Published on 07/08/2026 — By Jackson Neal
Egress window requirements come from IRC Section R310 (renumbered R319 in the 2024 edition), and they set four numbers a window’s net clear opening has to hit at the same time: a minimum height, a minimum width, a minimum area, and a maximum sill height. Every bedroom needs a window (or door) that meets those […]
Published on 07/06/2026 — By Jackson Neal
Choosing a garbage disposal comes down to five things that actually separate a good unit from a bad one: feed type, horsepower, grind stages, grind chamber material, and sound insulation. Warranty length is the sixth number worth checking, because it tracks almost exactly with build quality across every brand out there. If you’re standing under […]
Published on 07/03/2026 — By Jackson Neal
Whether this is a straightforward afternoon or a job for an electrician comes down to three things: is there already a switched outlet or hardwired switch under the sink, does the new unit’s mounting system match the old one, and is a dishwasher involved. Get all three right and you’re looking at a job Family […]
Published on 07/01/2026 — By Jackson Neal
Fixing a garbage disposal almost always comes down to one of three jobs: freeing a jammed impeller plate, resetting a tripped overload protector, or resealing a leak at one of four specific points under the sink. None of that requires a plumber, and none of it requires replacing the unit, as long as you know […]
