FAQs

Interior painting projects can be completed year-round, thanks to low and no VOC paint options. These eco-friendly products have little to no "paint smell," which means painting indoors is safer than it had been in the past. For exterior projects, timing often depends on the weather. Ideal temperatures for outdoor painting with latex is between 10–21 degrees Celsius and 7–32 degrees Celsius for oil-based paints. In the Spring and Fall, consider paints that can be applied as low as 0 degrees but watch for the dew point that can cause the painted surface to become wet overnight. The surface should also be completely dry and free of debris before any coatings are applied.

Depending on the type of grass, the general rule of thumb is to not cut more than 1/3 of the leaf blade. This normally means once per week, but there are times when mowing more or less frequently is required.

Only if it is a self-defrosting refrigerator and the temperature in your garage drops below 10 degrees Celsius. Then, it is possible that the oil could thicken and cause premature compression failure.

We employ handyman technicians with many years of experience, and all of them are highly skilled in numerous trades. To-do lists are our specialty. We work hard to match up your needs with the perfect craftsman to take care of your entire list.

The sound of running water in a toilet is usually caused by the flapper not closing on or making a proper seal around the flush valve. As a result, the flapper doesn’t seal, and the tank can’t fill with enough water to push the float up high enough to shut off the water supply. A quick jiggle to the handle will normally fix the problem. However, if the flapper’s worn out or broken, it will have to be replaced.

A typical treatment will average about 10–20 minutes. Larger yards may take longer to treat. Each treatment lasts approximately 21 days, at which time our team will be scheduled to treat your yard again.

Today’s homes are more advanced and filled with electronics than they have ever been, and we are increasingly dependent on not only the electronics but the ability to easily charge them. Whole Home Surge Protection provides protection to all the electrical equipment in your home from surges and spikes that can be created outside or even inside your home. It acts just like the high-quality power bars we often buy for our entertainment systems or our computer systems, but instead it protects all the devices in your home. This means it protects the electronic components of refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryer dishwashers, coffee makers and anything else that wouldn’t traditionally have protection. We recommend whole home surge protectors be installed in all homes to protect all your appliances and electronics.

Different kind of fires require different kind of extinguishers and understanding these differences can help you choose the fire extinguisher that’s right for you. Air-pressurized water extinguishers are only effective on Class A fires that involve the burning of paper, cloth, plastic, wood, and other ordinary materials. Class B fires affecting flammable liquids like oil, gasoline, grease, paint, and solvents need a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher. Same goes for Class C fires involving electrical equipment like faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or malfunctioning computers. The most versatile fire extinguisher is a Multipurpose or “ABC” extinguisher. Like the name implies, these extinguishers can put out the three most common types of fires with dry chemicals that coat the fire with a retardant power, choking it of oxygen.

When refreshing your driveway, a flat surface pressure washer works best to lift the dirt and other contaminants that may have embedded themselves in your concrete. Applying a professional concrete sealant will help protect against the elements.