Myth: You should wait to have your carpet cleaned the first time, because it will never look the same again.
Fact: Waiting for your carpet to be cleaned will do nothing but create possible health hazards and make the job harder for your carpet cleaner. As long as you’ve hired a trained professional, your carpet should look better every time you clean it.
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If you’ve ever experienced the pipes in your house rattling when you turn your water off, you aren’t alone. Rattling pipes are referred to as water hammer. Water Hammer occurs when the motion of water comes to an abrupt stop or suddenly the water changes direction of flow in your pipes. You may find that you can stop the rattling noise by insulating the pipe. This may include wrapping the pipe with a towel or blanket, and can be an effective way to control the rattling.
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When it comes to your roof, fire safety is a must. In fact, the materials that you use for your roof must be fire resistant and have a rating to let you know how much safety and protection the roof will provide. Regardless of the type of roof you choose to have installed, it is important to understand fire resistance ratings and choose your roof according to the desired rating you prefer.
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Converting a wood burning fireplace to a sealed gas fireplace is done with gas fireplace inserts. These units consist of a gas log set that is installed in a steel or cast iron heat exchanger. In most cases, they are sealed on the front with glass. You can also find them with fans to disperse the heat around the room.
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In the kitchen, you should have electrical outlets up to twenty-four inches apart for counter spaces. If you have an island with an outlet, it needs to be twelve inches from the top of the counter top. You cannot install a face up electrical outlet by any sink. The receptacles used by the sinks and all water sources must be GFCI. These electrical outlets will stop current to the appliance if it is tripped because of water or moisture. These outlets are needed per the housing code. If you do not use the correct electrical outlet in the area of a water source, you will be in violation of the electrical code.
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