CO2 And The Planted Aquarium: A Guide For Beginners

Planted aquariums are the biggest trend in the fish keeping hobby. While beautiful, plants add another degree of technical difficulty when it comes to keeping your tank vibrant and healthy. This is due mostly to the requirement of a vital component that plants need to survive and thrive called CO2. Carbon dioxide, while not necessary if you only have a plant or two, is essential for heavily planted and aquascaped tanks. Read More 

These Tips Will Help You Properly Store Your Lumber at Home

If you're interested in getting into the world of woodworking and are in the process of setting up a small wood shop in your basement or garage, one of your first priorities will be to fill it with wood. While you might not want to run out and buy a truckload worth of lumber, it's advantageous to keep several pieces of commonly sold lumber—for example, 2x4s, 1x8s, 1x6s, and 2x2s— in your shop for various projects. Read More 

3 Tips To Remember When Drilling Your Own Well

Even though a well might be defined as just a hole in the ground with some water in it, the process of digging a well is far more complicated than it seems at first glance. But although it's a long process with plenty of pitfalls, it's far from impossible. So if you've already committed to digging a well and are ready to start, keep reading to discover three tips that you should keep in mind during the digging process. Read More 

Tips For Maintaining Spray Foam Rigs

Spray foam has been a revolutionary advancement in insulation. Due to the way that this type of insulation is installed, it is essential for contractors to have special equipment to be able to offer this service. Unfortunately, it is still a fairly new technology, which can cause some contractors to be unsure of the maintenance steps needed to care for their new spray foam rigs. Luckily, you can use the following couple of tips to help ensure that your spray foam rig avoids some particularly common problems. Read More 

A DIY Guide To Installing Cable

When you subscribe to cable TV and want to try your hand at your own installation, or adding cable to another room in your home, there are some tips that you will need to learn. These tips will allow you to put your best foot forward with your cable TV installation, even if you are not used to such do-it-yourself projects. Consider these points and don't hesitate to reach out to your cable TV provider, hardware store and other experts for more help. Read More