http://www.diystuff.com/blog The Home Improvements Blog Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:12:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you have a serious problem with your air conditioner please refer this to a trained technician. To help prevent problems it's important to keep components clean. One important component is the filter, to clean this first remove it from the furnace some filters are disposable and other can simply ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/08/cleaning-an-air-conditioner/ If you find your tank is leading the problem can be caused by a faulty wax ring between the base of the toilet and the closed end bend.  To replace the wax ring you'll need to pull the toilet, you need to make sure no water is coming from the ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/08/toilet-leaking-around-base/ Question: Can you tell me how best I can ventilate my home, which is modeled on the Cape Cod style with the upper level having a short knee? I got answers from three contractors all of which were different from each other. With the onset of summer, the second floor ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/08/attic-ventilation-in-hot-homes/ Question: There are two spinning turbine vents in my home. A number of people have suggested the idea of stuffing insulation into these vents during winter to make sure that warm air does not get drawn out of the attic place. Do you think this advice worthy? Are the turbine ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/08/roof-turbine-vents/ In a new serious we are having a quick look around the web for articles of interest to us here at diystuff. Retailers Going Green is a nice article about green products available in stores. On another Green note Tom over at homeimprovementsdepot.com has listed some good articles on Green ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/08/monday-diy-speed-linking/ There are numerous people who simply do not know the use of crawl space vents. I was puzzled with these small vents when years ago I was involved in installing them in rooms that were built new. I used to wonder at the science behind the vent that mostly prevented ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/08/crawl-space-vents/ Wallpapers can add charm to any room. Hanging wallpaper all around the room is not a difficult task. It is easy to maintain even remove when you want a change in the décor. The best part is when you gaze at the walls; you can feel the magic and charisma ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/07/wallpapers-with-so-much-choice-what-do-you-pick/ You can purchase a ceiling fan for as little as $40, is looking for a high quality fan these can cost up to several hundred dollars each.  Of course the more you pay the better quality you get and high-quality fans have several traits that you will not find any ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/07/ceiling-fan-buying-tips/ I discovered a small mouse the other day in my side yard. The dryer vents are also located there. After chasing the mouse, I had almost cornered him close to the dryer vent adjacent to a few recycling boxes. When I edged the box aside, I could see that he ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/07/dryer-vent/ If it can often only take a couple of years for your deck to start looking a little drab. You may look at your take and think there is so much damage and so much work to, but it is not always the case sometimes a little elbow grease and ... http://www.diystuff.com/blog/2008/07/wood-deck-maintenance/