Making a PVC drill rack for your garage is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your workstation organized. With just a few materials and tools, you will never lose your cordless drills, drivers, chargers, and batteries to garage and workbench clutter. Continue reading
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Types of Contaminants in Residential Water
Can water filters remove a wide range of contaminants & bacteria from residential water sources? As a matter of fact, home water filters work extremely well when it comes to removing contaminants. Continue reading
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DIY PVC Storage for Sports Equipment
If you have any athletes living in your home, then you may find it challenging to keep all their sports equipment put away. Good news – it’s easy and inexpensive to store your sports equipment with PVC projects. Continue reading
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The Longevity of PVC Piping - Making it Last
As one of the most-used plumbing materials, PVC pipe is known for being very durable and long-lasting. In fact, PVC pipes last approximately 100 years. Of course, there are various factors that determine just how long specific PVC pipes will survive, including what it’s exposed to and how it’s installed. The good news is, there are some things you can do to protect your PVC pipes and prevent their deterioration.
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How to Make a Kid’s Art Easel with PVC
Has your kid found a passion for art? Are you wondering how to make an easy art easel for your mini artist? Creating kid-friendly easels only require a few easy steps:
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When to Use a Foot Valve
A foot valve is a type of check valve that only allows one-way flow. Use foot valves when you have situations that need a pump, such as when water needs to be extracted from an underground well. Foot valves keep the pump primed, allowing water to flow in, but not letting it flow back out, making them ideal for use in pools, ponds, and wells.
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How to Make a Motor Oil Recovery System with PVC for Your Garage or Shop
Are you a DIY-er when it comes to work around the house? For those wanting to take their DIY expertise into the garage or shop and wish to care for their planet, creating a motor oil recovery system can be a useful project. A DIY motor oil recovery system is one of the best ways to ensure you get every drop out of your motor oil containers for environmentally-conscious disposal later on.
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Are Gate Valves Used in the Home?
When it comes to piping systems within the home, there are a number of different types of valves that are commonly utilized. Each type has its own distinct properties and is used in certain plumbing situations. Ensuring you have the correct type of valve for your home piping is important. Gate Valves, while not used extensively in residential / home applications, are found in homes under certain situations, such as in main water piping systems or irrigation systems.
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DIY PVC Gutter Cleaner – The Safe Way to Clean Gutters
Are you perturbed by your dirty gutters? Luckily, there is a simple solution to the problem of having gutters full of dirt and debris. Creating a DIY PVC gutter cleaner is a safe way to clean gutters because it eliminates the need for a ladder. Many home accidents occur while performing home maintenance activities like cleaning gutters. This is why people often hire a contractor to complete jobs like these. However, this easy-to-use PVC gutter cleaning tool enables you to remain safe while saving money from not having to hire a contractor.
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Swing Check vs. Wafer Check Valves – Understanding the Difference
Check valves are an important type of valve for many industrial and home projects. This type of valve is designed to help prevent backflow within the system as well as maintain a steady level of pressure. Check valves are commonly used to help regulate the flow of liquids and gases. They are used in a vast number of different industries, including refining, chemical, water, and waste-water management, as well as in manufacturing systems. There are a number of different check valves that are currently available on the market, such as ball, swing, and wafer. Swing check and wafer check valves have the same function but are very different in design. Their differences commonly dictate what type of situations or systems require which type of valve.