Home Weather Stations
Here’s the hypothetical situation: You’re planning a two-week vacation and need to make sure the lawn and garden are properly watered in your absence. The irrigation system can be programmed but you’re not sure where to set the watering level. How much rain did the area get this ti...
A Modular-Housing Checklist
In a nutshell, modular housing compares favorably with ordinary "stick-built" structures erected on site. In six key categories, here's how the two methods stack up: Initial Price: Modular house prices are generally less expensive than site-built, coming in 5 to 20 percent less for the same structur...
A Bricklaying Glossary
Admixtures: Materials added to mortar to impart special properties to the mortar. Backfilling: Rough masonry built behind a facing or between two faces. Backup: That part of a masonry wall behind the exterior facing. Bat: A piece of brick. Bed Joint: The horizontal...
Water and Sewage
In the last issue, we discussed getting access (road or driveway) and electricity to a building site. In most states a plot of land is not considered buildable - you won't be allowed a building permit - unless it is served by a sewer line or the soil is acceptable for on-site sewage disposal. This b...
The Care and Feeding of Your Septic System
Do you know what happens when you flush the toilet? While it usually isn't a topic discussed at cocktail parties, it can be a critical issue for many homeowners. People who live in a city rarely think about it because their waste usually goes through a central sewer system to a wastewater treatment ...
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