What Happens if You Vacuum Water?

Are you curious about what happens if you vacuum water? Maybe there’s some water in your home or car, and you’re wondering if you can remove it with your vacuum. Or perhaps you just accidentally vacuumed water, and you’re wondering if it harmed your vacuum cleaner.  When you vacuum water, you could damage your vacuum’s … Read more

What Uses More Electricity – AC or Heater?

What uses more Electricity ac or heater

Are you trying to decide whether your heater or your AC is more expensive? It turns out there are a lot of questions about which uses more electricity. In this article, I’ll share the research I’ve done on AC and heat, and which one uses more energy.  Your heater uses more energy than your air … Read more

Is it Better to Sand or Strip Wood?

Do you have a big refinishing project coming up? Are you trying to decide whether to use a paint stripper or sander? You’ve come to the right article.  Sanding works well for a large, smooth surface; however, sanders have more trouble with intricate shapes. Stripper works for odd angles, but it’s sticky and may require … Read more

Why Bricks are Soaked in Water Before Building a House?

If you’re wondering why bricks are soaked in water before building a house, then you’re in the right place. In the sections below, you’ll find several reasons builders might soak bricks before using them.  People soak bricks before using them to build a house for several reasons. First, washing the bricks helps ensure there isn’t … Read more

Can You Put Soaking Wet Clothes in the Dryer? 

Maybe you’ve heard people say you shouldn’t place soaking wet clothes in the dryer. This question confuses some people. Isn’t the dryer made to dry wet clothes? Can I put super wet clothes in the dryer? This article will share what we’ve found on this issue. You should avoid placing soaking wet clothes in most … Read more

Is Oil-Based Paint Legal in California?

Oil Based Paint

Are you wondering if it’s legal to use oil-based paint in California? The vastness of the state means different areas will have differing rules.  Oil-based paint is legal in some areas of California and illegal in others. As of September 2021, some Home Depots in California still sell oil-based paint. However, the labeling of oil-based … Read more

Can I Paint Over Wet Wall Texture?

painting wall texture

Have you just finished a textured wall and now wonder if you can paint over it? Texturing a wall takes a lot of work. Understandably, you’d want to get it painted as soon as possible. Let’s figure this out. Typically, you should wait until your wall texture is completely dry before painting over it. If … Read more