June 12, 2008
Your circuit breaker has "tripped" and you have tried to turn the breaker back on... and it will not stay in the 'on' position, but immediately trips again. What to do...
May 14, 2008
Resetting a circuit breaker is straightforward, once you locate your electrical service entrance panel in your home. This how-to details how to determine which breaker is tripped...
May 8, 2008
How to replace a 3-way switch in your home. Details how to determine which switch is bad and how to install a replacement.
February 1, 2008
In electronics, solder is not used to join things together mechanically; it provides a reliable electrical circuit between components. Learning this skill means you can ensure...
January 25, 2008
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.
January 22, 2008
Every water heater has safety features built into it. In this article are descriptions of these features, as well as descriptions of additional precautions to take before working...
December 4, 2007
The information in this article only applies to tank-type water heaters (gas or electric). It does not include information on solar water heaters or tankless water heaters.
December 3, 2007
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...
November 29, 2007
This article discusses all the different types of drain valves -- why some types break easily or leak, and which types to replace it with.
November 27, 2007
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...
