Sue Shiwdin

Plumbing

How to Fix a Running Toilet

A running toilet isn't just an annoyance. According to EPA WaterSense, a running toilet can waste about 200 gallons of…

Sue ShiwdinJune 23, 2026

Heating & Cooling

How to Choose the Right Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers for Proper Airflow

Ask for a "vent cover" at a supply house and the counter person will ask…

Sue ShiwdinJune 18, 2026

Heating & Cooling

Why Some Rooms Stay Hot in Summer: Airflow Problems and Fixes

The AC is running. Most of the house is fine at 72 degrees F. But…

Sue ShiwdinJune 11, 2026

Heating & Cooling

What Size AC Unit Do I Need? Tonnage Guide by Square Footage

Bigger is not better. An oversized unit short-cycles, turning on and off too frequently to properly dehumidify the air.…

Sue ShiwdinJune 4, 2026

Heating & Cooling

How to Install a Ductless Mini Split System

A mini split job has a reputation for being clean and quick. Two units, a…

Sue ShiwdinMay 28, 2026

Heating & Cooling

AC Frozen Coil: Causes, Fixes, and How to Prevent It

A frozen evaporator coil is one of those HVAC problems that looks self-explanatory but is…

Sue ShiwdinMay 21, 2026

Heating & Cooling

Why Is My AC Not Cooling? 9 Common Causes and Fixes Before Summer

Summer does not care about HVAC problems. It shows up on a Tuesday in June…

Sue ShiwdinMay 7, 2026

Plumbing

How to Install and Set a Pressure Reducing Valve

What a Pressure-Reducing Valve Actually Does A PRV is a spring-loaded diaphragm valve installed on…

Sue ShiwdinApril 30, 2026

Plumbing

How to Replace a Standard Hose Bib: Threaded vs Sweat vs PEX vs Press Connections Explained

A standard hose bib looks simple from the outside. From the inside, replacement can range…

Sue ShiwdinApril 23, 2026

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Plumbing

How to Install or Replace a Hose Bib Vacuum Breaker (Anti-Siphon)

Outdoor faucets do more than fill watering cans. Garden hoses, pressure washers, chemical sprayers, and…

Sue ShiwdinApril 16, 2026

Sue Shiwdin

How to Fix a Running Toilet

How to Choose the Right Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers for Proper Airflow

Why Some Rooms Stay Hot in Summer: Airflow Problems and Fixes

What Size AC Unit Do I Need? Tonnage Guide by Square Footage

How to Install a Ductless Mini Split System

AC Frozen Coil: Causes, Fixes, and How to Prevent It

Why Is My AC Not Cooling? 9 Common Causes and Fixes Before Summer

How to Install and Set a Pressure Reducing Valve

How to Replace a Standard Hose Bib: Threaded vs Sweat vs PEX vs Press Connections Explained

How to Install or Replace a Hose Bib Vacuum Breaker (Anti-Siphon)

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