Ever wondered why your propane tank seems to contain liquid? Has that sloshing sound inside your tank made you wonder whether something’s wrong? Don’t worry; it’s normal. Your propane tank feels like it has liquid inside it because the propane in your tank is liquid. Pressurized propane turns into liquid at room temperature at 123 …
French doors are a very popular choice for exterior doors on houses or apartments. If you are thinking about installing French doors in your home, you might have a lot of questions about them. One of the biggest questions about the function of French doors is if they open 180 degrees or just the normal …
Porch swings can add a homey, fun aesthetic to anyone’s house. Unfortunately, not everyone has a porch big enough to support a porch swing, which can be somewhat disappointing. So the question is, are there other places you can hang a porch swing, and can the space underneath the deck be one of those places? …
You’re here because it’s time to clean the green stuff on your patio slabs again, right? Well, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are in a constant battle with them, and a common question that they always ask is why are their patio slabs turning green. Patio slabs turn green because of algae or mold that …
You aren’t the first person to be annoyed by bugs buzzing around your patio lights, and you definitely won’t be the last. If you’re sick of swatting bugs away as you sit in the glow of your patio light reading a book or sipping on a cold beer, we’ve got the solution to your problem. …
When you’re about to spend money on a piece of equipment like a wood chipper, it’s natural to make sure all bases are covered in terms of documentation. A title, for example, is one of the most important legal documents establishing your ownership of a vehicle. Do you need it for a wood chipper? You …
Enclosed patios make a beautiful addition to any home, but if you’re looking to sell your home, you may have some questions about this space. In fact, many homeowners wonder whether their enclosed patio counts as home square footage. Usually, enclosed patios don’t count as home square footage, but it’s not impossible. It generally depends …
There are various situations where you might want to store a cooler full of food or drinks outside overnight. Is it possible to keep food hot when outside temperatures are low? What about when it’s warm—how long can food be kept cold? You can store a cooler outside overnight if you prepare it correctly, which …
If you have an old wood deck, you’ve probably considered the following option—refurbish the old decking, replace it, or tear it off and start over. But what if you could put new material on top of the old wood? The deck would be sturdier, and you would save the time spent tearing out the old …
It is spring, and it is time to breathe some life into your wood deck. Like every savvy homeowner, you have a deck sealer supply in storage to ensure regular deck maintenance; after all, it is economical to purchase deck sealer in bulk than it is to buy it in multiple small tins. That said, …