We encompass the whole range of building services design including the HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing design. Our Mechanical and Electrical engineers are well versed in international codes like ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, NEC, NFPA etc. eEngineers is a seamless extension of our clients architectural and engineering arm thereby leveraging the availability of highly skilled, trained architects and engineers in
In plumbing careers you typically specialize in one of five areas. Pipelayers lay clay, concrete, plastic, and cast-iron pipe for drains, sewers, water mains, and oil or gas lines. Apprentice 4-5yrs
I HAVE NOTICED THAT PEX IS BEING INSTALLED IN AREAS THAT I SERVICE(I'M A SERVICE & REPAIR PLUMBER IN CALIF). I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS STUFF BEFORE. I MOSTLY SEE COPPER, GALVANIZE, PVC, AND SOME CPVC, POLYBUTYLENE, FOR WATER SERVICE. I REALLY NEED TO FIND OUT ABOUT PEX REPAIRS, HOW IT IS INSTALLED AND THE TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL OR REPAIR IT. IS THIS STUFF RELIABLE,AND WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON PR
Today I wanted to write about Home Warranties and how they can save your family thousands of dollars. A home warranty company allows home owners to pay a small monthly fee in exchange for a warranty on some of their most costly repairs, including Plumbing System , Water Heater, Furnace, Heat Pump, Range/Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Built-in Microwave, Trash Compactor, Kitchen
My walls in the upstairs bathroom are extremely hot. Don’t know if it is plumbing or HVAC. The bathroom is over the utility & HVAC system downstairs. Can you shed some light?
-Carol
Carol, you should try to measure how hot “extremely hot” is and see if there is anything that changes the temperature such [...]
From time to time removing a radiator is a necessary task that many people would only trust to a plumber. For simple maintenance or to aid decorating, the removal of a radiator doesn’t need to be a specialist job and can be easily carried out by the householder.
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Ok, I admit it… I stole this Fun Fact idea from Jim over at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. He writes a personal finance blog and has written several fun facts posts including this one about credit cards. Jim usually includes 50 fun facts, but he’s been blogging for, like, eons… We’re still young, so 15 [...]
Today I want to talk to you about green plumbing design and a great new product for toilet fill valve repair called the Hydroclean. I recently met the inventor of the Hydroclean, a fourth-generation plumber named Michael Schuster. Michael has come up with one of the most well thought out new products I’ve [...]
What is the most effective way to prevent sewer backups?The best way to do this is to install overhead sewers, which run along basement ceilings. They eliminate the connection between the main sewer system and the basement. With these systems, all above-ground sewage flows by gravity into the lateral line. Below-grade sewage is collected in an ejection pit. From here, it's pumped
Does Mike's Plumbing offer free estimates?Mike's Plumbing not only offers free estimates, but will best any reasonable written estimate that you are given. Our goal is to provide the highest quality work and to save you the most money possible.Does Mike's Plumbing offer any guarantees on the work?Mike's Plumbing stands behind their work with a 10 year labor warrantee. Parts used come w
How can I locate the valve to shut off the water supply to my home? To locate your shutoff valve, look for the outside water line that leads to your home. The water line usually flows directly from the water meter to a location inside the residence. The most likely places for the valve to be located are on the internal pipes near your outside walls or where the water enters the structure.read more
Plumbing system is to a building, what circulatory system is to the human body. Any fault in the system is sure to throw your life helter-skelter and make your life awful. While putting in place a good well-conceived and well-done plumbing system is important, maintenance and preventive measures taken to keep the system in good [...]
A plumber’s work is a house is primarily required at the planning and building stages of a house. It means that a plumber gets involved right on the ground floor, and works with various professionals involved in designing the home. They all work together as a team to make a house which is very much [...]
