Generating higher water pressure from your garden hose allows it to power away muck from automobiles and mold from house siding. Although you can increase the garden hose’s water pressure by adding a high-pressure nozzle, it won’t create the high level of water pressure generated by a pressure washer. HowRead More →
Blood has trouble getting back up to the heart, causing swelling, aching and heaviness in the legs. By squeezing your calves, compression socks counteract the increased pressure in the veins, Dr. Joseph says. That helps blood flow back toward your heart. Can you sleep with compression socks on at night?Read More →
A damaged expandable garden hose is repairable. While a patchwork tactic will work in the short term, it will likely re-tear once high pressure is forced through the tubing. A permanent solution is to break the hose and use connectors to join them back together. Are expandable hoses worth it?Read More →
Yes, a collapsed hose can cause overheating. If you are driving when a hose goes flat, coolant flow will be restricted. Is a collapsed radiator hose bad? If you notice your radiator hose has shrunk abruptly, there is a problem with the cooling system. A collapsed hose is a commonRead More →
Condenser dryers collect moisture from the wet clothes into a water reservoir, which you must empty when it is full. Vented dryers simply expel the moist air from the tumble dryer through a hose that is vented outside the house. Are condensing tumble dryers more efficient? If however you’re lookingRead More →
In 1963, Gates built a belt and hose plant in Erembodegem, Belgium, the first of many European facilities. When did Gates Rubber Company close? After a dozen vacant years, a tragic urban-spelunking accident and a last-ditch attempt at historic preservation, demolition is underway at the old Gates Rubber factory onRead More →
According to the Universal Plumbing Code, the standard for washing machine drain size is 2 inches. The P-trap should be between 6 and 18 inches high from the floor, while the pipe should be between 18 and 30 inches high from the floor. What is the minimum and maximum distanceRead More →
A hose bib is a threaded faucet located on the outside of your home. It’s known by a variety of names, including outdoor faucet, wall hydrant, tap and spigot. You’ll also find a variety of types; including a yard hydrant, frost-free, outdoor kitchen sink faucet and outdoor shower. What isRead More →
The straight answer–yes, you can lay a soaker hose under mulch. However, avoid laying it under the soil as it will most likely prevent the water from flowing through the hose. Watering plants for half an hour twice every week through a soaker hose provides enough water to them. ShouldRead More →
This is essentially a handheld product with a trigger-style nozzle. To use your hose, you control the water flow by squeezing the trigger on the grip and directing the end of the nozzle where you want the jet of water to go. The trigger will often control how far theRead More →