#maintenance

#maintenance

Granite has long been one of the most popular types of kitchen countertop materials. With dedicated care and maintenance, including resealing your countertops every year and carefully protecting them from stains and damage, granite countertops can last for decades. Yet in recent years, homeowners are looking for alternatives, either in an effort to save money, or find a more durable material that requires less maintenance. Luckily, there are plenty of other options.

Southern California Edison did not spend hundreds of millions of dollars on maintenance of its aging transmission lines that it told regulators was necessary and began billing to customers in the four years before the Jan. 7 wildfires, according to a Times review of regulatory filings. Edison told state regulators in its 2023 wildfire prevention plan that it believed its giant, high-voltage transmission lines, which carry bulk power across its territory, "generally have a lower risk of ignition" than its smaller distribution wires, which deliver power to neighborhoods.

An upholstered bedroom wall. It's super expensive, collects dust, is tough to clean, and got really boring really quickly.

Subway tile. It looks great in magazines and TV lighting, but in the home, it's always dirty. While it's easy enough to clean, get ready to wipe down your walls every day. What's worse is you can't easily undo it. I wish I'd kept the wallpaper in my kitchen - it was pretty, hid daily wear well, and was easy to wipe clean. Even better, if I got tired of the pattern or color, I could just paper right over it.

With textured wall finishes on the rise, more and more people are wondering how to limewash their walls - and whether it's really possible to achieve a professional look by doing it yourself. While it does require a fair amount of prep to avoid streakiness and around four coats to achieve full coverage, the good news is that limewash paint is relatively easy to apply and can produce fantastic results.

First, Crin highlights "the sleek, modern aesthetic because of the customizable design." The glass usually comes clear (though colored versions do exist), making the kitchen look bigger and brighter. Whatever is behind the panels dictates the design of the kitchen, allowing you to get creative. Crin suggests "installing wallpaper or any 3D decorative wall panel underneath," adding that "if wallpaper is not an option, paint will be a more affordable alternative."

Using a broken toaster oven can cause problems beyond just burned or ruined food. When certain components of your toaster oven experience major damage or wear and tear, they may malfunction. This can greatly increase your risk of an electric shock or electrocution, or even a kitchen fire. While some problems are minor, and you may be able to live with them for another month or two, the ultimate sign that you need to replace your toaster oven is if its cord is damaged.

Good garden lighting ideas can completely transform an outdoor space. They will extend your evenings relaxing out on the patio, make tricksy garden paths safer to navigate, and stop you accidentally trampling through your flowerbeds after dark. And these days, garden solar lights are one of the most popular choices - easy to install, eco-friendly, and wonderfully bill-free (take that energy price hikes).

Managing a rental property isn't an easy source of passive income. You need to balance rent tracking, lease renewals, maintenance issues, and tax prep. Even a single unit can mean dozens of moving parts and endless tabs on your laptop. A rental property template can help bring order to that chaos. From tenant info and lease agreements to monthly rent and security deposits, these templates streamline the details so you can focus on growing your rental property business.

Pencil edges are what you get when you just slightly round the edge of a countertop so that it doesn't form a sharp 90-degree angle but instead gently slopes like the shape of a pencil, hence the name. These edges can completely transform the vibe of your kitchen from a dangerous obstacle course into a sleek, elegant environment. It creates a sophisticated look in whatever material it's made from, whether granite, quartz, marble, or others (here are 14 kitchen countertop materials explained).

"On average, a well-designed bathroom should last up to 25 years, so it pays to invest in high-quality, carefully engineered products that combine durability with timeless style," advises Ronan O'Grady of Flair Showers. So where should you spend? According to O'Grady, the everyday essentials are where you'll notice the difference most. His speciality is showers - one of the most frequently used spots in the home.

If you're considering using a ground source heat pump to heat your home, you could be wondering what type of ground source heat pump problems you may encounter. Or, perhaps you have one and have a few niggles you can't ignore. It's not unsurprising that with the installation process involving pipework being buried deep underground, finding the root of any problems may seem like a daunting prospect and one you're keen to avoid.

It's the waterfall countertop - the slab that flows over the edge and drops straight to the floor. But here's the catch: because the edge is a flush, mitered curve with no overhang or little lip, anything you brush off the counter won't drop into your hand or the dust pan. It plummets straight to the floor and wedges into the hairline gap where the vertical panel meets the flooring. Experts acknowledge that counters without an overhang are harder to wipe clean for this reason.

One acre of property is when it would make sense for someone to justify the price of a riding mower. If you have mobility issues, that size is smaller.

Wasted energy and overconsumption in commercial buildings lead to increased operating costs and reduced value, making them less attractive to sustainability-focused tenants.

Optimize for maintenance, not creation. Maintaining processes is often more complex than executing them-but it's essential nonetheless! Effective maintenance is your evidence of operational consistency and quality.

The MBTA has announced a partial shutdown of the Red Line from Thursday night through Sunday, affecting service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass stations.

In fast-paced work environments where lifting equipment is part of daily operations, regular checks are more than just routine-they're essential.

When cleaning hearing aids, gently brush the dome tips to remove wax buildup and replace wax guards regularly to ensure optimal functionality.

A garden with native and adaptive plants will be robust and unfussy, but someone will need to give it a helping hand from time to time.

Homerton station (Mildmay line) will be closed to eastbound trains between 7am and 9am on the morning of the Hackney Half Marathon.

The WD-40 pen provides a convenient application method for a versatile lubricant, excelling in tasks from stopping squeaks to protecting tools.