Leo and Rene Home Improvement are experts in plumbing. Plumbing emergencies are such a great inconvenience for you and your family, which is why we are committed to getting the job done right the first time and as quickly as possible. We start by listening to your needs to provide you with the right solution to save you the most time and money. We explain what needs to be d
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Many homes, even brand new homes, can have plumbing problems. However, instead of getting a plumber involved, it is possible to fix many of these plumbing problems without professional help. Although fixing plumbing problems is not usually fun, you can save yourself a lot of money by not calling a plumber. Even if [...]
Fluidmaster #400C Adjustable Tank Repair Kit (Misc.)By FLUIDMASTER INC
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GE SmartWater Whole House Filter (FXUSC-6) (Kitchen)By GE
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Mechanical Cost Data 2006 (Means Mechanical Cost Data) (Paperback)By Melville J. Mossman
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Have a Chicago plumbing emergency? Don't waste your time and money with companies that promise and don't deliver. Call Mike's Plumbing now and get immediate professional help at the absolutely best rates.read more
Have a Chicago plumbing emergency? Don't waste your time and money with companies that promise and don't deliver. Call Mike's Plumbing now and get immediate professional help at the absolutely best rates.read more
Mike's Chicago Plumbing offers a wide range of plumbing and sewer services for your home and business. We cover the Greater Chicagoland area and respond to 24/7 plumbing emergencies within 45 minutes. Fast, Friendly and Reliable We offer the best rates and will beat any reasonable written estimate. We take pride in our work and will stand by it 100% with our work and satisfaction guarantee. Mike's
Article reveals the most important part of any plumbing project is getting the hoses and pipes sealed properly. This is sometimes not as easy as you might think. Having the right tool for the job is the first rule you should know.
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Plumbers have a very important job because their contribution to society involves improving public health by taking care of clean water, sanitation and heating systems. None of us can do without hot baths and central heating. Due to this, there is a great demand for skilful plumbers and thus the career prospects for plumbers are [...]
Camco Manufacturing Inc. 40034 Replace All RV Plumbing Vent Cap Only - Polar White (Misc.)By Camco Manufacturing Inc.
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ProBook: Professional Equipment & Supply Catalog: The Home Depot (Paperback)By The Home Depot
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Ultimate Guide to Plumbing: Complete Projects for the Home (Ultimate Guide) (Paperback)By Merle Henkenius
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GE SmartWater Whole House Filter (FXUSC-6) Buy 6 Two-Packs (12 filters) for $56 and Save! (Kitchen)By GE
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When your faucet leaks, your toilet overflows or your sink is clogged, do you just shake your head in dismay and wait for a miracle? If yes, it is time that you learn a few handy skills so that you know what to do in case of a home plumbing emergency. Undergoing a plumbing course will equip you with knowledge on plumbing and give you intensive training on how to fix plumbing problems. But if that is not a priority for you right now, you will find these simple tips useful in case of home plumbing emergencies.General tips 1. Be prepared. Don’t wait for a problem to occur before you go locate the main water supply switch or learn about how to unclog a drain or look for a plumber. 2. Don’t panic. Panicking will do you no good. Remain calm and always tell yourself that there’s always
The working of plumbing involves the fitting up of tubes and pipes for controlling various forms of fluids such as sewages; steams; water and natural gas etc. In early ages plumbing components were made up of lead as a highly toxicated material used for commercial purposes but it was highly dangerous with choking tendencies therefore in this day and age the contractors have come up with a brilliant idea of introducing or suggesting clients with lead-free plumbing material. A specific leakage or clogged drain inside the corner of any house demands the proper treatment and therefore contractors job implies safe and secure plumbing system for the house as might be discussed or consulted by the builder before the construction of a specific house. Plumbing fixtures and equipments such as water
The term plumbing is taken from the Latin word 'plumbum,' which stands for lead. Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems and the drainage of waste. The plumbing industry is a basic and substantial part of every developed economy in order to supply clean water and to transport waste. Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian, and Chinese civilisations. This is because the need for plumbing was soon realised as public baths were developed to provide portable water and drainage; however the development and improvement of plumbing systems was very slow with virtually no progress made until the 19th century. Eventually however the development of separate, underground water a
