Timothy Dale

Toronto

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Contributing Writer at The Spruce

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Articles

Think a Leaf Blower’s Just for Leaves? These 10 Cleaning Hacks Say Otherwise

18 hours ago | bhg.com | Timothy Dale

Credit: Getty Images / Yaroslav Litun Leaf blowers are efficient tools that are designed to do the work of a rake without all the backbreaking labor. To do so, a leaf blower creates a strong flow of air that can be directed with relative ease and accuracy, allowing you to gather leaves into a pile, clean off the deck, or even get leaves off the roof. However, this concentrated airflow can be used for more than just handling leaves.
7 Light Bulb Upcycles That Are So Clever, You'll Never Throw One Out Again

2 days ago | thespruce.com | Timothy Dale

Key PointsMost people throw light bulbs into the trash, but CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) and LEDs can be recycled to prevent adding to landfills. Used incandescent bulbs can also be recycled, but the large, glass globe on these bulbs is perfect for a variety of upcycling projects to decorate the home or make creative gifts for friends and family. Check out these seven things you can do with old light bulbs with just a little time, effort, and creativity.
6 Places You Should Never Use WD-40—It Could Cost You, Home Pros Say | Flipboard

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Timothy Dale

1 hour agoRegular readers of my articles will know I like to doodle on charts, and that overall, my simplistic crayon technical analysis tends to provide a useful guide. This is because I prefer simple situations, and simple charts simply show the simple outcomes of the big picture driving prices. I also like …
6 Places You Should Never Use WD-40-It Could Cost You, Home Pros Say

4 days ago | thespruce.com | Timothy Dale

Key Points WD-40 can be a useful spray for keeping tools and parts of your home well-maintained, but not every surface or component is suitable for use with WD-40. In fact, many materials, appliances, and components can damaged or increase the risk of fire when exposed to WD-40. We spoke to home improvement experts to find out the six places you should never use WD-40, and where you can use it instead.
6 Places You Should Never Use WD-40-It Could Cost You, Home Pros Say

4 days ago | aol.com | Timothy Dale

WD-40 can damage plastic, rubber, wood, and painted surfaces. Avoid using WD-40 anywhere that may be at risk of fire, like gas appliances or electrical components. Use WD-40 metal surfaces, like bolts, nuts, and metal-on-metal friction spots. WD-40 can be a useful spray for keeping tools and parts of your home well-maintained, but not every surface or component is suitable for use with WD-40.
Garage Chaos? You Likely Own Too Many of These 8 Tools, Organizers Say

5 days ago | bhg.com | Timothy Dale

Credit: Marty Baldwin Keeping the garage clean isn't an easy task. You need to constantly be aware of what and how much you are adding to your convenient storage space, or you will quickly run out of room. It's a good idea to have a set schedule for garage cleaning and organizing days, where you can take stock of what you have stored in the garage, dispose of anything you don't need, and organize the rest.
5 Telling Signs It Might Be Time to Install an Iron Filter

6 days ago | bhg.com | Timothy Dale

Credit: Getty Images / Elena Zaretskaya Clean water is essential to every household, which is why cities pour resources into treatment and distribution systems, and rural homes depend on a well and a properly working plumbing system that draws groundwater straight to the tap. Regardless of the source, the taste, look, and even the safety of the water can be affected by its contents.
5 Signs Your Home (and You) Could Benefit from an Iron Filter

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Timothy Dale

Clean water is essential to every household, which is why cities pour resources into treatment and distribution systems, and rural homes depend on a well and a properly working plumbing system that draws groundwater straight to the tap. Regardless of the source, the taste, look, and even the safety of the water can be affected by its contents.
This Is the Right Temperature for Your Air Conditioner in Summer, According to a Pro

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Timothy Dale

Key PointsIn summer, most people set the thermostat to between 72°F to 78°F to ensure the home is comfortable. However, if the temperature is set too low, then the air conditioner may operate for long periods of time, rarely turning off. If the air conditioner is set too high, then the home may be just as uncomfortable as the air outdoors. So, what temperature should you set your air conditioner to in the summer? What Temperature Should You Set Your Air Conditioner in Summer?
AC Not Cooling Your Home? These 9 Fixes Can Help You Feel Comfortable Again—Fast | Flipboard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Timothy Dale

3 hours agoAll You Need Is Sugar To Check Your Oven's Temperature AccuracyIf your food is constantly coming out of the oven overcooked or undercooked, even though you swear you read the instructions right, the problem might …3 hours agoThis Tiny $16 Gadget Leveled Up My Smart ThermostatI've been busy this year morphing my home into a smart home but I don't have unlimited money, and I'm being frugal with the brands that I pick.