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Have you ever wondered about what drives stump grinding costs? This video explains what you can expect to pay, and why you should expect to pay it. Stump grinding costs are relative to three things. First the species of stump plays a role, and second, the size of the stump, and finally access to the stump. Video Source Soft woods are less expensive than hardwoods to grind. Softwoods like Palm trees grind faster with less resistance. Hardwoods like Maples require a little more effort and usually larger machinery that is more expensive to run for the operator. The diameter of the stump will also drive costs. The larger the diameter the more expensive the grinding costs. Access is another factor when it comes to the cost of stump grinding. Easy access makes the project easier for the service. Harder access to the stump can bump up the cost. If there are obstacles in the way or the stump is located in an area that is hard to access, specialty machinery may have to be used. Specialty machinery can be more expensive for the operator which will drive up the cost. Before you start any project you should always check for lines in the area that are buried to avoid issues. .

This video discusses the way air condition works and problems you might face. The condensing unit sits outside of the house. This unit contains the condenser coils, the fan motor, and the compressor. The cooling coils are inside the house and mounted on top of a furnace. This pulls air in and then pushes it out into the house until the air is cooled. Video Source Once the air is cooled enough, it triggers the thermostat to turn off the fan. This fan remains off until the air temperature rises, which triggers the fan to come back on. One of the most important parts of your air conditioning and efficient operation is the airflow. You should check the filters on a monthly basis and replace them as needed. The circulation blower fan may become noisy while operating. You can fix it yourself, or it could be a sign that you may need air conditioning repair. You can visit the repair clinic to address any situation that you may come across with your air conditioning unit.

Do you own a home in a rural area? If so, what kind of furnace do you rely on each winter? Many rural homeowners find that heating with wood is the most economical option available to them, but the amount of work required to prepare firewood for winter can be daunting. Luckily, if you have the funds available, you can purchase a firewood processor to make this tough job as easy as possible. Firewood processors take whole logs and process them down into usable pieces of firewood. Generally, these machines cut logs into sections and then split each section into at least four pieces of wood. Video Source These pieces should be the right size for the average wood-fired furnace. The video on this page shows one such firewood processor in action. Unlike traditional log spitters, this firewood processor keeps the operator’s hands far away from blades at all times. This allows for faster processing times. If you go through more than a cord of wood each winter, you may be surprised by how much money you can save by processing the wood yourself. It might be enough to offset the cost of a firewood processor within a few years. .

There are so many tiles to choose from for your home improvement project, that choosing one can seem overwhelming. Here are tips from Cindy Flottman, principal designer for Roux Design Studio, on how to pick the right residential tile for you. Take a good look at the size of the room you want to tile. Is it large or small? Larger format tiles look best in large spaces, while smaller format tiles look best in small spaces. Video Source No matter what size tile, there will be grout to clean. Larger format tiles mean less grout to maintain in large rooms. In small rooms, even smaller format tiles can add a touch of color and drama to the floors. There are more options for varied colors and bold patterns in smaller format tiles than for larger format tiles. In a large room, the dramatic tiles can be overwhelming. For areas that get wet often, such as in bathrooms, never choose highly polished tiles. When wet, these tiles become dangerously slippery. Instead, choose textured tiles. When touching it, it should feel like natural stone, even if it is made from porcelain. Smooth tiles are okay only if they have a matte or anti-slip finish. Shower tiles should be, at the largest, two inches square. This gives you enough traction so that you are less likely to slip when the shower is wet.

In this video, you will learn about how a septic system works. Septic systems can be hard to understand. If you live in a rural area, you most likely have seen large septic system issues in the street with a lot of water. Video Source When you live in a more suburban area, there is going to be more likely that you have your very own septic system connected to your sewage tank. A septic system filters out sewage. Every drop of water that goes down the drain goes to the septic system to be filtered. Typically, a septic system consists of a storage tank that is located right outside the house. A network of pipes is going to be connected to the storage tank. When people have septic issues, they will oftentimes find that their issues are in the storage tank. Most rural homes have what is defined as a class four septic tank. In more suburban areas, there are class one storage tanks. There is a lot to know about septic tanks. If you are interested in learning more, keep watching this video for more information. .