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 relax. To troubleshoot a tripping breaker on your RV fridge, check the circuit, the shore power connection, and the propane system to ensure they’re functional. You may find simple issues …
Kitchen And Bath
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. An architect or renovator should consider every aspect of a bathroom, including the direction of the door swing. A bathroom door should always swing in to align with the international …
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 won’t heat like it’s supposed to, it can be really concerning. If your microwave is making a loud noise and not heating your food or drink, one or more parts …
Kitchen islands look great, offer extra storage space, and give you more room to prepare and eat your meals, at least in theory anyway. In reality, islands may not be the enormous advantage some make them out to be. What pros and cons come with having a kitchen island? The biggest pro of having a …
If you’ve noticed that your toilet wobbles, leaks, or the base doesn’t fully reach the floor, then it’s likely that the height of your toilet flange is too high. Prolonged use of a toilet with a flange that’s too tall can cause structural damage to the bathroom. Fortunately, there are several solutions to fix a …
We all know that a toaster oven’s job is to heat our breakfasts. Although it’s bound to be warm, the device isn’t supposed to heat its plug. Your toaster oven plug gets hot because your power outlet is likely overheating. Overheating happens when the circuit is running more devices than it can handle at once. …
The sight of pipes behind a toilet may not suit the overall decor in your bathroom. Also, you may not want the protruding pipes if you’re aiming for a seamless appearance where all the fixtures should be flawlessly flush. Naturally, you have to figure out how to hide the pipes behind a toilet. Here are …
When microwaves share a breaker with other appliances, they tend to work less efficiently because microwaves can hog the current if other devices aren’t drawing much power. It can lead to an uneven cook or a longer cook time. So does it mean your microwave should be on its own breaker? A microwave should be …
Sometimes microwaves malfunction in ways we don’t understand. For example, it turns on when opening the door, which isn’t normal — so if yours does the same thing, what could be the problem? If your microwave turns on when opening the door it’s likely because its door is faulty. Usually, the latch on the door …
Having a garbage disposal can be very convenient when it comes to home cooking and getting rid of unwanted food, but they do require plenty of upkeep. It is important to keep your garbage disposal from rusting as this can cause it to be less effective or even stop working. Here are five ways to …