Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
Like you, I’m always having to fix something or try and upgrade something really outdated around the house. If you’re interested in changing that old valve under your sink or scraping that popcorn ceiling you’re in the right place.
Continuing Posts: Shopping For New HVAC Units New HVAC Purchased Rheem HVAC Units Installed The day has finally come and gone for the installation of the 2 new Rheem HVAC units. Before I get into pictures and such I just want to say how professional Dennis and the crew from TempRite were. The Rheem RRPL Read More …
Continuing Posts: Shopping For New HVAC Units New HVAC Purchased Rheem HVAC Units Installed After getting some quotes from a couple of companies I ended up going with TempRite for the purchase and installation of the new HVAC systems. The pricing was really competitive and included the following: Replacing the shut off electrical boxes Replacing Read More …
Continuing Posts: Shopping For New HVAC Units New HVAC Purchased Rheem HVAC Units Installed My upstairs A/C unit is going out. I’m guessing it is well over 10 years old, which in some ways doesn’t seem to be that old for HVAC units. Since moving into our place we’ve had regular maintenance done on the Read More …
We decided to convert our grass filled front yard to xeriscape. The great thing about doing this is if you live in Las Vegas call the Southern Nevada Water Authority before starting the conversion you will potentially get up to $1.50 sq/ft back. If you do this it is important to have them come out Read More …
The Southern Nevada Water Authority started a study to test water-efficient sprinkler heads. The new technology is supposed to reduce water use up to 30 percent. These high-tech water smart sprinklers typically apply water more evenly, reducing dry spots without overwatering. They also apply water at a rate that allows it to be more readily Read More …
The Cool Tools Holiday Blitz starts Thursday November 27 through Sunday the 30th at 7am to 11 pm each day. So when your not shopping during that Black Friday weekend you can sip on your favorite frosty beverage to some of Chris Grundy’s quotes like, “you know how I roll” and “excuse me while I Read More …
For Las Vegas things start getting cold right after Halloween, lucky us. I was recently contacted by a Home Depot associate and asked to relay the following energy saving quick tips for the winter. They cover some of the most common areas for improving the efficiency of a home. I’ve done some expansion with what Read More …
Last season I noticed our swamp cooler had a small drip out of the overflow release at the bottom of the unit. When it was fired up this season I put a bucket under it to catch the water for reuse. It turned out to be 3 gallons a week were leaking out. By the Read More …
The book was published in 2002, but the information on where efforts count the most for insulating and weatherizing a home are is very relevant considering today’s energy conservation trends. The visual layout and organization of the book makes it pleasant to read, and in conjunction with the excellent pictures the topics are easily understood. Read More …
A little while back I wrote a post about Sherwin Williams having a thermal barrier paint called E-Barrier. I decided to start my attic upgrade with this product. There are plans to seal up and increase the insulation up there, but to do this project without knowing where to step would probably double the time Read More …