Sue Shiwdin

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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

Three air conditioners of different sizes on the facade of the building

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…

Sue ShiwdinJune 4, 2026

Trades person installing a ductless mini split system

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

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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

Bronze pressure relief valve for domestic water supply

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

back yard outdoor garden faucet with drops of water

Plumbing

How to Fix an Outdoor Faucet That Won’t Shut Off

An outdoor faucet that refuses to shut off usually traces back to four parts: the packing…

Sue ShiwdinApril 9, 2026

Sue Shiwdin

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)

How to Fix an Outdoor Faucet That Won’t Shut Off

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