When your faucet leaks, your toilet overflows or your sink is clogged, do you just shake your head in dismay and wait for a miracle? If yes, it is time that you learn a few handy skills so that you know what to do in case of a home plumbing emergency. Undergoing a plumbing course will equip you with knowledge on plumbing and give you intensive training on how to fix plumbing problems. But if that is not a priority for you right now, you will find these simple tips useful in case of home plumbing emergencies.General tips 1. Be prepared. Don’t wait for a problem to occur before you go locate the main water supply switch or learn about how to unclog a drain or look for a plumber. 2. Don’t panic. Panicking will do you no good. Remain calm and always tell yourself that there’s always
The working of plumbing involves the fitting up of tubes and pipes for controlling various forms of fluids such as sewages; steams; water and natural gas etc. In early ages plumbing components were made up of lead as a highly toxicated material used for commercial purposes but it was highly dangerous with choking tendencies therefore in this day and age the contractors have come up with a brilliant idea of introducing or suggesting clients with lead-free plumbing material. A specific leakage or clogged drain inside the corner of any house demands the proper treatment and therefore contractors job implies safe and secure plumbing system for the house as might be discussed or consulted by the builder before the construction of a specific house. Plumbing fixtures and equipments such as water
Over the last few weeks a contributor to this blog, Gary Bunzer, has posted an excellent 5-part article on odor control in your RV. It covers a wide range of topics of concern to us all so that our RV experiences can be as pleasurable as possible.
Gary touched on proper venting of your [...]
My preoccupation of maintaining the home has come about with the need to have our bathroom fixed. The hubby has contacted the foreman who took over the job and constructed our house last year. We figured he would better know where the problem lies than if we get another set of hands to do [...]
The International Plumbing License test is hard to gain a pass from. In order to win an authorized plumbing license, everyone must pass a government authorized plumbing test. Without a proper plumbing guide, this test proves to be an obstacle for many good plumber apprentices and school learning plumbers. But there are sources which provide simple solutions to this situation. As far as the International Plumbing License test is concerned, the book you get is a tome. Have you tried reading through the International Plumbing Code and International Gas Code? There are few books I've read that are more dense. Am I thick? Or is it that the guide is at fault and is actually making it more difficult to pass my plumbing test?Those are the things I used to ask myself. I also wondered, 'Perhaps I'm
A home plumbing system should meet the needs of the homeowners. If the homeowners want hot water on demand or leak-free connections, then the system should be able to handle it. The longer someone waits for hot water to reach the faucet or shower head, the more water goes down the drain. A typical homeowner loses 12,000 to 38,000 gallons of water per year waiting for hot water. A plumbing system should also be both durable and reliable. No one wants to discover water stains on the first floor ceiling or mold growing underneath the carpet in the master bedroom. In many instances, water has been leaking for a while before the damage is discovered. A plumbing system that can provide peace of mind is essential.Today, most homes have copper pipe plumbing systems for water distribution. Copper p
When your faucet leaks, your toilet overflows or your sink is clogged, do you just shake your head in dismay and wait for a miracle? If yes, it is time that you learn a few handy skills so that you know what to do in case of a home plumbing emergency. Undergoing a plumbing course will equip you with knowledge on plumbing and give you intensive training on how to fix plumbing problems. But if that is not a priority for you right now, you will find these simple tips useful in case of home plumbing emergencies.General tips 1. Be prepared. Don’t wait for a problem to occur before you go locate the main water supply switch or learn about how to unclog a drain or look for a plumber. 2. Don’t panic. Panicking will do you no good. Remain calm and always tell yourself that there’s always
There was a black cloud following me yesterday. I came home from work to the news that the plumber had to shut off the water at my place, because an upstairs bathroom was leaking to the point that it caused part of the ceiling to fall in the 1st floor. Basically, I got two things from [...]
