by vbranded | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Home Energy Efficiency, Home Safety, Homeowner Tools, On-Going Home Maintenance
Why Use a Trash Compactor? Permanently installed residential trash compactors run on electricity and use a small hydraulic system to crush trash down to a fraction of its original volume (sometimes down to 25%) in order to reduce the amount of non-biodegradable waste...
by vbranded | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety, Homeowner Tools, On-Going Home Maintenance
What Are Food-Waste Disposers? Garbage disposals, also called food-waste disposers, are residential appliances designed to shred food waste so that it can fit through plumbing. They are usually electrically powered (although occasionally powered by water pressure) and...
by vbranded | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Home Energy Efficiency, Home Safety, Homeowner Tools, On-Going Home Maintenance
How Does a Dishwasher Work? Dishwashers are labor-saving and water-conserving appliances that were first invented in the U.S. in the 1850s. There are both portable units and permanently installed units that are found in most homes today. Permanently installed...
by vbranded | Aug 18, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety, Homeowner Tools, On-Going Home Maintenance
Sinks are a category of plumbing fixtures that includes kitchen sinks, service sinks, bar sinks, mop sinks and wash sinks. A sink is considered a different item than a lavatory (or a bathroom sink), although the terms are often used interchangeably. Sinks can be made...
by vbranded | Jul 30, 2018 | Autumn Home Maintenance, Blog, Home Safety, Homeowner Tools, On-Going Home Maintenance
Roof-Covering Maintenance Although homeowners aren’t necessarily expected to climb on their roofs every season as part of regular home maintenance, there are some conditions that should be monitored to prevent roof damage and to help you get the longest life out of...
by vbranded | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety, Homeowner Tools
Bathtubs Bathtubs are made from many different types of materials, including enameled cast-iron, porcelain-enameled steel, and plastic. Plastic tubs are made from materials including ABS, PVC, fiberglass, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, acrylic, and cultured-marble...
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