5 Tips to Protect Your Home While You’re on Vacation
You may be on vacation, but that doesn’t mean you stop thinking about or having to take care of your house while you’re away. Here are 5 Handy tips to ensure your home is safe from electrical issues while you’re gone!
What Is A French Drain And How Do You Keep It Maintained?
French drains can be effective by preventing water from penetrating the foundation of your property. With any drain, the level of effectiveness depends on how they are maintained. Here are some “Handy” tips to ensure that your French drains are kept in the best condition so that your property is more protected from flooding or other forms of water damage.
Your HVAC System Needs A Spring Cleaning Too
Spring is a time for new beginnings. For many people, that means getting the yard prepped for approaching Summer picnics and deep interior cleaning. While working through your Spring cleaning checklist, remember your HVAC system! (more…)
Unlocking The Mystery Of Your Home’s Outlets
Outlets are common in nearly every home… but not all outlets are the same. Have you ever tried to plug something in, and it didn’t fit? For example, you have a three-pronged device, but your outlet only has two holes. Ever wonder why that is?
If You’re Spring Cleaning, Make Sure You Read These Weird Tips First
Happy Spring!
The birds are singing, the leaves are appearing on trees, and it’s the time when many people think about spring cleaning. If you’re opening up your windows for some fresh air and cleaning up your home, don’t forget your plumbing! (more…)
How Windows Affect the Efficiency of Your HVAC System
During cold weather, HVAC systems can run efficiently, and you may not feel the need to open a window. However, when it’s hot or stuffy, people inevitably want to open a window in order to let the fresh air in. It’s important to be wary, as windows can affect the efficiency of your HVAC system.
What To Do When The Power Goes Out
Electricity. It’s something you don’t often think about… until it’s not available to you. Then, you realize just how much you rely on electricity! When a big storm blows in and the lights start flickering and go out—suddenly, you’re not sure what to do!
What To Do About a Stinky Shower Drain
You hope to start your day with a refreshing shower, but instead, as you run the water, you’re greeted by a nasty sewer smell coming from the drain! You want to get rid of that smell, but nothing you’ve poured down the drain thus far has done the trick. Handyside will help you solve that problem! By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to get rid of that nasty odor for good. (more…)