Posts by Brian Schnee
What A Special Couple of Nights
Every so often, Something Special Happens, something that tells you that your hard work and dedication is making a difference in the lives of others. This past week, at the…
Read MoreOMG Its Broken
OMG its broken, now what do I do? Hope has always complained that I am too systematical. I always need to know why, how, when, where, and the list keeps…
Read MoreBilly’s Home Repair Tutoring Session “The Royal Flush”
It’s difficult not to have the closest toilet working. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and have to go all the way downstairs to use a toilet.…
Read MoreAre You Ready for the Winter?
Growing up in Long Beach, I remember it was a very cold December Sunday, my Mom telling Dad that she saw a puddle of water next to the boiler. The puddle wasn’t too big, but it was there. My Dad did nothing about it, focusing more on the NY Giants game. Well, the next day the circulator pump stopped. We had no heat and hot water! Bad time of year for a break down. It took a week to get things back together. By the way, the Giants lost that day. Don’t wait to get your heating and hot water systems checked out now.
Read MoreFire Prevention Week
“The following excerpt is from the NFPA website” About Fire Prevention Week (FPW) Since 1922, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week.…
Read MoreYvette’s Periodic Home Inspection
Yvette had some concerns about her home and wasn’t sure where to start. She wasn’t quite sure about the condition of her house and wanted to know what projects needed…
Read MoreHow’s the A/C Running?
It has been a real hot summer and I am sure you guys are pushing your A/C units to the limit. Whether you have a window unit or central air,…
Read MoreIs It Time To Clean My Dryer Vent, I do not know???
At a previous seminar we had a lengthy discussion about dryer vents; the exhaust hose material and the importance of periodic cleaning . As part of your Home Examination, I…
Read MoreMichelle’s Home Repair Tutoring Session “Light Up My Light”
TLC Confidence Scale Michelle, one of my devoted students, has been complaining about her uncooperative front porch light. She cannot see the key slot, she may trip on the…
Read MoreTips of The Month: How To Care for Your House
“Every project has challenges, and every project has its rewards.” Stephen Schwartz I hope everyone is well and you are planning your summer projects. I want to share my thoughts…
Read MoreSink and Countertop Replacement Challenge at the FML
Last night 15 apprentice plumbers attended TLC’s Sink and Countertop Installation Hands-on Class at the Freeport Memorial Library. During the pre-installation discussion, many of the students shared their growing knowledge…
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