Michael Miller: January 2019

Thursday, 31 January 2019

4 Ways to Upcycle Your Fish Tank - Today's Homeowner

An old fish tank doesn’t have to be an eyesore in your home. You can upcycle it into many things, such as furniture.

from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/4-ways-to-upcycle-your-fish-tank/

Why You Need a Vented Range Hood - Today's Homeowner

Watch this video to find out about the importance of having and using a kitchen range hood that’s vented to the outside to take heat, moisture, and pollutants from cooking out of your home.

from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/importance-of-a-vented-kitchen-range-hood/

How to Prevent Heat Loss and Gain in Your Home - Today's Homeowner

Up to 40% of the heat loss or gain in a home is due to leaks in the thermal envelope surrounding the living space. To save energy, make sure the attic has plenty of insulation, and fill any cracks or gaps around windows, doors, plumbing pipes, and HVAC lines. Installing foam gaskets behind switch and outlet covers is another good way to reduce air infiltration in your home.

from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/reducing-heat-loss-and-gain-in-your-home/

When to Water Plants Before a Freeze - Today's Homeowner

Plant cells that are plump with water are stronger, so follow these tips when watering plants for freezing weather.

from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/when-to-water-plants-before-a-freeze/

5 Ways to Protect Koi Fish During Freezing Weather - Today's Homeowner

Brett asks, “During this latest cold snap, my koi fish pond has threatened to freeze over. What should I do?”

Ice by itself is not dangerous to koi. The danger is the reduced oxygen and increased toxic gases from the sealed water surface. Read on for more.