Simon

Simon Kellow is a master carpenter with over thirty-five years of experience in carrying out home renovations while running construction projects large and small. When he’s not in the office or fixing something in the workshop you can find him enjoying the great outdoors with his family.

Neutral wires should not shock you but incorrect wiring or a short could cause this to occur.

Will the Neutral Wire Shock You? (This Might Surprise You!)

There are a lot of misconceptions about that mysterious white neutral wire. One topic that comes up quite often is whether or not the neutral …

RV Fridge Tripping Breaker: Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

RV refrigerators are a boon when you’re boondocking and a must-have at any campground. As long as they are doing their job, then you can …

Proper venting of a convection microwave oven.

Do Convection Microwaves Need To Be Vented?

Microwave ovens are an efficient, modern way to heat food quickly. They save space and time, but what if you have a convection microwave oven? …

When to caulk baseboards - before or after painting?

Do You Caulk Baseboards Before Painting or After?

Caulk can help provide a seamless finish between the baseboards and the wall, but which comes first in your home decorating project? Do you paint, …

Bathroom doors - should they swing in or out?

Should a Bathroom Door Swing In or Out? (Detailed Answer)

It can sometimes look like bathrooms are the least thought-about spaces when designing a new home or renovating an existing building, but they are essential. …

Fix a microwave that is making loud noises and not heating food.

Microwave Making Loud Noise and Not Heating? 3 Common Causes

I tend to take our microwave for granted. It’s fast, convenient, and for the most part, reliable. But when it starts making strange noises and …