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How To Implement Heating Efficiency Ideas

 
 
 
 
 
January 29, 2008
By John Haynes
This article has information on the different choices involved in plumbing pipe materials you can use with a water heater, including the connections, metal, and plastic materials....

How To Remove Sediment from a Water Heater

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2008
By John Haynes
Learn what causes sediment build-up as well as how to control and remove it from your water heater by dissolving and flushing the inside out the drain valve at the bottom.

How To Snap a Chalk Line

 
 
 
 
 
January 18, 2008
By Michael Schultz
How to snap a chalk line for use in multiple projects.

How To Upgrade Your Water Heater's Drain Valve

 
 
 
 
 
December 4, 2007
By John Haynes
This article contains a discussion of all the different types of drain valves--why some types break easily or leak and which types to use as replacements.

How To Keep Your Electric Heating Elements from Failing

 
 
 
 
 
December 3, 2007
By John Haynes
This article is for electric water heater owners only. Many problems can besiege the heating parts in an electric water heater. These problems include sediment build-up, burnout...

How To Prevent Rusting in a Water Heater

 
 
 
 
 
December 3, 2007
By John Haynes
Provides helpful information about plastic-lined nipples, both brass and steel and how they relate to a water heater.

How To Inspect a Leaky Water Heater

 
 
 
 
 
November 29, 2007
By John Haynes
This article discusses all the different types of drain valves -- why some types break easily or leak, and which types to replace it with.

How To Shrink Power Bills by Conserving Energy with your Water Heater

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
By John Haynes
This article teaches you how to save money by instituting all the following devices: Electric temperature controls, heat traps, low-flow shower heads, pipe insulation, recirculating...

How To Save Yourself from Cold Showers by Knowing More About Dip Tubes

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2007
By John Haynes
Includes a discussion extolling the virtues of curved dip tubes. Also talks about the flaws of standard dip tubes and what a broken dip tube will mean for your showers and baths.

How To Handle Corrosion Problem Spots in a Water Heater

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2007
By John Haynes
There are almost a dozen trouble spots for water heaters when it comes to corrosion. You'll find them on electric elements, anodes, combustion chambers, and vent pipes. Softened...

How To Operate Electric and Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2007
By John Haynes
Describes the temperature controls for both types of water heaters and how to use them.

How To Repair Broken Pipe Nipples on Water Heaters

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2007
By John Haynes
This article discusses brass pipe nipples and how they can be salvaged or replaced when they become broken or rusted. It also tells how to handle the pipe nipple in the case of...

How To Clean and Remove Sediment from a Commercial Water Heater

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2007
By John Haynes
Explains the difference between commercial and residential water heaters. Describes what hatches, multiple flues and powered anodes are. Includes instructions on how to clean...

How To Install, Inspect and Evaluate Anode Rods in Water Heaters

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2007
By John Haynes
Describes what anode rods are and how they work. Explains the difference between aluminum, magnesium and zinc anodes as well as combination, link and power anodes. Explains what...

How To Mix Cement

 
 
 
 
 
January 26, 2007
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By Grace Bloodwell
Think mixing cement is easy? Think again. While mixing cement is not brain surgery, it is can be an arduous task that requires some degree of precision for peak performance....

How To Install Metal Roofing

 
 
 
 
 
January 19, 2007
By Staff Writer
This metal roofing article is a snippet -- complete the article to earn cash! An alternative to common asphalt roofing, metal roofing carries definite advantages. Not...

How To Use a Pressure Sensor

 
 
 
 
 
January 19, 2007
By Staff Writer
This pressure sensor article is a snippet -- complete the article to earn cash! A pressure sensor is a device that gauges pressure and generates some form of signal (whether...

How To Use Crane Trucks

 
 
 
 
 
November 8, 2006
By Staff Writer
Crane trucks are a complex but useful piece of equipment that can be used to lift heavy and unwieldy objects.  A crane truck has a boom with several sections that telescope together....

How To Use a Jib Crane

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2006
By Staff Writer
A jib crane is a crane that has a horizontal jib that is akin to a projecting arm.  This horizontal jib is what the trolley moves on and can usually be raised and lowered.  Here...

How To Use an Overhead Crane

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2006
By Staff Writer
An overhead crane is a crane with a movable bridge that carries a hoisting mechanism and travels on a fixed runway structure.  For safety purposes, overhead cranes must be inspected...

How To Buy Kitchen and Bathroom Tile

 
 
 
 
 
October 26, 2006
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By Grace Bloodwell
Tiling-to many in the profession, is an art. While there is certainly a learning curve for advanced tiling techniques, an average Joe can lay tiles if he knows how to do it, but...

How To Patch Holes in Walls

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2006
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By Grace Bloodwell
You have a son or daughter with anger management problems. Your overambitious husband has successfully hammered a hole large enough for twenty nails to fill. You bought a house...

How To Find Used Cranes

 
 
 
 
 
October 6, 2006
By Staff Writer
You'll find a wide range of used cranes online.  Bookmark a few sites (see links) and keep your eye on the inventory.  Just looking at what's available day by day will give you...

How To Control Corrosion

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2006
By Staff Writer
Corrosion is the deterioration of the properties of a material due to its interaction with the environment.  Corrosion occurs everywhere from your teeth to your batteries.  A...

How To Find Corrosion Control Products

 
 
 
 
 
September 26, 2006
By Staff Writer
Corrosion is the deterioration of materials, usually metal, due to reactions with the environment. While corrosion can occur anywhere, it is the corrosion of a home's pipes that...

How To Hammer Without Numbing Your Fingers

 
 
 
 
 
October 6, 2001
By Peter Morris
Hitting your fingers more often than the nail ? Push the nail through a piece of card, hold the card instead of the nail. Once the nail is firmly in place simply rip the card...
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