Whether you bathe at night or in the morning, we all enjoy the relaxing feel of warm water cleaning us. With such an enjoyable experience, you may wish for it to last as long as possible. However, if you're taking a shower, the longer it is, the more energy and resources you waste. But what's too long? One way to tell is by how long others take to bathe. The infographic below has just that … [Read more...]
Donkeys in Bathtubs and Other Weird Laws
Beware donkey owners in Arizona! We hope you haven't been allowing your donkey to sleep in the bathtub, as this ordinarily innocuous gesture is enough to make you a criminal. Who knew? You can be in the know about 25 of the weirdest laws like the one above by reading the infographic below. As you read through them, you have to wonder - how did these go into effect? Who was putting their donkey in … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know to Upgrade to a Pedestal Sink
When selecting vanities for your bathroom, you need to be aware of how they will work with the plumbing of your home. One item where this remains true is the pedestal sink. If you are switching from another type of sink to a pedestal sink, you may need to call a plumber to ensure the plumbing is right for it. The supply and waste pipes need to be tight and concealed behind the pedestal, which can … [Read more...]
Understanding Geothermal Heating
When looking at efficient and eco-friendly ways to keep your house heated, you may have run across geothermal heat pumps and wondered what they were. This post, we have an overview of them so you can install one today if it's right for you! There are two main parts to the geothermal heat pump: the well the heat pump the internal liquid circuit The well goes under the ground, either … [Read more...]
Home Plumbing Overview
When you turn on your faucet or shower, do you ever wonder how exactly water gets there? What is the system that allows you to have access to water so easily and cheaply? This post, we want to go over the basics of pluming in the home so you have a better idea of what it entails! First, your home gets water from a water source, usually from a water main running below the street. From there, it … [Read more...]
Crash Course in Plumbing Facts
Do know when the modern toilet was invented? Or when the first sewer systems arose? This post, we'll cover both of those and a few more facts you should know about plumbing. It's all about appreciation for the conveniences have today! The first sewer systems were aided by the use of aqueducts. Greece was the first to use them in the 7th Century BCE, but the ancient Romans were the ones that … [Read more...]
All About Home Inspections
Whenever you're buying or selling a house, you'll need to deal with home inspections. Home inspections ensure that the property is good to sell and doesn't have any major problems that would get in the way of a deal. Some things you should know about home inspections include their cost, which ranges from $200 to $400 dollars, based on the square footage of the house. It's also good to know that … [Read more...]
Furniture Terms You Need to Know
Do you know your furniture terms? If you don't, perhaps it's time to learn. Furniture terms can come in handy in a number of situations, whether it's looking to buy furniture, identifying something at an antique shop, or just being able to discuss furniture with your friends and family. But how do you go about learning these terms? A good start is here in the infographic below: a short glossary … [Read more...]