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Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips and Advice

Doug S. from Atlanta, GA wrote:

Dear DIY Today,

My air conditioner hasn't been running as well as it should. Can you give me some basic air condition maintenance advice?

The first place to look is in your owners manual. I'm assuming you can't locate it so I'll provide some troubleshooting tips on air conditioner maintenance.

1. Check the filters. Replacing the filters is a good idea even when your air conditioner is working well.

2. Keep the air conditioning coils clean. This will help your system run at a lower temperature, use less amperage and your compressor will operate with more efficiency.... read more


 


Home and Garden Shows

Chuck B. of Akron, OH wrote:

Dear DIY Today,

How about home and garden shows? My wife and I are doing some traveling this summer.

Our list represents some of the top home and garden shows in the United States. Most of these shows are held in expo's, convention centers and arenas. They are a great family event where you can get home improvement, remodeling, lawn and garden and decorating information. When you attend a expo you get the chance to meet company representatives providing their goods and services. In addition, you can usually get do it yourself tips and advice....read more

 


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How To Install Vinyl Floor Tile
 

Bobbie R. from Dallas, TX wrote:

Dear DIY Today,

My bathroom needs a new floor. Do you have any advice on methods of installing floor tile?

I'll show you a simple method of installing vinyl floor tiles. You'll be amazed in the difference it will make in your floors appearance. If you have a kitchen or bathroom in need of new flooring vinyl tiles are the way to go as they are built for durability.

Before you get started you'll need to figure out how much vinyl tile flooring is needed. It's actually very simple since most vinyl floor tiles are 12" X 12" making them exactly one square foot. Simple multiply the length and width of the floor your going to tile to come up with the total square feet of tile needed. If you plan on tiling under appliances don't forget to measure that area as well. Say your floor measured 8 X 10 feet for a total of 80 square feet.... read more

 


 


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