No one likes getting older. Old age can bring with it a lot of infirmity and added concerns. If you need to take care of an aging parent in your home, there are many things that you should consider to make sure that their stay in your home is as...

Falls can be very dangerous no matter what age you are, but seniors and young children are more prone to falling than anyone else. This is why it is important to make sure that your stairs are in the best condition possible so that they don’t pose more of...

Your water heater is one appliance that basically works day and night every single day. You might not think much about how dependent you are on having access to hot water from the tap, but you will definitely notice if your heater stops working. Just a...

We are once again in the hot months of the year, and many are relying on their air conditioning to keep cool. Unless you have central air conditioning, you most likely have a window mounted air conditioning unit. These units can range from 5 to 23 thousand...

Have you ever painted a room in your home? It might have been a little daunting when you initially started, but you probably soon found out that it wasn’t as complicated as you first thought. In fact, with the right tools and a little bit of information,...

When you open up your faucet, do you know how much water to expect out of it? Most likely, you have a general idea. You might think that your pressure is too low if you don’t get enough water when you turn it on, but you might not complain if the pressure...

Pilot lights were common on gas powered appliances in the past, but aren’t very common any more due to a few major reasons. A pilot light is constantly being fed by gas to keep it burning, which in itself is a waste. While it might not be a lot of gas...

Do you like to have a tidy home? Most of us do, but not everyone wants to put in the effort to keep their home tidy and organized. You have probably seen some warning examples on tv shows about hoarders, and similar, that barely have enough room on their...

If there is wood in your home, there is a risk that you could have termites go after it. Termites can be very invasive, and this is especially the case when you provide them with easy access to what they need. Usually, what attracts termites is an ideal...

If public water were to stop flowing through the pipes tomorrow, what would you do? Many of us might panic, and run to the store looking for bottled water, but that is not a viable alternative. Considering the amount of water each person uses every day,...