If picking out a fresh Christmas tree is a yearly tradition for your family, make sure you get the right one! They all might look similar at first glance, but some are better suited for different reasons. Here are some of the…
| Published on Nov 3, 2023
Citric acid comes from fruits like lemons and oranges. Manufacturers commonly add it to food as a preservative, but it’s also a powerful cleaner, capable of disinfecting and breaking down grease and grime.
Buying a ready-made…
Using cinnamon for plants as an antifungal is an old wives’ tale I’ve heard about for years. Like magic fairy dust, gardeners sprinkle cinnamon in their potting soil to help their seedlings. I wanted to know just how much truth there was…
| Published on Oct 26, 2023
Hot glue guns heat up to 250°F to 385°F, melting glue sticks and allowing users to squirt glue out of the nozzle via a trigger. Once the glue hits the intended object, it cools down and dries…
| Published on Oct 25, 2023
The cubic foot is a volume measure from the imperial and United States Customary systems. You can determine the cubic feet of an area by typing in the length, width, and height of your object in feet…
| Published on Oct 23, 2023
The amount of insulation needed for a comfortable home varies with climate. Colder climates require more insulation to keep homes warm. Even houses in warm climates should be insulated to retain cool air and save costs. Ninety…
Dish soap is one of those cheap, household ingredients that many gardeners claim have superpowers. But is that true? Can you use soapy water for plants? Does it actually kill aphids? Let’s get to the bottom of what dish soap is doing…
| Published on Oct 20, 2023
A floor plan is a scaled diagram that represents a room or building as viewed from above. Floor plans provide a visual representation of the area size, the arrangement of rooms, and the location of doors and…
| Published on Oct 20, 2023
Most types of insulation can be expected to last 80 years or more–about the average lifespan of a house. This is true if certain conditions are met. If not, the insulation will degrade enough to require replacement.
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| Published on Oct 20, 2023
The average cost of home insulation is between $1,500 and $6,500 for a 1,500-square-foot home. The average fee per square foot is around $1.50 and $5.00.
Home insulation creates a thermal envelope that helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature.…