By Mark J. Donovan
A dehumidifier contains heating and cooling coils and fins. Warm moist air, such as in a basement is drawn over these coils and fins by a fan that is in the dehumidifier. As the warm air is drawn over the coils the water vapor condenses and collects on the cooling coils and [...]

By Mark J. Donovan
Last year I put in a patio underneath my elevated deck using concrete pavers. The patio overlooks the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire and makes a great outdoor living space for getting out of the sun and reading a book or surfing the net.
The particular concrete pavers I used [...]

Reduce this year’s Winter Home Heating Bills with a Humidifier
By Mark J. Donovan
One way that you can save energy and reduce your home heating bills during the winter is to use a room or whole house humidifier. Ideally the relative humidity level within the home should be between 30 and 50% for maximum comfort. During [...]

Yesterday, I spoke to my boss about “the status of the coordinator position.” It’s never a good sign when boss starts out by saying “To clarify, there is no position.”
I didn’t get much reassurance out of talking to her about the promotion. The status appears to be the same as it was before: the paperwork [...]

Sanding Deck Edges with a Palm Sander is Slow and Tedious
By Mark J. Donovan
Due to the fact that it rained shortly after I put a coat of deck sealer on my deck back two years ago, I have found myself sanding my deck to restore its look and to prepare it for a deck [...]