Plumbing is an aspect of home improvement that often comes about without choice. It is important to take care of the plumbing of your property in order to avoid emergency situations and to ensure that you are getting the best from your plumbing system. When it comes to replacing taps it can often be more complex than you may realise at first. Replacing taps can either be required as part of the installation of a new bath/basin or because your old taps have worn down. You may, however, just wish to replace your taps simply on a more cosmetic basis.It is important to understand how many 'holes' your sink has when it comes to changing your taps. The amount of holes will determine whether you can install two separate taps or whether you will have just the one serving both your hot and cold nee
Most people panic when there is a plumbing emergency or general repair that needs to be done. This panic is unnecessary if you have the practical plumbing knowledge. Getting help can be obtained in various ways it can be a phone call to a plumber for a fee or help from a do it yourself book if you are the handyman type or if your lucky you will have a friendly neighborhood plumbing/hardware store that can assist you with all your repair needs.Water Leaks 101 If at any point in time you notice water in areas that water does not belong the first and most important thing to do is turn off the main valve. This is located at meter or in your home where the water line comes into the house. If you do not know where this is start by looking in your crawl space or basement. Once water has been shut
Most people panic when there is a plumbing emergency or general repair that needs to be done. This panic is unnecessary if you have the practical plumbing knowledge. Getting help can be obtained in various ways it can be a phone call to a plumber for a fee or help from a do it [...]
How often have you heard of somebody needing to call out a plumber and consequently being charged a not-so-small fortune for a job which takes only a few minutes to fix? Save money, time, inconvenience and expensive call out fees with these simple DIY plumbing and heating hints and tips suitable for all homeowners and [...]
Big house, small house, old house, new house, we all suffer our fair share of plumbing nightmares. Most of the times, we may not have contact details of a good plumber and before we end up in a bigger mess, it is crucial to learn a few plumbing skills. If you know that the problem [...]
Even though you don’t see them, those pipes and fittings running through your walls and crawl spaces do need maintenance and repair from time to time. You can tackle most of these tasks yourself with a little preparation.
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Filtering units for removing odor from plumbing vent pipes, most often referred to as stink pipes by plumbers, are the best solution age old problem of stink coming out of the plumbing/septic tank roof vent. The vent is design to release gas to the outside air so the waste water can flow down the drains. [...]
When most people think of making home improvements or renovating, they often think about painting, carpeting or getting new furniture and accessories. Rarely is plumbing thought of unless homeowners are experiencing major problems in their or they are gutting an entire kitchen or bathroom. However, there are some cheap and easy plumbing tips, [...]
What should you take into consideration when you purchase plumbing fixtures for your new home? This article covers this topic and more.
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Whether it’s fixing that leaky faucet or unclogging the commode, plumbing home remodels can be quite a chore. It’s amazing how much damage just a small amount of water in the wrong places can do. So, if you’re faced with plumbing home remodels, make sure to do your homework before you begin the project.
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To diagnose noisy plumbing, it is important to determine first whether the unwanted sounds occur on the system’s inlet side-in other words, when water is turned on-or on the drain side. Noises on the inlet side have varied causes: excessive water pressure, worn valve and faucet parts, improperly connected pumps or other appliances, incorrectly placed [...]
When my friend was training to be a golf pro he often talked about his experiences with me. He knew he was never going to make it on the professional tour, but he still wanted to pursue his dream on earning a living through his favorite pastime - golf. I would also talk about my training experiences with him and we found that even though our industries seemed completely separate (I am in the computer industry) there were many similarities in our training. It seems as long as you are doing something that interests you, even Plumbing Courses then you are most likely to succeed in your profession. If you are interested my friend makes an excellent club pro and has taught many people to love the game as much as he does!
Plumbing is an aspect of home improvement that often comes about without choice. It is important to take care of the plumbing of your property in order to avoid emergency situations and to ensure that you are getting the best from your plumbing system.
