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Tips

How do you wash clothes in an apartment complex?

How do you wash clothes in an apartment complex? To make shared laundry situations less of a pain, follow these common sense dos and don'ts.Do: Bring Your Own Supplies. Don't: Leave Wet Laundry in the Washing Machine. Do: Know the Building's Rules & Hours. Don't: Lose Your Cool. Do: Clean Out Lint. Don't: Treat the Laundry Room Garbage Like Your Personal Trash Can. How many washers and dryers are in an apartment building? Equipment guidelinesPredominant Resident ProfileWasher and Dryers per using unitFamilies1 pair W/D per 8-12 unitsYoung Working Adults1 pair W/D per 10-15 unitsOlder Working Adults1 pair W/D per 15-20...

Lifehacks

Should you replace cast iron tub?

Should you replace cast iron tub? When Should You Replace or Reglaze Your Cast Iron Tub? Replace your cast iron tubs for the following reasons: You have no need for a tub and prefer a shower instead. You want to replace it with a soaking, freestanding, or whirlpool bathtub. Should I remove cast iron tub? yoboseiyo. if it's in good condition, keep it. cast iron tubs are wonderful, and hold up better than the acrylic tubs that you can get now. they hold heat better too, if you want to soak. What makes a cast iron bathtub last so long?...

Popular

What to do if your hot water is taking too long to heat up?

What to do if your hot water is taking too long to heat up? If your shower takes too long to warm up or you’re dealing with slow hot water throughout your home, there are some things you can do to fix your hot water woes! Distance: The farther away your hot water heater is from the faucet or shower where you want hot water to flow, the longer it will take to get there. What's the fastest way to get hot water? HOT WATER TAKES A LONG TIME TO REACH TAPS - HOW TO GET HOT WATER FASTER! Wilo...

Q&A

What happens if house is sold while renting?

What happens if house is sold while renting? Your lease is still valid And it remains so after the sale, which means you don't have to move out of the property if it changes hands. “A landlord cannot terminate a fixed-term agreement for the sale of the property,” Sanderson says. Can I occupy my investment property? You can live in an investment property, but most people choose to rent them out either as someone's primary residence or vacation rental. Even if you intend to reside in the property yourself, any property that you'll rent out may still be considered an...

Miscellaneous

How long does it have to be below freezing to worry about letting faucets drip?

How long does it have to be below freezing to worry about letting faucets drip? Dripping faucets is not necessary unless temperatures are expected to be 28 degrees or below for at least 4 hours. (Be sure to turn off the faucets after the threat of freezing weather.) How cold does it have to be before you let your water drip? When a cold snap hovers around or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 degrees Celsius), it's time to let at least one faucet drip. Pay close attention to water pipes that are in attics, garages, basements or crawl spaces because...

Lifehacks

Does opening windows help with musty smell?

Does opening windows help with musty smell? Open the Windows Letting some fresh air into the house is not only good at getting rid of the musty stench, but it's also good for your health. Cracking open a few windows improves your home's ventilation and prevents the growth of mold. Why does my room smell when I leave the window open? Assuming the smell is not coming from the outside, it is likely because—by opening the window—you are equalizing the pressure with the outside, and normally there is some positive air pressure towards your bedroom in the house that is...

Guidelines

Can you make an electric fire with puraflame?

Can you make an electric fire with puraflame? If you want a realistic flame effect electric fire with no heat then that’s possible with Puraflame as well. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Who is real flame and what do they do? Real Flame is a family-owned company that specializes in the design, production and sale of indoor electric fireplaces, outdoor fire features and outdoor furniture. Real Flame is a family-owned company that specializes in the design, production and sale of indoor electric fireplaces, outdoor fire features and outdoor furniture. How to win a real flame electric...

Lifehacks

How do I know if I have a zoned heating system?

How do I know if I have a zoned heating system? There are two indications that you have a zoned system:Your home has more than one thermostat.Your home has more than one heating system or more than one type of heating system (for example, radiators and in-floor radiant) Can a zone be added to a central heating system? The hot water then stops flowing through this zone. An existing central heating system can be modified to incorporate zones, or a new system can have them from the beginning. There are design considerations that should be taken into account to ensure...

Q&A

Why is the water in my sink going down slowly?

Why is the water in my sink going down slowly? If water drains from your bathroom sink slower than usual, a clog in the drain could be developing. Hair and soap scum build up over time in your sink drain. Even a slowly draining sink can cause standing water to develop. Unclogging a bathroom sink is an uncomplicated DIY fix. How to clear slow draining Kitchen Sink not clogged? How to Unclog SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN SINK NOT CLOGGED With CAUSTIC SODA. Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) can be used to unclog your kitchen sink. Pour 3/4 gallon of cold water into...

Miscellaneous

Can individual radiators be turned off?

Can individual radiators be turned off? Radiators use water and steam to heat your home, but if you want to cool down or perform maintenance, you'll have to turn it off. Radiators, whether they're 1-pipe or 2-pipe systems, are easy to turn off with the turn of just a few valves. Will a radiator stop leaking if I turn it off? Your radiator could be leaking water for a number of reasons. If possible, turn off the valves to the radiator. You can do this by screwing them down (clockwise direction). This may slow or stop the leaking water, until...