Goodfellow Handyman Services

Low Flow Toilet Woes

There is a lot written about conserving water and low flow toilets. It is an ongoing educational process, but in the end they are a good thing. Watch this blog for more details.
There are many reports of guest bathrooms causing problems, weeks after the guest has left. What is going on? The last flush didn't get out of the horizontal drain line into the vertical stack and then there was no additional water supplied for days -- allowing the plug to dry and stick. The next use of the toilet many days later would totally block the line. The moral: after a guest leaves, give the toilet a second flush to clear the line. A frequently used toilet doesn't usually develop this problem.

Rain Gutter Clutter

Now is the time of year to get those gutters cleaned out and ready for the winter. To do the job properly, cover those eave troughs and keep the leaves out for good.

I am trained in ladder safety and a variety of other safety subjects. Please be very careful on a ladder. If you need a professional to look at your eave troughs, give Goodfellow Handyman Service a call.

Backing Up with a Trailer

I was recently at the Halton Region dump with my trailer getting rid of a bunch of yard waste. After I backed the trailer up to the pile of brush and started unloading, a guy came up to me and asked me how was I able to steer and control the trailer so well while backing up. Then he said "you must practice a lot." Well it doesn't take much practice. Next time you need to back up a trailer, try the following: Don't work with your mirrors, throw your right arm over the passenger seat and look over your right shoulder. Next, place your left hand at the BOTTOM of the sterring wheel (the 6 o'clock position). As you back up, when you want the trailer to go in a particular direction, move your hand in that direction. Steering from the bottom of the wheel is the trick. Try it, and impress anyone who is watching!