Picking the Perfect Pipes

If you are looking to create a walkway or drive on your own, the interlocking pavers that you can find at the local home improvement store will likely look like a logical place to start. With interesting shapes and colors and a simple interlocking design, it is only normal for you to feel like this would be a DIY project you could tackle without a professional. Even though this may be true, do not be surprised if you run into a few problems when you are in the middle of your project with stone pavers.

If you have just moved to a state with a high chance of hurricanes, you want to do everything in your power to protect your home and loved ones from the damage. As a homeowner, you can take certain precautions to keep the structure and interior intact. Here are a few ideas to implement after moving to a hurricane zone. Secure Your Roof  When a hurricane hits, the winds and rain can wreak havoc on your home's roof.

Most houses have a central place where they store medications and other smaller items that are used in the morning and at night. However, these medicine cabinets wear down over time and will often need to be replaced. When you replace your medicine cabinet, you might want to consider upgrading it to something that looks cooler than what you currently have. Here are some ideas to consider. 1. Chalkboard Medicine Cabinet

If your gas hot water heater won't heat or stay lit, the thermocouple may need replacing. The thermocouple is a safety device that cuts off gas from the water heater in case the pilot goes out. The sensor helps it detect when the pilot light is out. When the thermocouple malfunctions, it will transmit incorrect signals to the gas valve which the gas valve misinterprets as the pilot light is out.

If your basement gets wet fairly often, a French drain may be the solution. The drain diverts water to an area where it will drain away from your house and not cause problems such as mold growth and musty odors. Draining the water away could be the only way to prevent foundation damage and reclaim your basement for storage or extra living space. French drains can be installed inside or outside.

If you have an ongoing problem with tree roots clogging up your sewer drain, you should think about having the pipe relined. The liner essentially replaces the old pipe, and this keeps roots out of your system. Getting a liner is also less expensive than having your old sewer line dug up and replaced. That's one reason to get a liner now before the roots cause your pipe to crumble. Once your sewer line is so damaged it crumbles and collapses, putting in a liner is no longer an option.

In drought-stricken regions of the U.S., there is growing panic over the lack of water to meet residential, farm and business needs. The thirst for more water is leading to some interesting dilemmas. Here's what you need to know if you plan to order a new well any time soon: There's a long waiting list to have wells drilled in some spots. In California, farmers and homeowners are waiting months and sometimes years for the well drillers to arrive.