One thing you’ll have to think about is upgrading the plumbing in your house to meet modem needs. As with electrical wiring, you are likely to find several generations of plumbing, much of which is antiquated and probably poorly executed. If anything, much of it is not up to code and should be replaced before you embark on any updating projects. Continue reading →
Water Heating Problem (2)
Water Heating Problem
Another thing you’ll have to look at when renovating is whether the hot water heater is adequate to meet additional needs. Making this decision would be easier, of course, if the hot water heater was old and needed replacing. Continue reading →
Dealing with Indoor Pollution (2)
You can design your renovation projects to minimize indoor pollution, in consultation with your contractor and architect. Your local chapter of the American Lung Association has access to data obtained from the various “healthy house” efforts of its chapters around the country. Continue reading →
Dealing with Indoor Pollution (1)
You can deal with indoor pollution in a few different ways. One is to avoid pollutants by eliminating problems at the source, such as asking the only smoker in the house to take it outside. If you can’t avoid pollutants, then you need to seal them out. Another way to get rid of pollution is to use some sort of mechanical ventilation system, such as kitchen or bathroom fan. Finally, you can use a whole-house air cleaner to filter out the pollutants. Continue reading →
Mold Problems at Our House (3)
To increase the surface temperature, insulate or increase the circulation of heated air. To reduce moisture levels in the air, repair leaks, increase ventilation (if the outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify (if outdoor air is warm and humid). Continue reading →