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Five home improvements you should leave to the pros

The growing popularity of DIY television networks like HGTV have given homeowners confidence to tackle home improvement projects themselves. This is a great because there’s a special kind of satisfaction when you put your own hard work into making your house a home. Unfortunately, in some cases homeowners are overconfident and attempt projects that should really be left to professionals.

Here are five of them:

All things HVAC. If it involves heating, air conditioning, or ventilation, hire a pro. A mistake here can result in serious injury or death. You don’t want to let harmful gasses into your home because you didn’t do something right.

Tree trimming or tree removal. You know why this job should be left to the pros if you’ve ever watched America’s Funniest Videos. There’s always the potential to harm yourself. It’s equally likely that you’ll severely damage your home or other property.

Electrical work. Not only is attempting electrical work yourself dangerous, it may be illegal. At best, you’ll do something wrong and need to pay even more to get it fixed. At worst you can seriously injure yourself or kill yourself.

Plumbing work. Like electrical work, plumbing work requires a license, and for good reason. A single mistake can easily cost you thousands of dollars in water damage and repairs. It’s also important that your house is up to code.

Roofing. Not only do you run the risk of falling off your roof, roofing work requires the right tools and proper training. If you don’t do it right water is going to be able to get inside your home and your heating and cooling costs are going to be sky high.

There are so many home improvement projects you can do yourself that you shouldn’t feel the need to tackle these. Better to spend some money to get it done right. In the end, you’ll find it actually saves you money.

Source: RIS Media

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

Quickly review our prices listed below.

	Standard Size	Tall Size
Covers by the foot	$21.95	$27.50
Endcaps, Corners & Solid Couplers	$22.95	$28.75
Mesh Couplers	$16.95	$21.95
90 Outside Corner	$35.95	$44.95
	Universal Size
Wall Widgets	$3.50
Floor Widgets	$4.50
Wall Contraptions	$8.50

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