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Keeping Your Water Safe From Contamination The Plumbing SecretWhen leaks develop in your water pipes it not only can be a major headache for you to have someone come and fix, but can also be the source of potential water contamination in your pipes. The pipes that carry your fresh water supply can be affected but so can the pipes that carry away the waste water from your home. Usually starting out as barely noticeable areas of dampness in your ceilings or on your walls that you may overlook in your daily living, some leaks can even go unnoticed for many weeks or even months.When you finally come across any sort of dampness or discoloration in your paint or wallpaper, do not hesitate or ignore it. This sort of thing could quickly lead to a problem in your water system that could bring contamination into your home and to your family. Water-borne diseases can wreak havoc on your family's health and all it takes to help prevent it is to visually inspect your home's water system once in a
Humans just don’t like monotony, whether it comes to food or work. Homes are not an exception to this. While the degree of feeling monotonous about a thing varies from person to person, I am sure many of you would agree that just changing position of furniture in your living room makes the room look so different. And what’s better than renovating your home once in a while!!
Apart from the furniture, while renovating, the hardware (e.g. tiles, faucets etc) plays a major role in deciding the new look of your house. My wife always wants the kitchen to have the best look in the house. These kohler faucet look so stylish and trendy. How can we forget the sink when it comes to kitchen? Stainless steel kitchen sinks just complement the look of your kitchen.
In my opinion, the bathroom should offer you a cool and calm surrounding as it is gonna help you kick your stress out and relax. I am sure this cool kohler water tile would offer you that!
To add to this, they offer free shipp
This national company is making acquisitions of building service companies and they are particularly interested in companies that provide plumbing services to owners and managers of commercial buildings. The firm is well funded and prefer transactions that exceed $2,000,000. Transaction...
Do you want to build a business? Why not a plumber company! For those that want to have a new plumber company or for those already have plumber business, and want to start to increase your sales, you need to have a good salesperson, because is important to promote your company and your product. So, Sales Training UK is focused to teach plumber people to improve their sales skills. Because, nowadays, communication is a important factor to promote a business. They have plumbing agents throughout the UK with a large variety of courses available. So, if you are interested in their courses, go to avand.co.uk website and read here for all the details. This is a sponsored post.
This guide is based on the International Plumbing and Fuel Gas codes. It contains illustrations, examples and explanations of the provisions in terms any perspective examinee or layman can understand.
For no other reason then because they're amusing, I present the following YouTube videos:Mario PianoSuper Mario Brothers in 5 MinutesThe dude goes crazy at the end of the first video, so make sure you watch the whole thing. The second video makes me anxious b/c I keep thinking he's going to die. But, somehow he beats the whole game unscathed. Pretty crazy.Pax Christi,phatcatholic
When it comes to waste, water is something that is perhaps overlooked. We all know that a vast majority of the world is covered with water but this does not mean that we have lots of water to spare. Why else do you think we hear about water shortages here and there? Water is essential to the body and the resources are being used up for a useless cause.
In most homes, plumbing fixtures are critical. Most of the time, we only think of them when we hear a leaky faucet or find them dripping largely without control. Many people would want to save on spending for their homes but plumbing fixtures are something that offers more than saving water. It also helps in ensuring that all water that we use is put towards good use. Can you imagine a world without water? Hopefully we do not reach that dry spell we often term and use today.
Read more here: Conservation Saves More than the Environment
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I love my husband for many reasons, but chief among those reasons is this: he's a manly man.
He's the kind of guy who you know could totally protect you in the wilderness, or in the aftermath of a nuclear attack (which you survived because he's the type of guy who could build a bomb shelter, by hand, if there were any real threat of nuclear attack, which there's not, so stop giving me
Last Friday I got that sinking feeling that Plumber Steve who I had picked was not going to show up Monday and that got me thinking again…To rip apart the dining room just felt so intrusive. And did we really have to replace the entire cast iron sewage pipe? After some more thinking we decided to put the new bathroom above the kitchen (instead of above the living room) …., and to find a new plumber of course. And guess what. Plumbers Ed and Steve are already at work. Well they were gone when I came back an hour ago but hopefully will be back soon…The mini bathroom is being installed too in the kitchen, and all the plumbing will take place there.
