As energy prices continue their unpredictable upward trajectory, homeowners across the UK are scrutinizing every part of their properties for thermal weaknesses. In many homes, particularly older properties, the windows are the undeniable “energy vampires.” It’s a widely accepted building science fact that residential windows can account for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy …
Few situations are more frustrating for landlords and letting agents than discovering that a tenant has disappeared. Rent may be unpaid, the property abandoned and attempts to make contact unanswered. In some cases, the tenant may have left without notice. In others, they may be actively avoiding communication. Whatever the circumstances, it is important to …
Large windows are the crown jewels of a home, offering expansive views and flooding a room with natural light. However, in the Canadian climate, they also present unique challenges. Have you noticed how a room can feel cozy at 7 p.m. but harsh and overheating at 2 p.m.? This push-and-pull is normal, as daylight shifts …
Flooring is one of the few elements in a home that is experienced every single day, yet it is often chosen as an afterthought. Beyond appearance, the right flooring affects comfort, acoustics, maintenance, and how a space functions long-term. Making an informed flooring choice can dramatically improve the way a home feels and performs. Thanks …
Ask three sources about deck post spacing for 6×6 posts and you’ll likely get three different answers. Eight feet is often quoted as the standard. Six feet shows up in more conservative designs. And occasionally someone claims they stretched it much farther with no consequences. What’s usually missing from those answers is context. Spacing 6×6 …
If you’ve ever tried to look up 6×6 post footing depth for frost line, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the advice turns messy. One site says 12 inches is fine. Another insists on 48 inches. Someone in a forum swears they’ve “done it this way for 20 years with no problems.” None of that helps when …
If you’re figuring out how many bags of concrete for a 6×6 post, you’re already doing the right thing. Most post failures don’t happen because people use bad materials — they happen because the hole was too small or the concrete was underestimated. The good news is that once you understand a few basics, this …
Technically reviewed by the Master Plumbing Team at a licensed residential plumbing service for accuracy and safety. A running toilet is when water continues flowing from the tank into the bowl after a flush. In most homes, the cause is one of three issues: a worn flapper, a mispositioned fill tube, or a water level set too high. …
Written by Nyla Rose, home maintenance writer and renovation consultant with over 12 years of hands-on experience in residential plumbing coordination. Technically reviewed for accuracy by the Plumb123 service team. Plumbing emergencies have a special talent for triggering panic. A leaking pipe, a toilet that will not stop running, or a sudden loss of water …
