One of the most common remodel jobs when purchasing a new home, or even wanting to give your home an upgrade … is the bathroom. While the 80s produced many cool things, bathroom motif was arguably, not one of them. Lots of homes have dated tubs, tile, or color schemes that may make it difficult to appreciate the functionality or style of the home itself. This week, Andrew discusses a handful of things you can […]
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What are some basic things you should know about your well? They are fairly common in rural areas and much of Nevada County. One of the things to keep in mind is how often you’re testing your well water. Annually is the minimal recommendation – you want to make sure you’re aware of the levels of sediment and minerals that may be in your water. While most of the things we worry about with well
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Isn’t it such a pain when your bathroom sink clogs, but there’s no hair or anything to clog it up? And what about the smell coming from your garbage disposal? Well don’t fret—Rosalie and Andrew are back with tips on how to fix both of these issues! The first problem: the clogged bathroom sink. Unbeknownst to most people, regular everyday hygiene products, in this case, toothpaste, will actually create a sort of scum and stick
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Most of us take water, indoor plumbing, and gas for granted. What would you do if your pipes were to freeze up? What if a gas appliance needs to be fixed? What should you do if the water from your pipes is cloudy? This week, Rosalie and Andrew cover these exact topics. The first thing that Andrew stresses is important is to know where your waterline shut off, as well as your gas shut off,
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We’re all aware that, due to the pandemic, we have to social distance and keep any gatherings to a minimum—but that doesn’t mean that you can’t see people altogether. Smaller gatherings are acceptable, and Andrew gives a great suggestion: a firepit gathering with your own inexpensive gas grill. Firstly Andrew tells us how he made his own firepit; he dug a pit 2.5-3 feet deep and 2.5-3 feet wide, then filled the first 6 inches
It’s the first show of the year! Rosalie and Andrew return with more clever hacks to test out at home, with more home DIY tips on the way. The first hack they mention is modifying batteries. All you’ll need is a AAA battery and some tin foil. Create a ball of foil the size of the gap and place it where the battery’s negative terminal connects. You just need enough foil to fill the gap,
