A friend of ours is asking about a new used car purchase they just made. Like most people that buy used cars one of the first things you do is start washing it but what else really needs to be done before you can get it out on the road. We are going to cover some professional tips that you can follow that don’t cost much and will have your vehicle running like new …
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How To Know When You Should Replace Your R22 HVAC Cooling System
A friend contacts us about his 14 year old HVAC System and is asking when the right time to consider replacing it might be. In the past few years they have had a few repairs including a Capacitor on their outside unit and a circuit board on their inside unit.
They recently got a quote from someone, they didn’t say who but it was probably door to door and they wanted $12,000 for a whole …
How To Choose Between A DVR And NVR Recorder For Your Home Security System
When assembling your home video security system there are a number of options that you need to account for. Is the system being installed in your home or are you installing it in a rented apartment or home? This can mean a world of difference when you are planning on how to deploy your cameras and which cameras are right for you.
Another thing that you should consider early on into your planning process is …
How To Preserve An Old Rusty Car To Get A Few More Years Out Of It
One of our friends is asking for some help with an old van that they picked up to haul stuff for their new home. They are doing a lot of remodeling and cleanup and thought picking up an old van would be cheaper than delivery costs or renting on the weekends. The problem is the van has a lot of underbody surface rust.
At this point its not to where they will need to do …
How To Buff Out Your Vehicle Without Compound Coating Your Black Plastic
This is just a really quick tip for people that might be waxing or restoring a finish with some compound polish. A buddy of mine showed me this trick and I have use it for many years.
When you have a vehicle with black rubber or plastic parts and you go over it pretty hard with compound polish to remove the oxidation you are left with paint that looks great but all your moldings and …
How To Plan For Painting The Exterior Of Your Home
A friend is asking about his wood sided home and he is planning on getting it painted this summer. He has asked a few contractors out for quotes but he is not sure which contractor is giving him the best deal based on the work that will be done.
We thought we would take this time to talk about what is needed to paint your home whether you do it yourself or hire it out. …
How To Make The Right Choice On Stain When Resealing Your Deck
Its Summer and one of our friends gave us a question about deck coatings and what might be the right products to use for his 5 year old deck that has never been sealed. Lets look at some of the possible options and when you might want to use each product.
The first thing to understand about pressure treated decks is that they do have an approximate lifespan of 15 to 20 years. The way …
How To Correctly Point Your TV Antenna For Best Reception
A friend is asking about some reception problems they are having and we thought it would be a good time to go over the best way to install and point your TV antenna.
No matter what type of antenna you get the location that you install it and how you point it will have dramatic differences in your reception.
When installing your antenna height really makes a lot of difference. If you are able to mount …
How To Treat Your Home Effectively For Termites
A friend of ours contacted us about a Termite problem they think they have. Recently they saw a few random flying termites on their property and because they were concerned they called out a company that did an evaluation. The company found that there were no active termite infestations but concluded that a felled tree that was rotting and full of other bugs along with a wood pile that was located near the home …
How To Evaluate Wheel Well And Quarter Panel Rust
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friend contacts us about his family car which is suffering from some serious rust around the rear wheel wells and along the rocker panel below the doors. He is trying to evaluate if this work is within his budget or if he can do the work himself.
Many people who live in the northern states where road salt is heavily applied in the winter will have rust problems however it is also important to …