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DIY Deck Maintenance

DIY Deck Maintenance

Whether you just moved into a new home or you find yourself trying to spruce up the house you’ve lived in for years, making some simple repairs to the deck can give a big boost to your living space. Aesthetic issues aside, safety is another reason to make sure that our wooden porch structure is free from damage or excessive wear. Let’s take a look at a few common problems with decks and some easy solutions.

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Q. Can there be a connection to my gas oven pilot going out due to the aluminum foil on the stovetop oven?

A.This advice might sound strange, but the clue may be the addition of the foil. The assumption is the problem was not present prior. Therefore, the foil may have caused the problem. No foil should be used anywhere in the baking or broiling compartments. Foil causes heating distribution and air circulation problems. The foil may be restricting air flow. Remove it all and note what happens. Be sure the foil on the outside top of the appliance does not cover nor restrict the oven's heat exhaustion vents. Doing that causes airflow restrictions or blockages. The intent here is to avoid suspecting broken oven parts until it can be determined if the foil is causing the problem. Replacing parts would not solve any problems if none existed and if the foil caused them.

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Valve Knowledge

Plastic valves should not be used in steam, gas or compressed air lines. However, valves can be used with hot and cold fluid systems. Never over-tighten any valve. Whenever turning on a main water supply valve, always be sure to turn the water on slowly to avoid a water hammer.


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