The estimate for all the new plumbing came in around 5,000 +, leaving all the openings in the ceiling below and the walls. We just ordered the clawfoot tub at Lowes and bought the two pedestal sinks and the toilet. Today I will begin to work in the future bathroom. Prime and paint the ceiling. I chose semi gloss white for moister resistance. I haven’t really thought about the moisture built up at all until a contractor (who did a little selling job on us wanting to manage the remodel of our entire home) had mentioned it. There will be no tiles at all in the bathroom. I had installed tile in our last bathroom and am not a fan of the work and I always wanted a bathroom that looked like any other room anyway. It will be great. I can see myself already soaking in the tub by the window, breathing fresh ocean air and enjoying the water view….
Oh god the sink is completly f'ckd. I went down this morning to see what I could do. The sink was still full of water so I had to empty it with a bucket. Then, when I investigated the piperwork I found that one of the seals had completly come away - meaning that there was no sucking pulling the water away, so broken was it the i diddnt need to pull or unscrew it to pull it away from the joining pipe. Examining the pipe I saw that it was blocked up, but only for a second water began gushing out, covering me and the floor in filth. ARGH !. I did my best to cover it with my hand whilst i twisted the pipe so that it would discharge into a bucket.
With the pipes now definatly emptied of water i tried to fix the broken connection but when I tried it water would still not drain from the sink. Another geiser of water followed as I twisted the thoroughly broken pipe so that the water would flow into a bucket.
So now I am sitting in a house where the radiators dont work and where the sink's
Finding three beautiful things in not so good a day takes an effort. Let's make itÂ… 1) Modern medicines - From the moment I woke up a sudden paroxysm of sneezing thanx to my Allergic Rhinitis, almost crippled me. Trust me when I say it's a disabling condition. I popped in 5 mg of Levocetrizine and within 20 minutes, I was up and about. I even made a full breakfast and lunch, all by myself, with no help from Patty who is still not talking to me. Kudos to modern medicine. 2) Plumbing -Somehow the water supply in the main bathroom where the water heater is fitted, was cut off for two whole days. Today it got fixed, and I could have a nice warm bath as opposed to the cold showers I took for two days. 3) A realization - Cooking a full lunch all by myself from scratch, not asking for help out of pride, mad me realize what mom must feel like when she does it every single day. It's no fun to keep house. However, I will try and help mom as much
I realise that none of us on this blog has yet mentioned the decision last week to appoint Denver as the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2008 - so let's take this opportunity to have a little 'process' posting.The announcement that Denver had secured the convention came at the end of last week, and representatives from the city were thrilled. "I'm thrilled," city councilwoman Elbra Wedgeworth told the Rocky Mountain News. The venue, more specifically, will be the city's Pepsi Center. The city is now trying to work out how to raise the $80 million it is estimated will be needed to host the convention. Money was one of the concerns that the Democrats had about Denver as a convention host, rather than New York City. Political symbolism - including the notion of Democrats being in touch with Western values, and the desire not to appear to be staging a coronation for Hillary Clinton on 'home turf' - drove the decision Denver's way. Since I'm hoping to go t
Now that our system is dead I've been forced to look into the world of heating 3 months early. When broken down, heating systems are fairly uncomplicated. There are 3 main types; free standing, wall mounted and back boilers. Free standing:These are slim boilers that are situated on the floor and usually installed between kitchen units.Wall mounted:Smaller, more compact heat exchangers. These boilers don't require the room to be vented. Back boilers:These are the first central heating systems that were on offer. They do require the room to be vented. They were installed in the fireplace and thus are treated as open flued models. When these boilers break down they tend to omit poisonous flumes. This is the system we are replacing and I can confirm that when ours started to go, the room stank.Other systems are condensing boilers and combination boilers (combi)Condensing boilers have been around for some time and as more efficient designs are bought out, more savings on fuel costs can
That renovation in the bathroom where you want to knock out a wall and put in a bigger bath is going to involve some new pipes and plumbing work. Even some of the unafraid folks renovating their house will not take that type of responsibility to tackle a project like ...
