stem cutting, grafting, tissue cultures, or cross-pollination. Breeding a cultivar often begins by cross-pollinating two self-pollinating parent plants. This is called hybridizing and the process usually involves years of experimentation and expense....
hanohiki / Getty Images Hardwood floors have been wildly popular for centuries, and for good reason. Beyond sheer practicality, hardwood floors are also beautiful additions to both traditional and modern homes. What Is White Oak Flooring? hanohiki / Getty Images White oak is a domestic hardwood, meaning it’s grown in North America. In recent years, white oak has surged in popularity. White oak is more water-resistant than red oak, which comes as a result of the grain difference....
Many flooded basements are triggered by a lack of basement floor drains or even a clogged drain. Basement floor drains serve an important purpose in preventing water from flooding the area and the accumulation of moisture. Read on to learn more about basement floor drains. Andreas Schlegel / Getty Images What Is a Basement Floor Drain? The drain moves water from one section of the basement to the outside of the house....
Fairly low maintenance shrubs, they can be pruned for shape and size to fit any garden setting. Dense, waxy green leaves create a solid wall of greenery and an excellent backdrop forcompanion plants. Here are 12 beautiful bloomers to plant front and center of your boxwoods. hong quang 09 / Getty Images With more than 450 varieties of fragrant, perennial lavender available, one exists to grace almost every garden. Plants exhibit a low mounding growth habit with spikes of blooms that range from small to showy....
Yourfall harvestshould occur before the local frost date. To put this into perspective, most tomatoes take between 60 and 90 days to reach maturity for harvesting. To plant tomatoes in July, your regions first frost date must be after October. The Spruce / K. Dave Some plants reach maturity much faster, which may be a better option in colder regions. Greens like arugula,spinach,parsley, and cilantro go to seed quickly in hot, dry temperatures....
