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Furnace safety tips
ByJohn Barnes - Handyman tips author Updated onJanuary 21, 2025

Winters can be pretty intense and your heating system must be up to the task. There are many safety tips that you will need to take into account when you are planning to make it through the colder months of the year. These furnace safety tips will make your life easier during long winter months….

The Tree Trunk Looks Moldy – Don’t Reach for the Pressure Washer Yet
by John Barnes - Handyman tips author
October 29, 2026
You finally have a free Saturday to tackle the backyard. The patio needs washing, the fence could use a good scrub, and there’s a strange white coating spreading across the trunk of your...
DIY or Hire a General Contractor? How to Decide Before You Swing the Hammer
by John Barnes - Handyman tips author
October 27, 2026
Do it yourself when the work is cosmetic, reversible and needs no permit: paint, trim, hardware, fixtures that swap one-for-one. Hire a licensed general contractor when the job needs a permit, touches plumbing,...
What Homeowners Need To Know About Property Taxes
by John Barnes - Handyman tips author
October 23, 2026
Property taxes represent one of the largest ongoing expenses homeowners face, yet many property owners lack a clear understanding of how these taxes are calculated, what they fund, or how to manage them...

John Barnes on The Complete Guide: Determining the Ideal Generator Size to Power Your Well PumpNovember 1, 2026
Hi,

it depends how much water do they spend on showers, laundry, dishwasher etc. Our estimate that it could last from 6 to 9 months depending on consumption of water.

Regards,
The Handyman tips team!
Clover Smith on The Complete Guide: Determining the Ideal Generator Size to Power Your Well PumpOctober 31, 2026
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of using a generator to power my well pump. How long do you think a 100 gallon of propane for a 4000 watt generator will run a 2 HP pump if only household water is running for 2 people?
Phoenix Home Remodel Company on Before You Take Apart Another Sink, Check the Drains You Haven’t TouchedOctober 25, 2026
Really useful advice — I had the same slow bathroom sink problem and kept cleaning the trap before realizing the issue was further down the line. The tip about noting which fixtures slow down first, and when, is spot on and would have saved me a lot of repeat work. We ended up having the whole bathroom looked at, including the shower and tile area, once the drain was sorted.