Have you ever gone out to our website? It’s www.happyhandyman.com. It’s full of information like these articles each week. We have so many helpful videos posted there also. Any time I write about a product you can make sure that it’s on our website. Just like the Freeze Miser that I am going to write about today, and it’s going to be a great price. I know it’s not freezing weather, yet. But since you live in Texas, you know that the weather is unpredictable at best. We can have a 40-degree difference in temperature at this time of the year. So, it’s better to be prepared for the colder weather than get caught with regrets. So let me tell you why using a Freeze Miser is so much more convenient and economical that just standard freeze protection. Freeze Miser is simple to use. Can you attach a garden hose to your faucet? Then you can install a Freeze Miser. Hand-tighten Freeze Miser and turn the water to a full position. There is no guess work
about when to install a Freeze Miser, right now would be fine. And then you would not have to worry about your outdoor pipes. The next question I answer so much is “how does this Freeze Miser work?” I get more questioning looks about how this simple looking protection works. There is thermal wax inside a Freeze Miser, that senses water temperature, not air temperature. When the water temperature goes below 37 degrees, the Freeze Miser will start a very economical drip. When
the water temperature is above 37 degrees, the dripping will stop so you don’t waste water. And the freeze protection will last no matter how long you have freezing weather. Simply, just like the thermostat works on your heater inside the house, so will Freeze Miser regulate the freeze protection for your outdoor faucets. I know you think it’s too early to install Freeze Miser because you might be using your garden hose on the faucet to water plants. That’s OK, just install a Y-connection on your faucet, and on one side place your garden hose and on the other side attach Freeze Miser. Turn the side on for Freeze Miser and turn on the water to the full position. Then if you want to water, just turn off the side to Freeze Miser and turn on the side for the garden hose. Then when you are done watering, switch it off, and turn on Freeze Miser side. Can you just wrap your pipes and use a foam faucet protector? Sure, you can, but they will not last for days of freezing weather. And it depends on whether you have the heat on inside the house. So, Freeze Miser is really the best answer for vacation homes and ranches where you only frequent occasionally. It will guard your home from freezing broken pipes even when you are not there.
If you bought your Freeze Miser more than two years ago, it’s time for a new one. Check out the website for a great price and have them shipped out today.
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Question: My son bought a home from a smoker. The floors have nicotine stains on the tile in the kitchen. He is planning to replace the carpet, but didn’t want to replace the tiles. So, do you have a suggestion on how to clean the tiles? Answer: I would use a heavy-duty de-greaser and wax remover. Quick Shine makes a Deep Cleaner that is wonderful and will be a great cleaner. Now you might have to scrub the stains to get them to release, but they will. Good Luck!
Question: I have a one-piece sink and countertop in my bathroom. There is a brown stain that I cannot get out down by the sink drain. I have tried bleach, vinegar, and other cleaners but nothing will clean the stain. What will clean the stain? Answer: That is a cultured marble sink and top. There is a gel coating on the surface that gives it the luster and beauty – and if you have been too aggressive with cleaning, you will remove the coating and leave the surface open to stains. I’m sorry but nothing will clean it.
