In 1998, the first smart cars came out. There are both electric and gas-powered Smart cars in the line-up. The Smart car is made so that most routine maintenance, like adding water to the washer fluid, is easy for the owner to do. In the Smart car’s owner’s manual, there are steps and times for … Read more
Hot water recirculation pumps can save water and energy. A return line from the farthest fixture is plumbed back to the water heater. The recirculation pump is installed in the return line near the water heater. When the pump is operating, hot water circulates continuously through the piping. Instead of waiting while cold water is … Read more
Salt can kill vegetation. Salt can be used to remove a problematic leyland cypress. Salt water is a great way to avoid chemicals. However, be cautious about how salt is applied. You can endanger nearby plants by using it. While salt water may kill the tree, you can water the soil around the trunk using … Read more
Even though your garden may not provide the slope necessary for a waterfall or the space needed for a pond, you can still enjoy a water garden. Rills, or narrow canals, wind through a back garden adding ambience and the pleasant sound of running water. Formal rills are made of concrete or masonry and typically employ … Read more
Once you drain or flush your hot water tank, it needs to be refilled before you can turn the power and gas back on to the unit. Electric hot water tanks must have a full tank of water before powering the heating elements. This prevents the elements from overheating and burning out. Refilling a hot … Read more
Constantly low pond levels, as well as newly developed areas of mud near ponds, are sure indicators that there is a leak somewhere in the pond. Identifying the leak is not as easy as it sounds, especially when the leak is small. Dye tracers are tablets containing coloured pigment which dissolve when placed into water. … Read more
Guinea pigs are not the tidiest pets you can have, which means a metal or ceramic water dish on the floor of their cage is not a good idea. Even without meaning to, your cavies can knock over the bowl, soaking their bedding. They can also push food or bedding into the water, making it … Read more
Air in water pipes can lead to some odd sounds. If you are hearing prolonged vibrating or noises that you believe are coming from the water pipes, it may be air in your water pipes. Air in water pipes create noises that last for a while and are there when you haven’t used your water … Read more
Massage oils can be quite expensive to purchase at retail, but making your own oils at home is both simple and fun. The downside to massage oil is that it can ruin fabrics if you use the wrong kind. Water-soluble massage oil is preferred to preserve your linens. You need to know which massage oils … Read more