Constantly worrying whether your AC will survive the season can put a damper on your summer. But an air conditioner can only be pushed so far. Assuming you’ve kept up with maintenance and had minor repairs when needed, the unit may last 10 or 15 years. By this point,...
Wiring a house is not a simple task. There are many requirements and considerations in a residential installation. Copper wires must run in parallel, but not touch one another. This presents a challenge when they’re in a tightly packed bundle, which is where Romex...
Oftentimes, you will see an AC unit’s capacity rated in tons. This has nothing to do with the system’s weight when used in this context. Air conditioners are generally rated from 1 to 5 tons (although some range up to 6, 7, or 8 tons), with 1 ton being equal to 12,000...
Outdoor garage lights can make your home safer and more secure. They can improve the aesthetics of your front porch or patio as well. To accomplish these objectives, it’s relatively easy to add or replace exterior lights and doesn’t usually take long. While the...
Replacing your outdated ceiling fan can be a relatively simple weekend project. The first task is to remove your old fan. Every unit is different from another, but here are some general steps so you know how to remove a ceiling fan from its mounting. Removing a...
