It’s always a good idea to flush a hot water heater every six months and to clean it with a pipe brush. As part of regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your storage water heater by years. No joke, sediment and mineral deposits shorten the life of your heater elements, thermocouples and the […]
Drain a Hot Water Heater – A How-to Guide
You will need to know how to drain a hot water heater if you ever need to replace heating elements, a thermocouple or a unit itself. There is no need to call a plumber for this simple DIY job, unless you are out of your comfort zone. Keep in mind, you never need to drain […]
How to Properly Clean a Toilet
Don’t be that host that is having some friends over or the in-laws with a disgusting toilet. There is nothing worse than having to use a petri dish when nature calls, so this topic necessitates a quick lesson on how to properly clean a toilet. Back in my fraternity days, the younger guys were stuck […]
How to Resurrect a Neglected Toilet
I have put together a case study for breathing new life into a neglected toilet. I used every (applicable) cleaning method to make this look sparkling clean. It is used daily by 3 full time male employees, in addition to numerous suppliers, drivers and vendors. Unfortunately, we never have customers visit this location, so management […]
Sensory Tables – How to Improve Your Child’s Development
Almost every pre-kindergarten classroom in the country has one or more sensory tables, centers or bins. Young children in a structured classrooms spend the majority of their day engaged in some form of sensory play. But why is sensory play so important? Isn’t it just an excuse for kids to make a mess? Well, no, […]
Are Citrus Detergents Safe for Dishwashers?
A few years ago, Mrs. PVC Guy and I bought a house that needed love and attention. The trials and tribulations of fixing her up was enough to drive a sane man mad. If you haven’t read about the disasters of the pros that have come to work on our home, please feel free to […]